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7 Fall Salad Recipes for Staying Healthy All Year Long

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Fennel Orange Salad served on a plate, which is placed on a blue surface

Once the leaves leave their trees and the clocks fall back, we start craving comfort food. It’s easy to forget during this time that fall produce delivers some of the best, most complex flavors of the year that fit perfectly into salad recipes. We’re trading lightweight greens for robust, earthy ingredients like roasted beets, hearty kale, and sweet citrus. Try one of the recipes below to see the humble salad into a deeply satisfying, full-on meal. After all, dinner can be both cozy and fulfilling without weighing you down.

7 Fall Salad Recipes

Salad with Apple Bourbon Dressing

A salad with lettuce, radishes, edible flowers, and an apple bourbon dressing all in a black bowl on a dark blue table.

What could be more fall than an Apple Bourbon Dressing? Apple cider from your local farm fuses with bourbon, maple syrup, shallots, ginger, and other seasonings. Among a mix of lettuce and radishes, it shines without being too overpowering.

Lemon Za’atar Salad

Fresh Lemon Za'atar Salad with Crispy Focaccia Croutons and Colorful Vegetables

Whenever the cooler weather hits, a bit of za’atar spice is here to warm you up. This Lemon Za’atar Salad is zesty, herbal, and savory with a trace of citrus throughout it all. Use this salad recipe on those days you need a little wake-me-up.

Citrus and Kale Salad With Fig and Honey Vinaigrette

A plate with a salad on it has plenty of kale and citrus fruits like orange slices with drinks in the top right corner of the photo and more plates and forks to the left.

This Citrus and Kale Salad with Fig and Honey Vinaigrette is a bright and refreshing take on fall flavors. It combines the robust, earthy bitterness of kale with tangy segments of grapefruits and oranges. The salad finishes with a homemade vinaigrette that blends fig and honey with lemon and Dijon mustard.

Fennel Orange Salad

Fennel Orange Salad served on a plate, which is placed on a blue surface

As a star of fall produce, fennel’s natural anise flavoring makes for a perfect match with sweet citrus. This Fennel Orange Salad uplifts the two with whipped ricotta, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Serve it alongside crunchy and delicious homemade olive croutons.

Roasted Radish Salad

A white bowl full of a Roasted Radish Salad topped with a sprig of dill and featuring more plates, a napkin, and small bowls of seasoning nearby.

Take advantage of radishes during their peak! This Roasted Radish Salad offers a surprising way to enjoy radishes. The heat mellows their intensity, bringing out a subtle sweetness and tender texture. We then toss them in savory flavors like garlic, Old Bay seasoning, crunchy celery, and a Dijon dressing.

Reuben Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Reuben salad with sliced meat on top and a drizzle of thousand island dressing.

We’re taking all the savory, tangy flavors of your favorite sandwich and transforming them into a hearty salad. This recipe features thick-sliced corned beef and sauerkraut dressed in a creamy, homemade Thousand Island dressing. The ultimate twist is the grilled cheese croutons, made from marbled rye and Swiss cheese.

Maple Curry Salad Dressing

A large bowl of fresh, leafy green salad with a smaller serving on a plate with pita bread

In case you already have a salad in mind but just need the dressing to finish things off, let us be your guide. Our Maple Curry Salad Dressing is equal parts sweet and spicy. Autumnal maple syrup transforms with curry powder, cumin, aleppo pepper, orange zest, grapeseed oil, and white balsamic vinegar.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Cranberry Recipes for the Holiday Season

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A plate with a seared pork chop topped with cranberry-bourbon sauce, alongside small bowls of shaved Brussels sprouts salad.

Just when nature is toning down the brilliant colors of fall, here come cranberries and their tart, festive bursts of brightness. First harvested 12,000 years ago by the indigenous Wampanoag people, this fruit is native to North America. Five recipes here take them beyond basic holiday cranberry sauce, including a zesty compote that will happily stand in for the more traditional options. From there, a main dish, a vibrant green salad of shaved Brussels sprouts, and a decadent, celebratory cocktail show the versatility (and deliciousness) of the fabulous American cranberry. But much more awaits for those who love this holiday season treat.

Cranberry Recipes for the Holiday Season

Cranberry Orange Fig Compote

An assortment of holiday foods including a plate with white cheese and cranberry sauce.

This compote from James Beard Award-winning author Cheryl Alters Jamison makes a luscious side served with turkey, ham, prime rib, or other holiday meat. It’s also good when spooned around a soft creamy cheese and scooped it up with crackers or toast. We’ve been known to whisk a tablespoon or two into a homemade vinaigrette dressing, as well.

Seared Pork Chops with Cranberry-Bourbon Sauce

A plate with a seared pork chop topped with cranberry-bourbon sauce, alongside small bowls of shaved Brussels sprouts salad.

The classic pairing of pork and fruit shines here, with a hint of smoky richness from bourbon. Just before serving, a nubbly gremolata of pistachios and parsley adds a contrasting flash of color and texture. Not to mention, the gremolata is a wonderful addition to a sandwich, or an excellent spread for a luscious cocktail hour cheeseboard.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A red bowl filled with shaved Brussels sprouts topped with cranberries, almonds and shredded cheese. Small accompanying bowls contain additional Brussels sprouts, shredded cheese and almonds.

Green salads are particularly welcome in winter for their brightness and freshness. This one’s a beauty, a toss-up of textures, hues, and hearty flavors blended with a tangy-sweet dressing. You get that delightful pop of fresh cranberry, too. In addition to their wonderful flavor, they deliver valuable doses of vitamins C, A, K and E. Have a second helping!

Winter White Pavlova

A large meringue topped with whipped cream, fresh cranberries, orange zest and mint leaves sits on a parchment lined baking tray.

