The year 2011 was a great year for the Pittsburgh TasteBuds.  After hosting our 13th, wine exchange in December with a waiting list of attendees, we feel honored to have such a great following and a beautiful city to do it in.  Throughout the year, we’ve highlighted many different types of food in our reviews.  Here is a recap of the Pittsburgh TasteBud Bests from 2011:

Breakfast:

• Omelette – Square Cafe – Regent Square
• French Toast – Dor-Stop – Dormont
• Diner Coffee – Pamelas – Millvale 

Sides:

• French Onion Soup –  NOLA on the Square – Downtown 
• French Fries – Potato Patch at Kennywood Amusement Park – West Mifflin
• Hummus – Christo’s – Downtown

Entrees:

• Gyro – Mike and Tony’s – Southside
• Rueben Sandwich – West End Cafe (in Rivers Casino) – Northshore
• Fish Sandwich – Wholey’s – Strip District
• Bahn Mi – Vietnam Pho – Strip District
• Monte Cristo – Stokes Grille – North Hills
• Pizza – Pasta Too – Northside
• Fried Chicken – Carmi Family Restaurant – Northside
• Burgers – Burgatory Bar – Aspinwall
• Meatloaf – Cornerstone – Aspinwall
• Mussels – Solstice – Greensburg, PA
• Hanger Steak – Bite Bistro – Bellevue
• Pierogies – James Street Gastropub – Northside

Desserts:

• Milkshakes – Burgatory Bar – Aspinwall
• Cupcakes – Priory Fine Pastries – Northside
• Baklava – Meditterano – Millvale
• Tiramisu – Mia Madre – Bellevue

Heading into 2012, we look forward to sharing more of our experiences with our readers, celebrating more wine exchanges and making new friends.

Cheers.