By Anna Yoder | Columnist An abacus, a book entitled “The Drunken Botanist” and a magenta-colored vintage velveteen couch are a few of the items that adorn the inviting sitting area of Scratch & Co., a multi-faceted, unique establishment owned by Don Mahaney. Scratch sits at the crest of Troy Hill a...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist An abacus, a book entitled “The Drunken Botanist” and a magenta-colored vintage velveteen couch are a few of the items that adorn the inviting sitting area of Scratch & Co., a multi-faceted, unique establishment owned by Don Mahaney. Scratch sits at the crest of Troy Hill a...

The Northside is getting two new restaurants this summer, Siempre Algo in Historic Deustchtown and Leo. in Allegheny West By: Nick Eustis   Restaurants are often synonymous with relaxation and reconnecting. Whether that’s a big dinner with family or just a nightcap with friends, great restaurants ha...

Mt. Lebanon-based pizzeria with Northside roots opens up second location in Allegheny City Central. By: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell   For most people pizza is just a Friday night dinner option, for 35-year-old Anthony Badamo pizza is a way of life. Nearly a decade ago he left the security of a job in sales...

Local franchise, Point Brugge set to open third location in City of Asylum's Alphabet City. By: Neil Strebig *Editor's note:  Brugge on North @ Alphabet City will be opening Wednesday, April 18. This article was written before an official opening date was announced.   Jesse Seager, who owns and oper...

Four restaurant concepts, one food hall – how does it all stack up? By: Neil Strebig   Anyone who is familiar with the history of Allegheny Center Mall understands the harsh past of the location. For decades, the area was barren and even though Faros Properties’ Nova Place has done a fine job fillin...

The cheese and wine café will close its doors this Saturday, December 23 after 11 months of business. By: Neil Strebig   On Saturday, December 16 Casellula in Alphabet City announced they will officially be closing their doors. The statement was released on their website and later shared through the...

A public discussion at Scratch Food & Beverage last week about tipping in the hospitality industry has left some sour notes. By: Neil Strebig   To be honest, I wasn’t going to write this article. I’ve been thinking about it all week. Should I write about an issue, I feel passionate towards. Or shoul...

New food hall is set to open Tuesday, December 5 in Nova Place By: Neil Strebig The Northside will be adding a new face at Nova Place tomorrow as Federal Galley officially opens their doors to the public. “You can tell something is happening around here [on the Northside],” said co-owner Ben Mantica...

From a basement kitchen to a full catering hall, co-owners Lisa Ferguson and Mike Fedalen share their story. By: Neil Strebig It sounds like something out of a fairy tale, a newlywed couple, working out of the basement of a local church, questing after their harmonious goals and building a business ...