Pittsburgh Plates: Pizza Chain Expands, 3 Places Closing & 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:

• A legendary Pittsburgh pizza place is adding a new location. The food is on the plate here.

• Here are some Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining options around Pittsburgh. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad: A storied Pittsburgh sports bar is closing after 30 years. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad, part deux: This bar is closing after nearly a half-century. The food is on the plate here.

• Sad, part trois: This Western Pennsylvania pizzeria is closing after nearly 60 years. The food is on the plate here.

• A partner in the Burgatory and Shorty's restaurant chains plans to open a new themed eatery next year. The food is on the plate here.