Football is practically religion in much of America, but it’s hard to imagine a city that cares more deeply about its team than Pittsburgh. This site has in the past looked in on the city’s passion for the sport, not just where the NFL is concerned but at every level. And it’s true: football is essentially part of the cultural fabric…
Cycling through generations of success, Jioio’s Pizza remains Greensburg’s premiere family restaurant. Tony opened the Greensburg location at a time where Grunge was taking over the radio stations and Arnold Schwarzenegger was returning as the Terminator. Jioios’ roots actually trace back to 1950 in Latrobe Tony’s grandfather opened Jioio’s doors in 1950 in Latrobe. His background as a butcher and…
By: Food by Lyndsey Photography Courtesy of: Honest Johns and Julie Kahlbaugh-Emmel If you’re over the age of 30, chances are this is a routine of yours: 1) Tell your friends how much you miss them. 2) Make plans to meetup with said friends. 3) Cancel plans. 4) Repeat forever or at least until you retire and join the Silver Sneakers…
Written by Carson Paul The East and West Coast both hold several culinary traditions that define their very nature. It’s usually just as difficult for anyone to order Pacific Shellfish here as it would be for someone to order a fresh Primanti’s sandwich in California. Thankfully, a restaurant focused on the fusion of these coasts has been created right here in…
Written By Jeremy Hopper originally for LOCAL-pittsburgh Did you hear about that new restaurant on the moon? It has great food, no atmosphere! Everyone loves a good dad joke and dads love craft and seasonal beers, juicy burgers, and quality hot dogs. That has been the vision for Dad’s Pub and Grubsince its opening in Monroeville and now the local…
We sat down with Vince one of the partners (his brother is the other) to learn a little about their Italian restaurants. A stable in the east, steeped in family traditions and recipes, we learned a lot and left STUFFED! LOCALshoppper– Where did you get started? Where was the original restaurant? Vince Pasqualino– Our original restaurant was farther up in…
Reopened since July 2018 after the fire, LOCAL stopped in to check up on Brittany Houser and Soul & Sea Restaurant. Located on Frankstown Rd (by Coal Hollow Rd) squeezed in the corner of a shopping center you’ll find this one of a kind restaurant. Set up for take out (although they have some outdoor seating), this local gem serves…
I stopped in at a pizza shop in the east suburbs with whom I have worked for over 10 years; the owner wasn’t in which is entirely unlike him. When I called back later in the day, he told me he was out delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. During my next visit to his shop, I asked him why…