A Taste of Pittsburgh Fall 2015 Edition

ISSUE 107

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All tickets include access to the grounds of Oakmont Country Club, as well as complimentary parking and shuttle bus transportation to and from the championship admission gate.

U.S. Open ticket types include: 1895 Club Tickets: Located near the Main Admission Gate and Main Merchandise Pavilion, the 1895 Club is an all-inclusive ticket option in a custom-designed, air-conditioned hospitality pavilion. The area will feature live televised coverage, ample seating and upscale food service, including breakfast, buffet lunch with hot entrees, snacks and full bar service.

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Trophy Club Tickets: Also located near the Main Admission Gate, the Trophy Club is an air-conditioned pavilion featuring live network coverage of the championship in a sports bar-like setting with a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase.

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Gallery Tickets: General admission to the championship grounds of Oakmont Country Club, as well as access to all concession facilities and grandstands throughout the course.

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CONTENTS November 2015

GOOD LIVING

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Brave Heart Dr. Katie McCorkle’s non-profit organization, Balanced Heart Healing Center takes on matters of the heart. photographs worth more than a thousand words.

In His Name Christy Boyd honors her stepson’s legacy with photographs worth more than a thousand words.

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A Taste of Christmas Holiday tips for the home at Tastepgh.com

A Family Legacy Metropolitan Windows shares its dedication to family while creating a beautiful home for others.

Dicks Sporting Goods With just an idea and a loan Dick’s Sporting Goods opened its doors.

Style Q&A with Kiya Tomlin The designer talks about her ath-leisure label, Uptown Sweats.

House Party These luxurious venues with rooms to spare, offer the best in holiday flare.

The Art of Antiquing Yesterday’s treasures reminds us what’s old is new again.

ARTS CULTURE & COMMUNITY The community rallies to support the Penn Hills initiative.

The Pittsburgh Music Academy It’s music for all ages and abilities at the regional private music school.

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A Note From Our Publisher This season is a time for thankfulness. It’s a time to reflect on the bounty we’ve been handed and to appreciate the people who’ve come together to make up our daily lives. For me, family is the first thing I think of.

My four wonderful children who I’m so blessed to share my life with are now in the company of another family that has come to mean so much to me: the Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine Family.

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Our team has continued to grow and friendships abound in our place of work. The love and level of respect we have for one another is something I haven’t before experienced in the corporate setting. As I look around our boardroom table at our company meetings I’m often taken aback at the level of respect I have for each person seated before me.

The warm faces, the smiles, and the support system are truly admirable, and I am grateful every day for what we’ve managed to put together.

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I’m thankful for partners who have helped me build this company like Jessica Dernosek, who’s sharp business sense has streamlined our company and who’s love and compassion have made it a nicer place to work.

New partners like Kim Phillips who’s decades of entrepreneurship and know-how are matched only by her thoughtfulness and warmth. Another important person to our team is co-publisher Arnold Davis, a man with whom business acumen is unparalleled, except by the size of his heart. Additionally, Reese Randall has joined our team, a person who’s editorial know-how, design chops, and collective understanding of the written word, work to make her what she is—a cherished and priceless addition to our family. And, last but not least John Dubosky, former partner of our magazine.

John is a good man and has been a blessing in my life, as well as a true friend. John is pursuing another publication in downtown Pittsburgh, called Steel This

Magazine. We wish him luck as our friend in publishing and look forward to partnering with him as we continue to grow our businesses.

What to do with such a robust group? The answer is simple: Give back. Our upcoming events for charity like our Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine event on December 5 will do just that. Children are some of our most vulnerable and under served groups in society—we invite you to help make their holiday season a bit brighter by helping us give away as many winter coats as possible. We are partnering with (MAN’S NAME) of Hotel Indigo and he, too is excited to give back and to help present this worthy event to Pittsburgh.

Another worthwhile event we are supporting is the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) 2016 U.S. Open Championship at the Oakmont Country Club. We are extremely excited to partner with the USGA on this prestigious platform during June 13-19— marking the ninth time the Oakmont Country Club has hosted the championship.

I am truly blessed to have so much to share with our readers and friends of the magazine.

But, most importantly I want to thank my loving parents, Jerry and Barbara Isner who have been so supportive of me during a challenging period in my life—I love you both. Thank you for all that you do.

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. And remember, let’s give kids a beautiful and warm coat and share in the season of giving.

Happy Holidays!

Gregory P. Isner

Gregory P. Isner Publisher & Founder of A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine Corporate Office: 844.326.8201 412.944.5646

Arnold Davis

Co-Publisher/Senior Partner Arnold Davis knows how to raise the bar. You know him as the man who founded Olympia Steel Buildings, creating hundreds of jobs in Southwestern, PA and eventually across the globe. We know him as the man with the heart-of-gold.

Now, he’s helping us raise the bar for the disadvantaged. “I’ve always had a passion for helping the less fortunate,” says Davis, co-publisher of A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine. “Now, we’ve all got a beautiful opportunity to join together as a community, to help our fellow man.”

Davis and our team of event planners are hard at work soliciting donations from local companies, business owners, and everyday community members.

Together, we believe that we can change the world—at least in a small way for local families.

Join us at our newly launched annual event, Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine, a signature fundraiser to collect outerwear for children.

Guests are asked to bring a gently used or new coat as their donation into the event. Proceeds will benefit the East End Cooperative Ministry. We will also be raising funds to donate to the East End Community Ministries (EECM) Food Pantry.

Through their food pantry, EECM provides healthy and fresh groceries to local families each year.

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Celebrate the season with A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine and bring a coat to donate to Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine.

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Jessica Dernosek Chief Operating Officer

Kimberly Philips Sales Director

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The pages ahead are chocked full of businesses that believe in our brand. From the north and south to the west, businesses are profiled within our more than 175-page book. The east isn’t forgotten—I saved it for last. In this issue check out our Chambers of Commerce section featuring a few of our east end neighborhoods, including Aspinwall, East Liberty and Shadyside—each one more vibrant than the next. I should know, the east end is where I grew up. It’s where I first learned about shopping and would meet shop owners who eventually knew me by name. My parents, Larry and Barbara would allow my brothers, sister and I to walk together to Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill (not far from our home) to buy Christmas presents for the family. Not too far from where we did most of our shopping in Squirrel Hill was our next favorite neighborhood—East Liberty. We would pile into our oversized station wagon and my mom would drive along Highland Avenue and pull into the parking lot at Sears. “It really wasn’t winter until we made a trip to Sears for your winter coats,” she said. I called her to ask about those days when she had to outfit four little kids on a budget—especially during the holidays. “I would take you all by the hand and Reese randall would show you the pricing of the coats, tell you what size to look for and let you pick what you Editor in Chief liked best,” she recalled. I think about how much she did for us and how having a coat every winter was normal. For many families it is a luxury to have such a necessity available to them. However, we know not everyone is afforded such a luxury. It moves me to share that more than 30 years later and only one city block away from where I was bought a coat every winter at Sears, I am now able to help other mothers and families with outfitting their children this winter at our first annual Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine coat drive, December 5 at Hotel Indigo in East Liberty. Please join our staff, friends and family and give the gift of warmth and caring for a little child this season.

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Reese Randall

SENIOR PARTNERS

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mykah Catherine Jean Zavary Paul Kent Rebecca Sohn Barbara Isner Hilary Daninhirsch Jeremy D. Wells Colleen Shuda Alyse Horn Billy Jenkins Frank Cunniff Ryan Blacketter Sarah McLean PHOTOGRAPHERS BrianVolinic (VolinicVisuals) Jerold Isner Tiffany Holsen Jessie Picciano Amie Thompson Andy Menarchek CREATIVE TEAM Jared Dieffenbach Bryan Ward Kelli Koladish FASHION EDITOR StephanieTaylor EVENTS DIRECTOR Danielle Getty COMPANY CLOTHIER WalieYasin - Owner, Apparel House EDITORIAL INTERNS Kambria Marie Levi Gregory

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JESSICA DERNOSEK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SENIOR PARTNER

KIMBERLY PHILIPS | SALES DIRECTOR SENIOR PARTNER

REESE RANDALL | EDITOR IN CHIEF

GWEN CARROZZA | PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

AMY WINGROVE | DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

WILLIAM MIGNOGNA | ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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Proprietor Anna Hilborn describes Opal Rose Spa-tique, in McMurray, as “a hybrid”.

The Spa and boutique offers everything from fashion and personal shopping to medical esthetics to salon services.

“We are a boutique and hair salon that offers select spa services”, she explains. “We are dedicated to image enhancement.”

Anna will work with you to find a style that works best for you. Whether that is a wardrobe update or something special for an upcoming event, you will receive the attention you deserve, to help you look your best. Personal shopping is also available by appointment.

“You should get used to the compliments” Anna teases. “You’ll get a lot of them!”.

While the boutique specializes in what Anna describes as “stylish and unique” fashions and accessories, her husband Dr. Mark Hilborn, MD DABR serves as the medical director for the spa. Dr. Hilborn, who is certified in medical esthetics, offers

Botox and Juvederm injectables.

“These products are carefully used to provide clients with a younger appearance by filling facial wrinkles and folds, and adding contour and lift to facial volume loss”, she explains.

In addition to the treatments her husband offers, Anna is a certified laser technician and offers a variety of laser services, including photo facials, acne treatments, and laser hair removal. Laser light therapy is used to stimulate the production of new collagen, she explained, and to lighten or eliminate sun damage.

But let’s not forget the hair. Amanda Osberg, Shelly Noce, and Diane Mascara-Crooks are consummate professionals and specialists. “These ladies are artistic, talented, caring professionals, Anna told us. “They are specialists in precision haircuts, corrective color and hair extensions”.

Amanda has 10 years experience, and frequently continues her education keeping her current and excited about hair. Her studies have taken her from the Institute of Courage in California to the Aquage Academy, closer to home in Ohio, and as far as Paris, France to study with Franck Avogadri. She is certified in Great Lengths hair extensions and in Dinair airbrush makeup.

