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Mount Everest Sushi appears to be closed.

If you ever look up reviews on where to get sushi in Pittsburgh, odds are good Mount Everest Sushi in Oakland is likely to appear.

We’ve seen this one pop up as a recommended spot time and time again, but it was only recently that we made a trip out to Oakland specifically to try this one out. 

It didn’t take long after looking at their menu to realize one very important detail you should know upfront- Mount Everest Sushi is quite reasonably priced. But it wasn’t until we picked up our order to go that we realized that the portions are quite large too!

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Leon’s Caribbean closed their Allentown location in 2026.

There aren’t too many places you can get Caribbean food in Pittsburgh, let alone Jamaican food, but Leon’s in Allentown is one of them – and it’s a spot we’d heard many good things about for quite some time. We recently made the trip there and fell in love with the kicked-up flavors of their traditional curries, stews, and wings.

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Carmi Express closed in 2025.

Long a North Side institution, Carmi Soul Food was previously located on Western Avenue, relocated to South Side, and now has opened a second location dubbed Carmi Express back in the North Side (on Federal). Although Carmi Express is a takeout only joint, it still satisfies our cravings for chicken and waffles, barbecue, and other classic soul food.

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The Holocaust Center has relocated to Chatham University. As of now, the exhibit space is not open. We will update once we hear more information!

Did you know that the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh has a small museum space inside featuring a few permanent and seasonal exhibits?

While you may only require a quick stop at this one, the displays and exhibits offer a valuable insight into the history of the Holocaust. 

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Mary’s Vine closed in October 2025.

Mary’s Vine is a high-end wine bar that opened in the Pittsburgh borough of Rankin in late 2019.

This one can be found in a converted church and provides an ambiance and wine selection that is truly unlike no other wine bar in the region.

So if strong attention to detail and an impressive (albeit expensive) wine selection is what you seek, a trip to Mary’s Vine is a must.

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Pittsburgh Winery announced they were closing in August 2026. As such, we’re not sure if this event will return in the future.

Vine Rewind is a newer music festival in Pittsburgh’s Strip District that combines all of our favorite things into one- live music, food trucks, art, and wine!

So if you are in the mood for getting out into the summer sun next July for some wine and music, this one is for you!

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Kingfly Spirits closed in February 2026.

Kingfly Spirits opened its doors in Pittsburgh’s Strip District in early 2019 and is poised to be a new drinking hotspot in one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods.

We ventured down to the Strip to check this one out on opening day and were rather impressed with what we found.

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Bae Bae’s Kitchen and Cafe closed permanently in November 2025.

Bae Bae’s Kitchen in downtown Pittsburgh fills a much-needed niche in the downtown dining scene: quick, delicious food cooked from scratch with a casual but adorable vibe. This cozy little spot adorned with beautiful plants serves up Korean rice, noodle, and salad bowls with a build-your-own concept.

We’d been intrigued by Bae Bae’s Kitchen for a while, and we finally found the time to make it in on a cold, windy, grey January day. As soon as we walked in our spirits were instantly lifted by the cheerful plants, cute decor, and all of the inviting smells.

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At this time, we do not know if Jingle Bar will be returning for the 2023 holiday season.

Pop-up bars are becoming a trend now for seemingly every major holiday, and the Christmas season features several around Pittsburgh

One of these bars is Jingle Bar, a pop-up located just east of Market Square (now in South Side Works for 2022). We visited this one during its 2018 run and share our thoughts on if it is worth your time for a festive libation!

*Note: As we visited during a previous season, some of the below may have changed.

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We are told that Maifest is no longer returning at Teutonia Mannerchor; however, they will have other festivities throughout the year for the public.

German beer lovers, rejoice!

You don’t have to book an expensive plane ticket to fly to Germany to drink great beer.

All you have to do is wait for one of the many events held by the local German club, Teutonia Mannerchor, to take place*!

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