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Yelp ranked 25 best new restaurants in 2026. Pittsburgh made the list
A Pittsburgh restaurant was named among the best new restaurants in the country by Yelp reviewers, ranking for its atmosphere and coastal-inspired cuisine . Palm Palm opened last year in Pittsburgh's East End. The restaurant, established in partnership by owners Herky and Lisa Pollock and chefs Edwin and Amanda Smith, ranked among Yelp's top 25 best new restaurants of 2026. Here's what reviewers said. Pittsburgh restaurant ranks on Yelp's best new restaurants of 2026 list Pittsburgh's Palm Palm ranked at No. 24 on Yelp's list of the best new restaurants of 2026 . The restaurant features a mix of small, sharable dishes like grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings and truffle spaghettios in parmesan cream, as well as larger dishes like the Korean fried chicken. Yelp Elite reviewer Craig S. praised the restaurant's atmosphere and offerings, saying: "From the moment we walked in, the vibe was on point, super hip, cool energy, and just the right balance of upscale without being stuffy. Food-wise? No misses. I went with the Prime Filet, which was spot-on: excellent cut, perfectly cooked. We also shared the Wagyu Meatballs, and honestly, those alone are worth coming back for! This is the kind of restaurant you
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Shoppers Make A Point Of Stopping For The Homemade Pies At This Pennsylvania Farm Market
Pies here can leave the building still warm. That’s what happens when the bakery sits right inside the market and the ovens keep working. Peach, strawberry rhubarb, apple, and blueberry all show up on the pie roster. Then there are pepperoni rolls, soft buns, and cinnamon buns big enough to need a plan.
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This Pittsburgh Grill Serves a Famous Turkey Sandwich Covered in Cheese
Union Grill in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is known for a Turkey Devonshire covered in cheese sauce, a local specialty that has even made it onto national food television. The restaurant has been serving hearty American comfort food near the Carnegie Museums since 1994. The menu goes well beyond its...
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This Hidden Pittsburgh Restaurant Serves a Calzone Nearly as Wide as the Table
A calzone as wide as the table sounds like a tall tale. At one Pittsburgh spot, it’s a real menu item with the restaurant’s own name on it. The place has been serving Italian dishes and piled-high sandwiches since 1977. It sits down in a low pocket of the city that many people drive past without noticing.
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Award-winning creations put Pittsburgh pizza in spotlight
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North Side Restaurant Owners Get Probation in $178K Food Stamp Scheme
The husband-and-wife owners of a North Side restaurant and deli will serve seven years of probation each, with the first year under electronic monitoring, after pleading guilty to running a scheme that siphoned more than $178,000 in food stamp benefits to stock their businesses with groceries. Rachna Anwar and Munir Chaudhri operated Lillen's Restaurant and an adjoining deli at 535 East Ohio Street in Pittsburgh's East Allegheny neighborhood while living on Peebles Road in McCandless Township.
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This Retro Pennsylvania Diner Still Fires Up Breakfast Every Single Morning At 7 AM
A plate of fried zucchini planks at one Pennsylvania diner comes piled so high it could feed a small family reunion. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the same kitchen makes its own sausage and turns out homemade pies. Neon glows all around the dining room. Hand-painted decor...
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Offbeat Pittsburgh: Remember The Balcony in Shadyside? This close-knit group still gathers to share stories
Muzz Meyers (left) and Bobby Feldman at The Balcony restaurant on Walnut Street in Shadyside during its heyday. (Courtesy of Michele Bensen) The crocks of French onion soup. Fried zucchini appetizers. Live jazz playing in the background. Swordfish, salmon and specials like all-you-can-eat lobster Mondays and Tuesdays. Friendly wait staff who made you feel welcome.
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Dessert pizzas offer a slice of sweetness at Western Pennsylvania establishments
A slice of the cherry pie dessert pizza ($13.69) at Leechburg Pizza Co. in Downtown Leechburg. (Joyce Hanz | TribLive) Pizza dough isn’t just for pepperoni and cheese as specialty dessert pizzas offer up a flavorful departure from standard pizza pie. Dessert pizzas burst onto the scene during the...