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We timed PIT's new terminal

Most travelers can reach their gate in 20 minutes or less.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="people mover" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/07/where-is-nebby" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/07/where-is-nebby" target="_self">people mover</a> is gone and security is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="streamlined" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/11/18/tsa-opens-new-state-art-security-checkpoint-pittsburgh-international" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/11/18/tsa-opens-new-state-art-security-checkpoint-pittsburgh-international" target="_blank">streamlined</a>, but how fast can you actually get through Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s new terminal? We timed it.Why it matters: PIT opened its new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.7 billion terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" target="_self">$1.7 billion terminal</a> late last year, promising to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="slash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1091784939105174" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1091784939105174" target="_blank">slash</a> curb-to-gate times for many travelers.

Downtown tower to become affordable housing

The $30M project will bring 46 units, almost all of which will be affordable, by 2027.

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A 120-year-old office tower Downtown will get new life as affordable housing soon.Why it matters: Downtown Pittsburgh is full of vacant and aging office buildings as the neighborhood slowly crawls out of its pandemic lows.

Throwback Thursday: A Pirates game without food, drinks, or umps

One of the oddest games in Pittsburgh baseball history played out on this date 50 years ago.

Sports

One of the oddest games in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh baseball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" data-vars-content-id="1f1ac5ba-5f72-4f8f-9b94-5861030f78a3" data-vars-headline="Throwback Thursday: A Pirates game without food, drinks, or umps" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" target="_self">Pittsburgh baseball</a> history played out on this date 50 years ago.Flashback: Four-hundred concession vendors at Three Rivers Stadium voted May 21, 1976 to go on strike shortly before a Friday night game.

First Look: Armada's 90,000-square-foot expansion

The logistics giant is bringing workers back with a major office upgrade.

Another large Pittsburgh company is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bringing workers back into the office," data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" target="_blank">bringing workers back into the office,</a> and it&#x27;s incentivizing them with a swanky new upgrade.Why it matters: Logistics company <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Armada" data-vars-click-url="https://www.armada.net/company/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.armada.net/company/" target="_blank">Armada</a> is Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third-largest privately held company" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" target="_blank">third-largest privately held company</a> — behind Giant Eagle and 84 Lumber — and its new headquarters in Wexford gives it room to expand.

Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours

A new store and factory tours are coming to the longtime candy maker.

Food and Drink

Pittsburgh&#x27;s largest local candy company is getting even bigger.The big picture: Canonsburg-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sarris Candies" data-vars-click-url="https://sarriscandies.com/" data-vars-content-id="97bf36cb-3775-408a-bf84-4f8e6a277f42" data-vars-headline="Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sarriscandies.com/" target="_blank">Sarris Candies</a> is opening a new factory store and will offer guided factory tours for the first time in the company&#x27;s 66-year history.

These outdoor dining spots in Pittsburgh are worth a visit

Sip, snack and soak up the sun around 'tahn.

Things to Do

The sun&#x27;s finally sticking around, which means it&#x27;s patio season.The big picture: Pittsburgh has no shortage of places to eat and drink outside this summer.

Pittsburgh's best non-smoking dive bars

Classic dive bar vibes without the smoke still exist across the area.

