Pittsburgh Plates: New Brewpub's Grand Opening, 2 Places Padlocked

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 bunch of icky stuff led the Allegheny County Health Department to shut down this troubled tavern. The lock is on the door here.

• Similarly icky stuff led the health department to order this eatery to close. The lock is on the door here.

• A new Pittsburgh brewpub held its grand opening celebration. The food is on the plate here.

• This restaurant suddenly shut down at the beginning of the week. The food is on the plate here.

• This restaurant suddenly shut down at the end of the week. The food is on the plate here.

• Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy reviewed pizzerias in Delmont, the Strip District and Millvale. The food is on the plate here, here and here.