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The ACHD rewards restaurants with a green sticker for sufficient health conditions| Photo by Jeff Ahearn

Editorial: Want better health? Toughen up on restaurant standards

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 7, 2015

Upon entering one of Pittsburgh’s many eateries, you’ll probably find a bright green sticker smacked on the front window, signifying the Allegheny County Health Department’s approval. Most county...

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Q&A: the scoop on Pittsburgh’s food culture

By Eric Acosta / for The Pitt News September 30, 2015

David Bernabo is a tough man to label as anything but an “artist,” but even that doesn’t do him justice. Bernabo has made visual art installations, owns a lengthy discography, dances, choreographs...

Meat & Potatoes: A tasteful blend between casual and upscale

Meat & Potatoes: A tasteful blend between casual and upscale

By Abby Hoffman / For The Pitt News February 23, 2015

We often talk about “meat and potatoes” like “bread and butter” — a go-to staple in any person’s diet. But the restaurant Meat & Potatoes, with its only location downtown on Penn Avenue, serves...

Revived from the ashes: Copy Chef returns to TPN

By Ellie Petrosky / Copy Chief September 8, 2014

Back with a new byline and a new face — the Copy Chef.That’s me! Hi, my name is Ellie, and I am here to teach you how to create affordable culinary creations fit for the college student’s palate...

Britishisms

Britishisms

By MCT Campus December 2, 2013

It started with ‘cheers.’ Are tea and scones next?

TPN’s resident Brit gorges on Oakland’s greasiest grub

By Dylan Abbott / Staff Writer November 7, 2013

The popular perception concerning American cuisine in my home country of Britain often gravitates toward certain adjectives. These can include fatty, greasy, fried and just generally a bit excessive. Yet,...

Despite challenges, Pittsburgh's food trucks on a roll

Despite challenges, Pittsburgh’s food trucks on a roll

By Andrew Fishman / Staff Writer October 28, 2013

For Allison Hilkert, the general manager of the BRGR food truck, food on the go isn’t a term reserved for her busy customers.The newest craze to hit Pittsburgh is the food truck, an on-the-go restaurant...

Homecoming Edition: Game day grilling done right with the Copy Chef

By Pat Mallee / Copy Chief September 26, 2013

No football game-day experience is complete without a great pregame tailgate. And to have a truly great tailgate, you’ll need some truly great food to munch on.Over time, a particular blend of cuisines...

Homecoming Edition: The Beer Nerd’s guide to tailgate brews

By Jackson Crowder / Staff Writer September 26, 2013

If beer is the best thing on earth, then sports are the second best. Thus, it should come as little surprise that beer and sports go together as well as they do. Beer and sports go together like peanut...

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