Smoking doesn&#x27;t have to dominate Pittsburgh&#x27;s dive bar scene.Why it matters: Pennsylvania bars can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="still permit smoking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/02/smokers-can-still-light-up-in-1866-pa-bars-clubs-and-casinos-why.html" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/02/smokers-can-still-light-up-in-1866-pa-bars-clubs-and-casinos-why.html" target="_blank">still permit smoking</a> if they sell under a certain percentage of food, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hundreds" data-vars-click-url="https://apps.health.pa.gov/CIAA/Public/ApprovalsByCounty.aspx?CountyName=Allegheny" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apps.health.pa.gov/CIAA/Public/ApprovalsByCounty.aspx?CountyName=Allegheny" target="_blank">hundreds</a> of Pittsburgh-area bars still allow smoking.Zoom in: Some of these dives have plenty of charm, but leave you smelling like an ash tray.<ul><li>If you want that classic dive bar experience without the second-hand smoke, there are still plenty of options.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Axios Pittsburgh readers suggested several great non-smoking dive bars like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cousins Lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/cousins.lounge/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/cousins.lounge/" target="_blank">Cousins Lounge</a> in Millvale and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notorious Evergreen Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/exclusive-evergreen-cafe-parking-menace-breaks-silence-after-50-years-of-pissing-off-penn-avenue-motorists-23692874/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/exclusive-evergreen-cafe-parking-menace-breaks-silence-after-50-years-of-pissing-off-penn-avenue-motorists-23692874/" target="_blank">notorious Evergreen Cafe</a> in Point Breeze.<ul><li>We took some of those suggestions and included a few of our favorites.</li></ul>The fine print: Our criteria focused on bars where the food isn&#x27;t the main draw, the space still has old-school touches like wooden bars and worn-in booths, there&#x27;s at least one drink for under $5 and the atmosphere feels lively and welcoming.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kelly&#x27;s Bar &amp; Lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://kellysbarlounge.com/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kellysbarlounge.com/" target="_blank">Kelly&#x27;s Bar &amp; Lounge</a></h2><ul><li>Neon red lights, no TVs, and a great happy hour. Tall boys of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old German" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghbrewing.com/brand/old-german/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghbrewing.com/brand/old-german/" target="_blank">Old German</a> ($4) are the cheapest beer option and there&#x27;s also a daily cocktail special for $6. Best mac and cheese in the city.</li><li>6012 Centre Ave., East Liberty</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nico&#x27;s Recovery Room" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/p/Nicos-Recovery-Room-100048489109784/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Nicos-Recovery-Room-100048489109784/" target="_blank">Nico&#x27;s Recovery Room</a></h2><ul><li>Known for its competitive Saturday trivia nights, top-tier wings and friendly staff, this former smoking bar has a nice oval-shaped bar that&#x27;s great for mingling.</li><li>178 Pearl St., Bloomfield</li></ul><figure><img alt="A shot and bottle of Jannamico Super Punch at Poetry Lounge bar in Millvale, Pa." height="4284" id="ba9ca02f-cc28-43d0-a6d5-40d0d04b89cf" src="https://images.axios.com/F-XM8q0sLyxOfX0lZBimohfUi8Y=/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg" width="5712" srcset="https://images.axios.com/0ZFqtIlKntI5VKGKqwZrhc3sVr4=/0x0:5712x4284/1920x1440/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/L0dzXmdpmALPRD-bRo7eOXqBU1U=/0x0:5712x4284/1600x1200/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/bhUIRDE_BAsreRULjLnDK9PEczE=/0x0:5712x4284/1366x1024/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/bCPv_s8B-IVukspa6aHvsaUnQ2A=/0x0:5712x4284/1024x768/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/bE4t12G4e5fvzhNQaotnXKy7R3U=/0x0:5712x4284/768x576/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/G0RbQ21O4Ev2ohFBrmmmd57lu0g=/0x0:5712x4284/640x480/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/y7prXqjVZ7YHTEVnI30g_vniiTs=/0x0:5712x4284/320x240/2025/03/18/1742333108422.jpg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Millvale&#x27;s Poetry Lounge always has a bottle of Super Punch ready. Photo: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Poetry Lounge " data-vars-click-url="https://www.poetrymillvale.com/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.poetrymillvale.com/" target="_blank">Poetry Lounge </a></h2><ul><li>Beautiful old long wooden bar in a retro setting. The owner is a local booze historian and the bar serves Pittsburgh&#x27;s original boilermaker (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Imperial whiskey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/imperial-blended-whiskey/product/000005046" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/imperial-blended-whiskey/product/000005046" target="_blank">Imperial whiskey</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iron City" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/21/iron-city-clock-lights-up-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/21/iron-city-clock-lights-up-pittsburgh" target="_self">Iron City</a>, aka Imp and Arn, for $6). Don&#x27;t forget to try <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Punch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/07/pittsburgh-super-punch-liqueur-history" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/07/pittsburgh-super-punch-liqueur-history" target="_self">Super Punch</a>.</li><li>313 North Ave., Millvale</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Squirrel Hill Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/squirrelcagepgh/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/squirrelcagepgh/" target="_blank">Squirrel Hill Cafe</a></h2><ul><li>Known as the Squirrel Cage, this dive has a great selection of cheap canned and bottled beers, and a solid cheeseburger. Old wooden booths are small, but cozy.</li><li>5802 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bottlerocket Social Hall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bottlerocketpgh.com/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bottlerocketpgh.com/" target="_blank">Bottlerocket Social Hall</a></h2><ul><li>Venue hosts comedy, dance and music shows in an old social hall with wood paneling and &#x27;70s decor. Shows are nightly, so bar time is limited. Cans of Hamm&#x27;s are $4 and Old German is on draft for $4.50.</li><li>1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown</li></ul><figure><img alt="Bright yellow pub sign for Rugger&#x27;s Pub with a cartoon rugby player on a brick storefront; neon Heinz sign in the window; banner reading Home of Pittsburgh Rugby with orange stripes; cloudy sky." height="3213" id="512529b7-685f-4e52-8902-6944c1ebd9fc" src="https://images.axios.com/ZXge1FyXsQfexXXZzuziJnZLwpg=/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg" width="5712" srcset="https://images.axios.com/Je-j3oB5VPgqiBKFMV7n5-v0Y9w=/0x0:5712x3213/1920x1080/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/pSFQU98iSFULNRR09keeCmYSfjQ=/0x0:5712x3213/1600x900/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/qVw5j8Bjv33f0Jbm4fytReszxGY=/0x0:5712x3213/1366x768/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/6UjBvdKP_h6gKY8FeLQRhJ6mb5I=/0x0:5712x3213/1024x576/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/QKwcRMgO8e0RtttSN9hkG34yd_Q=/0x0:5712x3213/768x432/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/1H8Av3E2GtVRkHaFj76H87ZU9PU=/0x0:5712x3213/640x360/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/yBr4ekVcl1IdeEg7gL4fWa18Jt8=/0x0:5712x3213/320x180/2026/05/12/1778616991607.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>A bar for rugby and wrestling, with cheap beer and friendly staff. Photo: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ruggers Pub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ruggerspub.com/" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ruggerspub.com/" target="_blank">Ruggers Pub</a></h2><ul><li>Rugby bar is tucked away on a quiet side street that serves a Serbian plum brandy called Slivovitz. Order it with an I.C. Light (called a Steel Hurtin&#x27;) for $5.</li><li>40 S 22nd St., South Side</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red&#x27;s Good News" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/redsgoodnews/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/redsgoodnews/?hl=en" target="_blank">Red&#x27;s Good News</a></h2><ul><li>Rowdy bar with a great beer list, cheap cans of Hamm&#x27;s, and a specialty cocktail called the Mayer&#x27;s Cup — lemon iced tea, grenadine and vodka in a Turner&#x27;s carton. A nice patio, too.</li><li>542 Brookline Blvd., Brookline</li></ul>What did we miss? What&#x27;s your favorite non-smoking dive bar?<ul><li>Email us at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pittsburgh@axios.com" data-vars-click-url="mailto:pittsburgh@axios.com" data-vars-content-id="bfe0971c-7908-4e41-8203-b2a8ce029722" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s best non-smoking dive bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="mailto:pittsburgh@axios.com" target="_blank">pittsburgh@axios.com</a> to share.</li></ul>

