Posted on October 10, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Post-Gazette’s Mark Belko reports the Sept. 30 closing of Hi-Tops sports bar adjacent to PNC Park (200 Federal St.) Hi-Tops had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in March. … Bill Toland features Amani International Coffeehouse & Cafe (507 Foreland St) … The Munch column visits Abate Seafood (The Galleria at [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Amani, authentic Mexican, Coca Cafe, Hi-Tops closed, Indian, Legume Bistro, Library, Original Hot Dog Shop, Zaiaka | Leave a Comment »
Posted on October 3, 2007 by pembry
Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Bona Terra, Capital Grille, Dennis' Lunch House, Rivas, Silver Star Hot Dogs | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 25, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Tribune-Review’s Kellie Gormly reviews Gypsy Cafe (1330 Bingham St., South Side, 412-381-4977), while Luis Fabregas considers Mallorca Restaurant (2228 E. Carson St., South Side, 412-488-1818) and Michael Machoskey visits Girasole (733 Copeland St., Shadyside, 412-682-2130). pittsburghlive.com … The Post-Gazette’s Munch column visits Si Senor (in the basement of the U.S. Steel [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Folino's, Girasole, Gypsy Cafe, Legume, Mallorca, Penn Avenue Fish, Si Senor | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 19, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Pittsburgh magazine’s Best of 2007 readers picks include: Bruster’s, Ice Cream; Sonoma Grille, Wine List; The Harris Grill, Outdoor Dining; Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Fine Dining; Tessaro’s, Hamburger; Primanti Brothers, Lunch Spot; Blue Horse Coffee, Coffee Shop; Pamela’s, Breakfast Spot; and Prantle’s Bakery, Bakery. … The magazine’s Deborah McDonald reviews The Cafe [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Cafe at the Frick, Chiodo's Tavern, Del's Bar, Grill 747, Joe Chiodo, Kretchmar's, Little Athens, Mighty Dog closed, Pittsburgh magazine best of 2007, Remedy, Tomato Pie Cafe | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 11, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Post-Gazette’s China Millman reviews Legume (1113 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square, 412-371-1815, www.legumebistro.com), while Munch goes to Royal Caribbean (128 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412-362-1861), Cristina Rouvalis profiles chef Brandon King at Bettis Grille 36, and Diana Nelson Jones previews Bistro to Go (415 E. Ohio St.). post-gazette.com … [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Bettis Grille 36, Bistro to Go, Chelsea Grille, Legume, Muriel's, Royal Caribbean, Zaiaka | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 5, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Hartner’s Restaurant, a Cranberry Township dining institution since 1951, has closed and will be replaced by a Walgreen’s, Pittsburgh Business Times reports. … The Times also looks at the growing number of area non-chain Mexican restaurants, including soon-to-be opening Patron’s Mexican Grill in Wexford, near the junction of Routes 19 and 910. [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Acanthus closed, Bado's Cucina, Courthouse Tavern, Hartner's closed, Red Star Brewery, Rivas, Tusca, Tuscan Inn | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 28, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Tribune-Review’s William Loeffler reports on the opening of The Big Mac Museum Restaurant, which will serve a full McDonald’s menu (9061 Route 30, in North Huntingdon), while Luis Fabregas reviews Penn Brewery (800 Vinial Street, Troy Hill, 412-237-9402), Kellie Gormley visits Double Wide Grill (2339 E. Carson St., South Side, 412-390-1111), [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Big Mac Museum Restaurant, Bruschetta's, Double Wide Grill, Greek Food Festival, Pacific Ring, Penn Brewery, pour tax, Remedy, Village Candy | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 22, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Post-Gazette’s Pat Jennings reviews Imagines (631 Painters Run Road, Upper St. Clair), while Munch goes to Rick’s Sports Bar & Grill (5400 William Penn Highway/Route 22, Murrysville). post-gazette.com … The Tribune-Review’s Michael Machosky considers 28-year-old Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe (822 Western Ave.), while Mark Houser reviews Wooden Angel (308 Leopard Lane, Bridgewater, [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Acanthus, Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe, Crepes Parisiennes, Imagines, Mojo Bistro, Rick's Sports Bar, Wooden Angel | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 14, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Pizza Fusion, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based franchise that claims to be the country’s first organic pizza chain, has established its first franchisee in the Pittsburgh area, Pittsburgh Business Times reports. Wende Goncz, a anesthesiologist who lives in Pine Township, signed on with the franchise last month. She expects to have a lease [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Cafe Allegra, Eat Unique, Jerome Bettis Grille 36, Marzoni's, Muriel's, Shiloh | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 8, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: After growing a successful franchise selling desserts, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is ready to serve up a full meal. The Bridgewater, Beaver County-based ice cream chain recently began a strategy to co-brand its stores with The Nathan’s Famous Corp., the publicly traded New York-based hot dog chain known for its nationally [...]
Filed under: Pittsburgh Restaurants | Tagged: Bruster's, Cafe Roma, Istanbul Grille, King Tut, Murel's, Nathan's, outdoor dining, Palate, Stone Mansion | Leave a Comment »