Everyone needs to bring something sweet to the table. This has a few steps, but makes a dreamy, creamy holiday treat. My mother used to whip one up when she wanted a show-stopping Christmas dessert. It should be eaten within about an hour of assembly for the best bite. The final result feels like eating a cranberry cloud … and you will wow your guests with its elegant presentation.

Meatballs in Cranberry Gojuchang Sauce

Flavorful meatballs in cranberry gojuchang sauce, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, perfect for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Our Meatballs in Cranberry Gochujang Sauce recipe takes the traditional appetizer in a bold, savory-sweet direction. The secret is the sauce, which blends the tartness of jellied cranberry sauce with the rich, fermented heat of gochujang (Korean chili paste) as well as fresh ginger and vinegars.

Cranberry Margarita

Three cranberry margaritas garnished with lime and staged for a Christmas table

This festive Cranberry Margarita proves that the classic cocktail is truly a drink for all seasons. It transforms the traditional lime-forward margarita into a beautiful, tangy, winter-ready sip by blending fresh cranberries and cranberry juice with silver tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime.

Cranberry Rosemary Spritz

A rosemary cocktail in a white wine glass, gleaming with bright red cranberry juice and staged on a black background

Rosemary is a match made in heaven for cranberry with its winter-forward essence. A fragrant homemade rosemary simple syrup infuses this cocktail with a sophisticated, piney aroma that perfectly complements the tartness of cranberry.

Spiced Cranberry Tart

A cranberry tart garnished for fall

This is the festive showstopper you’ve been waiting for. The tart’s unique texture begins with an oat-based crust that is filled with a rich, silky cranberry curd. The curd is made by cooking fresh cranberries with orange juice, zest, and a cinnamon stick, then blending the cooked fruit and thickening the mixture with eggs and butter.

Spiced Mascarpone Cranberry Cake

Half a cranberry cake with cranberries and powdered sugar on top.

A decadent Spiced Mascarpone Cranberry Cake marries Italian richness with festive autumn flavors. We’re suckers for this cake’s creamy base which incorporates mascarpone cheese into the batter, ensuring a moist, tender, and subtly tangy crumb. The cake is then baked with a generous layer of tart cranberries, orange zest, and warming spices.

Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

The robust warmth of spiced rum and aromatic apple cider with the tart, tangy zing of cranberry kombucha makes this cocktail a must for your next gathering. The kombucha here, gives this cocktail a light, bubbly finish as well as a fermented health kick.

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Savory and Sweet Pear Recipes for the Fall Season

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roasted pears with toppings served on a black textured tray

The mighty apple often steals the spotlight during the fall season, but honestly, the pear deserves center stage. Its subtle sweetness, tender texture, and wonderful aroma make it the ultimate star of fall baking and cooking. Forget everything you thought you knew about this simple fruit; we’re diving into a collection of recipes that transforms the pear. Bake and cook this fall fruit into cozy upside-down cakes, savory side dishes, and so much more. Get ready to fall in love with the season’s most elegant, and frankly, most delicious fruit.

Pear Recipes for Fall

Ginger Pear Upside-Down Cake

A pear upside down cake sits on a wooden table with a slice taken out of it on a plate to the top left.

This elegant Ginger Pear Upside-Down Cake is a way to welcome the fall season and celebrate the often-overlooked pear. We’ve deliberately turned the tropical pineapple classic on its head, creating a dessert that perfectly showcases pear’s tender texture by lacing it all with a flourish of fresh ginger.

Apple and Pear Syrup Recipe

apple pear jam inside jar with spoon

If you’ve ever tasted Limburg’s Appelstroop, you know how this syrup can transform teas, pastries, and even savory items like stew. Save some money and learn to make this Apple and Pear Syrup yourself to always make sure you have a jar on hand. Your future self will thank you.

Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich

A pear grilled cheese sandwich set on a rustic table with slices of bread beside it

We know at first look this recipe can seem a bit unusual. But, we promise after one bite you’ll see why we pair such a cheesy comfort food with pears. You’ll also prepare a garlic and oil parsley sauce that adds an herby touch to this delicious combination.

Pear and Goat Cheese Bites

Triangle cuts of a phyllo pastry with fresh herbs as garnish in between, on a round plate in the left corner, and a stack of terra cotta colored plates with three gold forks on a wooden surface.

These Pear and Goat Cheese bites are the appetizer you’ve been missing in your life. Here, sweet pears mix with tangy goat cheese all nestled inside crispy phyllo dough sheets. To finish things off, we’re adding a bit of heat thanks to a drizzle of hot honey. Try our Homemade Hot Honey for the best flavor possible.

Roasted Pears

roasted pears with toppings served on a black textured tray

Roasting pears can take their texture from crunchy and snappy to incredibly soft and tender. Plus, it also brings out the sweet flavor of the pears to match the salty blue cheese crumbles and the bright crunch of pistachios as well as pink peppercorns. It’s a simple, sophisticated plate that’s excellent for the holidays.

Partridge in a Pear Tree Christmas Mocktail

An orange Christmas mocktail staged with Christmas decorations and a red pear

Even though this mocktail is for Christmas, we think its use of pear juice and a pear garnish make it fabulous for any time during the fall. The drink combines Knudsen Pear Juice with vanilla simple syrup and bright lime juice for a tasty balance. The non-alcoholic rum and ginger beer also add a warm, complex finish.

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Brussels Sprouts Recipes to Adorn Your Holiday Table

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Seared brussels sprouts in a cast iron pan with walnuts and pancetta.

If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, then stop right there! You’ve just been cooking them wrong. This vegetable gets a bad rap from people boiling it into oblivion. But, when you treat this ingredient with a little creativity, and a lot of heat, it transforms into a culinary masterpiece. Forget the soggy side dish you’re used to. Instead, we’ve gathered a collection of recipes designed to make Brussels sprouts a showstopper, from crispy, tangy salads to savory, bold-flavored side dishes.

Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Simple Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts in a ceramic dish held in two hands.

