Pittsburgh Plates: Cafe Chain Expanding Here, Eatery Closes For Good

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 historic ice cream parlor soon could be gone for good. The food is on the plate here.

• The Allegheny County Health Department shut down this convenience store because of contaminated edibles. The food is on the plate here.

• This international cafe chain is planning a major Pittsburgh expansion. The food is on the plate here.

• This well-known Pittsburgh restaurant is gone for good. The food is on the plate here.