Pittsburgh-Plates: Most Romantic V-Day Spots, Theme Restaurant 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:

• In advance of Valentine's Day, three Pittsburgh restaurants have been named among the world's most romantic. The food is on the plate here.

• A Pittsburgh Italian food chain restaurant is expanding. The food is on the plate here.

• A popular Pittsburgh-area theme restaurant is closing its doors forever. The food is on the plate here.

• A new restaurant has opened in a historic Pittsburgh dining spot. The food is on the plate here.

• This national restaurant chain with many Pittsburgh eateries is closing hundreds of locations. The food is on the plate here.

• This popular Pittsburgh restaurant was ordered to close. The food is on the plate here.