Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The store is the first in the Pittsburgh area.
Hockey players and fans alike have a new Mecca for their favorite sport. Total Hockey, a privately held hockey equipment retailer with 12 stores in the St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas, opened Saturday inside the former Burton’s Total Pet! along Route 19 in Cranberry. The store is the first Total Hockey in Pittsburgh—but not the last. Andrea Roewe, director of marketing, said a Total Hockey also is opening in Robinson Township later this month. “There’s a pretty steady growth with the hockey in the area,” Roewe said of entering the Pittsburgh market. “That’s a huge thing for us.” Once inside the Total Hockey store, it’s all hockey—all the time. The location in Cranberry offers everything from hockey apparel to sticks, …
Where do you go to dine when you want to be outside?
In this week's Readers' Choice poll, we asked where the best restaurant for outdoor dining is. We got a number of suggestions from readers: "Andora Restaurant off of Mt. Nebo Road is the best outdoor patio setting in the North Hills," Gloria Duffy wrote in our comments. "City Oven. The whole restaurant is open air," Erin commented, in reference to the restaurant in the Village at Pine in Wexford. "Narcisi's Winery by far," a reader told us in an email. Grazie Restaurant and Cabana Bar were suggested on our Facebook page. We also asked if you like to dine out at The Pines Tavern in Pine Township, Buffalo Wild Wings in Richland Township or the Hartwood Restaurant in Glenshaw. Now it's time to cast your vote. We will count votes until 5 p.m…
Monday, May 14, 2012
The Village at Pine is a busy shopping area, filled with a variety of stores. What store should fill this empty space?
Ever walked by a place and thought, that's the perfect place for a ... ? That's what our new Vision for Vacancy feature is all about. We'll show you a vacant commercial spot in the Pine-Richland community, and you'll let us know what you wish would move in there. This week we're featuring an empty storefront in the busy Village at Pine shopping center in Pine Township. This spot is located between City Oven and Couture D'Jour. What type of business is missing from the community that would be perfect for this spot? Do you have a particular business in mind? What about a tatoo parlor? A gift shop? A clothing store? An ice cream shop? Please give us your suggestions in the comments section.
On a day when the weather is pleasant, where do you like to dine?
In the cool of the evening, or maybe the heat of the day, do you like to dine outside? Where do you go to do that? That is this week's Readers' Choice question. We're looking for nominations for the best outdoor patio. Is it The Pines Tavern? Do you prefer sitting outside at Buffalo Wild Wings in Richland Township? Or do you travel to the Hartwood Restaurant in Glenshaw? How about the restaurants in the Village at Pine? We are putting together a poll to find out the best place to eat outside. Please leave your suggestions in the comments below and we will post them in a poll on Wednesday. Then the voting begins and we will announce the winner on Saturday.
Friday, May 11, 2012
The appearance by the award-winning chef and author will feature cooking demonstrations.
Food Network's Mario Batali will host a Mother’s Day Ladies Day Out culinary adventure at noon Saturday at the Pine Market District. His appearance will feature cooking demonstrations, recipes and sampling from his simple Italian food cookbooks. The Pine Market District is located at 155 Towne Centre Drive, which is in the Village at Pine shopping center on Route 19 in Pine Township. Batali has hosted Ciao America, Molto Mario and Iron Chef America on Food Network. He also has written nine cookbooks. "Mario Batali believes that olive oil is as precious as gold, shorts are acceptable attire for every season and food, like most things, is best when left to its own simple beauty," according to his bio on the Food Network website. In addition…
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Lange will sign autographs during meet-and-greet.
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Pittsburgh Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange—known for his colorful comments like "scratch my back with a hacksaw"—will be at the Gibsonia Giant Eagle for a meet-and-greet Friday. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lange also will sign autographs at the store in Northtowne Square at 5600 William Flynn Highway in Gibsonia. The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters inducted the "Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins" into its Hall of Fame last month. "It is an honor to recognize and salute a broadcaster with such talent," said PAB President Richard Wyckoff, according to the Penguins' website. "He is unique in professional sports, not only for his 36 seasons with the Penguins, but for his creative and colorful style of play-by-play announcing. Mike makes …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
'Out of the Furnace,' starring Christian Bale, and 'Promised Land,' starring Matt Damon, are casting for paid extras.
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A new movie shooting in the area may be the perfect opportunity for pierogi-loving Pittsburghers to get on the big screen. WTAE reports Out of the Furnace, starring Oscar-winner Christian Bale, is looking for men of Slavic or Eastern European background to serve as extras in the film. Men should be age 35 or older and available to shoot on or around May 29, according to WTAE. Extras will be needed on set all day (between 12 to 14 hours) and will be paid minimum wage. If you fit the bill, send an email with a recent photo (preferably one where you’re not smiling), contact information and age to outofthefurnaceextras@gmail.com. "Slavic Man" should be used in the subject line. Casting agents will notify those who have been chosen, WTAE …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Job fair will be held locally from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at Four Points by Sheraton, Pittsburgh North.
Looking for a job and hoping to meet potential employers face-to-face? A group of 23 independent insurance agencies is hosting a job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Pittsburgh North, at 910 Sheraton Drive in Mars. The agencies are seeking sales and customer professionals, according to a press release from Brooke Baldonieri of Kattan-Ferretti Insurance in Latrobe. Pre-registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes. "The insurance industry provides an extremely rewarding career," said Richard Cassidy of Kattan-Ferretti Insurance, one of the event's organizers. "The most successful insurance professionals are those who love working with people and providing…
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Friday, May 4, 2012
A ribbon cutting for Cocothé took place Thursday followed by a grand opening celebration for Sidelines today.
Standing outside the Sidelines Beer House, Sewickley Mayor Brian Jeffe presided over his second ribbon cutting in just two days. A grand opening for Sidelines took place at noon Friday, a day after a ribbon cutting was held Thursday at Cocothé on Beaver Street. On Thursday, Cocothé, a French-inspired shop, owned by Courtney Yatesheld held a grand opening party in the shop at 541 Beaver St. The shop sells gourmet, organic, natural and unique flavors of chocolate, and various kinds of loose-leaf teas. Today, staff stood outside 518 Locust Place alongside owner Bob Miller and executive chef Brad Murray to celebrate the grand opening of the new neighborhood bar, which serves 200 kinds of beer and "bar food with a flair." Jeffe estimates there…
We've listed a number of restaurants from our directory for you to consider when planning your Mother's Day meal.
We did not have enough votes in this week's Readers' Choice poll to declare a winner on the best place to take your mother for a meal on Mother's Day. Oh well. Maybe you've been too busy enjoying the beautiful weather. But ... Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13, and some places require reservations. To give you "food" for thought (bad pun, I know), we're listing the restaurants in Pine-Richland Patch's directory. Just click on the name to get more information about the restaurant. You can even give the restaurant a star rating and write a review. Be sure to keep up with the latest Pine-Richland news by subscribing to our daily email newsletter, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter.
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