Pittsburgh Plates: Beloved Bar Closes, New Mexican Place Opens

PITTSBURGH, PA — When it comes to the Pittsburgh area's restaurant and bar scene, there has been news aplenty recently - both good and bad.

In case you missed any of it, here's a chance to catch up:

• A revered bar and restaurant has ended its nearly four-decade run. The food is on the plate here

• These were the city's most popular restaurants in April, according to OpenTable. The food is on the plate here.
• A popular nations restaurant chain closed all of its Pittsburgh restaurants.The food is on the plate here.
• Changes as to when alcoholic beverages can be served in the state have been proposed. The food is on the plate here.
• A major Downtown restaurant plan gets funding. The food is on the plate here.
• A new Mexican eatery has debuted in Pittsburgh. The food is on the plate here.