The concept for The Coxcomb will be “elevated American fare.” “You want to make pizza, but we don’t want to just be an Italian restaurant,” Will Patterson said.

Apr. 18—As he stood behind what will soon be a finished bar top, Will Patterson of Monroeville heard someone driving past the open door of the former Bella Luna restaurant at the Murrysville ...

Runners and walkers listen to pre-race instructions at the Coxcomb Climb. The race began with a steep two-block ascent, and a young boy of about 10 made an impressive charge beside me.

“A coxcomb is ugly all over with the affectation of the fine gentleman,” said Dr. Johnson. The qualities associated with the coxcomb are vanity, conceit, showiness, pretended accomplishments ...