Pittsburgh Plates: New Tavern To Open, Local Pizzeria Chain Expands

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:

• Here are Patch's recommendations for places to watch the Big Game next week between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. The food is on the plate here.

• A new tavern is replacing a longtime Pittsburgh restaurant. The food is on the plate here.

• A national restaurant company with Pittsburgh-area locations filed for bankruptcy. The food is on the plate here.

• The owners of a successful food truck are opening a brick-and-mortar location. The food is on the plate here.

• A Pittsburgh pizza chain formally opened its new location. The food is on the plate here.