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.
