Pittsburgh Plates: New Brewpub Opens, 2 Restaurants Bidding Goodbye

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:

• One of Pittsburgh's most revered taverns is marking a momentous occasion. The food is on the plate here.

• Good news here: A new brewpub has opened. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad. There isn't much more time to enjoy the cuisine at this place. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad, part deux: This longtime Pittsburgh restaurant also will close soon. The food is on the plate here.

• Uh-oh. The Allegheny County Health Department has shut down a Pittsburgh social club. The food is on the plate here.

• The health department also ordered the closure of this popular restaurant. The food is on the plate here.