How America’s gritty steel city became a surprising foodie haven

Pittsburgh, once known as a centre of industry, is now a city fast making a name for itself on the food scene, with dishes ranging from the famous pastrami sandwich to Lebanese shawarma, Polish pierogies and rye whiskey. As Yvette Cook explores

Sep 11, 2025 - 23:05
How America’s gritty steel city became a surprising foodie haven
Pittsburgh, once known as a centre of industry, is now a city fast making a name for itself on the food scene, with dishes ranging from the famous pastrami sandwich to Lebanese shawarma, Polish pierogies and rye whiskey. As Yvette Cook explores