Pittsburgh Plates: Legendary Bar Owner Dies, New Restaurant Opens & More

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:

• Sad: The revered former owner of a legendary Pittsburgh bar has passed away. The food is on the plate here.

• A fast food restaurant was hit with a health department consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.

• A popular pizzeria's expansion plans are forcing the closure of a popular neighborhood tavern. The food is on the plate here.

• A popular local pizza chain has opened a new Italian restaurant here. The food is on the plate here.

• Pittsburgh is in the running to be named the nation's top beer city. The food is on the plate here.

• A Pittsburgh brewpub recently cited by the Allegheny County Health Department seemingly is closing. The food is on the plate here.

• An upscale Pittsburgh cocktail bar closed without warning. The food is on the plate here.

• A restaurant chain with multiple Pittsburgh locations is going to close dozens of eateries. The food is on the plate here.