For this side dish, we toss fresh Brussels with oil, roast until they achieve the perfect crunch, and then coat in a tangy and flavorful grainy mustard dressing. Finishing these with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar elevates the sprouts into the perfect combination of flavors.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Balsamic Onion Galette

A Brussels sprout galette with red onion on it, cut into triangular slices.

This rustic tart combines tender, shredded Brussels sprouts with sweet red onions that have been caramelized in tangy balsamic vinegar. We’re encasing this savory, cheesy filling in a flaky pastry crust that’s baked until golden and crispy. The best part of this recipe is that the rustic feeling allows for any shape of tart.

Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds and Venison Jerky

Roasted to perfection, these tender and flavorful Brussels sprouts make a delightful side dish, featuring a harmonious blend of earthy flavors and a hint of sweetness, complemented by a subtle smoky undertone.

Pomegranate seeds seem like an unlikely match for Brussels sprouts but their tangy sweetness adds a special nuance. We’re roasting Brussels sprouts then tossing them in a sherry vinegar mix. The secret is the addition of finely diced venison jerky, which provides a savory, smoky counterpoint as well as a source of protein.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A red bowl filled with shaved Brussels sprouts topped with cranberries, almonds and shredded cheese. Small accompanying bowls contain additional Brussels sprouts, shredded cheese and almonds.

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is an example of raw preparation and how it completely transforms this vegetable. The Brussels sprouts are thinly sliced and tossed in a tangy-sweet homemade dressing of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Then we complete the recipe with bacon, Manchego cheese, cranberries, and toasted almonds.

Kimchi Baked Brussels Sprouts

A white dish on a white surface with red kimchi and roasted Brussels sprouts with a serving fork, a cup of beer, and some broken seeded crackers above the bowl.

Our Kimchi Baked Brussels Sprouts recipe is a symphony of bold, Asian-inspired flavors for an inventive sprouts dishes. The brilliance of crispy oven-roasted Brussels sprouts pairs with a savory, tangy, and slightly spicy kimchi sauce. The combination of these two fermented foods enhances their umami depth.

Brussels Sprouts in Orange and Apricot Sauce

An aerial view of a bowl of Brussels Sprouts covered in an Orange Apricot Sauce.

This quick and easy Brussels Sprouts in Orange and Apricot Sauce recipe is a sweet and zesty side dish to accompany your table. You’ll briefly cook these then quickly sauté in a chili oil base with minced garlic and ginger. The final touch is a unique sauce blending apricot jam, fresh orange juice, and balsamic vinegar.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts & Pancetta

Seared brussels sprouts in a cast iron pan with walnuts and pancetta.

For those wishing for a mix of textures to go with their Brussels Sprouts, this recipe is for you. We layer this dish with rich flavors from salty pancetta and crunchy walnuts. Then, it’s all coated in a tangy dressing of Dijon mustard and Champagne vinegar.

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Wicked: For Good, A Magical Cocktail

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A Wicked: For Good cocktail sits on a black table with mint leaves for garnish.

Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Boq, and the whole gang are back to finish the story of Wicked: For Good and reveal the true tale of Oz. That’s right, after a year of waiting, part two of the Wicked movies is hitting theaters November 21. Finally we’ll get to see what becomes of Elphaba as she flees Oz as well as what the rest of the crew get up to in her absence. To celebrate their return, we’re mixing up a magical cocktail that stuns in presentation and wows with its flavor. Who could resist that stunning purple Empress 1908 Gin?

A small shot of pueple gin pours into a Wicked: For Good cocktail with a foggy yellow base and mint leaves on top.

What is Wicked: For Good About?

Wicked: For Good takes us into the second half of the musical Wicked where the town has turned on Elphaba, claiming her as a wicked witch. While Elphaba runs away to unknown lands, Glinda only grows her powers and popularity as she joins on to the palace in Emerald City. With an angry mob growing quickly behind her, we’ll see how Elphaba repairs her friendship and what the conclusion of her relationship with Fiyero holds.

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A Wicked: For Good cocktail sits on a black table with mint leaves for garnish.

Wicked: For Good, A Magical Cocktail

  • Author: Sarah Cascone
  • Yield: Makes 2
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A cocktail full of the magic of friendship. And a bit of gin, too!

Ingredients

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  • 3 oz Empress 1908 Gin
  • 2 oz simple syrup
  • 1.5 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2–4 oz ginger beer
  • 16 mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Add the mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain pour into a rocked glass that is filled ¾ of the way with crushed ice. Pour in the ginger beer. Leave enough room for the gin.
  2. Float the gin by pouring it over the back of a spoon into the glass.
  3. Garnish with a bunch of fresh mint.

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Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Mac Saturn Brings Vintage Rock Vibes to Club Cafe in Pittsburgh

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A photo of Mac Saturn the band standing together in a living room area to write music.

They may not be able to time travel, but Mac Saturn is still bringing the glitz, groove, and pure energy of old school rock and roll from Detroit to the Club Cafe in Pittsburgh. This five-piece band of brotherhood channels the swagger of classic ’70s rock icons while injecting each song with their own modern funk. Dancing is mandatory. You may know them for their eye-catching style or their popular songs like Mint Julep and latest single, Takes Time. No matter where you’ve heard their name, it’s clear Mac Saturn is quickly cementing their reputation as a rock scene staple.

Ahead of their show on November 13 in Pittsburgh, we sat down with lead singer, dancer, and maraca shaker Carson Macc as well as guitarist Mike Moody, to discuss getting back into the music making process, performing live, and what the future holds for this band straight out of a coming-of-age movie.

5 Questions with Mac Saturn Ahead of Their Pittsburgh Concert

How would you introduce your music, your vibe, and your sound to somebody who hasn’t heard of you before?

