The Allegheny County Health Department reported that 11 food establishments opened in the county in February.

School ties come in handy when you want to turn the Mellon Arena into a movie set and film during a real Penguins game, with a cameraman crouched at the actors' feet and the director a few seats away.

Chefs are used to catering to the publics tastes, but what are they eating when theyre at home?

Addition to Valley's ethnic cuisine scene is worth checking out, restaurant critic Barbara Yost says.

When it's cold, dreary and damp outside -- as we know it in Pittsburgh, the month of March -- nothing beats a good bowl of chili.

My oldest sister, Kathy, is a reluctant cook; as grounds manager at the University of Pittsburgh, she prefers gardening to puttering around in her Emsworth kitchen. She does, however, make a killer green chili.

Step inside Meadville's Safari Bar and hold onto your pith helmet.

Here's this week's FYI ... food column:Wine on WednesdayThe Weatherburn Gallery is letting offering a chance for visitors to enjoy both art and wine from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at 452 Bayfront Place, Naples. David Dunlop, a landscape painter, art historian and lecturer will be in the gallery. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 263-8008Bottle signingDan Cohn, vice-president of ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Rest assured, Canada, the national honor is served. With a flick of the wrist from The Next One, Sidney Crosby, Canadians found Olympic redemption Sunday.

The Ducks' defenseman and Team USA member blogs from Vancouver for the Orange County Register.