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Holiday Temptations

by PQ Staff
Counterclockwise from top left: Arctic Char: Smoked bruschetta, balsamic glaze, refined scallion oil, basil microgreens; Heirloom Tomato Salad: Shaved greens, tzatziki, white balsamic vinaigrette, smoked sea salt (GF): Fried Chicken: Aged soy, spicy syrup, Thai basil, pepper thread; Fried Green Tomato: Green Goddess, pickled red onion. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
December 8, 2021

As the festive spirit creeps slowly back into our lives, there’s a new appreciation for the simple pleasures of dining out. Take out was great during the pandemic, or at least it offered some variety and relief to homebound cooks. But not all foods travel well and some of Pittsburgh’s better restaurants chose not to offer delivery rather than compromise the quality of their signature dishes.

The good news is that the food scene has rebounded, with demand far outpacing the ability of some dining establishments to hire enough staff. Still, diners have been delighted to return to some of their favorite spots, and local caterers have seen a significant uptick in business.

We asked some of Pittsburgh’s finest to share their most popular dishes with us. What could be nicer than enjoying them on a frosty night, in a cozy restaurant, with friends and family and all the comforts of being not at home!

Salted chocolate trifle pudding with whipped sour cream and seasonal fruit ­— a perfect finish to any holiday meal. The Fluted Mushroom, 109 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Venison tenderloin: Red cabbage, cauliflower, mushroom, parsnip puree and hazelnut.
The Lodge at Glendon, 1000 Glendorn Dr, Bradford, PA 16701
The LeMont’s steak and shrimp dish is prepared with a homemade chipotle rub, grilled to perfection and topped with a homemade chipotle salsa and served with vegetables and starch. LeMont Restaurant, 1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Sticky toffee pudding
Bourbon vanilla ice cream with toffee sauce and honeycomb candy,
served with pear brandy.
Hyeholde, 1516 Coraopolis Heights Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Heirloom Carrots: Maple miso, persimmon-hazelnut salsa, Szechuan chili oil and cilantro. Con Alma, 5884 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Tuna Tartare: Lemon oil, fennel, parsley, lemon and focaccia crostini. Alta Via, 46 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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