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Emily Catalano

Emily Catalano is the creator of Good Food Pittsburgh, a site devoted to all of the good food that her hometown has to offer. She loves fries on her salad, Jalapeno Hannah, and any event with a cookie table. Follow her at @emcatalano.

Emily Catalano’s Recent Articles

Pizzeria Davide

Oct 14, 2020

Where to Get the Best Pizza in Pittsburgh

By the slice and by the pie.

Sep 1, 2020

Where to Eat in Pittsburgh Right Now

During these six months of the pandemic, Pittsburgh restaurant owners have really shown their mettle, turning elegant sit-down spots into takeout-only joints, offering brand-new delivery options, and otherwise finding new and interesting ways to pivot operations in unprecedented times.

Brick Shop Dinner Spread

Jan 8, 2020

The Best Meals and Deals for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2020

Feeling like you’re not taking advantage of all the culinary excellence The Steel City has to offer?

Dec 23, 2019

The Best Places to Drink in Pittsburgh Right Now

Whether you’re in the mood for a rowdy night out in an old-school dive, or you’d rather have an elegant evening at a top-shelf cocktail lounge, Pittsburgh’s ever-growing bar scene offers something for everyone.

Bluebird Kitchen sandwich

Jul 22, 2019

The 12 Best Sandwich Shops in Pittsburgh

Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a truly great sandwich?

best brunches in pittsburgh

Jul 15, 2019

The Best Brunches in 11 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

City of Bridges?

Fish Nor Fowl table spread

Dec 17, 2018

Pittsburgh’s Best New Restaurants of 2018

Pittsburgh’s rise as a national dining destination continued this year, with dozens of notable new restaurants opening in neighborhoods across the city.

Nov 13, 2017

Pittsburgh's Best New Restaurants of 2017

Pittsburgh takes its culinary clues from no one.

Aug 4, 2017

The Best Burgers You'll Find in the 'Burgh

There's nothing better than the first bite of a truly spectacular burger... except maybe every other bite after that.

Meat and Potatoes

Jul 27, 2017

The Definitive Guide to Eating in Downtown Pittsburgh

Downtown's always been a go-to for quick and casual lunch options, but its dinner choices were fairly limited -- that’s all changed in the last few years, though, thanks in large part to Richard DeShantz and his four (yes, four) restaurants, all located within a two-block radius.

Jan 17, 2017

The Best Places to Eat Around PPG Paints Arena

In Pittsburgh, our seasons are defined by the sports we’re watching.

pittsburgh chefs cure

Dec 20, 2016

Meet Thrillist Pittsburgh's Best Chefs of 2016

Chefs work hard.