Pittsburgh Magazine’s independent Restaurant Review Panel has recommended 33 establishments for the Pittsburgh Magazine Best Restaurants list.
In their review, they feature a few newcomers, including Gaucho Parrilla Argentina and Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar, and bring back stalwarts Tessaro’s and Vivo Kitchen.
Pittsburgh dining during the past year has involved chefs honing in and getting better at what they’re doing. Chef-driven kitchens are deepening relationships with western Pennsylvania suppliers such as Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, One Woman Farm and Jamison Farm. Small and shared plates, seasonal dishes and chef’s tasting menus all continued to increase in popularity.
With so much to consider in or near Pittsburgh, for the second year we’ve focused on restaurants close to home. See their review below:
[AMERICAN] It’s all about comfort at Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar. Pappardelle is cooked al dente and mixed with a rich pork and veal Bolognese. If you’re looking for something to really fill you up, diners loved Executive Chef/Owner Don Winkie’s red wine-braised Jamison Farm lamb shank. Service at Eighty Acres is warm and quick to apply the little touches that make you feel special. For example, if the staff knows you’re going to share a salad, it will be delivered already neatly divided. Speaking of salads, it’s worth getting the excellent roasted beet salad just for the perfectly fried ball of goat cheese. $-$$
Plum: 1910 New Texas Road
724.519.7304
www.eightyacreskitchen.com
Executive Chef/Owner Don Winkie
