10 minute read
Northside Business Briefs
By Ashlee Green
Krista’s Cantina closes its doors permanently
Advertisement
Krista’s Cantina in Marshall-Shadeland has permanently closed after over 11 years. The “local neighborhood bar where we treat our guests like family,” according to its website, was known for its free pool tables and specials on chicken wings.
The bar, which was located at 2650 California Ave., held its final weekend on Aug. 27.
Monterey Pub ‘2.0’ now officially open
Monterey Pub has reopened under new ownership. According to an announcement on the Facebook page of the historic Mexican War Streets pub, Wednesday, Oct. 20
Photo: Monterey Pub
Monterey Pub in the Mexican War Streets reopened to the public on Oct. 20.
was its first official day open. Temporary hours are as follows: Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight. The kitchen closes every night at 10 p.m. Brunch hours on Saturday and Sunday are in the works.
“We look forward to presenting a modernly historic experience to the North Side and hope to see you all real soon!” reads the post. “As previous owners pass the torch on to the next, this pub has remained an infamous gathering spot for generations. Cheers to many more!”
Monterey Pub is located at 1227 Monterey St.
Local pickup now available at La Prima Espresso Co.’s Northside location
La Prima Espresso, celebrating 33 years of business, is now offering local order pickup in the Northside at their roastery and wholesale location in Chateau.
Patrons can order online at laprima. com and select “local pickup” during checkout. There is no shipping fee and orders are ready on the next available business day between Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Product options include espresso blends; “relationship coffees,” or blends that give one dollar from each pound of coffee sold to 412 Food Rescue or Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; and single-origin coffees, which include some certified organic and fair trade ones. Pickup is at 1500 Chateau St. “As they say in Italy,” reads the La Prima website, “‘La vita inizia dopo il caffe’— Life begins after coffee.”
Mayfly Market & Deli celebrates third aniversary
Allegheny City Central staple Mayfly Market & Deli celebrated three years of business on Oct. 17.
The neighborhood market carries milk and eggs, produce, coffee, fresh bread, and baked goods; canned and dried goods and household items; small-batch Gilligan’s Sorbet; and deli items including sandwiches, salads, spreads, and soups from Brothmonger.
“We’re not just a neighborhood market, we’re your neighbor and we couldn’t have achieved this milestone without you,” reads an anniversary post on their Instagram page.
Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grocery and deli pre-order and pickup is available at mayflypgh.com. Catering is also available.
Mayfly Market & Deli is located at 1327 Arch St.
California Coffee Bar installs new ‘cleaning lights’ to combat COVID-19 transmission
California Coffee Bar in Brighton Heights has installed new ‘cleaning lights’ in order to protect its staff and customers from transmitting COVID-19.
The germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lights are different from air filters, which
Photo: Cody Baker
California Coffee Bar, located at 3619 California Ave. in Brighton Heights, has installed new germicidal ultraviolet lights that neutralize COVID-19 in the air.
trap particulates in the air. They, on the other hand, are invisible to the naked eye, and have proven through independent lab tests to neutralize the COVID-19 virus on surfaces and in the air up to 99.99%.
Carmi Express now taking holiday catering orders
Carmi Express, with a location at 1219 Federal St., is now taking holiday catering orders. Menus are for a 25-person minimum and include Soul Food, which features fried chicken, jambalaya, potato salad, and baked beans; “B-Q,” which offers barbecue chicken, Italian sausage, cole slaw, and tuna macaroni salad; and Tailgate food, with options for hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, and pasta salad.
They also have a “Next Day Buffet” option, for up to 10 people: Dishes include meatballs, shrimp and grits, cornbread, and seafood pasta. Pick-up is at the eatery’s Southside location at 1825 E. Carson St.
The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers hosting virtual holiday workshops
Get your craft on this season with The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers. The flower shop is offering virtual workshops for creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece and making a wreath.
The centerpiece workshop, entitled “Grateful For Flowers,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 via Zoom. Materials for the workshop must be picked up on the previous day. Local delivery is also an option for locations within 10 miles of the shop; it costs an additional fee.
“Signature Wreath Workshops” are available on the following dates: Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19. All workshops are via Zoom and start at 4:30 p.m. Wreath materials can be picked up, delivered, or shipped to you.