Carson Macc: That’s actually something that we’re really excited to do on this tour, for brand new people to hear our music, and we don’t know exactly There’s some soul. There’s also some Motown. And we know people like to dance to it. But, we don’t really know what to call it yet. If you like to dance, if you like rock and roll, and if you like a band playing together come check it out and decide for yourself what what type of music it is.

Mike Moody: In the studio, we’re especially exercising all of our possibilities with the sound. It gives us a lot of freedom to be able to use all of our ideas because all five of us are coming at this thing with every bit of passion that we have in our body. After all, we all come from different backgrounds.

Where does the inspiration for your distinct sound come from? Are there any artists that inspire you?

CM: The key to where the sound comes from is what we’re all listening to on our own time. Like our drummer, for instance, is into a lot of ’90s music like Pearl Jam and Oasis that a couple of us don’t know much about. Then, I’m into a bunch of rhythm. Think really old, random rhythm and blues numbers. And Mike will bring a lot of contemporary music to the table, the things that are coming out now that we might have missed if he didn’t bring it up. So we’re always informing each other of music and getting each other to listen to things that we might not normally.

MM: We all have a chisel in our hand, and we’re looking at a big piece of marble with every one of these songs. It makes it so much fun because we get to sculpt that together and be able to have that connection. It’s just a beautiful process. We’re so grateful for it.

After a break, what has it been like coming back together, performing again, rehearsing again, and overall getting ready for this tour?

CM: It’s definitely been a year and a half of a lot of emotion. Tensions were high. We brought a keyboard player on last year that we thought was highly professionally recommended. He ended up being a monster and brought a lot of stuff into the group that they had done previously. It was really hard for us to take time off, but we felt it was necessary for not only us to recover, but for the real victims of the situation to have some space and time.

We also took the time to educate ourselves and actually partner with Darkness to Light. We were able to take a course with them that educated all of us on a lot of facts and things to help these situations. Mac Saturn definitely wouldn’t be trying to be public or even be on stage again if we didn’t believe in this new music. The new music has been really powerful. I can’t even begin to tell you how many new songs we have written in this year and a half, it’s incredible.

What does this tour mean for you all?

CM: The big emphasis, I think, is the brotherhood. It’s what has gotten us through everything and just sharing that with people again and being together out on the road again is going to be a an incredible thing. We love traveling and love doing it all in general. To get to this point and make something negative into something positive that can help people, I’ve been thinking a lot about that. What we’re most excited about is just trying to be an inspiration in this world. The world’s going through a lot right now, more than what we went through, more than what everybody individually is going through. Together, we’re going through a lot as a world right now and I know we just need to inspire each other.

MM: As all of us music lovers know, music heals. Music is a place where you can go and you can feel joy, feel light, feel sunshine, feel whatever you are feeling. Being able to have music is just such a beautiful, beautiful thing that has pulled us through so much. That’s why we are so excited right now. We couldn’t be more ready.

What are you looking forward to showcasing in the future?

CM: I think we’re all, first and foremost, very excited to share the new music. There’s going to be a lot of new music we play on this tour. They are going to be the same thing you love, but they’re going to have some maturity to them or just some little differences. We’re letting the new music and the writing influence everything, even the looks on stage and the attitude. It’s all going to be a little different and we don’t exactly know what it’s going to be. But, we’re going to be figuring it out every night by channeling something and letting it bring us somewhere, even if we might not know exactly where it’s going to take us. It’s going to be something new and we’re excited to share that.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Mac Saturn

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Get in the Festive Spirit at Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show 2025

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Poinsettias in various greenery with a large tree in the center.

Whenever the middle of November rolls around, much of the city of Pittsburgh finds itself wrapped in sparkling, shining lights as well as ribbons and bows in flashy green and red. Phipps Conservatory over in Oakland is no exception as their Winter Flower Show for 2025 takes over. Starting on November 14 through January 4, you can step into a wonderland of shimmering bulb, cold season blooms, holiday characters, and plenty of other stunning decor.

A large circular Christmas tree made out of light balls at Phipps Conservatory.

Phipps Conservatory Winter Flower Show 2025

The theme for 2025’s Phipps Holiday Magic show is Wild Winter. In order to bring this idea to life, they’re filling all their gardens with amaryllis, orchids, poinsettias, and hydrangeas. Plus, you’ll find various displays that create winter scenes which incorporate the inside and outside of Phipps.

To start your journey, take in the Winter Light Garden that surrounds the landscapes of the conservatory. If you happen to visit once the sun sets, you’ll get an extra special treat since most of this garden glows in one way or another. Look around at blue lights along with snowflakes, snowballs, and other silver touches that form into an archway.

A couple sits under a white arch with lights in the background.

Waiting Behind the Doors…

Then, once you head inside Phipps, you’ll travel through floral scenes that depict different animals celebrating the winter season. Watch penguins play with snowballs, sled down hills, and build their own snowmen, too. See cardinals decorating an 11-foot tree while topiary reindeer and polar bears explore the grounds around them. You can Even head under the sea to find an octopus chandelier and an interactive clam shell hanging out in their own way.

A green wreath full of poinsettias at Phipps conservatory.

Not to mention, the kiddos will love stopping at the new Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs exhibit. The railroad room gets a makeover featuring dinosaurs from the Jurassic Period in each part of the display. You can walk around the whole railroad to find the volcano with hot lava, waterfall with rising steam, as well as plenty of plants from the Cretaceous Period.

Outside of what you’ll find every day at Phipps Conservatory during their winter show, this facility also holds events to get you as closely involved as possible. Some of the highlights from the season that you can look forward to are features from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, sensory inclusive visits, and exclusive holiday markets. But, with or without a special program, you’ll still find yourself immersed in a dreamy winter wonderland.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photos Courtesy of Phipps Conservatory

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Where to Get Thanksgiving To-Go Meals in Pittsburgh 

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Focaccia from Black Radish Kitchen, available in their Thanksgiving sides package

Sometimes you just don’t want to cook on Thanksgiving. Many local restaurants have gotten hip to the idea of to-go Thanksgiving dinners or catered Thanksgiving meals for the most stress-free version of the holiday possible. We’ve included an option for full catered meals, to-go sides, to-go desserts, and in-restaurant buffets.