Shelly studied under Larry Alberta for many years. While working with Larry she was afforded opportunities to learn from industry icons such as Carmine Minardi, Beth Minardi, John Dellaria, and Sebastian. She has done hair design for high profile clients including Bloomingdales, Burt Reynolds dinner theatre and Glamour magazine. Shelly is certified in Babe hair extensions.

Last, but certainly not least, we have Diane Mascara-Crooks. Diane has studied under numerous artists in her career including Martin Parsons, Tony Zenner, Beth Bernardi and currently is an educator for All Nutrient Hair Care. Diane also has experience with barber cutting technique and she also is certified in Babe hair extensions.

“Amanda, Shelly and Diane are dedicated to beautiful color, cut, and design,” Anna said. “And they insist on maintaining the integrity of the hair. We are a team of professionals that are committed to helping you look like the best version of no one else but you!”

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Navigating the Happy Holidays of Food Shopping

WITH THE SEASON FOR FOOD-CENTERED CELEBRATIONS UPON US, THE FOOD EXPERTS AT GIANT EAGLE MARKET DISTRICT HAVE THE ANSWERS FOR SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY SHOPPING.

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ith the happy holidays of food shopping looming, and all of the Pittsburgh-area poised to rush as one to the store at the same exact moment, all reaching for the same bunch of cilantro - or is it parsley? Some expert advice, not to mention an entire world of food choices, might be helpful.

“One philosophy is ‘forget the basting and get to tasting,’ “ said D’Amico.

“And if that’s you, our complete, chef-inspired holiday meals are crafted with you in mind, all you need to do is order, pick-up, warm in the oven, and take all the credit.

“And you’ll want to take the credit, believe me!”

Considering there are now five Market District stores in Greater Pittsburgh, staffed with chefs and food professionals of all types, Freshly prepared holiday meals from Market District are fully cooked and there’s no reason to give a ho-ho-hum gift to your favorite cook or are not just superb, but a gift unto themselves giving more time to share with family and friends. create a holiday meal that doesn’t exceed expectations.

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“The holidays are certainly a ‘thyme’ to give thanks, but they are also a time to enjoy fresh, chef-inspired, traditional dinners and have fun with family and friends,” said Market District Development Chef, Ben D’Amico. “The good news is no matter which way you decide to go, we can accommodate your need whether it be a made-from-scratch holiday meal at home or one made fresh just for you.”

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Holiday dinners can be ordered as the entree alone and choices include Plainville Farms all-natural whole turkey or breast, standing rib roast or sweet honey-glazed ham starting at $49.99. Complete dinners with the Market District side-dish bundle start at $119.99. Market District caterers can also make any holiday bash or business party a delightful celebration with specialty hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, artisan cheeses or fresh sushi.

D’Amico said that Market District specializes in holiday meals, the kind And if you prefer to tackle that festive feast on your own, you can visit you remember with nostalgic hunger featuring savory meats, simmering the expert butchers, cheese mongers, chefs, bakers, houseware experts and more to find everything that you’ll ever need. gravy, signature seasonings, gourmet sides and ohhhh, the desserts.

Hot Trends for the Holidays hile the holidays are a time for relaxing and enjoying the occasional cocktail or two, Market District offers a plethora of food, baked goods, housewares and recipes to make your time special and easy. Market District’s Edible Explorers have done all of the work for you: Owl’s Brew: Who Knew? The first tea crafted for cocktails, Owl’s Brew is fresh brewed, hand crafted in small batches and then sweetened, packed and bottled. All-natural, it is made with whole tea leaves, fruits, spices and herbs, and no added or artificial flavors. Pair with vodka, tequila, rum, whiskey, gin or even champagne on New Year’s Eve. House-baked, all butter cookies: Only the finest for your holiday table, with a decadent selection including milk & dark chocolate chunk, double chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, sugar, molasses ginger, raspberry, butter crisp, salted caramel, gingerbread men, and filled chocolate.

Chanukah Treats: The Market District December begins by crafting classic Chanukah treats including Challah Twist, chocolate & cinnamon Babka, chocolate and raspberry-filled Rugelach, and chocolate salted caramel Matzo.

Sweets Shop: Chocolate and candy to make the holidays dandy. Indeed, they do and Market District candy makers are working overtime dipping and dunking all of the favorite treats in a rich pool of European chocolate that adds a layer of holiday cheer to every bite including the limited-time Market District Peppermint Pretzels!

Say cheese: The holiday slate board. The cheese board is an icon of holiday entertaining and Market District unique slate boards are individually handcrafted in Colorado so each is its own work of art. And create your own cheese plate from hundreds of brands and flavors from the Market District cheese department.

Unwined candles: A light sip. A glass of wine. A flickering flame. Now there’s a combo that takes holiday stress off the table. Handcrafted with 80 hours of burning duration, these unique candles are made from reclaimed, repurposed wine bottles and all-natural soy wax infused with relaxing scents like Applewood, eastern amber, lavender, vanilla, oak & amber, teakwood, vanilla bean, smoked apple and I scented.

Pining for more? Well, wait no longer! Market District floral experts have discovered a selection of pine center pieces, baskets, tabletop Christmas trees, wreaths, hanging baskets, urn planters and garland to bring a nostalgic aroma of the holiday season to your home.

That’s ZUM stocking stuffer! Everybody likes to get a little ZUMthing “just for me” in their stocking and Market District has a lot of little ZUMthin’s to go around. The health, beauty & wellness department has a festive collection of ZUM gifts, ideal for socks or someone a little special.

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New Holiday Favorites from Holiday Pork Crown Roast Compliments of Chef Crystal Baldwin Serves: 12-14 Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 2 1/2 to 3 hrs (including rest time) 1 container of Nature’s Basket organic fresh thyme, chopped finely 1/2 container Nature’s Basket organic fresh sage, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Market District olive oil 10 lbs. pork crown rib roast Apple Chestnut Stuffing

Chestnut Apple Stuffing Compliments of Chef Crystal Baldwin Serves: 12 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

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1 loaf Challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 cups shelled, cooked chestnuts, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups vegetable stock 1 tbsp. salt 1/2 tsp pepper

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Spread Challah on baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool, then transfer to a large bowl.

3. Add chestnuts to the Challah. Turn up oven to 400 degrees F. 4. Meanwhile, add butter to a large skillet and sauté celery ribs, onions and parsley. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Transfer to the bowl with the Challah.

5. Add apples, thyme and sage; toss well.

6. In a bowl, mix the eggs with 2 cups of the stock and season with salt and pepper. Pour over Challah; stir well. Add another 1/2 to 1 cup of stock; the stuffing should be moist but the bread should be intact.

7. Use to stuff Pork Crown Roast or butter 2 large shallow glass baking dishes and spread the stuffing in them. Bake 30 minutes until heated through and crisp on top.

1. Place pork roast in a large roasting pan.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Set rack on the bottom third of the oven.

3. In a small mixing bowl, combine thyme, sage, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.

4. Fill the cavity with Apple Chestnut Stuffing.

5. Cover the stuffing and the tips of the rib bones with foil then place the whole roast in the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer. Inserted near the bone (but not touching) registers 145 degrees F (approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours).

6. Remove the foil to brown the stuffing and create a crust in the last half hour of cooking.

7. Remove from oven, loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 30 minutes before cutting.

Giant Eagle Market District Chefs Savory Gorgonzola Bread Pudding Compliments of Chef Douglas Shirey Serves: 10-12 Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 1 hour, 20 minutes 1 loaf Market District house made Italian bread 6 large eggs 8 oz heavy whipping cream 16 oz buttermilk 1 tbsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder 3/4 oz fresh basil, chopped 1 tsp black pepper 1/2tbsp sea salt or kosher salt 8 oz Gorgonzola crumbles 8 oz shredded Asiago cheese 9 x 13-inch glass or ceramic baking pan 1 “water bath� pan big enough to hold 1-inch of water 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Fill water bath pan with 1-inch of water and place in oven.

2. Slice bread into stuffing-size bread cubes. Set aside.

3. In large mixing bowl, add eggs, cream, buttermilk, garlic, fresh basil, black pepper, salt, Gorgonzola and Asiago cheese. Whisk until combined.

4. Add bread to egg mixture and mix well.

5. Spray the baking pan with nonstick pan coating. Pour the mixture into the pan and wrap tightly with foil.

6. Carefully place pan into the water bath for 1 hour.

Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes.

7. Remove from oven to cool slightly and serve.

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EGGNOG 4 c ups wh ole m i lk 1 c up s u ga r 1 D o z en e gg yo lks 1 / 2 c u p b o u r b on 1 c up c h i l le d h e a v y c ream Gr ated nu t m e g 1. Whisk milk and sugar over medium heat in saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Seperately, whisk egg yolks. Whisking constantly, pour hot mixture into yolks in a slow and steady stream.

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2. Return mixture to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until desired consistency is reached- 20 to 25 minutes; don’t simmer. Quickly strain into a bowl. Stir in bourbon and cream. Cool completely; cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with nutmeg.

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SEWICKLEY STUDIO ART + DESIGN is home to artist and designer, Brandy Bock Tott.

A Carnegie Mellon University cum laude alumna, she specializes in individual, family and animal charcoal portraits and landscape paintings of famous locales around the world. She also has expertise in industrial design, graphic design, point of purchase and experiential interior design for restaurants, cafes, bistros, boutiques and retail concepts.

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“Covering ground”

starts to describe working with icons like Franco Harris, Jackie Chan, Foot Locker, and Carnegie Mellon University. Then again, “covering ground” doesn’t really apply to space.

With a career in art and design already embraced by collectors, industry leaders, and even NASA; Brandy Bock is now harvesting seeds inspired by her hero, Georgia O’Keeffe, into a bouquet of giant portraits in her Sewickley Design Studio. A Taste of Pittsburgh caught up with Bock in June as she was finishing the final piece for her upcoming series, Poppies. Perched behind her canvas and hard at work on a current project, she seamlessly brushed fine lines of paint creating the stamen of a chartreuse bloom. This will be the twelfth and final piece of her summer installation.

