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Now Serving Memories - Notable Pittsburgh Restaurants That Closed In 2024
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In 2024, Pittsburgh experienced a wave of new restaurant openings, adding fresh flavors and dining experiences to the city's vibrant food scene. However, alongside these exciting additions, the city witnessed the bittersweet reality of several beloved establishments closing their doors and moving from smells, tastes, and ambiance to memories. From long-standing neighborhood favorites to newer spots that couldn’t withstand the industry's challenges, here are 10 of this year's most notable restaurant closings, originally reported by Jim Harris for the Pittsburgh Business Times in an article on December 30, 2024.
Will Pittsburgh's Station Square - Once Mighty Shopping and Entertainment Destination - Foreclose?
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A recent foreclosure action concerning Brookfield Properties has drawn significant attention, as it highlights the financial troubles facing parts of Pittsburgh’s renowned Station Square complex.
Last Call for Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh
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In a recent article from the Pittsburgh Business Times, reporter Jake Dabkowski revealed that the Hard Rock Cafe in Station Square is set to close in February 2025.
Finally, Pittsburgh Great Dave Parker—The Cobra— Lands in Cooperstown
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Dave Parker—some know him as “The Cobra,” others as a trailblazer for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball as a whole—and it's only right he he finally gets a bust in Cooperstown.
Eat' n Park: The Place For Frowns?
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In a recent article published by Pittsburgh Business Times, reporter Jake Dabkowski confirmed that popular local dining spot, Eat'n Park, issued a cease and desist letter to a St. Louis bakery. The issue arose over alleged similarities between the bakery's cookies and Eat'n Park's recognizable "Smiley" cookie.
Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant Chain to Make Comeback — Will Pittsburgh Get One?
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In a year heavily punctuated by restaurant closures due to financial distress, the return of Chi-Chi's, a once-popular Mexican restaurant chain, across the nation and the 412, is a refreshing twist for many. After shutting its doors nearly two decades ago following severe challenges, including bankruptcy and a large-scale foodborne illness outbreak, the beleaguered and beloved restaurant announces its comeback.
Tickets for May AC/DC concert at Acrisure Stadium available Friday
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AC/DC, one of rock music's most iconic bands, is set to embark on their highly anticipated 'Power Up' tour in 2025. As part of this tour, the band will deliver a live performance at Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium in May, marking a significant milestone in the city’s vibrant music scene.
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