Chef Jamilka Borges' Lilith in Shadyside earned a James Beard semifinalist nod and demoed dishes on CBS Pittsburgh, bringing national attention to the intimate bistro.

Ianni's in Delmont reopened for takeout this week after a September 2024 fire. The family‑run shop says limited hours will give way to full service soon.

Hyeholde has opened The Tavern at Hyeholde in its carriage house, offering shareable French‑inspired plates, rotating cocktails and a Friday Lenten fish fry through March 27.

Pittsburgh bakeries Paddy Cake and Oakmont Bakery experience high demand for pączki on Fat Tuesday, preparing thousands of the traditional Polish pastries with various flavors and rich ingredients.

Dorothy 6, a Homestead staple on Eighth Avenue, closed abruptly after more than 11 years, the owners wrote in a brief note on the restaurant's website. Local reports say the shutdown came earlier than the announced final day.

Lucatino, a new Italian taverna from Slice on Broadway owner Rico Lunardi, has opened on East Main Street in Carnegie with focaccia flights and tonda pizzas.

On February 11, 2026 Kingfly Spirits announced it has closed its Strip District distillery and event space, halting bottle sales and on-site service after seven years.

Pittsburgh has been nominated for USA Today's 10Best award for Best Beer Scene, competing against cities like Boston and Denver, with a public vote determining the winner.

A nearly 19‑year‑old Brookline bar will close at the end of February as the building owner expands the neighboring pizzeria to meet health and accessibility rules.

Michigan-based Caffeena plans a summer opening at 3520 Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh's Oakland, promising Yemeni and Turkish coffees, pastries and a meditation room. The move adds another specialty coffee option near Pitt.

Mineo's Pizza House has opened a new location at Pittsburgh International Airport, offering travelers a taste of the iconic Pittsburgh pizzeria since 1958.

Smokey Bones closed its Robinson Township location in Pittsburgh, surprising patrons. No reason for the shutdown was provided. Other nearby locations remain open.

Bitty & Beau's Coffee is set to return to Pittsburgh with a mobile Coffee Cruiser after closing their Strip District location due to financial issues.