Before going to see The Moth mainstage at the Byham Theater, my wife and I stopped into tako to grab some dinner. We'd eaten here previously, at the open kitchen seating outside, but tonight we were able to snag a seat at the bar. The bar manager was extremely warm and conversational, an incredible feat, especially … Continue reading 8-31-16 / tako / Pittsburgh, PA
The following day, my Mother-in-Law offered to take my wife and me out to brunch. I'd heard good things and read positive reviews, so we decided to check out Bakn. A fun, open, and bright bistro, I hope to see more life breathed into Carnegie. It's always exciting when discovering fun gems outside of the … Continue reading 8-28-16 / Bakn / Carnegie, PA
The last Saturday in August, a friend of ours was in town from Los Angeles, so we arranged to meet him for some late night dinner and drinks at pretty much the best spot in the entire city for late night dinner and drinks, Butterjoint. Unfortunately, I didn't capture our libations, but what we had … Continue reading 8-27-16 / Butterjoint / Pittsburgh, PA
For my birthday this year, I was struggling to come up with a place that we'd all enjoy as a family (my wife and parents). I'm always looking to try somewhere new and something different, but I couldn't think of a place that I'd eaten in the last year that was as special as the … Continue reading 8-23-16 / Altius / Pittsburgh, PA
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I decided to try a new place that I'd read a lot about, Spork located between Garfield and Lawrenceville on Penn Avenue. Not to be confused with Spoon (another excellent restaurant in Pittsburgh), Spork offers a dynamic menu comprised primarily of small plates, an outstanding cocktail program, … Continue reading 8-5-16 / Spork / Pittsburgh, PA
Friday night, my wife and I joined my parents for a meal at one of my favorite local Middle Eastern restaurants, Istanbul Sofra. A nice, small restaurant, with a well-curated menu and outstanding hospitality and service, this is one of my favorite local restaurants. Teeming with heart and outstanding quality of food, I love going out … Continue reading 7-29-16 / Istanbul Sofra / Pittsburgh, PA
While waiting for the Music of David Bowie with the Pittsburgh Symphony to start at Heinz Hall, my wife and I realized we'd yet to make dinner plans, so I quickly called across the street to Butcher and the Rye and made some late-night reservations. I'd never been there before, but my wife had, and she'd greatly enjoyed … Continue reading 7-22-16 / Butcher and the Rye / Pittsburgh, PA
Friday evening, my wife and I joined my parents for dinner in Squirrel Hill. For many years, the only options that I had for Chinese food were the few "American" Chinese restaurants in Squirrel Hill. As the city invited more food cultures in and became more receptive to more "ethnic foods", it was inspiring to see more authentic Szechuan Chinese … Continue reading 7-15-16 / Chengdu Gourmet / Pittsburgh, PA
Last Friday, my wife and I found ourselves hungry and in Regent Square. We decided to hit up one of our favorites D's Sixpax and Dogz, which we appreciate both for their large (but not overly extensive) menu and unique offerings of hard-to-find bottles of beer and ciders. I love taking friends who visit from … Continue reading 6-24-16 / D’s Six Pax & Dogz / Pittsburgh, PA
Last Sunday morning, before going out to run all of our errands, my wife and I decided to return to a new favorite local spot of ours, Nancy's East End Diner. The best kind of greasy spoon, I've been thoroughly impressed with their high-quality ingredients and friendly, warm service. I went all-out with the "Fat Cat" … Continue reading 6-19-16 / Nancy’s East End Diner / Pittsburgh, PA
David the Gastronome 