Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tours

01/14/2025

And it's back! Get ready for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! Such a great way to try out Pittsburgh restaurants and their delicious entrees - make sure to check out their list!

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week's winter iteration runs Jan. 13-19, meaning 40+ Pittsburgh restaurants will feature deals and special menus.

01/08/2025

Take a fun walk through Pittsburgh food history! Though Pecan Balls weren't necessarily created in Pittsburgh - there is a lot of Pgh history attached to them - a cool little recipe write up that includes references to the LeMont restaurant and the Tic Toc cafe in the downtown Kaufman's department store!

Pittsburgh is known for its pierogies, sandwiches, and salads, famous in the city and beyond. But a dish you may not yet know about is the Pecan Ball. A simple yet delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream, coated in pecans, and served with chocolate and/or caramel sauce. Here's how to make one for yours...

01/02/2025

Start the New Year right with a delicious walk through the Strip District where you will NOT leave hungry! Great overview by Jeremy & Angie about many of the shops of the Strip. Special thanks to Discover the Burgh for the mention!

For those who love chef-driven restaurants, international grocery stores and cuisine, and boutique shops- Pittsburgh's Strip District is where to be.

01/01/2025

Wishing you a Happy New Year from your friends at 'Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours!

12/30/2024

Who enjoys pork & sauerkraut as a New Year's Eve tradition to bring in good luck for the new year? A nice story coming from Pittsburgh City Paper that speaks to this Yinzer tradition including a recipe!

Everybody’s Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother has the very best recipe for pork and sauerkraut, according to the internet. What if we tried something new?

12/26/2024

Getting prepared to welcome in 2025? Here are some local wine suggestions for making spirits bright!

It’s a great time of year for good wine, whether it’s to chase the December chill or toast the holidays with friends.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our table to yours. From your friends at 'Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours!

12/22/2024

Last minute shopping got you frazzled? Our food tour gift cards are an excellent choice. Your recipient can pick the date and tour of their choice. And the best part? Our gift certificates don't expire. Online purchases can be conveniently emailed, or printed and given to the recipient.
https://www.burghfoodtour.com/gift-certificates

12/18/2024

Season’s greetings from the BB&B team. As we launch into our 17th year, we're reflecting on all the things we’re thankful for. We get to do what we love every day…..shining a spotlight on Pittsburgh's amazing communities and small businesses. And we couldn't do it without the support of our fantastic tour guests over the years. Happy Holidays, everyone!
(Missing from team photos: Emma, Jackie, and Mary)

12/09/2024

In addition to our Holiday Tours - we also have Pittsburgh-inspired Wedding Cookie Trays - a great gift to send to any friend or family member across the US - to give them a Taste of Pittsburgh shipped to them for Christmas! A partnership with Allie's Sweet Tooth - a longtime Western PA rustbelt bakery!

Pittsburgh Wedding Cookie Table Trays presented by 'Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours Share a special Taste of Pittsburgh with loved ones near and far – send the gift of The Pittsburgh Wedding Cookie Table – a tray made up of 13 varieties of cookies. You have the option to purchase a regular coo...

12/05/2024

In addition to Pittsburgh neighborhoods, we also lead tours in Butler County including Harmony and Saxonburg! Special thanks to Discover the Burgh blog that wrote about their visit to Saxonburg via Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours! You can also purchase gift certificates to explore Pittsburgh neighborhoods and Butler County communities! See more details in the comments below.

Burgh Bits and Bites is a food tour company offering walking tours in Pittsburgh and southwest PA. In this one we hit up their tour in historic Saxonburg!

12/03/2024

We're excited to announce two new collaborations to celebrate the holidays including a special limited time Downtown Holiday Tour in conjunction with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership & a special 'Taste of Pittsburgh' inspired by Pittsburgh's Wedding Table tradition - just in time for the holidays!

‘BURGH BITS & BITES FOOD TOURS TO OFFER HOLIDAY TOURS IN DECEMBER IN CONJUCTION WITH PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP FOOD TOUR COMPANY ALSO PARTNERS WITH WESTERN PA BAKERY TO SELL ‘TASTE OF PITTSBURGH - INSPIRED WEDDING TABLE COOKIE TRAYS WITH SHIPPING AVAILABLE ACROSS THE US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEA...

11/30/2024

Nothing like the holidays in Pittsburgh - especially when it comes to wining, dining & desserts! Cheers!

This week's Food News includes updates on Sultry Food and Bar, Mondays Brewing Taproom, Eat’n Park, Millie’s, Ritual House, City Works, and Fairmont Pittsburgh, as well as a Found Family potluck dinner and a big list of festive pop-up bars.

11/28/2024

From our table to yours - Happy Thanksgiving from ‘Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours! We’re so grateful for you!

11/28/2024

From our table to yours - Happy Thanksgiving from 'Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tours! We're so grateful for you!

11/21/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re unwrapping a special Holiday Lights tour Downtown just for you! Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm in December. In collaboration with our friends at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Tickets available online now - don’t wait, space is tighter than an elf’s workshop! Let’s get this holiday party started!

Tour includes:
-5 tastings, including stops at Talia and Bae Bae's Kitchen
-Access to the members only HYP Club (The Harvard Yale Princeton Club)
-A peek inside the historic Smithfield United Church
-Ending at Downtown's first Speakeasy
-And a guided tour of some of Pittsburgh's festive lights!

11/21/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're unwrapping a special Holiday Lights tour Downtown just for you! Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm in December. In collaboration with our friends at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Tickets available online now - don't wait, space is tighter than an elf's workshop! Let's get this holiday party started!

https://www.burghfoodtour.com

11/20/2024

The latest in Pittsburgh food news - Thanksgiving-style!

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Aslin Beer, Thyme Machine Pittsburgh, Jak’s Bakery, Commonplace Coffee, Millvale Free Fridge and Pantry, Holiday Meals Pittsburgh, Taqueria Acosta, Goodlander, and Stuntpig, as well as a TransGiving event and free beer for coats.