Before her life in the art world was flowers-- and producing sought after portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and eyegrabbing point-of-purchase work, Bock started painting at a very young age. “I just started drawing a lot, I was very quiet and that was my thing,” Bock remembered in her studio. Even with less than encouraging teachers, Bock committed to honing her passion at a trendsetting art school. “I developed it and eventually decided I was going to Carnegie Mellon to study,” she continued, even matter-of-factly explaining how people laughed at her goal of attending the prestigious university. For once, a lesson in poetic justice wasn’t the sole province of the English Department. “After they saw my portfolio- they threw my entrance exam and SAT scores away and accepted me on the spot. I graduated at the head of my class, and now they regularly ask me to come speak to incoming students,” Bock said.

Visit the Sewickley Design Studio for the “Poppies“ exhibition at 507 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA

or call 412.519.3377.

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Bringing her talent back to Pittsburgh after studying abroad at Germany’s Essen University and building a strong portfolio and international reputation, Bock’s versatile work in art and design continues to maintain a constant, vibrant depiction of natural life. In any market, an understanding of the value and power of natural beauty-- from vivid flowers, to Marilyn Monroe in her famous pose at Niagara Falls, to the stylish high-speed, high-impact worlds of Steeler football and skateboarding apparel-- makes for moving art as well as effective advertising.

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A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine presents

THE DIFFERENCE COATS, COCKTAILS AND CUISINE @ HOTEL INDIGO & PLAZA East liberty, Pittsburgh

A newly launched annual event, Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine is a signature fundraiser to collect outerwear for children. Guests are asked to bring a gently used or new coat as their donation into the event. Proceeds will benefit the East End Cooperative Ministry.

In addition to the coat collection, A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine will be raising funds to donate to the East End Community Ministries (EECM) Food Pantry. Through their food pantry, EECM provides healthy and fresh groceries to local families each year.

The event includes partnering with Hotel Indigo and Plaza in East Liberty. Attendees are welcome to enjoy their boutique setting and

will have access to luxury rooms available for an overnight stay (see event ticket prices for further details).

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, savory culinary fare and great music—all while under the canopy of an elegant heated tent.

Stroll along Indigo Square with exclusive access to explore and shop Olive & Marlowe, LUXE and Uptown Sweats by Kiya Tomlin—each locale unveiling new festivities for the evening.

Celebrate the season with A Taste of Pittsburgh Magazine and bring a coat to donate to Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails & Cuisine. (Black and white cocktail attire requested.)

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WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. When an uncompromising mind with a vision of grandeur wants to build something- they need somewhere to turn.

For Pittsburgh’s most affluent homeowners, Armina Stone is that place. Style, selection, and quality abound in Armina Stone’s showroom- the largest in Pittsburgh.

Armina Stone landed in Pittsburgh to supply the growing demand of the businesses and homes in the region. As Pittsburgh expands and upgrades, Armina Stone is there to pick up the slack like no other stone company can. They believe in Pittsburgh, and their competitive pricing and luxurious selection ensure that they can deliver the goods.

Every piece of stone in this shop is handselected.The inventory here is unparalleled in the Southwestern PA market. When it’s time to design- some of the world’s most-skilled designers take the reigns and breathe life into a homeowner’s project.

The installation and finishing touches are completed by some of the best craftsmen to ever touch a piece of stone.

The showroom buzzes with excited homeowners who have finally found their go-to supplier. Architects, builders, developers, general contractors, and homeowners alike all come here for the unbeatable selection. Exotic marble, soapstone, granite, and other materials decorate the vast showroom. Discerning buyers walk the aisles for hours as they select the perfect cut.

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Premium products, expert craftsmanship, and unbeatable customer service separate these guys from the competition.

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trends RIGHT UNDER YOUR FEET Driving through Pittsburgh these days, it’s impossible to miss construction projects popping up everywhere. Pittsburgh is seeing an increase in population for the first time in decades. As new families move into our neighborhoods and others upgrade their homes, people everywhere are walking all over Ruth Scherer… that is to say, they’re walking on her products.

We sat down with Ms. Scherer, owner of Ruth Scherer Flooring LLC in McMurray to learn a bit about what has kept her in business for more than 30 years in the South Hills.

“Lots of reasons,” said Scherer as we sat down in her showroom last month. “For starters… Style. You can’t satisfy customers without top of the line inventory. That means consistently updating our products. We carry every major brand and we’re very diverse in our product selection.”

The showroom backs up her story. Looking around we saw every type of flooring we could think of. Exotics , hand-scraped woods and area rugs lined the aisles.

Durable ceramics, both residential and commercial grades were displayed elegantly throughout the newly expanded store. Silk, wool and synthetic carpet swatches created a maze of beautiful textures for customers to use in their dream homes.

Ruth then reminded us, “without a skilled craftsman’s abilities and an artistic approach to the application, these are just materials. Which brings me to my staff.

These professionals are a big part of what propels this business. Their skills have carried us for 30 years.”

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That’s right, Ruth Scherer Flooring LLC provides top quality service no matter the size of the job. “We typically service many high-end estates in the area, but we want to work with everyone who makes up the South Hills and surrounding communities.

At Ruth Scherer Flooring LLC we pride ourselves on being the right flooring store for any job.”

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By Stacy Skiavo Produced by Reese Randall

Helping adults, couples, children, families, veterans and service members in all circumstances keeps Dr. Katie McCorkle’s non-profit organization, Balanced Heart Healing Center© on the pulse of what matters. friend once told me, “All the strength you ever need, is deep inside of you.” It’s always brought me light in the darkest of times. Yet, now that statement is something to live by each day after talking to Dr. Katie McCorkle, founder of the non-profit organization, Balanced Heart Healing Center (BHHC).

Starting as an outgrowth from Dr. McCorkle’s private psychology practice in Marshall Township, the clinic has moved to Wexford and focuses on a new approach to healthcare and a personal path to healing for those who have experienced various kinds of trauma.

“Everything in life boils down to where you stake your faith—we all stake it somewhere—and how committed you are to what you believe,” Dr. McCorkle explains.

BHHC offers integrative services like counseling, yoga, meditation and stress reduction in addition to circling in on clients’ dreams, fears and how to follow their 10 principles to live love unconditionally for oneself and others. “Balance is key to a happy life and achieving it requires balancing whatever is out of balance in your mind, body or spirit,” Dr. McCorkle says.

The center uses these principles as a philosophy that guides the way care is provided.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, services are free to veterans, active service members and their families.

“Using a strengths-based approach, we offer a continuum of care tailored to each client’s needs and desires. It all begins with having faith that they actually can heal the hurt places; they can borrow my faith in their capacity until they are able to hold that belief on their own,” explains Dr. McCorkle.

Often, before a meditation or intervention, a client may be asked to rate their stress (or whatever else they are addressing) on a 10-point scale. Afterward, they are asked to rate it again in order to become aware of their own capacity to create the changes they want.

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Dr. McCorkle has worked with many clients who have experienced multiple traumas that might make the path to recovery seem grim. However, healing can happen much more quickly than one might imagine when you shift your perspective.

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“Once a person has a moment of discovery that they can do things they didn’t think possible—that they’re a miracle-worker—it’s about figuring out how you did that,” says Dr. McCorkle.

Not only is it a passion of Dr. McCorkle’s to help others, she feels that this was her mission and destiny. Always a curious and adventurous person with a passion to make a positive impact, Dr. McCorkle also faced a dysfunctional family upbringing and traumatic experiences of her own.

Raped and nearly strangled decades ago by a man posing as a police officer Dr. McCorkle realized God quite literally had rescued her from her death. “He showed me the path to my heart for people who have been abused by people in authority,” says Dr. McCorkle. “It was also part of the impetus for developing the first program in Pennsylvania to treat adolescent sex offenders in the 1980’s.”

Dr. McCorkle helps clients discover their own one or two words that describe their own loving essence.

For her, it’s ‘love and healing’. Found on her website as a free download, the “Heart of Gold Meditation” allows you to find your own in one or two words.

“Once you know those words, your only job from then until the day you die is to be those one or two words all the time, no matter what you’re doing, who you’re with, or what’s going on around you. Developing ever greater consistency is the journey.”

Inspired by her graduate student intern, in 2011 the clinic began focusing upon reaching out to women veterans. Although she was a veteran who was active in the National Guard and had been deployed five times on three continents as a medic, what her intern struggled with was women continuously cornering her on base during drill weekends to ask for help with their personal problems.

As a result, her internship took shape creating the foundations for a women veterans program so female service members and vets would have a place to recover and heal in the way they want.

The program has been receiving recognition and recently was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for the Women Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Growth Project. “The program’s philosophy is to HEAL-TRAIN-HIRE veterans to strengthen the community from

within,” Dr. McCorkle explains. The grant offers free integrative healing services to veterans. It also includes both research collaboration with a researcher at the Dorn VAMC in Columbia, SC and a job-training program to train veterans as Peer Wellness Coaches. “That’s the only job we will train them for, and no one else is doing that,” says Dr. McCorkle.

BHHC recently began using the Heart Math program to reduce stress. The program teaches breathing and mindfulness techniques to increase resilience and retrain the body’s physiological response to stress. The Heart Math program has been found effective in treating symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and sleep difficulties, as well as other physical and mental health issues.

In a region with 93,000 veterans in Allegheny County alone and 30,000 military families in the vicinity of the BHHC clinic, it’s a big task to serve all of the existing needs and improving access is vitally important. Since 1999, according to News Check Media, over 128,000 U.S. veterans have committed suicide; the suicide rate for young female veterans is nearly twelve times that for civilian women.

Dr. McCorkle’s number one goal is to spread the word about her services and help as many people as she can. “Our quest right now is to bring veterans, especially women veterans, through our doors and grow together. We want to create a place where women can heal in the way they want to heal.”

