Pittsburgh Plates: Eatery Back After Fire, Police Close Bar & 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:

• These Pittsburgh chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. The food is on the plate here.

• A popular Pittsburgh restaurant is reopening after a devastating fire. The food is on the plate here.

• Police have shut down a historic Pittsburgh bar. The food is on the plate here.

• A new smash burger restaurant is about to debut in Pittsburgh. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad: A Pittsburgh eatery announced it is closing its doors.The food is on the plate here.