Food

Picture this: a beautiful sun-soaked beach, the sound of palm trees swaying in the wind, the smell of sea salt… and the familiar crunch of french fries and coleslaw on a handmade Primanti Bros.

Welcome Trace Brewing to Pittsburgh’s Brewery Trail.

You don’t have to tell me Pittsburgh is America’s best place for foodies. I was sold long ago with the pierogies, but the region’s innovative new restaurants certainly add to the old-school cuisine.

The tiny cafe on Lawrenceville’s Butler Street may not look like much from the outside, but the inside of Geppetto Cafe is a world to be discovered, with fun odd-ball decor such as hanging literature titles and Pinocchio figurines to illustrate its namesake.

‘Tis the season for fairs, festivals, concerts and everything, well, “people-y.”

Have you ever been in any Bruges cafe? They are all delicious; it’s just hard to make it past the beginning of the menu.

First, there was Prantl’s Bakery’s burnt almond Torte beer, and now Sheetz has jumped into the brewing game with its Project Coffee Hopz. It’s been an interesting time for odd beers.

More than one contributor here has boasted about the Strip District’s Kingfly Spirits since its February opening – for good reason. It’s a beautiful space, with something for everyone. Sipping on an old fashioned (or something fruitier) at Kingfly, it brings to mind the past, present and future of Pittsburgh spirits.

This 22-year-old entrepreneur is pretty sweet. Tyler Czuczman has been spreading his passion for baking through his company Good Chroma, Pittsburgh’s first all-vegan bakery, since March 2017.

There’s a long baseball season ahead of us. Whether or not your favorite team is playing in October, though, one way to win is with the right tailgating lineup.

Looking for fast, affordable fine dining on the way to a game or show? You might be surprised to learn Pittsburgh has terrific early dinner specials at the bars in some of its finest restaurants.

Baker, author and magazine editor Brian Hart Hoffman released the third volume of “Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker” on March 15. The book features more than 600 recipes and is currently available for order through online retailers, such as the “Bake from Scratch” website.

Heads-up, Downtown: You can get a sneak peek at Penn Brewery’s new First Avenue taproom ahead of the grand opening. Open seven days a week, this is Penn Brewery’s second satellite location serving beer from its North Side brewery.

Along with the start of Lent just a week ago, so began fish fry season.

Picklesburgh has been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10 best specialty food festivals in the country. Ranked No. 1 as of last week, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership needs your help to make sure Picklesburgh stays on top.

Nick Bogacz befriended his future wife at 18 through delivering pizzas. When Nick lost everything to a house fire, Angie came right to his side and the pair hasn’t separated since.

Everyone loves Clement Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but we doubt it is sugarplums dancing through children’s heads while they are nestled snug in their beds. As Saint Nick plans to stuff stockings near and far, we hope he’ll take advice from Food PR.

Sure, we all know Oktoberfest is wonderful, with all of those pumpkin-spiced beers, but don’t sell short December when it comes to brews. A variety pack of some holiday beers makes for a great addition to a party or gift for your friends.

Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t normally limit itself to just one meal. But what’s to be done with that post-holiday fridge full of leftovers, especially if you’re craving more than the average sandwich?

It’s an exciting time for real estate investors, as the IRS announced proposed regulations for the highly anticipated Opportunity Zone Program.

You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider:

This Halloween season Downtown Pittsburgh welcomes Zombie Den: Bar of the Living Dead, a unique pop-up bar that marks the 50th anniversary of George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” and the zombie pop culture it inspired.

No matter how packed your daily schedule may be, you deserve a home-cooked meal. Here are a few quick recipes that are easy to make and even easier to grab on the go.

Why is your office empty? Oh yeah, everyone ran out for a good old-fashioned Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

At Pittsburgh 100, we keep things short and sweet. Here’s what I loved about my recent Blue Apron experience in 100 words.

A recent USDA study shows that for every dollar Americans spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers, their lowest share since 1993. Another important metric: For the first time, over half of all consumer food dollars are spent at restaurants.

In 2015, Leila Sleiman and Natalie Fristick – the founders of the local nonprofit Justice for Animals – saw the need for a fun event to bring attention to animal advocacy in a positive way, and so Pittsburgh VegFest was born.

It’s our party and we’ll decorate our cake if we want to … and Cakery Square can help. Located at The Waterfront, Cakery Square has been baking up tasty treats and helping customers discover their inner artists since 2016.

Beer fests are one way to taste a variety of beers in one place. But with so many craft breweries popping up around the region, what’s the best way to sample Pittsburgh beers? How about a 3.5-hour tour with Porter Brewery Tours?

Colombia has more to offer than coffee, Shakira and Sofía Vergara. Karen Perdomo, owner of The Colombian Spot, welcomes Pittsburghers to experience her country’s culture, specifically its delicious cuisine (not to be confused with Mexican).