Pittsburgh Plates: 'Pitts-burger' Goes Global, Skenes Item On Menu

PITTSBURGH, PA — When it comes to the Pittsburgh area's restaurant and bar scene, there was news aplenty last week - both good and bad. In case you missed any of it, here's a chance to catch up:

• End of an era: This longtime chain restaurant is closing its last Pittsburgh location. The food is on the plate here.

• End of an era, part deux: This longtime doughnut shop has closed its last location. The food is on the plate here.

• A "Pitts-burger" developed locally currently is being sold globally. The food is on the plate here.

• A Pittsburgh restaurant chain has a cookie for sale that resembles Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. The food is on the plate here.

• Uh-oh. This Pittsburgh restaurant is dealing with a health department consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.

• Uh-oh, part deux: This Pittsburgh convenience store-eatery also was hit with a consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.