Pittsburgh Chefs, Brewery Nationally Lauded

PITTSBURGH, PA — Multiple chefs, a brewery operator and coffee shop owners have been recognized by a national resource of the food and beverage industry.

StarChefs lauded Nik Forsberg of Fet-Fisk in Bloomfield, Nathan Hobart of Morcilla in Lawrenceville, Marcella Ogordnik of Duo's In East Liberty, Matt and Vanessa Marietti of the De Fer Coffee & Tea Chain and Rob Dillman, Zachary Gordon, and Josh Taylor of Old Thunder Brewery.

• Regarding Forsberg:

"At Fet-Fisk, Forsberg cooks alongside a tight-knit team in a space that was once home to a beloved neighborhood Italian spot," the website stated.

"His food—like the scallop crudo with fermented apples, turnips, white balsamic, toasted
flax, dill seed, and chervil—celebrates bright, bold flavors and regional produce. Forsberg is also committed to respecting his community, keeping seats for walk-ins, and building a kitchen that runs
on patience and humility."

• Regarding Hobart:

"In 2015, he became chef de cuisine and partner at Morcilla, where he helped write the first menus and slowly assumed creative control," the website stated.

"Over nearly a decade, he’s guided the restaurant through growth, good press, and pandemic pivots, all while keeping its ethos grounded in collaboration and local sourcing. Now, Hobart is focused on keeping Morcilla steady, seasonal, and deeply connected to its team and community."

• Regarding Ogrodnik:

"What began as a taco stand evolved into a full-service restaurant—inspired by Mexico City— where diners could experience language and culinary immersion concurrently. At Duo's, Ogrodnik
showcases her work by composing thoughtful and spirited Mexican dishes rooted in traditional techniques and flavors, like her enchiladas de pavo with mole de xico, crema, queso fresco, and onion."

• Regarding the Mariettis:

"In 2017, they opened the first De Fer Coffee & Tea in the Strip, District. Four years later, they opened their second and third locations. Now, with five locations across Pittsburgh, the Mariettis have curated comfortable, inviting third spaces for guests with thoughtfully roasted coffees and a small selection of sandwiches and pastries."

• Regarding Dillman, Gordon and Taylor:

"The trio is focused on growing their team and looking to the future, with the goal of expanding the Old Thunder brand beyond Southwestern Pennsylvania."