Thanksgiving To-Go Meals in Pittsburgh 

fl.2

The team at fl.2 has whipped up a “Turkey to Go” menu that’ll definitely inspire gratitude. Of course, the star of the show is their Oven Roasted Turkey in both 10-pound and 20-pound options. But, from Candied Sweet Potatoes and Fried Brussels Sprouts to Roasted Butternut squash and Bourbon Pecan Pie for dessert, fl.2 puts spins on classic dishes focused on quality with a chef-curated touch to each of the dishes.

Bistro to Go

One of Pittsburgh’s premier caterers, Bistro to Go has a wide range of options for Thanksgiving. You can get an “individual dinner” for only $32, as well as a vegan option for $35. Though that dinner is meant for one person, it features huge portions of maple glazed turkey (or Vegan “Turkey” Loaf), stuffing, cranberry chutney, potatoes, roll, side salad, and green beans. Bistro is also offering a variety of trays, dips, entrees, sides, and full meals for anyone entertaining a big group.

Braddock’s Rebellion

Leave the meal prep to Braddock’s Rebellion this year for an affordable and extensive Thanksgiving meal. They’re offering dry herb brined 14-pound turkey, a choice of salad (Caesar, tossed green, beet and goat cheese), a choice of potatoes (roasted sweet potatoes, buttermilk mashed potatoes, or herb roasted redskins), green bean casserole, asiago and sweet onion stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry and orange chutney, and dinner roll knots. Then, close out the night with New York Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie, or Key Lime Pie. Pickup on November 26.

Sprezzatura

Jen Saffron’s Sprezzatura is one of Pittsburgh’s top caterers (you can learn more about her story in our profile of her!) and her Thanksgiving menu never disappoints. This year, celebrate with Wild Rice, Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing, Stuffed Squash, Turkey and Walnut, and Cranberry Meatballs, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna and even a Vegan Pumpkin Pie. Of course, she also has a turkey. But elements like Calabrian Cauliflower and Chocolate Espresso Tart add her unique culinary style to her menu. You’ll pick it all up on Thanksgiving morning so it’s as fresh as can be.

Black Radish Kitchen

Black Radish has a “Thanksgiving Sides Delivery” that they’re calling “b-y-o-bird” this year. While there’s no turkey, you do get a spread of sides that are easily reheat-able. They’re serving up Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes, Good Gravy, Cranberry Orange Jam, Green Beans with Maple Pecan and Fried Prosciutto, Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin, Grilled Cabbage with Garlic and Chili, a Big Fall Salad with Shaved Fennel, Roasted Apple, Quinoa, Walnuts, Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Bread Pudding, Fancy Butter, and Herbed Focaccia.

Cooked Goose Catering

This catering company has a huge meal ready for you and your family and friends, as their decadent Thanksgiving Heat ‘n Serve package serves ten people. If you’re really looking for a classic, traditional Thanksgiving but without the cooking, the Cooked Goose catering menu is a good option. Think dishes like Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Casserole, Buttered Corn Niblets, Homemade Stuffing, Gravy, and of course, a Whole Butterball Turkey.  

Third Space Bakery

If you don’t mind cooking but aren’t into baking pies, we get it. Baking is complicated, and cooking and baking are two different skill sets. Luckily, Third Space Bakery offers to-go Thanksgiving pies with a deadline to order by November 19. But, outside of their delicious desserts, they also have your Thanksgiving bread supply on hand. Try their Pumpkin Loaf, House Loaf, Soft Dinner Rolls, and Fougasse. You can even “Buy a Pie for a Neighbor” to donate one of their pies to 412 Food Rescue for those in need this holiday season.

Pane è Pronto

A Thanksgiving meal kit from Pane è Pronto means that you can delight in the completion of a feast without all the cooking stress. Their packages for two or four people include a main course of Porchetta-Seasoned Turkey Breast with White Wine-Braised Turkey Thighs or Thick-Sliced Porchetta with Gravy. Along with the turkey you’ll also recieve Pumpkin Rosemary Dinner Rolls with Apple Fennel Butter, Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes, Sausage, Spinach, Apple & Pine Nut Stuffing, Roasted Cauliflower with Pesto, Breadcrumb and Pine Nut Topping, Cranberry Fennel Sauce, and cookies for dessert.

Story by Emma Riva
Photo courtesy of Black Radish Kitchen

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Say Your Goodbyes to This Year’s Pittsburgh Business Closings

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The exterior of Hard Rock Cafe, a recently closed Pittsburgh business

Though we love to celebrate openings, it’s also valuable to know about what’s closing. It’s important both so that you can get that last drink or meal in to say your goodbyes, but also to think about the changing business landscape of the city. Pittsburgh is no stranger to closings, to the point where Pittsburghers will give you directions based on what used to be at a particular location. But business closings show where gaps in the market are and what’s changing. The goodbyes may be bittersweet—in some cases tragic—but you can always hope that it turns into a “see you later.”

Say Your Goodbyes to This Year’s Pittsburgh Business Closings

Blue Sky Kitchen

Shadyside

Though we loved their outdoor dining setup, Blue Sky Kitchen has closed for business as of March 2025. Blue Sky is a property of Walnut Grill Closings, which has shuttered several businesses in the past few months including another restaurant in the Waterworks.

Etna Slice House

Etna

This pizza parlor on the north side closed its doors just last week, after head chef Massimo Vozza decided to break with the owners in the wake of a long contract negotiation. He hopes to find other opportunities in Pittsburgh’s pizza scene.

Michael’s Pizza Bar

South Side

Another pizza casualty…after a long run as a South Side staple, Michael’s Pizza will be shutting its doors at the end of March. Grab a slice and a $2 burger there while you still can!

