Hal B. Klein’s picks for last year’s 10 most exciting openings in and around Pittsburgh spotlight experience. Most of the chefs and owners of these restaurants — opened from December 2024 to November 2025 — spent years working inside established kitchens and bars prior to launching their own places, while others grew up in family restaurants or carried varied culinary traditions shaped by immigration to Pittsburgh. What helped restaurants stand out from the crowd and make this list is that they craft heartfelt, joyful experiences, prefer a concise menu to sprawl and deliver on personal narratives. Get the full list at the link in our bio. 📝: halbklein 📸: Post-Gazette staff #pittsburgh #pittsburghfood #pghfood #pgheats