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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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Otis Williams Brings Temptations' Farewell Tour To Pittsburgh's New Wylie Venue
The Temptations are bringing their farewell tour to Pittsburgh, with the Motown legends set to perform at Citizens Live at The Wylie on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. The show marks a milestone moment for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, still led by 84-year-old co-founder and original member Otis Williams, and for the brand-new concert venue hosting them across from PPG Paints Arena.
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East Liberty Artist Emily Laychak, 42, Vanishes Needing Medical Help
Pittsburgh Police are asking the public for help finding Emily Laychak, a 42-year-old woman who may need medical attention and was last seen leaving a friend’s residence in East Liberty around 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Special Victims Unit detectives describe her as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with blondish-brown hair and green eyes. No description of her clothing at the time she disappeared has been released.
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Main Street Floors Balance Style & Performance
[Export, Pa.] When it comes to Main Street spaces, floors need to stand up to everyday use while reflecting the look and feel of the business. Jenne Ross, director of product at Karndean, reported that warmer-colored walls are influencing the continued growth of mid-warm wood and light-warm stone visuals. And, she said, those looks can make spaces feel more welcoming for employees and customers.
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PREVIEW: ‘The House that Changed My Life’ tells a family story where it happened
For Point Park seniors pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in cinema production, Production 4 (P4) is a required course that spans both semesters of one academic year. In the class, students create their senior thesis films. Production on the P4 film “The House that Changed My Life,” took place...
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Request For Proposal: Operation of Food and Beverage Concessions on Riverlife’s Shore Thing
Riverlife requests proposals for the operation of food and beverage concessions from a shipping container located on Shore Thing, Riverlife’s programming barge located at 2 Federal Street on Pittsburgh’s North Shore adjacent to Allegheny Landing park. The available concession space is 21.5’ x 8’. Riverlife is accepting proposals for use of the full 21.5’ x 8’ space, although multiple vendors may work together to submit a single proposal jointly.
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Letter to the editor: Improper move for SummerSounds
The city of Greensburg has entered into an agreement to take the lead in the administration of SummerSounds, Greensburg’s longtime concerts in the park series. The city has hired an executive director who will take on much of the responsibility Gene James, one of the three founders, has shouldered for most of the life of the series. The other founders are Missy Monsour and Steve Gifford.
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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...
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Riverstone Books continues its story at larger location in McCandless
On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 16, 2026, at Riverstone Books in McCandless are (from left) employees Carrie Eakin, a bookseller, and Nat Moss, a general manager since since the store’s original opening in 2017; Dave Suftin, founder of Mechanical Coffee Co.; owner Barbara Jeremiah; state Sen. Lindsey Williams; and state Rep. Arvind Venkat. The store relocated to 65 Blazier Drive, the site of the former Dover Saddlery in the Pine Creek Shopping Center. (Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive)
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From Hollywood to Homewood: Billy Porter Launches Audacity Project to Open Entertainment Industry Doors for Pittsburgh Youth
PITTSBURGH — From Broadway and Hollywood back to the neighborhoods that helped shape his dreams, Pittsburgh native Billy Porter is bringing his success home with a new initiative aimed at opening doors for the next generation of local talent. Porter announced October 21 the launch of the Audacity Project,...
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Fox Chapel Area grad Suzanne Sheer releasing new single, ‘Crush’
Suzanne Sheer will release a new single, “Crush,” on Oct. 21. (Courtesy of Chris Crisman) Alternative R&B/soul singer Suzanne Sheer may be based in Philadelphia now, but she won’t ever forget her roots in Western Pennsylvania. “I grew up in Indiana Township in a beautiful house in...
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Spookiest homes in Pittsburgh can compete for Halloween title
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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.