Pittsburgh Plates: Rat Invades Restaurant, Brewery Expanding & 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:

• Here's an update on the planned return of a celebrated Pittsburgh bar that was consumed in a fire. The food is on the plate here.

• Yuck: A huge rat was videotaped having a good old time at a popular bar. The food is on the plate here.

• This Pittsburgh brewery and a local pizzeria are teaming up to launch major expansions. The food is on the plate here.

• The Allegheny County Health Department ordered the closure of this Pittsburgh bar. The food is on the plate here.

• This Pittsburgh-area pizzeria was slapped with a consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.

• A state agency has cited a restaurant for its health issues. The food is on the plate here.