Salem’s Market

Hill District

If seeing Salem’s included here made your heart skip a beat, don’t fret. The Salem’s in the Strip District is safe. But the location in the Hill District, commissioned in 2024 by the Urban Redevelopment Community, is temporarily closing. The URA stated “In our partnership with Salem’s Market and the City of Pittsburgh, we’ve learned that it’s not the right time for a full-service grocery store to be supported.”

Bonfire

South Side

Chef Chris Bonfili’s woodfired restaurant will serve its last flatbreads on February 15. Bonfili said the closing came with “a heavy heart but extreme optimism” as he focuses on his family in the next chapter after his father’s passing in the past year. Though we’ll miss his quality food and the upscale but neighborhood-y feel of his restaurant, we wish him the best in the next chapter.

Oak Hill Post

South Hills

Many loved this South Hills brunch spot, and it was by all accounts a roaring success in its seven years of service. But the owners said that they plan to leave the culinary field with a renewed focus on other creative pursuits, and Oak Hill’s last night of dinner service will be January 25th. The restaurant shared that “Oak Hill Post was a huge success, and one of our greatest achievements in life. We are grateful that we were able to share it with you all.”

Bae Bae’s Kitchen

Downtown

Bae Bae’s Kitchen had a delicious menu of bulgogi, tofu, and dumplings, as well as an additional cocktail and soju program. Owners Ashley Bae and Edward Lai told the Post-Gazette that it was not just one thing that made them close, but an accumulation of small hardships. Plus, Lai is “shifting his lifestyle away from the restaurant industry and towards fitness and health.” Next door, Bae Bae’s Cafe will still be open, so you can buy a cup of coffee and continue to support Lai and Bae.

Brewer’s

Bloomfield

Brewer’s, the oldest gay bar in Pittsburgh at 45 years in business, will be closing its doors at the end of 2024. However, it’s only changing ownership, not entirely shuttering, so we’ll see what pops up in its place. But the loss of one of the city’s few gay bars is still sad.

Redbeard’s

Mt. Washington

After thirty years in business, Mt. Washington bar and eatery Redbeard’s will be closing in 2025. Owner Lee Semplice said it is a “semi-retirement” for him and that “This is a sad day, the Mt. Washington community has been our family, and we have grown together over the years.” However, you can still visit Redbeard’s downtown.

Lefty’s

Strip District

This Strip District bar will potentially be seeking out a new location once its lease ends in 2025. ““We’re old school Pittsburgh in the Strip District, and now the Strip is a whole different place,” owner Robert Krist said in an interview with WTAE. “Chains are great, but the small business is the fabric of the Strip District, and whether we stay here or not, I think we’ve done it the right way and we hope to continue to do so.” Lefty’s last day in the Strip will be January 26.

Hard Rock Café

Station Square

The cited reason for Hard Rock Café closing its doors is simply that the lease is expiring in February 2025. The Pittsburgh branch of the national franchise will be closing on February 13, after 23 years in Pittsburgh. Too bad if you had Valentine’s plans, you’re one day short.

Sultry Food & Bar

South Side

Sultry, a comfort food spot on East Carson Street, closed abruptly earlier in the fall of 2024. (As a resident, I heard it first in the gossip-filled South Side Secrets social media group, for what it’s worth). The owners stated that “This year has presented challenges that have become too much to bear.” We hope that they move on to other endeavors!

Merchant Oyster Co

Lawrenceville

Chef-owner Dennis Marron said that a combination of rising costs, an investor leaving the Pittsburgh restaurant market, and staffing shortages led to the tough decision to close Merchant Oyster Co. “To our amazing guests and team, thank you for making this journey unforgettable,” he said on Facebook. A GoFundMe exists to help support the staff through the closure.

Cioppino

The Strip District

This restaurant and cigar bar in the Strip District will puff its last cigar on December 31, 2024. “We’re sad to say goodbye to our neighbors and community who have been a part of our lives for more than 15 years,” management said on social media. They cited financial pressures associated with running a restaurant as a reason for their closure.

Sugar Spell Scoops

Sharpsburg

Disagreements with a landlord and issues in their building led to this Sharpsburg ice cream shop closing in the end of 2024. Though this is the end of that physical location, the staff plan to look for a new place and continue finding ways to sell their delicious ice cream. “Because we always take January off for winter break, we will be evaluating our options and deciding what will be a sustainable path forward for us,” they wrote on social media.

Farmer x Baker

Aspinwall

Though Farmer x Baker is closing their park-side service in Aspinwall, the good news is that they are working to relocate. Owner Jen Ulrich has started a fundraising campaign for the organic restaurant, so if you miss their sandwiches by the Allegheny, consider giving so that Farmer x Baker can find a new space.

Park Bruges

Highland Park

After fifteen years on Bryant Street, Park Bruges is closing. Don’t despair, though. You can still go to Point Brugge in Point Breeze for those delicious moules frites and curated wine list. Jesse and Amy Seager will be focusing more on Point Brugge, which is coming up on twenty years in 2025. Angela Early of Penn Avenue Fish Co will be stepping into the space with the Seagers’ blessing.

Luke & Mike’s Frontporch

Aspinwall

After fourteen years, family-run casual dining space Luke & Mike’s Frontporch is saying “Arrivederci” to Aspinwall’s shopping district. Service will continue through December 27 and 28, 2024, when they’re holding a Goodbye Bash.

Club Café

South Side

This one hurts. Club Café, a beloved bar and music venue on the South Side, is closing in 2025. Its last few shows over the holiday season are sure to be packed. This venue’s closure begs the question of what will become the next intimate venue for local or touring bands who don’t want the hugeness of a stadium or a mid-level venue. Pour one out for this Pittsburgh music scene staple.

