Grainne Trainor is happiest when she’s watching people dine in her restaurant.
“I like to see that look in your eyes after you’ve had a great meal,” she says. “It’s that instant gratification that comes, not just once, but hundreds of times a week. I like to surround myself with people.”
Trainor hopes to experience that feeling again in 2021, when G’s on Liberty opens and life goes back to some semblance of normal.
The plan is for the eatery, located in the former Alexander’s Italian Bistro at 5104 Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield, to be a neighborhood gathering place with an emphasis on affordable food, a curated wine list and creative cocktails.
So we all know that this was the worst year for Pittsburgh dining ever. Nobody had plans for a worldwide pandemic, and the restaurant industry was hit especially hard. Right now, indoor dining is closed through Jan. 4 by state order to reduce the transmission of Covid.
I’ve been writing this roundup of every year’s best new restaurants to open in Pittsburgh since 2016. There were great years, many of them. Every time, I always did my absolute best to check out as many new restaurants as I could, then make my choices.
That wasn’t really possible this year. I did a fair amount of takeout, though. I also relied on the recommendations of the NEXTPittsburgh team, especially Eat/Drink Editor Kristy Locklin.
Allen Gift Guide: Where to shop for Christmas gifts and more this holiday season
Your guide to local boutiques, restaurants and furniture stores in Allen.
Not everyone can make it to a local craft fair like this one pictured, so we have gathered local boutiques, restaurants and furniture stores in Allen.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
After a tumultuous year, the holiday season is finally upon us.
Whether you’re buying for a child, spouse, family member or best friend, we’ve created a list of locally made items and places to visit. Check it out.
Local items
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