Noodlehead currently occupies the spot where Kanok Thai Restaurant and Typhoon once stood on Highland in Shadyside. I’d never been to the previous tenants but was intrigued by the latest Thai-inspired restaurant to set up shop here. The interior more closely resembles a chic boutique or Anthropologie than typical Thai restaurant. Reclaimed wood barrels are used as… Read More →

Bluebird Kitchen has got it going on. This sweet little grab-and-go off Market Square on Forbes Avenue has all of the elements of the perfect breakfast and lunch spot. The menu items are crafted in house, daily, (with an emphasis on local ingredients) making for ultra-fresh deliciousness. The fresh ingredients… Read More →

We were invited to The Capital Grille to sample its new Spring “Plates” menu on Monday. The concept behind the menu is to deliver the same quality The Capital Grille is known for within the constraints of lunch. I had never been to The Capital Grille so before my eyes… Read More →

I now know why Sree’s Foods usually wins something for the City Paper’s Best Of Readers’ Poll. It’s cheap. It’s quick. And it’s tasty. I’ve worked Downtown for two years and walked by Sree’s Foods almost every day and never paid it much attention. It’s in a weird location and… Read More →

I’ve had both lunch and dinner at Piccolo Forno. Both were good but one emerged as the winner. Lunch: Fiorentina – Genoa salami, marinated artichoke, fontina cheese, & pesto on ciabatta bread. Served with a bean salad. I have a soft spot for a good lunch. Nothing is better than… Read More →