Don’t let cost prevent you from seeking services either. BHHC will work with you to make treatment possible and will not allow finances to prevent a person willing to do the work from receiving the support they need.

“When everyone does what they can, there really is enough for everyone” says Dr. McCorkle. “This is the idea on which Balanced Heart Healing Center was founded.”

For more information, go to balancedheart.org; 724-719-2991.

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Open your heart & trust Give & receive without attachment to the outcome Create safety for yourself & others Welcome everything as a blessing—especially when it doesn’t look like one See only goodness (love)

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—Dr. Katie McCorkle, BHHC © 2002

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BUILDING AN EMPIRE HOW EMPIRE ROOFING’s ROMAN IWANYSHYN FOUNDED THE FASTEST GROWING HOME-IMPROVEMENT START-UP IN PITTSBURGH.

Empire Roofing & More is a go-to for discerning owners who demand high-quality home and business improvements completed on-time, without excuses, at the highest level of professionalism.

Roman’s experience in the industry, with customers, and managing their team’s talent ensures a pleasant experience no matter the size of the project.

Leveraging JB’s experience as a Senior Naval Officer and corporate executive ensures each client receives detailed attention, professional service, and strong business planning.

Empire Roofing & More understands the value of high quality installation, and offer best-in-class service. They are also

determined to give you the best possible experience through customer-focused attention to detail, professional project management, and factorycertified technicians. This requires teamwork, not just from within the Empire team, but from the companies they rely on to manufacture and deliver the products used to make your dream a reality. For this reason Empire Roofing & More elects to install GAF roofing materials and Mastic Home Exteriors siding products (the largest names and highest quality on the market), and trusts Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. to deliver the necessary materials safely and on time. These affiliations were selected by Roman & JB to help ensure their promise to you (a beautiful project and professional experience).

From a timely response to your initial inquiry until the last piece of equipment is removed from your property you can expect a pleasant and informative experience from empire Roofing & More. The dedication to a project on your home is paramount to this team. The desire to provide you with your dream outcomes, and dedication to make your dreams a reality makes Roman & Empire Roofing & More the only Contractor you need to know in this town.

Give them a call and let them deliver the results you have been waiting for.

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Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks... Simply Put, Roman Iwanyshyn and JB Barentine’s team is hard at work at this very moment. Empire Roofing & more was founded with the determination to optimize installation, maintenance, and repairs of the highest quality roofing and exterior systems as judged by homeowners and commercial accounts at affordable prices with on-time delivery, and professionalism.

As Roman says, “Complete satisfaction by our clients and customers is the measure of our service.

To coin a phrase with deference to NASA, “Failure to satisfy our customers is not an option.”

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A Taste of LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP IS ONE OF THE MOST OBSERVED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD TOPICS IN THE WORLD. Perseverance. Intelligence. Knowledge. Hard work. Just a few qualities that most agree, leaders possess. But even among those who have these attributes, there are those who rise above, who stand out among the crowd.

They are the people who look at a problem and see an opportunity. People whose unique mix of optimism, insight, and understanding make them the proverbial right person, in the right place, at the right time.

Gone are the days of the dark suit, sitting in the corner office of the 54th floor of the tallest high rise downtown. Today’s leaders are those that must answer to the demand for involvement and interaction amongst their team.

They are those that don’t just dictate, they do, they don’t just watch they take action. They set the example and they set the bar high.

These are the industry leaders. The trendsetters. The visionaries. The ones that make the impossible, possible. They are the people we just want to know more about.

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They are people who have demonstrated, through their success, that they know what they are doing. They may be the people whose advice you would want before you make a business decision. Someone you would turn to for their technical expertise. A person whose experience could help you navigate the complexities of a situation that was new to you.

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Patty Fisher

Owner McMurray Styling Center

For 35 years, Patty Fisher, owner of McMurray Styling Center has provided exceptional service and the most elegant, up-to-date styles for her clients.

She has a staff that is trained in full salon services and has more years of experience than any other. Most notably they employ color experts that create stunning color, cuts, and styles.

With advanced expertise in a range of hair services, their stylists are passionate about making you look and feel beautiful.

McMurray Styling Center pledges to offer superior service with the highest quality color and most up to date products.

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Eva Szabo’s Top Five Winter Skin Care Tips.

• Stay hydrated, water is essential for healthy skin • Use sunscreen everyday even in the winter, the rays are harmful year-round, and the biggest cause of skin-aging • Use a moisturizer for your particular skin type. The temperature changes between the warm indoors and cold outdoors rob your skin of moisture • Getting regular facials keeps your skin clean and in the best shape it can be!

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• As in every season, don’t go to bed without removing your make-up, it’s never a good idea!

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EvaSzabo.com Shadyside (412) 661-0740

Eva Szabo Skin Care Family owned and operated, this shop combines the aesthetic wellness experience of veteran skin care experts with the luxury and opulence of a high-end boutique salon to deliver world class treatment to Pittsburgh. Skin care, waxing, massage, and more are all available in this gem of Shadyside.

A Culture of Excellence Who better to turn to than the Europeans for the ultimate skin care treatments.

Born and raised in Hungary and steeped in aesthetics and chemistry from schools in Austria, Eva Szabo and her family bring more than 30 years of aesthetic training to their Shadyside salon.

The Finest Products on Earth Using only the best in skin care products, Eva Szabo Skin Care purchases many of their goods through Canada, which has much tougher regulations than the United States. In this way, they hold a higher ethical standard than many competitors concerning what goes on their client’s skin.

Steeped in knowledge from a European background in chemistry and aesthetics, Eva Szabo has created a team unique to Southwestern PA. Part of that team is her two daughters, Eva and Tamara, who were brought up under their mother’s tutelage. Together the team crafts individual treatment plans for their clients to rejuvenate, reinvigorate, and protect their skin.

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Dr. Jeffrey Antimarino Dr. Jeffrey Antimarino is highly regarded for both his cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery expertise and is one of Pittsburgh‘s Best Reviewed Plastic Surgeons.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds privileges at Excela Westmoreland and Latrobe Hospitals as well as UPMC East Hospital. He holds memberships at the Latrobe Academy of Medicine and Greater Pittsburgh Plastic Surgical Society and is currently serving on the program committee for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

A native of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, he also enjoys participating in local community events.

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Dr. Antimarino: Plastic surgery is very special to me.

After rotating through many different specialties as a medical student I found surgery to be the most fascinating and rewarding. Then as I spent more time focusing on plastic surgery I became captivated with the possibilities it unlocked. Plastic surgery gave me the opportunity to connect with my patients to create a genuine physical change for them and then see that physical change positively impact them psychologically and emotionally. There is no other specialty that I’ve found that has this kind of patient impact. Multiple studies validate that certain patients report a boost in self-esteem after their plastic surgery procedure and

Dr. Antimarino is the owner of Bellissimo Plastic Surgery, with three locations: - 5989 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh 15206 - 4225 Northern Pike, Monroeville 15146 - 201 S. Fairfield St., Ligonier 15658

while plastic surgery should not be seen as a cure for feelings of low self-worth or attractiveness, it is truly amazing to see the positive benefits these procedures have on patients.

A Taste of Pittsburgh: How long have you been a plastic surgeon?

Dr. Antimarino: I finished my residency in 2001 with the Keck Medical Center of USC which has consistently ranked among the nations’ best at treating the most challenging cases. I was then asked to join the staff at USC and was appointed Assistant Clinical Professor, teaching the most current and innovative techniques in plastic surgery and burn care to residents and medical students. During this time, I was also asked to join one of

the most prestigious and well-known private practice groups in Southern California. In 2007, I was asked to join Aestique Plastic Surgical Associates to grow that practice so I relocated from Southern California back to Pennsylvania where I was born. Most recently, I left Aestique to start my own practice, Bellissimo Plastic Surgery.

A Taste of Pittsburgh: What was the reason for the new practice?

Dr. Antimarino: I started my own practice because I wanted to have a place that genuinely reflects my personality and my philosophy about patient care. While I’ve truly enjoyed working in group practices for the last fourteen years, I finally felt it was time for

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A Taste of Pittsburgh: Can you describe some common procedures that you perform on patients?

Dr. Antimarino: The most common procedures I see are breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions. Breast augmentation is probably the most popular of the three procedures.

Conversely, women suffering from large breasts may experience various medical problems caused by the excessive weight of the breast tissue that can be alleviated with a breast reduction. During my career

I’ve performed well over two thousand breast augmentation, lifts and reductions. I also see a lot of facelifts and eyelid surgery. I regularly caution patients about the one-hour facelifts you see on TV that are often not what they claim to be and most surgeons who perform them are not even real plastic surgeons. Tummy tucks and liposuction are very common as well with combination packages typically referred to as “Mommy Makeovers”. One area I specialize in that many plastic surgeons don’t is reconstructive plastic surgery. Reconstructive plastic surgery generally involves the treatment of conditions that have caused an abnormal change in body shape or appearance. Procedures I typically treat include reconstruction after a mastectomy or other cancers of the skin or soft tissues and reconstruction to correct birth defects, abnormal scars and burn injuries.

A Taste of Pittsburgh: Do you see more men getting procedures done now compared to before?

Dr. Antimarino: Fitting that you should bring that up.

My wife, Ella, probably does as much research on popular surgery topics as I do and we recently were discussing this subject. On a national level, more men are turning to aesthetic cosmetic procedures with dramatic increases seen in both surgical and nonsurgical options. Based on the latest findings, there appear to be four types of men getting plastic surgery: one seeks the photo-ready looks of a male model; the second

prefers to perfect their body-building image; a third type is simply the athletic dad looking to do a few “Daddy Do-over” procedures; and the last would be men at the top of their career who feel young and confident but may be worried they don’t look it. What this last group is looking for is becoming commonly referred to as the “Forbes Facelift” which typically includes a neck lift, eyelift, jawline contouring, and possibly liposuction.

To recognize this growing trend we’re starting to focus our office environment to meet the needs of our male patients as well as our female patients as we continue to grow the practice.