Workshops are non-refundable. Find more information www.thefarmersdaughterflowers.com.
Max’s Allegheny Tavern now offering 'Flavors of Fall' take-home buffet
Max’s Allegheny Tavern in Historic Deutschtown has designed a new takehome buffet to “take all the hard work out of your Thanksgiving Day.” You can choose two entrees, three side dishes, and one salad. Rolls with butter and apple strudel dessert are included.
For the full menu, visit the Max’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Maxs-Allegheny-Tavern-165027936856741 or call 412-2311899. All buffet orders must be placed with a deposit by Nov. 13 and picked up by Nov. 24 between the hours or 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.n
Sponsored by: Vote for your favorite Northside Small Businesses Now through November 22, 2021 The Northside Chronicle’s 4th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards for the Best of Northside Small Business
Best Northside Gift Shop
o Allegheny Hospital Gift Shop o Wagsburgh o 412 Apothecary o Mustard and Relics o Sweet Time Cafe o The Farmer’s Daughter o Laverty’s Jewelry & Gifts
Best Northside Jewelry Store
o Laverty’s Jewelry & Gifts
Best Northside Flower Shop
o The Farmer’s Daughter o Johanna's Garden o Northside Farmer’s Market o City Books
Best Northside Vintage Store
o Mustard & Relics o City Books
Best Northside Book Store
o City Books o City of Asylum Bookstore @ Alphabet City
Best Northside T-shirt Shop
o Armory Print Works o North Shore Teez
Best Northside Nail Salon
o Pearl Aesthetic Perfecting Studio o Ambiance Hair Salon
Best Northside Makeup/ Stylist Service
o Pearl Aesthetic Perfecting Studio
Best Northside Hair Salon
o Motive Salon o Brooke Rockwell Hair Design
Best Northside Barber Shop
o The Humble Barber Co. o Motive Salon o Dave’s Barber Shop
Best Northside Dentist
o Northside Dental o Allegheny Hospital o Dr. Dan Strinkoski
Best Northside Gym
o Allegheny YMCA o California Cycle Path o Physique RX o Union Fitness
Best Northside Record Store
o The Government Center o Get Hip Records
Best Northside Bike Shop
o Bicycle Heaven o Bear Dog Bicycles
Best Northside Pet Store / Service
o Success Just Clicks Dog Training o Wagsburgh o Doggone Delightful o Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh
Best Northside Food Market
o Giant Eagle on Cedar o Tom Friday’s Market o Mayfly Market
Best Northside Vegetarian/ Vegan Dish Spot
o Lola Bistro o Bistro to Go o Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Best Northside Bakery
o Father and Son Bakery o Priory Fine Pastries o BreadWorkS
Best Northside Pastry Shop
o Priory Fine Pastries o Father and Son Bakery
Best Northside Pizza Shop
o Badamo’s Pizza o Cerasoli Pizzeria o Wiseguys Pizza o Ron’s Pizza Palace o Giorgio’s Place
Best Northside Cafe Spot
o Commonplace Coffee o The Garden Cafe o Pear & the Pickle o Yinz Coffee o California Coffee Bar
Best Northside Breakfast Spot
o Don’s Diner o Lindos Restaurant o Father and Son Diner o Tammy’s Place o Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
Best Northside Brunch Spot
o Bier’s Pub o Modern Cafe o Pear & the Pickle o Federal Galley
Best Northside Lunch Spot
o Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe o North Shore Tavern o Legends Eatery o Mike’s Beer Bar o Deli on North o Nicky’s Thai Kitchen o Modern Cafe o Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Bistro To Go
Best Northside Dinner Spot
o Subba Asian Restaurant o Lola Bistro o North Shore Tavern o Siempre Algo o Fig and Ash o Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Legends Eatery
Best Northside Craft Drink Spot
o Siempre Algo o North Shore Tavern o Leo. a public house o Monk’s Bar o Refucillo Winery o Modern Cafe o Allegheny City Brewing o Mike’s Beer Bar
Best Northside Bar for Good Drinks, Good Food, and Good People
o North Shore Tavern o Hogs Head Bar o Leo. a public house o Allegheny City Brewing o Siempre Algo o Modern Cafe o Young Brothers Bar o Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Tammy’s Place o Mikes Beer Bar o Federal Galley
