The Strip District festival guarantees direct pay for every Black artist and performer who takes part this weekend.

Great Lakes Brewing is opening its first Pennsylvania airport bar at Pittsburgh International, with Dortmunder Gold, Christmas Ale and brewpub-inspired food arriving in late fall.

Cafe Raymond is expanding from the Strip District to a second location across from Brentwood Towne Square. The South Hills is getting a new brunch contender.

A volcano-topped tiki bar opened on Penn Avenue with tiki huts, themed cocktails and an adults-only, first-come setup in the Cultural District. The new spot promises intimate, immersive nights and shareable island plates.

Churn will close its South Side East Carson storefront Saturday after five years, citing vandalism, theft and staff harassment. Owner Kelley Costa plans a McCandless shop and wholesale growth.

A Strip District staple, The Original Pittsburgh Winery will shutter on Aug. 15, ending a 14-year run as a tasting room and intimate music venue.

Il Forno Pizza has closed its Etna storefront on Butler Street after a short run, leaving the 376 Butler St. space vacant once again.

Anthony Badamo is opening a specialty sandwich shop and small Italian market next to his Dormont pizzeria. The spot will focus on sandwiches and curated pantry items.

Butterfat Gelato is opening a brick-and-mortar at 404 E. Ohio Street in Pittsburgh’s North Side, moving from pop-ups and pints to a permanent scoop shop. The team plans rotating flavors, pints and private tastings once the storefront opens.

Shake Shack will open July 28 in Cranberry Township's Streets of Cranberry, taking over the former Houlihan's and promising opening‑day giveaways and a charity tie‑in.

Hey Babe added a 50-seat dining room at The Maverick in East Liberty, offering reservations while the lounge remains walk-in.

The popular loaded‑fries truck Street Fries has opened a South Side storefront and will mark the move with a July 18 grand‑opening. Expect the same piled‑high, global‑flavored fry plates.

Rockaway Pizzeria in Regent Square is closed while owner Josh Sickels treats herniated discs. Reopening date is uncertain.