Pittsburgh Plates: 3 Restaurant Chains Expanding Local Presence

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 founder of a nationally recognized Pittsburgh restaurant and bar has died. The food is on the plate here.

• This national chain has opened a new Pittsburgh mall location. The food is on the plate here.

• This beloved doughnut shop has found a new home. The food is on the plate here.

• This Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain is expanding. The food is on the plate here.

• These new eateries are well worth sampling. The food is on the plate here.

• This growing restaurant chain is opening a new Pittsburgh location. The food is on the plate here.