It’s end-of-year recap time; and we decided to flip the script a bit.
We let Pittsburgh’s food (and beverage) community lead the conversation. What were their favorite (Pittsburgh) food moments of the year?
Scroll down for a curated look at Pittsburgh’s top food moments of 2019.
foodbabypgh
A shoutout to Driftwood Oven in Lawrenceville; and, more specifically, their incredible sourdough crust.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ygMa6BHFp/
sopheating
Churchview Farm hosts a series of pop-up farm dinners and we’re in love with these adorable goats.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zhVGHBwP7/
alexeatstoomuch
The return of Coop de Ville – very exciting and we are all VERY much looking forward to what they have planned for 2020.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZCjphhHcZ/
pghfooddude
This adorable selection goes a bit beyond food. PGH Food Dude celebrated the birth of a baby earlier this year.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUtju4BIyj/
pittsburghplates
Pittsburgh Plates comin in hot with the dessert plug. Whew, dang we love Mediterra.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BydY9BeBvoa/
foodismysaviorr
We had a blast at this year’s Western PA Lamb Fest. A very Pittsburgh food moment, indeed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CVMlXFJQh/
ninipanini
Cheese. And. Pasta. Heaven. Here’s a mouthwatering selection that comes in via Arlecchino Ristorante in Canonsburg.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B35bnp0hZIu/
pgh.eats
2019 was a great year for pizza and the launch of Pizzeria Davide (located behind DiAnoia’s) was major key.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BybQX0GAMf4/
bobbatzjr
Bob Batz Jr has been writing about food and beverage in western Pennsylvania for far longer than the existence of Instagram. When he speaks, we listen.
“Well, I love the seasons of Pittsburgh food, whether that’s the bounty at the farmers markets or the old-school holiday ethnic stuff…(here’s) the Party Cake Shop in Brookline on Fat Tuesday, when the place was busy while it was still dark out selling the fat stuffed doughnuts called paczki.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoC9ptBZYw/
steelingpittsburgh
RIP Cure. A nostalgic and beautiful pick from Steeling Pittsburgh.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1fuMBBdwx/
fooduzzi
Fooduzzi picked a food moment that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Peep her Guide to the Ultimate Pittsburgh Date Day. You can hit all four of her recommendations in a pinch; they’re all on the same street and super easy to walk between.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BynGxD3A_1r/
breeliciousbites
An impactful moment in Pittsburgh food (and beverage) from BreeliciousBites. We asked her to help Very Local moderate a panel discussion focused on diversity in the beer industry. Our July 2019 event (Very Local, Very Fresh) took place in the Hill District and was part of our build up to the Fresh Fest Beer Festival in August.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5obtRBHmq/
imyoujean
“My favorite food moment is every time I go to Mola!”
We’re always down to explore new takes on sushi and imyoujean is here for this adventurous East Liberty restaurant. Fun Fact: Mola earned recognition from Pittsburgh magazine as one of their top 10 new restaurants of 2019.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3D7z3sh5lV/
grubnnat
A well-deserved shoutout to Merchant Oyster in Lawrenceville. Their sustainability efforts and lowkey stellar bar menu makes them a highlight of the year for us too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxoD3OhZlu/
immasnack
immasnack writes: “Pittsburgh finally got serious about its barbecue this year.” And we’re here for this content.
A lovely shoutout to Mitch’s BBQ in Wexford.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6aZX6BG5l/
boundless_eats
Love this one from boundless_eats. A shoutout to Pittsburgh Sandwich Society’s hot chicken sandwich for Picklesburgh 2019. Fun Fact: boundless_eats actually split her 2019 (half in Pittsburgh // half in Portland). We miss you in the Burgh! Xoxo
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bK2s2hDvf/
yinzhungry412
Yinzhungry412 is still thinking about this past September’s Steelworker Sando – a braised ham sandwich on house-made Hawaiian rolls from Blue Sparrow. The one-day-only sandwich deal was actually part of Very Local’s brewery / sandwich collaboration event series, Local x Global. Stay tuned for more Blue Sparrow collaborations in 2020.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JskHxB3n0/
Header Image: Blue Sparrow food truck parked outside Brew Gentlemen in Braddock for Hawaiian Night (special menu event in partnership with Very Local, September 2019).
