FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acorn chef Scott Walton was interviewed by Pittsburgh Magazine for their article titled, “How Pittsburgh Chefs Spend & Prepare Their Thanksgiving.” Scott offered advice to those about to tackle the big thanksgiving dinner, along with how Acorn celebrates the holiday. Quote from article: “Peek into the windows of Acorn in Shadyside on Thanksgiving Day, and you’ll witness [...]
November 20, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acorn Pittsburgh won the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. This award is given to top-rated restaurants each month and give them greater visibility on OpenTable.com. Quote from article: “Your restaurant has been selected by OpenTable diners as one of the best.” “OpenTable Diners’ Choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who booked through us and [...]
July 31, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KDKA is known for being your online source for local news, weather and sports, but this time they decided to try an exciting new restaurant in Shadyside. David Highfield and Susan Koeppen try a few small plates including charred cauliflower with walnuts and croutons, beef tenderloin for the main course and shortcake biscuits with goat milk vanilla ice cream and [...]
July 1, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acorn was showcased in the Men’s Journal article “This Potato Salad Proves the Popular Side Dish Belongs on the Grill”. With the addition of chimichurri and peaches, now’s as good of a time as ever to abandon that pale and pre-made beige glug on your plate. Quote from article: “A twist on the traditional potato salad, the [...]
May 23, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acorn was listed in the Reader’s Digest article “15 Weird Food Combinations Chefs Secretly Love” with Eggplants and Bananas. Yes, that is correct… I said Eggplants and Bananas. Quote from article: “You can cook it down together for a caponata or simply place sliced eggplant and banana on a grilled baguette paired with a salad of mixed [...]
May 7, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acorn was listed in the Forbes.com article “12 Easy Cocktail Recipes to Serve All Spring and Summer Long” for the new Lady Bird cocktail. Quote from article: “Visually, I wanted to create something alive and capture the rejuvenation of spring. The vibrant green resembles the fresh start of the season but doesn’t add a flavor that’s too [...]
April 22, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today Eater visits Pittsburgh, where the restaurant boom continues, with indie fast-casual spots picking up steam. Yet there’s no slowdown of boundary-breaking big-money projects, either. Acorn, who is listed as number 12 on the list, makes a big impact as one of the hottest restaurants that have opened in Pittsburgh in the last year. Quote from article: [...]
April 16, 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In an interview with Acorn Chef Scott Walton, JustLuxe.com created an article entitled “Scott Walton: The Chef Shaking Things Up In Pittsburgh.” The article spotlights Acorn’s innovative, refined plates and offers an extensive interview with Scott regarding his background and inspiration. Quote from article: “Acorn is one of the only restaurants open for dinner every night of [...]
April 13, 2018
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