Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant Chain to Make Comeback — Will Pittsburgh Get One?

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.