Primanti Bros. confirmed permanent closures at its Monroeville and North Versailles restaurants, the latest in a series of recent shutdowns around Pittsburgh.

Chef Chris Acosta will lead The Eastman's kitchen, returning his New Mexican–leaning cooking to East Ohio Street after several pop-up runs in the Fat Cat space. The hire reconnects a neighborhood staple with a familiar operator.

CobblerWorld reopened its downtown Penn Avenue bakery this week, returning pies, cobblers and mini bundts with weekday hours and plans to expand for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Penn Brewery filed for Chapter 11 but owners insist the Vinial Street taproom and biergarten remain open. Court papers show limited assets but a plan deadline this summer.

Atria's, Juniper Grill and 1930 Cigar Bar opened side-by-side on Railroad Street, timed to welcome visitors arriving for the 2026 NFL Draft. Local officials praised the move as a boost for the Strip District.

Fat Head's Saloon on Carson Street will close April 26 after 34 years, with a farewell 'Last Call' scheduled for April 17. Owners thanked staff and regulars.

Casey Renee is opening a Confections storefront in Regent Square next Saturday, April 11. The move converts her Wilkinsburg appointment-only pastry business into a daily cafe.

Richard DeShantz has opened Vieux Carré, a New Orleans–inspired speakeasy hidden inside Sea Monkey in the Strip District, serving NOLA cocktails and luxe late-night bites.

A pop-up called The Farmers Burger is drawing long lines across Pittsburgh with pasture-raised smash burgers and a short, farm-forward menu. Brewery pop-ups and weekend events are fueling the buzz.

La Dolce Vita, Teocalli and Bedford House cut ribbons on East Carson Street, joining a push to refill South Side storefronts and broaden the neighborhood's dining mix.

Roots Natural Kitchen is taking over the former Choolaah spot at 227 Summit Park Drive in North Fayette, adding the chain's fourth Pittsburgh-area location and planned outdoor seating.

Owners of Ritual House and Palm Palm have formed Legacy Hospitality Group and plan several new Pittsburgh restaurant concepts across the urban core in 2026 and beyond.

The fifth annual Restaurant Ramble returns to downtown New Kensington on March 28 with 11 tasting stops and new participants including Ash Taphouse.