In March 2012, the Italian Oven Restaurant will celebrate its second anniversary at 5301 Grove Road in Whitehall Borough's Caste Village, and on Nov. 10, 2011, my husband, Gary, and I enjoyed a delectable dining experience at that very place. Manager Rich Hellwig greeted us at around 6 p.m. on Thursday and sat us in a comfortable booth at the far end of the restaurant. Erin, our waitress, introduced herself and quickly gave us our menus. Erin told us of that evening's special—a surf & turf for $15.99—and took our drink choices. Gary chose a Cellar No. 8 wine, and I had a cabernet. Both were …
Do you want to eat in? Do you need take-out? How about room for a birthday party, a wedding shower or a wake? Are you having a picnic and want your catering needs to be professionally handled? How about a business meeting where you could have a delicious menu and free Wi-Fi? A place for all of these locations: Michael's Restaurant & Lounge on Churchview Avenue in north Baldwin Borough. John and Joanne Dziadyk will help to make all of your needs a reality. Their restaurant has been a staple in the Baldwin-Whitehall community for nearly 50 years. Michael's lunch menu consists of over 30 items …
Owner Louis Vassilaros has created a harbor-like atmosphere at the Baltimore House with all of the bells and whistles that you would expect ... and more! This multi-faceted, multi-level seafood gallery, located right on the border of Baldwin Borough and Pleasant Hills Borough on Curry Hollow Road, offers an array of eating and entertainment choices. On Wednesday night, my husband, Gary, and I were greeted by “Michelle,” who took us for a grand tour of this magnificent eatery. As we entered the restaurant, we were faced with its original dining area of wooden booths, a functional fireplace and…
I had the pleasure of having dinner with my husband, Gary, at a Baldwin Township and Brookline favorite on Wednesday night – the Getaway Cafe on Sussex Avenue. For those of you who read my previous restaurant review, you know that there are four criteria on which I place the utmost importance. Service, taste, nutritional value and the ability to lighten certain dishes without compromising taste are all essential. As we entered the Getaway, we were welcomed by the hostess, Linda. She seated us in a very comfortable booth. The artwork and decor at the restaurant is very interesting and …
Thee Olde Place Inn is a community restaurant located at 1209 Streets Run Road in the Borough of Baldwin where parking is convenient, free and ample. I had the pleasure of eating dinner there with my husband the night of Tuesday, Dec. 28. As you enter the front door, you are greeted by the bar area where you are able to dine in a more casual atmosphere. My husband, Gary, and I had reservations in the main dining area, which was elegantly and seasonally decorated for the Christmas season. The decorations in the room provided a more formal experience. We were greeted cordially by the hostess, …
