Just made it to Smallman Galley this week with a friend and it definitely lived up to the hype! I love the concept of the chef incubator and the space is such a great addition to the Strip District!
It was early enough to grab a seat at the bar for happy hour, which by the way is awesome. Half off all drinks and wine from 5-7 pm!? I was thrilled to find a happy hour that extends past 6:00! I started with the Strictly Business cocktail and it was wonderful - a mix of Boyd & Blair, cinnamon and ginger beer. The perfect winter cocktail. I also love how each chef also has a hand in the cocktail selections for the menu.
Now onto the food. We started with the mushroom and brie toast from Josephine's Toast and it was excellent! The perfect amount of melted brie and various mushrooms. Then we shared both the beef and pork meatballs and the fresh pasta from Aubergine. Both were phenomenal. The pasta had root vegetables tossed with pesto and parmesan. And the meatballs were served over mashed potatoes which we loved!
Currently, I can only speak to Josephine's and Aubergine in regards to food, but I certainly will be back to try others. Once again, another solid addition to our food scene here in Pittsburgh. Smallman Galley is worth the hype - get there!