Pittsburgh Plates: New Eateries Abound, Several Close

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:

• An award-winning Pittsburgh-area restaurant is closing up shop. The food is on the plate here.

• Three local brewpubs have won national awards. The food is on the plate here.

• A new simulated golf restaurant has opened in town. The food is on the plate here.

• A new restaurant is opening in the space once occupied by a legendary Pittsburgh eatery. The food is on the plate here.

• An acclaimed New York City pizzeria is branching out and opening a Pittsburgh location. The food is on the plate here.

• The Allegheny County Health Department ordered this restaurant to close. The food is on the plate here.

• The health department also shut down this Pittsburgh club. The food is on the plate here.