In 2025, I came up with the idea to list out 25 restaurants I wanted to make a point to visit no matter if they were new or had been around the Pittsburgh food scene for years. After giving myself a full year, I made it to 16/25 restaurants in 2025 - check out my…
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2026 New & Upcoming Spots in Pittsburgh
Another year in the Burgh means another year of new dining concepts! 2026 already is poised to be an awesome year for new restaurants & bars & I'm here to give you the scoop. From new spots in town, to existing businesses expanding, to nationwide spots landing in Pittsburgh – I am covering the best!…
Holiday Guide: Pop-Up Bars in Pittsburgh
Tis the season! I have compiled a list of holiday themed pop-up bars throughout the city of Pittsburgh for this year's holiday season. Wigle Wonderland @ Wigle Whiskey Strip District What: Wigle Whiskey's Distillery & Taproom in the Strip District is hosting a holiday-themed pop-up in their tasting event space. Location: Wigle Whiskey Distillery, 2401…
2025 New & Upcoming Spots in Pittsburgh
Check out my 2026 New & Upcoming Spots in Pittsburgh HERE. Have ya heard?! Pittsburgh is always adding new food & drink concepts & 2025 is starting out with a BANG. From new spots in town, to existing businesses expanding, to nationwide spots landing in Pittsburgh – I have the scoop! I will be updating…
2025 Restaurant Check-List Adventure
Check out my 2026 "new to me" restaurant check list HERE. Ok Pittsburgh foodies, I was on a mission in 2025 to hit all of the restaurants on this list. Some are fairly new & some are long standing institutions in the burgh. No matter when each spot opened, I have had my eye on…
My Fave Pittsburgh Ice Cream Spots
The heat this summer is WILD so I am keeping cool the best way I know how to...with ICE CREAM! I have rounded up some of my favorite spots & included a few I've had my eye on trying this year. Some of these spots are open year-round & others are only open seasonally, but…
Shopping Local with PA Preferred
Hello my lovers of Pittsburgh & shopping local!!! I am here to tell you about a program you might not know about that makes it super easy to find local agricultural goodies of all kinds - the PA Preferred program! For those who have never heard of PA Preferred or those of you who have…
2024 New & Upcoming Spots in Pittsburgh
CLICK HERE FOR 2025 LIST Have ya heard?! Pittsburgh is always adding new food & drink concepts & 2024 is starting out with a BANG. From new spots in town, to existing businesses expanding, to nationwide spots landing in Pittsburgh - I have the scoop! These are some of the places that are new to…
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
It’s that time of summer….RESTAURANT WEEK!! This is by far my favorite week of the year. If you’ve never heard of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week it’s the one week each summer and winter where the best of Pittsburgh’s restaurants offer Prix Fixe menus. The prices range between $20-$45 per meal, depending on the restaurant. I have…
Cookie Dough Shots
After receiving many messages about these cookie dough shots, I decided to write it out! I got this recipe from my friend Chelsea and it was a hit. Just be prepared that they are cookie dough inspired and not pudding inspired. Personalize them with festive sprinkles or your own favorite liquor! Recipe card below 😊
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