NEW IN TOWNSelma’s Texas BBQRyan Courter, and his partner, David L. Brown, are the owners of Selma’sTexas Barbecue, which opened recently on University Boulevard in MoonTownship, across from Sheetz. Named after Brown’s grandmother, Selma, therestaurant offers smoked meats, fried catfish, and freshly made side dishes thatwould commonly be found in barbecue joints all over the South. At Selma’s allthe meats are dry-rubbed and smoked, and they offer six different styles ofsauce so that you can customize your meal to your liking. Brown calls them“dressing sauces” and emphasizes that the flavor of the meat is most important,that the flavors in the sauce should enhance, not cover up the meat.“Barbecue is a very regional food, with different flavors and styles throughoutdifferent parts of the country,” Brown explains. “We offer sauces that are eacha different flavor profile.”The road to Selma’s has been a long one for the two partners, who eachdreamed of being restaurateurs after working in restaurants in high school andcollege. Brown started at the age of 13 at a restaurant in his hometown ofChampaign-Urbana, Illinois. After getting a degree in Hotel Administration, heworked at a number of private clubs and resorts in California, Illinois, andMichigan before settling in <strong>West</strong>ern Pennsylvania in 2003.“I worked in Pittsburgh for two summers when I was in college in the ‘80sand when the opportunity to return here presented itself, I came back,” BrownMovement Studio PittsburghLongtime resident Walter B. Nesbit announces the opening of MovementStudio Pittsburgh, located at 271 Main Street, Imperial, in the building thatformerly housed a dance studio.Walter opens the facility this month. He offers fitness classes that includeKickboxing, TRX Suspension Training (the first one offered in <strong>West</strong>ernPennsylvania), Yoga, Basic Nutrition, NMR Testings, and more to come, heexplained.Previous to starting the business, Walter was a personal trainer/kickboxinginstructor/nutritionist/martial arts instructor at Body Systems, and a personaltrainer /kickboxing instructor/nutritionist at Body Matrx.Current specials for customers are half off of regular class prices for the monthof <strong>December</strong>.Walter has lived in the Oakdale area for 41 years.He said, “In today’s society, people are more aware and educated about theCafe ChocoladeA new bakery with a European flavor has emerged in the community,providing a much-needed place to pick up a pastry, a donut, or a cup ofroasted coffee.James and Aniko Kaufmann announce the expansion of their business withthe addition of Cafe Chocolade, which opened in November.Aniko’s Hungarian Skin Care and Spa opened in 2007 at 7061 SteubenvillePike, Oakdale, PA 15071 (in North Fayette Township) between the Parkway<strong>West</strong> Career and Technology Center and Pointeview Place. The bakery isfully handicap accessible.This year, the couple remodeled the building, moving the spa upstairs andconverting the original spa space on the lower level into the bakery nowknown as Cafe Chocolade.The combined services provide a full service day spa with facials, nail andpedicures, waxing, massage therapy, and full hair services, with a Europeanbakery serving Hungarian, French, German, Italian, and American products,as well as baked items of Austrian and other countries.Explained Jim, “We make all of our products from scratch. We as well roastour own coffee and have a number of handmade chocolates, fresh bakedexplains. “I had wanted to open my own place for years, and the time, place andconcept all seemed to come together now in Moon.”Courter met Brown through a mutual former coworker from Michigan whenCourter’s wife took a job in <strong>West</strong>ern Pennsylvania. Courter recounts, “My friend,Eric, gave me Dave’s name and number and told me to look him up when I got toPittsburgh. I called him, he offered me a job, and we worked together for twoyears at Chartiers Country Club. When he was developing this concept I told himI wanted in.”The two worked for over 18 months planning and putting together the business.Brown visited barbecue joints all over the Midwest and south and even studiedbarbecue at Texas A&M University with a seminar sponsored by the NationalBBQ Association.Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the restaurant serves lunchand dinner, with customers ordering at a counter and seating themselves. Carryoutis a popular option, and the restaurant offers family and bulk packs for carryoutwhich appeals to larger groups.Selma’s Texas Barbecue, 9155 University Boulevard, Moon Township, (412)329-7003. Web site: http://www.selmasbbq.com. