Pittsburgh Plates: Bar Owner Dies, Denny's Downsizing & 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:

• Very sad: A well-known Pittsburgh tavern owner has died. The food is on the plate here.

• Uh-oh. This Pittsburgh eatery was hit with a consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.

• An above-par development: The Pittsburgh area is getting a new golf simulation lounge with food and drink. The food is on the plate here.

• A peanut butter-flavored beer is now available at a Pittsburgh brewery. The food is on the plate here.

• Not a grand-slam move: Denny's is closing dozens of locations this year. Could some of them be in Pittsburgh? The food is on the plate here.