A Taste of Pittsburgh: What is the most gratifying part about being a doctor?

Dr. Antimarino: I have wanted to be a doctor since I was a child. It is the only career I have ever wanted to pursue. Even when I was spending a significant amount of my time during my youth and college years in the pool training to swim competitively at a world-class level, and ultimately at the Olympic level, I knew I wanted to be a doctor and make a difference in other people’s lives. The most satisfying thing in my life, next to my wife and kids, is when patients tell me how pleased they are with their results. There is nothing like being able to sit with a patient after their surgery and hear them tell me that I have changed their life…. simply nothing like it.

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something more meaningful. It is so much more fulfilling now to have my own practice that reflects my beliefs about patient care, such as building profound relationships with patients that revolve around trust, sincerity and honest communication. I truly believe I have a responsibility to treat all my patients the same way I would treat my family and to connect with them to ensure I achieve the outcomes they desire and deserve.

Every patient has their own definition of beauty and how they define themselves, not only through physical attributes but also mentally and socially. Our desire at Bellissimo is to assist patients in examining who they are and who they want to be.

This belief is reflected in my practice’s mission statement: Your partner in defining youTM. Bellissimo Plastic Surgery allows me to have a practice where I would be proud to have my own family be treated as patients.

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DR. SCOTT GROSSMAN FOUNDER & CEO

GREATER PITTSBURGH CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS, INC.

PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF CHIROPRACTIC MISSION STATEMENT: To Get Chiropractic to the World by serving as many families as divinely possible with the highest quality care on the planet! To help assure the highest quality of life and well-being for the entire community through the reduction and elimination of vertebral subluxations so that each patient may reach their fullest potential!

PHILANTHROPIST: Dr. Grossman has administered over 1,000,000 adjustments from newborns to the elderly in 30 years of practice. He donates immense amounts of chiropractic services yearly and offers his time for speaking and mentoring opportunities. Consistently contributes to organizations to further advance the future of chiropractic care.

BELIEFS: Dr. Grossman believes that “chiropractic care adds quality to years and quality years to life” and this philosophy is essential to “treating each patient as your only patient.”

TEACHER: Dr. Grossman is an internationally known chiropractic speaker and has mentored hundreds of doctors of chiropractic to open their own successful practices. Because education is the key to patient management, he personally teaches each patient the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic. He keeps himself informed on the cutting edge advancements of chiropractic in today’s world while practicing pure principled straight chiropractic. He has a true passion to teach the truth about chiropractic.

CONCIERGE SERVICE:

Dr. Grossman and his team at the GPCC personally provide quality, expertise chiropractic services to all their patients. Professional, one on one service is provided to patients from the moment they open the door. Quality care and excellent chiropractic service is the priority at the GPCC. Only the highest quality doctors represent the GPCC and the excellently qualified and highly experienced staff assures the optimum chiropractic experience.

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Please call Dr. Grossman on his cell at 412-580-4556 for more information or questions.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON “When I started my business in 1978 I said that failure was not an option. I committed to providing the best products, installation, and service to my customers from the beginning and if a mistake was made I fixed it. This is the only way to guarantee success and longevity in business. Just do the right thing.”

FAMILY VALUES “My parents instilled in me the values necessary to be a good person; do the right thing, your word is your bond. These among others molded my success. My wife, Maggie and I instilled those same values in our children. Having Maggie and our son, Justin working beside me is a true gift.”

“My family will work 24 hours a day if necessary and we instill this type of passion to our family of employees. Our team does what is necessary, whatever it takes to get the job done.”

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Dr. Dennis Hurwitz

by Hilary Daninhirsch

Innovation

Dr. Dennis Hurwitz is a pioneer in his field. An innovator. A sought after plastic surgeon who’s groundbreaking practices in the field of plastic surgery have garnered him international recognition.

Dr. Hurwitz is the originator of total body lift surgery, which focuses on treating the body as a whole rather than as individual parts, with a teamwork approach in the operating room.

A Revolutionary Concept

“Total body lift looks at the changes after weight loss, pregnancy, and aging, as a complete face and body issue. It is a comprehensive approach to the artistic restructuring and reshaping of the body in as few stages as safely as possible.”

International Acclaim Leads to Book Deal

Dr. Hurwitz has given presentations and performed his operations throughout the world; his surgical innovations have paved the way for plastic surgeons to follow his lead and adopt his methods. Recently he has lectured and performed teaching operations on patients for the state ministry of health in Kuwait and previously in Bruges, Belgium and Haifa, Israel

“I don’t believe you can put a monetary value on what you did for me and what you’ve done for others. It is worth every penny and then some. You cannot put a price tag on self-esteem, confidence and security.”

- Patient of Dr. Hurwitz (Tina) Due to his global reputation, Dr. Hurwitz was approached

by Springer, an international publisher of scientific books, to write about the work he pioneered in the field of plastic surgery. The just released book is entitled Comprehensive Body Contouring: Theory and Practice and is both an instructional manual and a surgical atlas to help other plastic surgeons recognize the applied surgical art of body contouring surgery and understand the basic principles involved.

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“The book is geared toward plastic surgeons that wish to improve their skills. It’s an anecdotal experiential presentation of what I’ve been developing for the last 15 years: where we are before and where we are now.”

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THE S K Y

IS THE LIMIT MEET KYRK PYROS. BUSINESS OWNER, ENTREPRENEUR, AND ALL-AROUND NICE GUY OPENS UP ABOUT WORK, MOTIVATION, AND BUILDING A LEGACY.

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“I was shocked when I saw the salaries they were offering. Going into business for myself was obvious,” said Kyrk from his newly-built offices in Crafton. Ever since that day he’s been busy. He turned his building job into KP Builders, Inc., a major player in the Pittsburgh construction market. He also owns and operates the George Washington Hotel in Washington PA, a building he restored, staffed, and launched as a re-imagined hotel, venue, and sanctuary for everyone from vacationing out-of-towners to brides and grooms from around the country. And if you’re already shaking your head thinking of that work load, we won’t bother telling you about how he coaches wrestling, flies planes, and owns a third company, Allegheny Crane, (…and yes, once again, they’re one of the largest and most successful outfits in the area.)

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yrk Pyros wasn’t happy with the engineering jobs he qualified for. He made more money than that in a summer working construction. So, like any entrepreneur would do, he turned down the positions and went into business for himself.

A scary thought to some, but to Kyrk, it was the only move to make.

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But if you ask Kyrk if he feels satisfied or proud of what he’s accomplished? A simple, “no,” will be his reply. If you inquire about how large his

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companies are becoming, he’ll say, “I want the best, not the biggest.” He cuts straight to the point as we talk. His answers aren’t calculated, they roll off his tongue honestly and sincerely. Even though I’m nearly two-decades his junior he stares me in the eye and calls me “sir,” when we talk.

As he speaks about his employees, he talks humbly. It’s not easy getting a job working for him. The interview process- no matter the business- is lengthy and intimate. Kyrk tries to dig into the people who apply to work with him because he wants to understand them and get the best out of his workers. His employees will tell you the same thing.

“Kyrk is an inspiring person,” said Kimberly Rowan, Office Manager at Kyrk’s administrative center. “He encourages each employee to be the best version of their self.

He treats everyone with the utmost dignity and respect and he doesn’t believe in failure.

So, if something doesn’t work the first time, he’ll just find a better way to do it.”

“I’m always trying to build a team,” Kyrk told us. “I want winners around me. I hired my old wrestling coach, Dave Colley who was one of my mentors. Some of our best employees are old customers of ours too.”

“In his business relationships, he calls everyone, ‘friend,’” said Colley. “I really respect him. He considers himself a warrior in the pursuit of trying to service people. He’s a kid at heart which makes him fresh every day. He wants exciting ways to make money. He works to please people and to make sure people have a good income. He’s very generous, he’s always trying to give people things, send people on trips, whatever it is… he gives, gives, gives.”

Walking through their office, one can’t help but notice the workers are brimming with positivity. The walls of the building are adorned with inspirational quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and other business moguls that employees have hand-picked to stay inspired.

Inspiration was the main message Kyrk had for us when we asked him if he had any advice for our readers. His reply: “Every day, right off the bat you need a win. If you have too much to do for a day, get a win first. The phone call you have to make, or maybe it’s going to the gym. Pull something positive out of that first task and move on from there.”

Kyrk went on to emphasize the importance of a positive attitude. Without which, he claims building a strong business can be hard to do.

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“You have to be an optimist,” he reminded us. “Be a team player. I don’t ask anyone to do anything that I can’t or won’t do on a daily basis. Nobody works for me, they all work with me. That’s a major key to running a successful company.”

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Dr. Hutt is a Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine-educated, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-trained physician and surgeon.

He specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Dr. Hutt brings over a decade’s worth of experience to the Greensburg area, along with a unique vision and perspective that his patients have come to value and trust. Each individual’s concerns, needs and lifestyle are taken into consideration in order for the best foot and ankle care to be provided from Hutt Podiatry. We know that finding the right podiatrist is an important decision in getting you from here to there. That’s why we’re committed to helping you always put your best foot forward. Call and schedule an appointment today.

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Patient satisfaction ratings have ranked Dr. Hutt as the top-rated podiatrist in both Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.* Recently, he has been named one of America’s Best Podiatrists of 2015.**

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Richard Cardone Designer to the Stars

What do Miss America, Cindy Crawford, and a princess from Saudi-Arabia all have in common? They, along with a host of A-List Pittsburgh celebrities, have all come to Richard Cardone to color their hair.

Richard, an icon in the hair coloring industry, has been doing hair for the past three decades. Not only has he practiced the art but has also taught it to thousands of stylists. He’s produced signature scents for cosmetic companies and even designed his own line of foundation for burn victims in West Penn Hospital.

He was the International Artistic Director for Clairol Inc. He’s also been featured in Vogue, The L Magazine, and Bridal Magazine, to name a few. Richard was one of four colorists who designed a professional hair color line for other colorists. Presently, he’s also an artistic designer for Loreal/Matrix.

