Pittsburgh Plates: 2 Restaurants Closing, Prominent Chef Dies & 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: This popular Pittsburgh restaurant is closing its doors. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad, part deux: So is this local favorite eatery. The food is on the plate here.

• Grief: This well-known Pittsburgh chef passed away. The food is on the plate here.

• Two Pittsburgh holiday pop-up bars will benefit a charitable cause.The food is on the plate here.