December 2010 - Allegheny West Magazine

NEW IN TOWNStonePepper’s GrillStonePepper’s Grill has opened at Settler’s Ridge. This is the third location forStonePepper’s, owned by Jeff Joyce. The other locations are at 1614 WashingtonRoad in Upper St. Clair, and 300 Adams Shoppes in Mars.The Settlers Ridge store opened in September. StonePepper’s Grill is a fullservice, casual restaurant and bar offering take-out and a “Parties to Go” menu.Prior to starting the StonePepper restaurants, Jeff was the founder and ownerof the 1902 Tavern in Market Square. He opened that tavern in 1982 andoperated it until selling it in 2008. Jeff’s experience in the restaurant business isalso diverse, in that he was also the founder and operator of FireWaters NorthShore Saloon in 1998. Jeff closed FireWaters in 2009 to focus on hisStonePepper’s Grill concept.A lifelong resident of the area and residing in the South Hills, Jeff is lookingforward to serving the airport area residents with his special concept atStonePepper’s Grill. There is a great bar with many flat screen televisions towatch favorite sports teams. The restaurant also has the NFL Ticket and Big TenNetwork programming. Its casual, inviting atmosphere offers a separate diningroom, as well as a large patio during warm weather months.Purchase $100 in SPG gift cards and receive a free SPG $20 promotionalcard to use from January 1 through March 31, 2011.Currently, SPG offers Happy Hour, Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.with half off prices on most beer, liquor, and wine by the glass in the bar area.Also, enjoy all of their appetizers at $5 during Happy Hour. SPG also offers aDaily Beer Special; check their Web site for specials and events. There is a realspecial on Tuesday Wing Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., when wings are 35cents each. Also, StonePepper’s Grill has a late night menu available Sundaythrough Thursday, 10 to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. to close,presenting a great option for after a movie.StonePepper’s Grill is located at 1200 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, RobinsonTownship, PA 15205. Call (412) 788-0202 or visit their Web site atwww.stonepeppers.com for more information.The Archer’s EdgeFamily owned and operated, The Archer’s Edge is the premier destinationfor bowhunters and target archers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Locatedin Oakdale, (one half mile from Robinson Town Center) the facility includesan archery retail store, pro-shop, and regulation indoor temperaturecontrolledrange featuring the TechnoHUNT gaming system, which is avirtual archery hunting simulator. The Archer’s Edge proudly carriesBowTech, Carbon Express, TenPoint, PSE, and Hoyt.Owners Steve and Jen MacBride, along with their almost two-year-oldson, Sawyer, and Steve’s father, Walt, launched The Archer’s Edge onSeptember 25 (National Hunting and Fishing Day). Since opening, theyhave introduced community events such as poker nights, organized huntingtrips, local shoots, and a sharp shooter lecture series. Also, the Archer’sEdge is home to a variety of archery leagues, and the “Heroes Discount,”which is a 10% discount for veterans, firefighters, and police officers. TheHeroes Discount can be used on any purchase except for bows,crossbows, pro-shop fees, instruction fees, and TechnoHUNT/range time.Proper identification is required.Steve and Jen reside in Bethel Park, with their son, Sawyer. Stevepreviously worked in financing and Jen was in pharmaceutical sales andnutrition when they decided to pursue their passion for archery, and opentheir own business.The Archer’s Edge is located on 7261 Steubenville Pike in Oakdale,(North Fayette) and is open Tuesday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call(412) 489-5670, e-mail info@thearchersedge.com, or visitwww.thearchersedge.com.Tipperary FarmJo Lynn announces the opening of her new riding academy at Tipperary Farm,located at 1185 Stewart Road in McDonald.“I have had horses for over 20 years and I still have the first horse I ever bought in1989,” Jo explains. “I started breeding Irish Draught horses and Glen of Imaal terriersin 2007, and I welcomed my first Kerry Bog pony foal, Tipperary Mariah, just thisyear.”Jo now has five of this rare breed of small Irish pony who were used to bring thedried peat in from the bogs of county Kerry in southwest Ireland.Tipperary Farm is now offering English riding lessons for children on its three lessonponies, Mini Cooper, Maeve, and Wizard.Tipperary Farm will offer half-hour or one-hour private lessons under the instruction ofKristen Kolenda, a graduate of Lake Erie College’s equestrian program. When notteaching, Kristen enjoys show jumping her horse, Maverick, and teaching yoga.The indoor riding arena offers a rider guard to help protect the rider’s knees, as wellas a natural misting system to control dust. Parents can view their children in actionduring their lessons in a comfortable heated viewing lounge.Jo is offering lesson package specials for the holidays and will accept credit and debitcards.For more information, visit her Web site at www.tipperaryfarm.com. To reach thefarm, call (724) 926-1700 or send an e-mail, info@tipperaryfarm.com.Edible ArrangementsEdible Arrangements has opened a new store in Robinson Township, at 6506Steubenville Pike, in the plaza adjacent to Eat n’ Park. Owned by Amy Wilhelm andmanaged by Kyle Norrell and Ivette Hussain, the new store continues the tradition ofcelebrating events and holidays through its unique presentation of fresh fruit bouquets.Edible Arrangements offers a refreshing spin on the occasion-based gift industry:freshly cut and/or dippedfruit arrangements that areideal to make anyoccasion a special andmemorable one. Thestore offers both localdelivery and pickupoptions, and has 988stores worldwide.This is Amy’s secondlocation. Her first location,the Mt. Lebanon store,opened its doors a littlemore than five years ago.Through November 25,Edible Arrangements is offering an “early bird” special. Anyone placing a delivery orpickup order for the month of December gets a 10% discount when they use couponcode EBSP2010 at checkout.For more information, contact Edible Arrangements at (412) 489-6234, fax at (412)489-6094, or by e-mail at: pa1103@dofruit.com. Visit the Web site atwww.ediblearrangements.com.December 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 31