Very Local has put up a new page dedicated to the new special, "Plate it, Picklesburgh"! Check out the page here and find links to all of the featured restaurants/vendors. You can stream "Plate It, Picklesburgh" as well as BOTH SEASONS of "Plate it, Pittsburgh" on the free Very Local app on your mobile device or … Continue reading NEW Landing Page for “Plate it, Picklesburgh”
The region’s top chefs and purveyors create the ultimate experience for sipping and grazing at the outdoor Bradford Woods venue while raising funds for essential services for the victims of domestic violence. Cocktails & Cuisine takes place at the Woodlands (134 Shenot Rd., Wexford, 15090), on Fri., May 12 from 6 to 10 pm.
My best plates enjoyed in Pittsburgh in 2018.
Another year down, another amazing series of meals in this lovely city of Pittsburgh. We continue to thrive as a community and move forward in both economic and societal successes. Let's all support each other and make sure to especially support those small, neighborhood restaurants that you really enjoy! I was very disappointed to see … Continue reading Best of Pittsburgh (2017)
Over on the Unplanned Comedy Podcast "Food Weirdos" you can listen to me chat about cuisine with hosts Steve and Josie. It was a wonderfully fun time and I reference this very review in it. I wanted to get it up before the podcast went live, but it was their diligence and my busy schedule … Continue reading 8-23 and 10-03-17 / Casellula @ Alphabet City / Pittsburgh, PA (North Side)
The Monday before Thanksgiving found my father, my wife and I on the hunt for some BBQ. It's astonishing how many restaurants are closed on Mondays. We found this out as we struck out at location after location (initially intending to head to Yinzburgh BBQ). Finally, I found in my notes a place that a … Continue reading Quick Bite 11-21-16 / Wiggy’s / Pittsburgh, PA
Later that week, I went with my family to The Abbey on Butler, a converted funeral parlor that is now a coffee bar, a bar, and a restaurant all in one. While it's a beautiful space and the service is excellent, I still feel like they have a couple of kinks to work out with … Continue reading Quick Bite 11-13-16 / The Abbey on Butler / Pittsburgh, PA
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure to join a friend of mine for dinner before heading back to his studio to record an episode of his podcast. We easily decided on one of the hottest restaurants in Pittsburgh, Morcilla. Please check out Garrett Titlebaum's Podcast It's Nice to See He's Working and listen to … Continue reading 9-21-16 / Morcilla / Pittsburgh, PA
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
David the Gastronome 