Tuesday, April 3, 2012
You nominated your favorites, now it's time to vote!
We're looking for the best of everything in Peters Township and we want to know: What's your favorite family-friendly restaurant? We asked and you shared over the weekend. Now, it's time to submit those votes! We've put a list together of nominees—including yours—and we'd love to hear from you. Where do you take your family for a bite to eat? Take the poll below, or find the restaurant names in our Directory (click link or see tab above) and leave a review. Is your favorite family-friendly restaurant missing? Email Editor Andrea Bosco at andrea.bosco@patch.com, or tell us in the comments, to have it added. Polls close 9 a.m. Friday. Andrea will decide the winner by the number and quality of reviews on each restaurant's listing (no nasty …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Peters Township's new frozen yogurt shop offers nearly 80 toppings, and gluten- and sugar-free flavors.
The self-serve frozen yogurt trend has undoubtedly stole the sweets scene in recent years, and now it's more local than ever—perfect timing weather-wise, right? Swirlie Whirlie, located in Waterdam Centre off of Route 19, opened in Peters Township earlier this month. Owners Nicole and Brian Goettler saw a need for the business in the community. “I had the idea two years ago, then we started to see a lot of frozen yogurt shops popping up in the North Hills,” Brian said. “We loved the Peters area and the location.” The two celebrated the shop’s grand opening on March 3 with a ribbon-cutting, and said they are proud to be the first frozen yogurt shop in McMurray. “Peters has good economics and great family structure,” he said. “It has good …
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Fresh ingredients and a cozy atmosphere bring a taste of Mexico to Peters.
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to dine on some authentic Mexican food. And possibly a margarita or two. El Campesino at Waterdam Center serves up a huge menu full of real Mexican fare. Prices are affordable, and the portions are big enough that you might have some extra to take home. The first thing you notice at El Campesino is the quaint atmosphere, adorned with Mexican sombreros and serapes, which are brightly-striped ponchos. After hearing just a few notes of the cheery Mexican music, you quickly forget you are in a shopping plaza. Sturdy wooden booths around the perimeter of the restaurant have backs that are so high, each booth has an added sense of privacy. Sit down in one of the big booths, or …
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
The right gifts for the right people from Peters businesses to under your tree.
Whether you love it or hate it, holiday shopping cannot be avoided. Maybe you were done the day after Thanksgiving, or perhaps you crave the stress of Christmas Eve shopping. Could it be you're smarter than all of us and do as the British do -- wait until Boxing Day, Dec. 26. Whenever you head out, remember that life is populated with people who love us, support us, work for us, teach us and impact our lives and now is a good time to thank them. Giving is a nice gesture, be it in the form of philanthropy or fur and there are plenty of shops in Peters to find the right gifts for the right people. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. 1. The Fashionista: They watch Project Runway and read all the magazines. They know how to wear a cool hat …
Andrea Bosco
7:58 pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
FYI: We've added Applebee's to the list—as per reader's request. more ›