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Richard’s shop is nestled in the North Hills on Babcock Blvd. You can find him there several days a week as he focuses on his local clientele. “I love the diversity of working here. Someone new is in your chair every day. Whether they’re celebrities or community members, I just love constantly meeting new people as well as seeing the warmth of a familiar face.

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One-Stop Health Care Dr. Janicijevic’s team at Medi-Help is equipped to provide fast diagnostic services, which is a large part of what makes them valuable to patients.

With their own lab, x-rays and ultrasound scans can be taken and test results can be delivered within 15 minutes. They have an ICAEL accredited echocardiography lab as well as general ultrasound and a vascular lab accredited by the American College of Radiology.

A Hero for Human Rights After the fall of Yugoslavia in the early 90’s, as the United Nations placed general sanctions on Serbia completely eradicating the flow of medical supplies into the region, Dr. Janicijevic answered the call.

Through organizations like major pharmaceutical companies and the Serbian Orthodox Church, Dr. Janicijevic was able to funnel over $160 million worth of medications, medical supplies, text books, food, and clothing into the war-torn region.

Innovative, Groundbreaking Healthcare

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As part of the physician’s group that founded the ermergency medicine specialty for physicians in this country, Dr. Janicijevic has helped more than 70,000 patientes in the Pittsburgh area throuhout his career. With a dedication unparalleled in their field, the team at Medi-Help has been available to patients every day for more than 30 years.

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30 years of Excellence in Medicine

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“Access to immediate medical care is one of the most important functions of medicine.

With long waits at emergency rooms throughout the region, more and more patients are turning to urgent services offered by doctors outside of hospital settings.

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The trend of private practices offering urgent care has been growing over the last two decades in America, and we have been at the forefront of this movement for more than three decades.”

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GUY HERRMANN OWNER OF CARL W. HERRMANN FURS

DO YOU FEEL PITTSBURGH IS EXPERIENCING A RENAISSANCE IN TERMS OF THE FASHION AND DESIGN COMMUNITY? Having personally been in business for 33 years working and coordinating with many Pittsburgh boutiques and stores doing charitable fashion shows I would say we have a very strong, fashionable presence in our city. With a continued influx of people moving back into our city proper, I believe there’s a great opportunity to open additional boutiques and fashion driven stores.

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YOUR PRE-LOVED FURS DIVISION IS A GREAT CONCEPT. WHAT DOES THE POWER OF REINVENTION MEAN TO YOU?

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We have had nice success with our pre-loved furs. Our ability to take an older fur and remodel or refurbish it into a more contemporary style has been our long standing strength.

It gives us a great opportunity and power to reinvent the customer’s fur.

WHAT VISION DOES IT TAKE TO KEEP CURRENT WITH TRENDS IN FUR? That’s a tricky question. In reality it’s not a vision as much as it’s just staying in touch with the trends that are coming out of Milan, Hong Kong and other fashion capitals of the world. Some fashion trends never make it to market—the trick is to know what trends and looks may cross over to our Pittsburgh market.

We work with many forms of outerwear from furs and shearling to cashmere and leather, which makes the decision making more difficult.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE PHILOSOPHY IN THREE WORDS. Sophisticated, luxurious and distinctive.

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By Reese Randall

AT CARL W. HERRMANN FURS, CUSTOMERS COME FOR THE INNOVATION OF A PRODUCT AND STAY FOR THE UNPRECEDENTED CUSTOMER SERVICE.

WHAT STYLE OF FUR IS TRENDING FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON THIS YEAR?

HOW CAN CUSTOMERS—OLD AND NEW—INTEGRATE THEIR WARDROBE PIECE-BY-PIECE?

Our sheared mink garments will be our strength this season. With hundreds of styles and garments to select from in our store we are able to satisfy every customer’s needs and wishes. We also carry a vast selection of the finest fur accessories available. These make great holiday gifts.

Every year a dozen of new customers stop by to say they walked by our store so many times, but were afraid to come in. However, once they do they can’t believe how much we have. Our store is not by appointment only and customers should feel free to walk in. Purchasing a new fur or one of our pre-loved furs is always a good idea, but we also sell wraps and vests, as well as scarves, purses, gloves and hats that can brighten up any outfit.

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Guy Herrmann, owner of Carl W. Herrmann Furs is reliving a moment. “I purchased an umbrella with rabbit fur trim to use as a prop for a window display—I only bought one. Customers loved it and wanted one of their own. We sold more than a dozen of those umbrellas.” A moment like this is how Carl W. Herrmann Furs has operated the family business—by listening to their customer’s needs and demands. This simple approach to business is what Carl W. Herrmann Furs—one of Pittsburgh’s fashion empires has based its success upon. Founded by his great grandfather, Guy Herrmann is fiercely leading the company forward as it continues to craft furs and fine outerwear for the next generation of fashionistas looking to buy new fur or to rework a fur piece from a retro classic style into a modern day must-have.

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When Celeste Montani became the proprietor of Jezebel, she had minimal prior sales experience. What she did have was a passion for fashion. Within sixteen days of signing papers for her new boutique the former secretary for Pine Richland school district, was on a plane bound for a Las Vegas buying trip.

That passion drives Montani’s decisions with Jezebel and the unique styles and accessories she carries, including her commitment to carry American made apparel. It’s what drives her insistence to offer personalized service when desired. It’s what prompted her to offer Pittsburgh sports team themed apparel allowing women to show their Steel City pride. From casual wear and evening attire, to prom dresses and mother-ofthe-bride styles, Jezebel has a passion for fashion that will fit your stylish needs

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The Holiday Shopping Dream Team and leave the store with the right gifts and beautifully gift wrapped by our devoted staff. Mick Marino, Angel’s father, is there every step of the way to help the ship run smoothly, whether he’s picking up the grand kids or helping with anything needed at the stores.

If you’re reading this, you should consider this a friendly reminder to look at the calendar. The holidays are right around the corner, but luckily for you we have found you the two most qualified holiday shopping coordinators in Pittsburgh.

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Mother and daughter dynamic-duo Angel Taylor and Kathy Marino are the new owners of The Gifted, a gift boutique shop specializing in outstanding gifts at unbelievable prices.

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The two each run one of two stores located in Mt. Lebanon and McMurray.

They carry everything from baby gifts to trending lines including: Alex & Ani, Vera Bradley, Nora Flemming, S’well, Mariposa and many, many more. The two could not be happier working together, “we love running the stores as a family,” Angel told us. “My mom and I connect in so many ways- lots of times I’ll pick up the phone to share an idea with her and learn she was thinking the same thing!”

The girls do not do this alone- the entire Taylor and Marino family assists in the daily operations of these shops. Bella, Angel’s daughter loves the store- she helps customers with orders, helps her mom and grandmother brainstorm, and is overly enthusiastic about the day to day operations. The boys, T.J. and Charlie also like to be involved and will help with any tasks they are given, Kathy’s son Michael (Angel’s brother), prepares appetizers and drinks at Gifted’s special seasonal gift-giving events like their new, Men’s Night being held on December 3rd and 17th from 6pm9pm. All men are invited to come and enjoy tapas, shop off the wish list that has been filled out by their loved one

Working in tandem, Angel and Kathy have been customizing gifting packages for eager customers as their shops buzz with holiday excitement.

This is the place to go when you are not sure what to get that special someone. Let this family team of thoughtful gift-giving specialists take care of the hard work for you, visit Gifted in Mt. Lebanon at: 1600 Cochran Road ((412) 341-4438) and McMurray at: 3847 Washington Rd (724) 941-1664). Make sure to stop by and visit our helpful staff and find that perfect gift. Gift wrap is always complimentary at both stores.

Attorney Frank Walker Delivers Law and Order

By Billy Jenkins

Trying to find legal counsel that is both hard working and reputable, during a troubling time can seem like a daunt¬ing uphill battle. Frank Walker rises above his contemporaries to deliver sound legal counsel to those in need. Frank specializes in criminal de¬fense and personal injury.

Finding the right defense attorney is crucial and one of the most important decisions anyone can face. His firm, Frank Walker Law, is based in both Downtown Pittsburgh and Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia where he represents clients in criminal defense matters, white collar crime and Drunk Driving cases. Frank also defends those who encounter injuries resulting from nursing home abuse, workers’ compensation and wrongful death.

“I started practicing in 2005 and I always wanted to work in criminal defense. I wanted to give a voice to the voiceless. I know it sounds somewhat cliché, but it is so true when you consider the criminal justice system and the impact a criminal conviction can have on your life.” Helping those in need has always been a driving force

in Frank’s life. He insists that one person is all it takes to change a life for the better—to be a part of their own personal success story.

Before law school, Mr. Walker taught at-risk teenagers during the day at the Shawnee Hills Program in Charleston, West Virginia while getting a master’s degree in education during the evenings and on weekends. During law school, Frank waited tables, tended bar on the weekends, and worked at UPS at night to pay tuition. Following law school, his strong work ethic continued while he worked for the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel as a Defense Attorney during the day and ran an office janitorial business with his wife at night to make ends meet.

“There were times I would get a not guilty verdict on a murder jury trial during the day, and my celebration would be to go home, pack the car with a mop, bucket and cleaning supplies and go clean toilets and mop floors at night. It was a grind and I hated to love it, but the hustle kept me humble, hungry and grateful for the eventual opportunity to live my dream, which was to own my law firm.”

Seeing the kids he once mentored succeed fuels his continued efforts to help those less fortunate whenever he can. The difference between Frank Walker and so many others rests in real courtroom experience, which stems from practical in court experience and learning from some of the great legal minds of the legal community, “On the internet, anyone can proclaim that they are the greatest attorney ever, then you hire them and they don’t even know where to stand in the courtroom. The importance of sound legal counsel can’t be emphasized enough. Don’t think you can go and ‘Internet’ yourself into an attorney overnight—take the time to call someone who has experience in that area.”