De Fer Coffee thrives Downtown

The local coffee shop reports a 60% sales boost as Downtown activity rebounds.

Business at one of local coffee chain De Fer Coffee &amp; Tea&#x27;s newest spots is booming.The big picture: The coffee shop, which opened in January 2025, is one of 28 small businesses, pop-ups and art installations that have joined the neighborhood since last year, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/09/pittsburgh-small-business-downtown-revival" data-vars-content-id="05a90259-e443-4be7-9386-707ac44cdf54" data-vars-headline="De Fer Coffee thrives Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/09/pittsburgh-small-business-downtown-revival" target="_self">help from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership</a>.

Where to find authentic Mexican food

From tacos to gorditas, these Pittsburgh spots bring authentic Mexican flavors to the region.

May the food be with you — Mexican food that is.The big picture: The Pittsburgh area&#x27;s Latino population is growing, but it&#x27;s still one of the smallest of any large metro area in the nation, so finding authentic Mexican food <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can be a struggle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/17/steelers-kfc-mexico-nfl" data-vars-content-id="50f15873-28ce-40a2-acb2-ab6f111c5906" data-vars-headline="Where to find authentic Mexican food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/17/steelers-kfc-mexico-nfl" target="_self">can be a struggle</a>.

Retro Pizza Hut serves nostalgia in Baden

A Beaver County location still has the vintage look — and hopes to bring back the buffet.

You can still visit a Pizza Hut location reminiscent of your youth just outside of Pittsburgh.Why it matters: We&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nostalgic for everything" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/20/throwback-summer-pittsburgh-activities" data-vars-content-id="3a95b561-303f-4ac2-a1fa-71b556651946" data-vars-headline="Retro Pizza Hut serves nostalgia in Baden" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/20/throwback-summer-pittsburgh-activities" target="_self">nostalgic for everything</a> in the Steel City, and our national pizza chains are no exception.

Bohemian bar opens in Garden Theater

The Bohemian brings Czech-style beer and cocktails to a revived North Side landmark.

There&#x27;s new life for a North Side landmark, and it is serving up suds.Why it matters: The Garden Theater site finally has retail tenants again after a nearly two-decade-long redevelopment project.

NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks

Fans can try kielbasa, pepperoni rolls and themed cocktails at the draft.

Get your kielbasa at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" data-vars-content-id="26ac80b2-7fc6-4b9b-a055-47860ebe8079" data-vars-headline="NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" target="_self">NFL draft</a>.The Intrigue: Yinzer-themed stuff is everywhere on the NFL draft campus, including the Aramark <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concessions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/31/pnc-park-2026-food-review-pirates" data-vars-content-id="26ac80b2-7fc6-4b9b-a055-47860ebe8079" data-vars-headline="NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/31/pnc-park-2026-food-review-pirates" target="_self">concessions</a>.

Skip the tourist traps: Where to eat in Pittsburgh

These restaurants, pizza spots and breakfast joints are our personal faves.

Even if your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL draft experience" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/17/nfl-draft-parking-prices-schools-residents-rent-spaces" data-vars-content-id="27576b39-fdf8-44af-8b69-6b27f6ff921e" data-vars-headline="Skip the tourist traps: Where to eat in Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/17/nfl-draft-parking-prices-schools-residents-rent-spaces" target="_self">NFL draft experience</a> in Pittsburgh is 100% about football, yinz still have to eat.Why it matters: It might be hard to peel yourself away from the gridiron action, but there are some essential spots to try that won&#x27;t take you too far from the draft, and some that are worth a trek.

Pens debut "Heated Rivalry"- inspired cocktail

A fishbowl drink inspired by a viral hockey trend debuts at Penguins playoff games.

PPG Paints Arena is premiering a cocktail for the playoffs inspired by a viral TikTok trend.The intrigue: The Pens Aquarium Cocktail is a nod to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;boy aquarium&quot; trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.today.com/popculture/boy-aquarium-tiktok-slang-explained-rcna257032" data-vars-content-id="435b4ae4-c491-414d-a367-7c4d2c812d7d" data-vars-headline="Pens debut &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot;- inspired cocktail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.today.com/popculture/boy-aquarium-tiktok-slang-explained-rcna257032" target="_blank">&quot;boy aquarium&quot; trend</a>, where fans of the hockey streaming series &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot; refer to the rink as a &quot;boy aquarium&quot; when watching live hockey games.

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