Archive for the 'New Developments' Category
Peters Township Joins Mt. Lebanon as Home to Amigos Restaurant
August 5th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments, Peters Township
The former Bella Piatto restaurant on Route 19 in Peters Township (across from Donaldsons Crossroads) will become Amigos Restaurante & Cantina in September. It will be the second Amigos; the other one is in the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. According to the owner, “there was a gap in the market for casual Mexican food that he believes has never been filled after a once-thriving Chi Chi’s location in Upper St. Clair closed a few years ago.” You can read more at the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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Scott Township Development on Track for the Fall
June 26th, 2008 categories: New Developments, Scott Township
Providence Point, the region’s largest continuing care retirement community now under construction, has reached the 70% sales mark and is on track to begin its first occupancy phase this fall.
Located on the 32-acre former Kane Hospital site off Bower Hill Rd. in Scott Township, the $115 million LifeCare community will feature 35 patio homes and 222 independent living apartments, as well as 63 assisted living suites, 63 skilled nursing care rooms and 20 memory support areas.
Read more about this Scott Township development at Pop City.
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Popularity of Peters Township
June 16th, 2008 categories: Buyers, New Developments, Peters Township
For those of you who don’t live in Peters Township but are considering a move there, you may want to take a look at the article “Peters Housing Market Stays Strong“ which appeared in Peters Township Magazine. It was written last year but highlights several of the community’s strengths that are still relevant for potential home buyers today.
New developments – some featuring custom-built, single-family homes, others boasting townhouses and quad units – dot the landscape. As the community grows, township planners are trying to maintain the rural character of the 19.5-square mile area by preserving its green spaces, wetlands and woodlands.
Luring buyers away from Allegheny County are the country charm of Peters Township, its close proximity to downtown Pittsburgh (it’s located just 15 miles outside of the city) and Washington County’s low taxes.
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Pamela’s Diner is Coming to Mt. Lebanon!!
May 16th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments
For years now, I’ve salivated over Pamela’s signature hotcakes and yearned for a South Hills location. I (along with my taste buds) was thrilled to find out not only are they coming to the South Hills, but they have chosen to open their sixth location in Mt. Lebanon! The oh-so-popular diner will be located alongside Dyke Automotive at 427 Washington Road, which is next to St. Bernard’s Church and across the street from the much anticipated Washington Park condominium development on the corner of Bower Hill and Washington Roads.
Owners Gail Klingensmith and Pam Cohen said they just love the neighborhood and have always had a fondness for the South Hills - they believe the space and location will be a great fit. I’ll say!!! Don’t get me wrong, I love CC’s, but Mt. Lebanon has definitely been lacking eateries for breakfast and brunch goers, especially within walking distance of the main business district. And nobody, I mean nobody, does breakfast and brunch like Pamela’s! The 2,200 square foot space expected to open this month will seat 80 people. No doubt, a booth at Pamela’s will be a tough seat to get.
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New Spot in Peters for Parched House Hunters
May 14th, 2008 categories: Buyers, New Developments, Peters Township
After spending all day with your real estate agent looking at houses, you get pretty thirsty, right? Well, if one of the communities you’re visiting is Peters Township, then you should take a break at a new pub in the area.
The Sharp Edge Brasserie, just off Route 19 on Gallery Drive (near Raddichio’s grocery store), is the fourth and largest Sharp Edge location. They claim to be “The Best Belgian Beer Bar in the USA” and its list of beer is pretty impressive.
So go ahead and quench your thirst so you can get back to finding your new home!
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Demolition in Mt. Lebanon
May 7th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments
Work has now begun in Mt. Lebanon to tear down the former Ground Round Restaurant near the Galleria. As you may have heard months ago, the new development — to be called Mt. Lebanon Pointe — will house a Family Christian Bookstore in part of the 8,000 square foot space. It’s expected to open this fall.
Both the Ground Round and the old Chi-Chi’s restaurant nearby had been vacant for a while, so it’s nice to see progress is being made.
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Dormont Goes to the Dogs
May 1st, 2008 categories: Dormont, New Developments
It’s great to see that a new restaurant in Dormont — which was opened by a Dormont couple on April 1 — has been featured in the Pop City article, ”Dormont Dogs serves up street-themed fare.” Let us know what you think of the food!
“Atlantic City may have Monopoly, but Pittsburgh’s got Dormont Dogs. Drawing inspiration from the borough’s state-named streets, the new eatery—located at 2911 Glenmore Ave.—specializes in creatively prepared hotdogs. Dormont Dogs serves 15 varieties and one weekly special, in a space located near the neighborhood’s T station.”
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Upper St. Clair’s Newest Retail Development
April 23rd, 2008 categories: Buyers, New Developments, Upper St. Clair
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the new development along Route 19 in Upper St. Clair should be completely open by June 2008.
“The 13,000-square-foot, one-story complex, named The Shoppes of Upper St. Clair, is on the redeveloped site of a former Chi Chi’s Mexican restaurant and has a Fifth Third bank that opened last month. The two other businesses there will be a StonePepper’s Grill and Acqua Blu Medical Spa & Plastic Surgery Center. StonePepper’s plans to be open this month and Acqua Blu in June.”
So if you’re thinking of buying a new house, here’s one more reason you may want to look in or near Upper St. Clair.
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