Pittsburgh Plates: Brewpub Explodes, Pizzeria Honors Late Steeler & 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:

• A Pittsburgh-area brewpub exploded. That doesn't happen every day. The food is on the plate here.

• A James Beard-award nominee winning chef is about to open a new restaurant. The food is on the plate here.

• Pennsylvania universities' food quality has been ranked. The food is on the plate here.

• This place was hit with a consumer alert. The food is on the plate here.

• The Pittsburgh area is getting a new wood-fired pizzeria. The food is on the plate here.

• A Pittsburgh pizza chain plays tribute to a great and late former Steelers player. The food is on the plate here.