When looking for representation, at a time when that decision could make or break your life for years to come, choose wisely: Call Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law. Frank Walker Law 428 Forbes Ave., #1800, Pittsburgh; 412.532.6805, frankwalkerlaw.com

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“Real talk, real experience, real results.” This is what Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney Frank Walker tells me when I ask him why readers should choose his practice.

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Recipe for Success

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By Jeremy Wells

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Paul Godleski calls his apples “five layers of heaven”. After trying one of the huge handdipped Granny Smith apples, and sharing it around the office, I think my coworkers and I would have to agree. We’re all familiar with candy apples. But take everything you know about the ubiquitous fall treat and toss it out the door. The Applelicious apples are going to redefine treats for you. With layers of crunchy nuts, sweet chocolate, rich caramel, and tart apple, it takes the candy apple to a whole other level.

Godleski first started making the apples in 1999, in his home kitchen, which he later turned his basement into an Allegheny County approved kitchen. It all started after a moonlight party where a guest of his took home one of the favors and 2 weeks later the phone rang with a call from a local pharmaceutical company wanting to order 1200 apples as gifts for their employees.

Godleski — who had been a woodworker for years — brought the same passion for craftsmanship he had as a woodworker to his apples and never looked back. He has been making them full time since 2007, after retiring from UPS, and after all these years he’s got the recipe down pat. All of his apples are still hand-dipped in caramel, two layers of chocolate, a topping such as pecans, cashews, or candies, and a final drizzle of white chocolate, just to bring it all together. “It’s our passion,” he explained. “We have a passion for each apple and pretzel. That’s why they are still hand-dipped.”

Hand dipping gives him “a lot more control of consistency,” yet still allows each apple to take on its own characteristics. “No two apples are alike,” he said, “like a snowflake.”

“It took months to get the recipe down,” he said, “using different kinds of caramel and chocolate.”

It took him even longer to get the speed down. They’re up to an average of 12 apples an hour now, he says, because of their great seasonal staff. And he needs them.

Though he sells a lot of his apples to organizations for fundraisers, or as corporate gifts, recently selling 4,000 apples to a national communications company, his direct online sales have been picking up, as have his weddings. He’s also selling them in some retail outlets, such Shop n’ Save. He also goes out to a lot of craft shows and community festivals this time of year. “Once they get hooked, they love them,” he said with a grin in his voice.

For more info on Applelicious, go to www.apples4you.com.

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Chasing the blues away with your favorite song playing in your car stereo on the journey to work can melt away anxiety. A cool jazz tune playing during dinner can set the mood for a relaxing meal. Graduation ceremonies, weddings, funerals… music hits us deeply on our most vulnerable human levels. It speaks to us.

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Music is a gift of the utmost importance that we need to pass along to our children. Recently, the Isner kids, Mykah, Zavary, Kambria and Levi got dressed up and picked up their instruments to showcase their talents. The scene was so beautiful we photographed it to share with our readers.

This family has made a commitment to ensure their children have the gift of music to help foster creativity and academia. Their mother and father Greg and Kami tirelessly take them to weekly rehearsals at The Pittsburgh Music Academy in Carnegie to sharpen their skills. Kami, knowing the importance of a musical influence in her children’s lives encourages the children to practice daily. It can be difficult work, but the rewards are infinite. Language development, increased brain activity, higher test scores and increased spatial awareness are just a short list of the benefits that musical children enjoy. Not to mention, the beauty of a child being able to create art from thin air, what could be more encouraging to a young person?

Passively listening to music is something we all do throughout daily life, but there is something magical about creating music that not everyone gets the chance to experience. We implore you to dig into the wealth of resources the Pittsburgh community has at its disposal to share with your children and yourselves the joy of creating music.

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RESTORING THE HERITAGE.

PRESERVING THE PRIDE. Celebrating 65 years, Mariani & Richards, Inc. has grown to become a well-known name in the restoration and preservation of some of Pittsburgh’s finest and most recognizable buildings. They have earned the reputation of being the premier restoration contractor in the area.

The highest quality work is the standard to which they aspire to achieve. Their knowledgeable management and experienced estimators consult with a variety of clients to help address their specific needs. Mariani & Richards estimators have many years experience in the industry, which brings added value to not only property owners, but to architects, engineers and consultants.

Most notably is their work on St. Paul’s Cathedral, for which they won the Best Restoration and Preservation Project in the Country Award. A prestigious award presented by the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. The Mariani & Richards’ team worked nearly

32,000 hours cleaning 140,000 square feet of limestone, cutting and repointing all mortar joints, patching 1,500 pieces of limestone, and replacing 700 fullsize pieces throughout the structure.

Mariani & Richards serves a wide range of customers throughout the Tri-State area.

Some of the services they offer include: • Building facades inspections • Brick and stone rebuilding, cleaning and pointing • Joint sealants/caulking • Concrete repair, restoration to building facades, balconies, columns and beams • Waterproof coatings and sealers • Epoxy and grout injections • Traffic coating systems With Mariani & Richards there is no restoration job too large or too small. No matter the design, material or condition of your building; they will maintain and preserve the features and structural integrity.

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CHRIS MUNDIE AND NATALIE ROGERS are here to walk you through the uncertainty of buying and selling your home. The couple, both former teachers, see the real WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET THE MUNDIE TEAM, THE NEW FACE OF estate process as a huge learning experience for their clients. “We love helping people make decent, educated decisions about where they’re going to invest and spend CHRIS MUNDIE AND ROGERS their lives,” Chris toldNATALIE us on the porch are here to walk you through the uncertainty of a client’s home in East Liberty. of buying and selling your home. The couple, both former teachers, see the real estate process as a huge learning experience CHRIS MUNDIE AND NATALIE ROGERS for their clients. “We love helping people 5425 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA make decent, educated decisions about OFFICE: 412.682.0120 MOBILE: 412.608.6019 where they’re going to invest and spend their lives,” Chris told us on the porch of a client’s home in East Liberty.

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technologically proficient Mundie team brings the tools of tomorrow to today’s real estate deals. Their homes throughout the city have already landed families in better and more secure financial situations than they had previously. The Mundies are working tirelessly for their clients YOUNG. URBAN. SAVVY. as you’re reading this. Give them a The call, technologically proficient Mundie team they’re ready to show you your new home. brings the tools of tomorrow to today’s real estate deals. Their homes throughout the city have already landed families in better and more secure financial situations than they had previously. The Mundies are working tirelessly for their clients as you’re reading this. Give them a call, they’re ready to show you your new home.

Specializing in three and four-season sun rooms, Betterliving Patio & Sunrooms of Pittsburgh is a go-to for an expert source in home improvements. Ray Hepp, owner and operator, started this business 16 years ago and has since nurtured it to the powerhouse of home remodeling that it is today.

“It started in my garage, moved to a warehouse, then to a show room, and now that’s expanded to 29 employees,” Ray told us. His secret for growing a successful team? Strong visions, impeccable work, and unmatched customer service. Those are important attributes when you’re reshaping your home. The results, and the satisfied homeowners, speak for themselves.

“People always tell me using their Betterliving Sunroom is like being on vacation every day.” Exceeding the customer’s expectations is the goal for Ray’s team.

With their arsenal of home improvement possibilities, they’re now more effective than ever. Betterliving also offers retractable awnings, decks, railings systems and replacement windows.

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ohn attended Duquesne University and during that time he helped pay for his education by working for a company that installed windows. “I was actually a gopher,” John said. “I just cleaned up job sites while they were installing windows, but because of my ambition I wanted to learn the trade.”

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John said during his six years spent with the company, it taught him the necessary skills and after he graduated he decided to go out and start his own business, but he wasn’t alone. During his time at the university John met his future wife Maggie, and she was no stranger to running a family business.

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Maggie said her father owned an automotive business when she was growing up, and she’ll never forget the dynamic of her mother and father working together while raising her and her seven siblings.

That lifestyle helped shape Maggie into the person she is today, and that is why she knew her future ventures with John would be successful.

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In 1978 John started Metropolitan Window Company with Maggie by his side. Today, Maggie handles the procurement and sales appointments, and the networking and marketing events.When customers call in, Maggie said she puts herself in the position of the homeowner, “I try to get a visual on every call and understand [their] budget and wish list,� Maggie said.

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John told us that helping homeowners create their particular look is an exciting challenge, and that no two days on the job are alike. He says that’s also what he enjoys about the projects, “The creativity that is necessary to perform certain jobs is very interesting to me,” John said.

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From 2007 through 2014, Metropolitan Window Company received the “Super Service Award” from Angie’s list, and it is easy to see why. More than 50 percent of the business Metropolitan Window Company receives is from repeat customers, and homeowner satisfaction has created outstanding feedback over the years.

John said the most common positive feedback that his business receives from customers is how each and every individual in his company is involved through the installation process, and the followthrough is exceptional. “People are amazed that after 37 years I still go out and see the majority of our customers, because I do a lot of the final measurements,” John said. “[But] I love it. I’d rather be out in the field talking to customers than being in my office all day.”

John’s youngest son Justin is also part of the team. Justin said his primary focus is on sales and secondary marketing, and he will go into people’s

homes to present the products that his family’s company has to offer. His customer-first philosophy helps him communicate easily with clients. “We just treat people how they want to be treated,” Justin said. “It’s our face and our company name on everything we do and we want to do the best job, and not stop after the windows are installed.”

to date with windows, doors, and siding because this allows proper ventilation and maximum energy efficiency. With the Infinity line

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Justin said when working with homeowners, he strives for the business to come off as a trustworthy company that people look forward to dealing with and ‘doing the job right,’”

For almost four decades, Metropolitan Window Company has served Pittsburgh’s metropolis with a mantra of honesty, integrity, and hard work. John and his family care about creating an efficient and comforting home for other families, and because of this they will continue to give unparalleled service.

John said when maintaining a home it is important to keep up

“Growing up, I never knew what ‘old-school’ meant,” John said.

“But the older I get, the more I understand what that means.

