Eat & Drink

Camino Review – Casual Mexican Dining in Bloomfield

Camino is a Mexican restaurant in Bloomfield with a fast-casual vibe. From the owners of other local Mexican spots Tocayo and Totopo, Camino offers a similar menu with cocktails, burritos, bowls, tacos, and more.

The space is bright and cheery, and while some of the entrees hit the mark for us more than others, the cocktails were respectable, and, perhaps most important of all, the food came in at an incredibly good value.

So if you want a reasonably priced Mexican restaurant, Camino has a lot to consider.

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Hyeholde’s Prix Fixe Delight – Six Courses with Beer Pairing

After visiting the stunning Hyeholde in Moon Township for our anniversary, we knew we would have to return for one of their prix fixe dinner experiences (either the chef’s table or a periodic themed menu offering).

Shortly thereafter, we got our chance with Hyeholde’s annual beer dinner with Altered Genius Brewing to celebrate the release of their collaboration house beer, the Hyeholde Grisette.

We were guests of Hyeholde for this beer pairing dinner with Altered Genius Brewing, and share more in this review from this incredible six-course feast!

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Curry Mouth Review – Go for a Trinidadian Combo Meal

We always welcome more international dining in Pittsburgh, and it is always an exciting day when we hear about a new Caribbean restaurant opening in the region in particular.

So when we heard about the restaurant, Curry Mouth, opening up and focusing on cuisine from Trinidad, we were in. For those who like flavorful dishes that pack the spice without being overtly hot, this one has a lot to love.

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The Distillery Complex Offers Libations With Skyline Views

The Distillery Complex by Big Spring Spirits was many years in the making. 

We have been following along with their restoration efforts of the Joseph S. Finch rickhouse building in South Side with great interest, as it is our personal opinion that Pittsburgh could use way more bars and restaurants with city (and river) views.

When we found out that the space was finally going to be open for visitors in July 2025 (thanks to a tip-off at the Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival the week prior), we knew we had to get in right away. So we watched for an official announcement on social media, found details on their relatively quiet soft open, and made our way over to this great new spot just a few minutes later.

This one was worth the wait!

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Hyeholde Review – Fine Dining in a Beautiful Castle

Hyeholde is a Pittsburgh fine dining institution housed in a castle in Moon Township.

Built in 1937 originally as a combination restaurant and living space, the ambiance here is hard to beat with dining tables tucked into dozens of nooks and rooms around the castle. It’s a special occasion spot for sure, serving up seasonal, high-end food and drinks.

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Palm Palm Review – Coastal Vibes and International Tapas

Palm Palm is a vibrant small plates restaurant located in Shadyside near East Liberty. The restaurant, the second venture from the folks behind Ritual House, aims to blend the vibes and food from Palm Beach and Palm Springs, along with nods to other cuisines from around the world.

With good flavor combinations in the dishes, tropical-leaning cocktails, and coastal vibes, the spot has a feel-good ambiance that’s sure to draw crowds.

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Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Review – A Dumpling Feast

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings got its start in Flushing, New York, a few decades ago and has since garnered a huge following, expanding to multiple locations in several states. Needless to say, the opening of a location right here in Pittsburgh created a huge initial buzz and anticipation.

We visited soon after opening and enjoyed the fun vibe, the variety of soup dumplings on offer, and several of the non-dumpling menu offerings.

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Hey Babe Offers a Mix of Cocktails and Food in East Liberty

Ever since Whitfield closed at The Ace Hotel (now the Maverick Hotel), we’ve been looking forward to a new spot that would be a worthy successor.

In 2025, Hey Babe opened and had a menu that made us think this could be the place, and we went in as quickly as we could to check it out.

On the surface, Hey Babe feels like a proper hotel lounge, with a robust menu of craft cocktails, wine, and beer. This alone would put the bar in the running for one of the best hotel bars in the city. But throw on their robust food menu as well, and this is the kind of place you can go for drinks, food, or a little bit of everything and not feel out of place- for guests of the hotels and locals alike.

To put it bluntly, Hey Babe has just about everything we look for in a good cocktail bar.

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The Storyville Lounge Offers a Speakeasy and Distillery

We’ve been awaiting the public opening of The Storyville Lounge in Allentown for many years.

This gorgeous speakeasy space was built several years ago and used for private events (with open houses during the bi-annual Allentown Night Market– when we would historically visit). But it was only recently that they expanded to maintain regular hours.

So in early 2025, we made our way back to Allentown to check out The Storyville Lounge, Conjure Bar, and more. For those who like housemade spirits, delicious takes on classics, and a stunning speakeasy ambiance, this one is for you!

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9 of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Pittsburgh

It is really hard to beat delicious sushi, and thankfully in Pittsburgh there is no shortage of great sushi restaurants to enjoy (despite our city not being near an ocean).

So in this one, we wanted to share ten of our favorite places for sushi in Pittsburgh. But, to be complete, we’re going to look at sushi as all things raw seafood and include sashimi, nigiri, and the classic roll here as there truly are gems for every type!

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