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Selma’s accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, andgift cards.importance of physical and mental health.Movement Studio Pittsburgh is dedicated toinspiring, motivating, and challenging individualsto lead healthier lifestyles and focus on workoutsfor the mind, body,and soul. Our classes provideunique workouts using your own body weightand continuous movement that leave youfocused, fit, and stress free. Each class providesits own level of energy, intensity, and spirituality.Our staff is certified, experienced, and insured.As Movement Studio Pittsburgh, a healthylifestyle is a MOVEMENT.For more information, contact Walter at (412) 401-9052, by e-mail atinfo@MovementStudioPittsburgh.com, or visit the Web site which will be up soon atwww.MovementStudioPittsburgh.com.bread, and a light lunch special.”Jim has been in the restaurant business for 29 years. He started in California,where he finished a two-year hospitality management program, before moving toSwitzerland and then France. In Paris, he did his apprenticeship at the ChezFouchon and Hotel Lutetia. He moved back to California’s Napa Valley and then toCarmel, soon after going to Hungary.“While in Hungary I ran a large bakery that supplied 60 establishments. CafeMozart was the best bakery in Budapest five years running. I made the birthdaycake for the president of Hungary and cakes for the parliament,” Jim shares.His background includes being a pastry chef for a private resort in southernPortugal and teaching at a Pittsburgh-area culinary school for ten years. He has wona number of ACF culinary competitions and has demonstrated his work at theChocolate Show in New York.Cafe Chocolade offers fresh European items that include strudels, muffins,croissants, cheesecake, brownies, and daily fresh bread.Jim can prepare bulk orders in advance for holidays and special events, too. Forinformation, call (412) 788-4041, e-mail: cafechocolade@aol.com, or visit the Website at www.cafechocolade.net.34 <strong>Allegheny</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> <strong>December</strong> <strong>2010</strong>
Liability Protection Options forOwners of Boarding/Riding StablesBoarding and riding horses is an inherently dangerous activity. However, there areseveral steps owners can take to assure that should a riding accident occur on theirproperty, they are protected from the loss of their personal assets:Business Structuructure:Although it is perfectly legal to run a business in anindividual’s name, there is no separation between the individual and the risks thatarise through the operation of the business. Relying solely on insurance or merelyposting the property is not sufficient. Therefore, the first step for the owners toconsider is to form a corporation or LLC.Contracts and Waiaiverers:The second step in protecting the owner from liability isto assure the contracts that are used include language that protect the owner fromcertain inherent risks associated with the business operations; and that appropriatewaivers are always used.Statutortutory y Compliance: As with waivers, it is important, in order to maintainimmunity, under Pennsylvania’s immunity law for equine activity, that the property isproperly posted.Insurance: Regardless of all of the above precautions, the business owner willalways need Commercial General Liability and Property and Casualty insurance for thebusiness operation. Policies should be read carefully so the owner knows what is andwhat is not covered.In summary, there are steps owners can and should take to minimize the riskassociated with their equine business operations: the appropriate entity choice; theuse of well written contracts and waivers, statutory compliance and the rightinsurance. If in doubt about how well protected your business operation is, thenseek out the advice of a professional.Lynn R. Emerson, Esquire is the managing attorney of BusinessLegal, PC, alaw firm dedicated to the needs of small businesses and individuals. This articleis published with the understanding that the information provided is of ageneral nature, and that the author is not rendering specific legal advice orcreating an attorney-client relationship. If legal advice is required, contactBusinessLegal, P.C. or an attorney of your choice.Learning Curves is provided as a service by advertisers of <strong>Allegheny</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> to share educational and/orinformational knowledge with the readership. To inquire about Learning Curves, call (724) 695-3968.Senior Groups in the<strong>West</strong> <strong>Allegheny</strong> Area CommunityOakdaleCommunity CenterContact: 724.693.8540FindlaySenior CitizensContact: 724.695.0500North FayetteSenior CitizensContact: 724.693.3118 or412.788.4888St. ColumbkilleSenior CitizensContact: 724.695.7325ABOVE: Attendees at North Fayette’s Halloween party tookto the dance floor.OAKDALE CENTERLifespan, located at the Oakdale CommunityCenter on Seminary Avenue in Oakdale, offers,besides its daily lunches, bingo, games, and otheractivities. The center is open to seniors age 60 andover. Call (724) 693-8540.<strong>December</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Allegheny</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 35
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