Best Northside Venue for Live Music
o City of Asylum @ Alphabet City o Allegheny Elks Lodge o Stage AE o Mike’s Beer Bar
Best Northside Venue for Visual / Performing Arts
o New Hazlett Theater o City of Asylum @ Alphabet City
Best Northside Museum
o Mattress Factory o Children’s Museum o Andy Warhol Museum o Randyland o Johnny Angel’s Ginchy Stuff & Museum o Bicycle Heaven Museum
Best Northside Brewery
o Allegheny City Brewery o 412 brewery o Penn Brewery o War Streets Brewery o Southern Tier
Best Northside Happy Hour
o Modern Cafe o Mike’s Beer Bar o Young Brothers Bar o Federal Galley o Allegheny City Brewing
Best Northside Beer Distributor
o East Street Beer o Mike’s Beer Bar o Brighton Beer o North Side Beer o Caruso Beer Distributor
Best Northside Bed & Breakfast Hotel
o The Parador o Priory Hotel
Best Northside Members Lodge
o Teutonia Mannerchor o Allegheny Elks Lodge o YMR
Best Northside Bank
o Huntington, E Ohio St. o SSB Bank o First Natinal Bank (FNB)
Best Northside Cleaning Service
o Dirt Doctors Cleaning Services o Heavenly Cleaning
Best Northside Real Estate Agent
o Dorn Team, Re/Max o Brian Thomas Larson, Coldwell Banker o Patricia Antram, Howard Hanna o Jessica Baker, Achieve Realty o Heather Edmonson, Edmonson Real Estate Group
Best Northside Hardware Store
o Mueller’s Hardware
Best Northside Pharmacy
o Medicine Shoppe* o Waltmire Pharmacy o Rite Aid
Best Northside Marketing Firm
o Em-Media o Smith Brothers o Pipitone Group o Armory Print Works
Best Northside Notary
o M & A Tax Accounting & Notary o Karen Chiamonte o Salvatore Notary
Best Northside Tax Professional
o Jamar White, URTax Solutions o M & A Tax Accounting & Notary
Best Northside Chiropractor
o Dr. Casey Phillips, Five Points Chiropractic & Wellness o The Rehab Centre
Best Northside Auto Shop
o Leskowak’s Auto Center o Lockhart Tire o North Side Auto Services
Best Northside Plumbing / HVAC Provider
o H&A Heating o Lager Construction Inc. o Eugene Beck Company
Best Northside Day Care Provider
o Gwenny Pooh’s Family Day Care o Childrens Youth Ministry o Growing Patch Learning Center
Best Northside Art Gallery/ Sudio
o Little House, Big Art o Gallery Closed
Best Northside Graphic Design Studio
o Armory Print Works o Pipitone Group
Best Northside General Contractor
o Dave Haddix Construction LLC o Lager Construction Inc.
Best Northside Printing Service
o Minuteman Press o Pittsburgh Print House o Armory Print Works
Official Rules/Disclaimers: Read-
ers have ability to submit unlimited number of votes for ‘Best of’ Award Contest from November 22, 2021. Submissions may be submitted online or by post-mail. Use this page to vote by checking the business’s box in each category. Post-mail your entry to: The Northside Chronicle, c/o Reader’s Choice Awards, 922 Middle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Online voter forms can be obtained by becoming a subscriber to The Northside Chronicle’s free weekly e-newsletter on the website at www.nschronicle.com or by following @nschronicle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Best Northside Event Planner
o Devoted to You @ Bistro To Go o Fantasy Zellars, Bounce Marketing & Events
Best Northside Caterer
o Bistro To Go o Fabled Table
Deadline to vote for the Best Northside Small Business; Annual Reader’s Choice Awards is Friday, November 22, 2021 at 5:00PM. There are no drawings/winnings for voters in this contest. Small businesses entered into Award Contest are organized by category and listed in order of first nomination entry. Nominations of closed, moved, or unidentifiable businesses were excluded, including businesses that were verified to be located outside of area (15212, 15214, 15233), non-fit for category nominated in, or verified. Northside businesses with the most votes in each category will win an honorary title of “Best of Northside” title and bragging rights. Winners will be revealed in the December 2021 issue of The Northside Chronicle and on our website.
