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May 7, 2026

Green Chile Queso, Gumbo & More New Pittsburgh Food & Drink

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Green Chile Queso, Gumbo & More New Pittsburgh Food & Drink

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So many new restaurants are popping up in Pittsburgh this spring, each fulfilling a specific craving. Longing for gumbo and jambalaya cooked by a true New Orleans chef? Check out Roux Orleans. Want to try Austrian and Hungarian food all in one sitting? Make a reservation at Titusz. Curious to try dishes that blend New Mexican flavor with Buffalo comfort food? Grab a table at the Eastman. Local journalist and City Cast contributor Aakanksha Agarwal joins executive producer Mallory Falk to talk about the new spots she's most excited about — and pour one out for the dearly-departed Hemingway's, an Oakland staple beloved by generations of Pitt students.

Read Aakanksha's roundup of new restaurants in NEXTpittsburgh.


Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, May 7th episode:

Bike PGH

Union Project

PGH Cultural Trust

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh


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