Mary’s Vine

Rankin

Wine lovers, we’re sad to say that Mary’s Vine over in Rankin will close on October 31. After opening in 2019, this restaurant/wine bar combo focused on affordable and approachable wine options. But, due to rising costs and staff shortages, the Study (cigar lounge), The Terrace (outdoor bar), and restaurant’s last day of service will be on October 31.

Wild Rosemary Bistro

Upper St Clair

The team of Chef Ray and family at Wild Rosemary Bistro have made the difficult decision to close after the loss of their son and brother. The whole lot thank all for their patronage and the memories they helped make in the past year. It brings an end to their dining, brunch, and supper club programs.

Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar

South Side

Unfortunately, the South Side location of this family-owned Mexican eatery is closed after years on East Carson Street. The decision comes after various ICE raids on the restaurant’s other locations and increasing hardships. But, you can still get your taco fix at their Gibsonia, Cranberry, and Bethel Park locations which will remain open.

Hardee’s

Millvale

Sadly, the last Hardee’s in the region is now closed after 50 years of service. No longer will you be able to get your burger and fries anywhere around the Pittsburgh area. We also have not been given a reason for the restaurants closure as even the staff were told with very little warning.

Story by Emma Riva
Photo via Hard Rock Café

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2025’s Hottest Retail, Restaurant, and Other Openings in Pittsburgh

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The cozy interior of Café Conmigo with leaves and dim lights, a new Pittsburgh business opening.

New year, new places to shop and eat. 2025 brings a host of new Pittsburgh openings, from supermarkets and coffeeshops to clothing stores and restaurants. Realtor and Pittsburgh man-about-town Herky Pollock helped us out with our 2024 list, and going into the new year, we’re keeping our eye on what 2025 holds.

2025’s Hottest Retail, Restaurant, and Other Openings in Pittsburgh

Capozoli’s Trattoria

South Side

Cucina Vitale recently moved from East Carson Street to Green Tree, but South Siders can still get their Italian food fix at Capozoli’s, a new Trattoria opening up in the same spot. No opening date has been announced yet, but this promises to be a fun new neighborhood spot!

Whisper

Downtown

This intimate wine and dessert bar “designed to captivate the senses” and that it “blends timeless sophistication with contemporary allure,” according to managing partner Scott Shaffer. Their focus is on what makes life great–booze and sweets, so what’s not to love?

EmTree Bath and Body

South Side

Retail on East Carson Street needs a refresh, and EmTree Bath and Body picked South Side for its first brick and mortar location. If you loved their products at the Sewickley May Mart or Love Pittsburgh, you’ll now get to enjoy even more soap, candles, and natural-ingredient body products from this LGBT-owned boutique.

Dad’s Dog and Burger

Bloomfield

Just down the road from Brothmonger, another cozy new business is opening up on Liberty Avenue. (Sarah Coppolo of Brothmonger will be providing the chili fro their chili dog and chili burger, and the two owners are friends). April 12th is the grand opening!

Isaly’s

Strip District

If you’re nostalgic for Isaly’s ice cream and cold cuts, 2025 is your lucky year. This juggernaut of Pittsburgh desserts will be returning to the Strip this year at at 2111 Penn Ave.

Hey Babe

East Liberty

Miss the Ace Hotel bar? Something new is coming. Two hospitality veterans, Danielle Cain and Rob Hirst, are planning a new watering hole in what’s now the Maverick Hotel. Hey Babe will be an upscale but friendly bar with a classic romantic vibe. They write “It’s a term of endearment, the beginning of a conversation, and now a new throwback lounge coming to the heart of East Liberty.”

Vietnam Vietnam 9

Oakland

Oakland is a hotbed of late-night comfort food businesses. This soon-to-be open storefront advertises large portions of pho, banh mi, bun bo hue, com dia, bun, chao, heo kho, and bo kho. It would be a welcome addition to an area of Oakland with few sit-down restaurants, off of South Bouquet Street going towards Four-Mile Run.

Shibam Coffee Co

Oakland

This long-awaited Yemeni coffeeshop has one thing Pittsburgh has been sorely missing: later hours. If you’re not in the mood for a bar, but want to be out past 9PM, Shibam has coffee and tea as well as snacks and small plates of all kinds.

A Taste of Mariam’s

Polish Hill

The “ghost kitchen” on Melwood Avenue that’s home to fan favorite takeout businesses like El Colibri is getting a new business: and it’s 24 hours. In today’s restaurant scene, 24-hour anything is rare, let alone a 24-hour soul food place. Though it will be takeout only, this promises to be a great new late night bite spot.

Palm Palm

Shadyside

This brand new project from Herky and Lisa Pollock will take inspiration from Slim Aarons’ photography of the West Coast. In the dismal Pittsburgh winters, this is a much needed addition. Chefs Ed and Amanda Harris will be contributing to this tapas-style menu at this must-see restaurant opening, set for fall 2025.

Wings Over

South Side

Wings Over left South Side, but will be moving back to East Carson Street in the former Cancilla’s space. This addition would be a great fuel-up for a night out on the South Side, carb and protein heavy wings to make sure you’re enjoying responsibly. No date has been set yet!

F&F Pizza

Mt. Lebanon

Famed New York pizzeria F&F, which gets its name from its founders Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo, better known as “The Franks,” will be coming to Pittsburgh. The pair had decades’ worth of connections to the Pittsburgh area and wanted to bring their pizza here. This is sure to be one of the best openings of 2025, projected for spring!

Nan Xiang

South Side

Nan Xiang is aa trendy Northern Chinese restaurant based out of New York that will open on March 5 in the Box Office Area of South Side Works. They’ll have soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, and other classic Chinese dishes.

Burghers Brewing

Millvale

This South Side-based brewery and burger joint is forging north to new frontiers in Millvale. This new opening serves as a flagship location, located in a former bank on Grant Avenue and now open to the public. Owner Fiore Moletz is concerned about tariffs associated with buying kegs under President Trump’s administration, so all the more reason to grab a brewski fast and support a local business.

