By Anna Yoder | Columnist When a new friend shared a tip that she worked at a Spanish-influenced restaurant with a Bulgarian flair nestled on an overlook in Brighton Heights not far from the St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, I simply had to try it! “Eat. Cook. Travel.” is the theme of this res...

By Veronica Rodriguez | Staff Writer PERRY HILLTOP — Wilson’s Bar-B-Q is a family restaurant. It’s where George Wilson Sr. achieved six decades of successful business. It’s where Darnella Wilson learned how to run a business and found her love for cooking. It’s where George Wilson Jr. gained his bar...

Photo: Riverview Pale Ale glasses are displayed at a launch party for the drink. Photo by Sean P. Ray By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Going out to enjoy some beer is a favorite pasttime for many people. But what if you could do that while also supporting a major feature of the community? That is th...

Eric Earnest, owner of CFP Cafe in Chateau, had a lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. Sometimes, he has to step back and realize he’s actually doing it. By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell Photo: City Fresh Pasta Owner Eric Earnest shows off the CFP food truck. Courtesy of CFP Facebook When Eric Earnest, the...

Surviving the early stages of the pandemic was a ‘balancing act on a razor blade’ for Owner Nick Mastros, but his restaurant—a cornerstone of the Allegheny West community—has kept customers coming back for homestyle meals since 1981. By Sylvan Lebrun  Photo: A frequent haunt of Northside politicians...

North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Anna Yoder says 'SHINE puts the sparkle back in your car!' By Anna Yoder, Membership Director - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Photo: Shamon Tate Walker, owner of SHINE, by Anna Yoder Sitting on a cold concrete curb in a church parking l...

North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Anna Yoder says Fish On Bait and Tackle in Observatory Hill will “reel you in!” By Anna Yoder, Membership Director - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Photo: Lauren Stauffer When I was growing up, it was common to find friendly neighborhood...

North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Anna Yoder says Siempre Algo is “simply wonderful!” By Anna Yoder, Membership Director - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Photo: Siempre Algo My husband and I are always chatting up the Northside: How cool it is to live here, how friendly ...

Season ticket and North Shore restaurant sales will both take hits this year, but sports fans still have hope for the fall. Photo of PNC Park by Lauren Stauffer By Mario Cosentino During the Pirates’ pre-season training in early July, PNC Park was uncharacteristically quiet. Training typically takes...

With the extended stay-at-home order, here's where to order Easter staples for your holiday. These Northside businesses remain open to serve the community. There is still time to have one more Lenten Fish Fry meal this Friday, April 10. Call Chef Dan at Legend's Eatery to pick-up traditional fish fr...