Introducing The Restaurant Gems Insider's Guide Membership!

If you're a Pittsburgher, you've undoubtedly asked yourself this question - 

"Where should we eat for dinner?

I get you.

You're busy taking care of your family. Working long hours. You have a limited amount of time in the day to be figuring out where your next date night or family dinner should be.

That's where I come in!

My name is Eric Fontana.

I help everyday Pittsburgher's find hidden restaurants that won't break the bank, saving you time, money, and energy on finding reputable, quality dining options.

Think of me as your trust-worthy, good friend who won't steer you wrong when it comes to food.

Instead of spending hours debating where to eat, you can invest that time and energy into spending it with your family.

When it comes to dining out, you're so done wasting...

*Your hard-earned money on small portions or expensive food that leaves you feeling hungry (and irritated) after the meal...

*Your time Googling random restaurants gambling that the one you pick will be good enough to satisfy your family...

*Your energy going back and forth with your spouse trying to pick something for date night...

What would really save you time, money, and energy is...

*If you had insider access to a comprehensive database of restaurant gems that have been hand-selected by an expert food critic (yours truly ;) )

*A go-to list of affordable, trendy breweries so you know exactly where to get delicious food and drinks

*To get a sneak peek into the mind of an expert food critic so you can sift through the fluff on Google Reviews and save money while enjoying the best of the Burgh'!

This is Why I've Created...

The Restaurant Gems Insider's Guide Membership!

An Insider's Guide Membership to help you save time, money, and energy on finding the best restaurants in the Burgh!

With this exclusive monthly membership you'll receive...

*Insider access to an extensive database of over 160+ restaurants all around Pittsburgh (+ I'll be adding more every day)

*A BRAND NEW value-packed monthly newsletter packed with money saving tips, delicious home-made recipes, a grocery guide, and insider tips from an expert food critic!

*Our private Facebook community with other food lovers

I've spent the last 6 years curating this exclusive content so you don't have to spend hours scouring the internet.

You're busy enough - let me do the leg work for you!

The Restaurant Gems Insider's Guide Membership

Insider access to saving money, time, and energy on cooking and dining out

About Eric

I always loved food and had a huge appetite growing up. I was active in 3 sports and had an insatiable appetite. I'm not sure how my parents fed me! I absolutely loved to go out to eat as well. I enjoyed taking in the ambiance in different restaurants and the variety of the menus I devoured.

In 2016, after losing my job in a mass company layoff, being dumped by my girlfriend, and having my car totaled after a hit and run accident, I was forced to evaluate myself and recreate my identity. I started going out to eat at different restaurants and posting reviews on Facebook.

When Covid-19 hit, the world was changed in an instant. The restaurant industry took a hard hit, having to close their doors and offer take out options only. I saw an opportunity to use my talents and showcase and support these small businesses, some of which had been in business for 50+ years.

After meeting my wife, I decided to put my restaurant reviews together into a book! A little over year later, I took it to the next level and wrote and published my second book, Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh – Master Edition.   

I am here to show my expertise in reviewing and recommending restaurants and show you the behind-the-scenes look at the best Pittsburgh restaurants and breweries that you may not even know exist!

I am also here to show you I am living proof that you can start from nothing, use your gifts and creativity, and build the life that you have always dreamed.