Orr’s Jewelers

Strip District

Orr’s is planning an expansion of their showroom into the space beside Balvanera in the Strip District. Leslie Gordon of Orr’s Jewelers will get to work a little closer to home with her family business’s recent plans to expand into The Strip District’s Terminal space. Gordon, who runs Orr’s with her mother and father, and sister Aliza, lives in the Strip. They plan to have their store open in fall 2025, with brands like Cartier, Rahaminov Diamonds, Pomellato and more.

GetBlok Farms

The Terminal, The Strip District

Getting healthy food within the city limits just got easier! If you don’t want to drive out to Aliqiuippa for fresh produce, GetBlok Farms will be opening their new “Veggie Vault” in The Terminal shopping center in the Strip District.

Fresh International Market

Point Breeze

Pittsburgh will be getting a new supermarket, Pennsylvania’s very first Fresh International Market chain. Fresh International Market is a grocery store chain that stocks, as the name suggests, authentic ingredients from around the world, particularly Asia. This Rockwell Park development will be another food source in a neighborhood that otherwise has few options for supermarkets. So, it will be a great change when it opens on April 1! It will also have a new location of beloved Vietnamese coffeeshop Ineffable Ca Phé.

Afters Cafe

Squirrel Hill

Though little information is available about it, this café will be opening in The Refillery’s former location. (If you miss The Refillery, you can find it in Oakmont!) From the name, we wonder if this is going to be a late-night coffeeshop, which would be a welcome addition to Pittsburgh.

1659

Cranberry

This combination of a flower shop, a café, and a boutique clothing store is straight out of a romcom. Café Conmigo, Blooms, and Straight Line Boutique joined forces to share one space in Cranberry where you can get all your cozy-yet-upscale vibes. 1659 will be the café’s second location, their first is in Wexford, and the boutique’s second location, and it will be Blooms’ first brick and mortar location.

Café Conmigo (PIT Airport)

PIT Airport

As well as their expansion into Cranberry, Café Conmigo will join a host of new retailers and restaurants that will be new additions to the redesigned Pittsburgh airport. They’re one of the only locally-owned specialty coffeeshops in the new airport and are excited to share their coffee with travelers.  

Titusz

Lawrenceville

From Chef Csilla Thackray, this Austro-Hungarian restaurant will be opening up in the former Merchant Oyster Co spot on Butler Street. Csilla has been a chef at Fet-Fisk, The Vandal, and Churchview Farms, so we are excited to see her open her new restaurant. Read our exclusive interview with Csilla, as well.

Aritzia

Ross Park Mall

A number of new shops are opening up in Ross Park Mall in 2025, including this “everyday luxury” women’s clothing store originally from Vancouver, Canada. As of right now, the nearest Aritzia is in Columbus, so its addition to the North Hills will be a boon for for shoppers looking for high-quality womenswear.

Whisker Wonderland

Bellevue

For cat lovers, as of January 2025, Pittsburgh now has its second cat café. Designer and artist Anna Montano decided she wanted to create a community space where people can spend time with cats and relax. If you want, you can also take home a new furry friend. Whisker Wonderland gets support from Conquer the Colony, a non-profit women-run cat rescue in Pittsburgh.

The Bocce House

641 Alpha Dr

Open now! Pittsburgh’s Italian community can find a true home in The Bocce House. This new bocce court wonderland has all you could desire from six professionally designed courts to a cigar lounge and even a self-serve beer and wine system. Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat before you leave to create the ultimate night-out experience. Plus, look forward to college football nights and other exclusive events.

Thee Hemp Company

Allentown

Up over top of Mount Washington and down on East Warrington Avenue you’ll find the city’s newest hemp shop. A world of relaxation awaits with shelves of high-quality CBD and THC hemp products like smoke-ables, gummies, beverages, and much more. Plus all products are third party lab tested and completely legal for those without a medical card. Stop in so owner Spring can pick you out something special.

Cork & Crust

Oakland

Later this year, Chef Kristin Butterworth returns to Pittsburgh to open her new project, Cork & Crust. Taking a place in The Oaklander Hotel, Cork & Crust is bringing you all the homemade Italian food you love with local, sustainable ingredients. Plus, you can explore their extensive wine list inspired by the Italian eats.

Poulet Bleu

Lawrenceville

This beloved French bistro is back and are officially reopen for service as of October 21! Freshness and quality are key for Poulet Bleu in Lawrenceville. Hurry in to bask in their authentic cuisine featuring delicious cocktails, Escargot, French Onion Soup, and of course their Chocolate Soufflé.

Giant Eagle Market District

East Liberty

The new Giant Eagle opening on the corner of Shady Avenue and Penn Avenue finally starts service on November 6. Not only will residents be able to grab all their groceries but they’ll also enjoy a Giant Eagle Pharmacy inside the store along with other shops available in the connecting buildings.

Barnes and Noble

East Liberty

By the end of the fall season, a new Barnes and Noble will open in East Liberty right next door to the new Giant Eagle Market District. Shelves and shelves of books as well as a cafe await customers who enjoy books, movies, music, and more.

Cava

Oakland and East Liberty

Pittsburgh’s first and second Cava locations come to Oakland and East Liberty to deliver delicious and healthy Mediterranean bowls and beyond. While the Oakland location is currently open, you’ll have to wait a little longer for the East Liberty location. Nevertheless, look forward to their fully customizable menu.

Bruster’s Ice Cream

Shadyside

Besides Millie’s, Shadyside residents now have a new ice cream shop to indulge in. Right on Center Avenue is Bruster’s featuring premium ice cream and freshly baked waffle cones made on site. Stop in to try over 32 flavors of creamy delightfulness. They even have dairy-free options as well as sherbets too.

Story by Emma Riva
Photo courtesy of Café Conmigo

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