It’s valuing tradition of the past, having a good work ethic, and being a good person.”

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With nothing but a meager loan, his grandmother’s faith, and a tireless work ethic, Stack started his own bait and tackle shop in Binghamton, NY. From these humble roots his shop grew and prospered, and within a decade Stack had grown his business to include many of the sports and outdoors products you’d find in a DICK’S Sporting Goods location today.

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That, and a $300 dollar loan from his grandmother’s cookie jar, are what DICK’S Sporting Goods founder, Dick Stack, started with. The rest, as theysay, is history. Nearly 70 years on, DICK’S is still a family business.

When Ed Stack, Dick’s son, took over the business as Chairman and CEO, he expanded the Company from two stores to over 600, now employing more than 35,000 Associates across the nation.

Stack and his siblings took the company public on the NYSE in 2002, a decision that enabled DICK’S to become a national leader in the sporting goods retail industry today. DICK’S Sporting Goods also owns a variety of specialty shops under the Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, and True Runner banners. Nearly 70 years on, the company still operates as a family business, proudly serving and supporting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in each of the communities that its stores serve.

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Prestogeorge Coffee Roasting Company, formerly of Monroeville and Greensburg, has been a staple in the city for over sixty years. The wholesale and retail purveyor of over two hundred freshly roasted beans and over three hundred loose leaf teas credits their friendly and qualified staff with their success and overwhelming customer satisfaction.

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even brew a cup for you just to make sure you are getting the best tasting product we can offer,” says Prestogeorge.

revolution for a better tasting cup of tea. That is where Prestogeorge believes we are now, and Prestogeorge Coffee Roasting Company is up to the task.

He notes that before the big coffeehouse chain stores swooped in, that pre-packaged cans of Maxwell House ruled the roost. Consumers were left with few options back then, settling on beans and leaves that may have sat on store shelves for months before being purchased. Once the boom hit, people wanted a better tasting cup of coffee.

When I ask about his unique last name, he tells me that when his grandfather came over from Greece, an overzealous Ellis Island immigration official renamed the family Prestogeorge.

Prestogeorge and his staff however, stand ready to service the tired and thirsty, and they’ll get your name right too.

At Prestogeorge, you will walk out with freshly roasted beans every time. A fresh roast of coffee comes out of the roasters every half hour. “The biggest shift I have seen in my 35 years is that these days there is a far more educated consumer,” says Prestogeorge. The quest for a better cup of coffee then led to the

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Stan Prestogeorge, owner and operator of the Prestogeorge Coffee Roasting Company located in the Strip District knows his way around a roaster. He comes from a long line of Master Roasters.

Like his father before him, Stan has spent nearly his entire life around coffees and teas.

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Our versatile dough recipe also allows us to be the first pizzeria in the Burgh to offer “REAL” Take-n-Bake pizza.

What is “REAL” Take-n-Bake? We make your pizza the same way we make every pizza, but instead of baking it in our oven we place the RAW dough (not frozen or prebaked) on special coated parchment paper and shrink wrap it for transport. Take your fresh made to order pizza home, put it in the fridge, and when you and your family are ready to eat, don’t call for delivery, just pop it in your pre-heated oven and watch the fresh dough brown and crisp up into a perfect pizza right before your eyes in 15 minutes. The quality will be just as good as the pizza you would get out of our brick oven.

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Aspinwall The Town That Pride Built From farmland to the steel industry and beyond, the growth and development of Aspinwall has been intimately linked to the growth of Pittsburgh proper. Founded as a borough in the late 19th century, when the booming growth in the Pittsburgh steel industry lead to a need for more residential space, the original 150 acres owned by Annie Aspinwall became the basis for a quaint residential area that thrives to this day. Aspinwall’s small size (less than one half a square mile total) also makes it readily walkable for shoppers and visitors, while offering a variety of shopping options in a small setting.

Visit the Shops!

Chapel Hills Jewelry (503 Freeport Rd., 412/782-1757, chapelhillsjewelry.com) offers a wide range of the highest quality designer jewelry and fine watches, including: Simon G, Katharine James, Hidalgo, Rina Limor, Avanessi, Tacori, Sal Praschnik, Dora, Avanessi, Parade, Accutron, Chase Durer, Frederique Constant, Maurice Lacroix, Swiss Army and Wittnauer.

Dovecote (20 Brilliant Ave., 412/781-1777, www.facebook. com/dovecotehomeaspinwall) offers an array of beautiful ideas and gifts in their gift shop and vintage and antique store.

Esspa Kozmetika Organic Day Spa & Skincare Salon (17 Brilliant Ave., 412/782-3888, esspa.net) is an award-winning spa and salon incorporating the most effective Hungarian methods to ensure that you have the best possible facial treatment massage, vegan manicure or pedicure and European waxing experience.

Kristi Boutique (339 First St., 412/7822033, kristiboutique.com) offers cutting edge fashion and accessories, personal shopping and styling services, as well as private shopping after hours for those who prefer the privacy, or whose schedules don’t allow them to visit during regular store hours.

One Brilliant (12 Brilliant Ave., 412/781-3443, onebrilliant.com) is a beautiful women’s clothing and accessories boutique, catering to the needs and whims of women of all shapes and sizes — highlighting fashion trends of our time while delivering the utmost in customer service.

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Autumn is in the air. Leaves have changed. The holidays are upon us.

And East Liberty is gearing up for the season.

Lori Moran, with the East Liberty Chamber of Commerce, would like to encourage you to check out what the community has to offer, especially when it comes to holiday shopping opportunities that help keep dollars in the Pittsburgh area while also providing you and your family with unique, gift-giving options. Residents and visitors to East Liberty can help support local businesses by shopping there anytime, but the community is holding a special Small Business Saturday event on November 28. Billing itself as “Black Saturday”, the day will feature a variety of retail sales, along with activities and free parking for all patrons.

If you work up an appetite while shopping, you can always check out one of the neighborhood’s many fine restaurants. From the Twisted Frenchman to Pizza Taglio, Union Pig & Chicken to Mad Mex—from diners, to burgers, to ice cream sundaes, there is something for every taste in East Liberty. If you decide to make it a day, you can visit the Carnegie Library or also always check out a show at the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre; rent a bike from one of the rental bike stations, get a room and make it a night. East Liberty has a little something for everyone, no matter what it is you are looking for.

Visit the Shops & Services!

East Liberty Station Associates (“ELS”) is the ownership entity for The Village of East Side. ELS purchased The Village in 1989 and has completed several renovations over the past 26 years.

From a Pharmor Anchored center built in 1988 to a Trader Joe’s and Staples anchor today, the owners have strived

Boxwood (6006 Centre Ave., 412/3632993, boxwoodboutique.com) offers an eclectic selection of personal items, clothing and accessories; fragrances and jewelry; French, English and Chinese antiques; ceramic and porcelain housewares and decorations; linens and throws; custom flower arrangements, topiaries and candles; lifestyle, fashion and photography books; and unique confections. Boxwood also employs a professional interior designer who offers designs services and custom furniture to many of their clients.

Brain Balance Center of Pittsburgh (6401 Penn Ave.; 412/665-0330, brainbalancecenters.com) understands the pain and frustration of watching your child struggle with learning or behavioral issues. Using their groundbreaking Brain Balance Program® they can address the whole child by integrating sensory motor training, stimulation, and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines. This unique integrated approach is key to what makes Brain Balance different and so effective.

Hotel Indigo & Restaurant (123 North Highland Ave.; 412/665-0555, ihg. com/hotelindigo) is a boutique hotel, full of décor and design touches that showcase the community’s theatre, entertainment and charitable heritage.

Each of their spacious rooms features plush bedding, spa-inspired showers, ergonomically designed desk chairs and free Wi-Fi. Their casual, but sophisticated restaurant and lounge offers a full array of libations and local cuisine.

Studio Booth (The Village of Eastside, 6343 Penn Ave.; 412/362-6684, studio-booth.com) is a luxury salon and spa, featuring Pittsburgh’s top talent while providing the best in professional and cutting-edge techniques, treatments, and products from around the world.

Uptown Sweats by Kiya Tomlin (5983 Broad St.; 412/361-2100, uptownsweats. com) is a collection of re-imagined sweatsuits inspired by the energy and aspirations of today’s modern woman, with a purpose and passion for life. Uniting cover girl glamour with the comfort and ease of a favorite sweatshirt, Uptown Sweats embodies femininity, versatility, and the constant pursuit of the place where style, function and luxurious comfort intersect.

The Whistling Duck Furniture Co. (The Village of Eastside, 6401 Penn Ave.; 412/361-2020, whistlingduckfurniture. com) makes “rustic elegant”, one-ofa-kind, hand-crafted furnishings and décor from reclaimed wood, including beetle kill, ash lumber, and Ponderosa pine killed in a forest fire, as well as wood repurposed from other sources.

They work closely with the Colorado Tree Coalition, and the Colorado State Forest Service and strive to be a top environmentally responsible furniture company.

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to maintain a strong tenant mix consistent with the needs of the neighborhood. Its rich history, demographics and community spirit make East Liberty a great place to live, shop and play.

The partners of ELS remain proud of their neighborhood, are grateful to the community’s continued support and look forward to meeting our customer’s needs long into the future.

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In East Liberty lies a state of the art salon that would have made Vidal Sassoon green with envy.

I’m talking, of course, about Studio Booth, the beauty salon and spa located in East Liberty. This salon has been part of the East Liberty revival, thanks to it’s visionary owners, Ron Booth (Owner Stylist) and Sharon Tomko (Owner and sister of Ron).

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As you step inside, you’re immediately greeted by one of three charming assistants at the counter and ushered to a welcoming waiting area, complete with refreshments, a warm fireplace, and videos of runway models giving you a preview of next season’s styles to come.

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Before long, your stylist will guide you around the opulent salon floor. Comfort, luxury, and style are the themes in Studio Booth. Sprung floors for foot comfort, LED lighting to give clients an accurate color presentation, even an industrial ventilation system leaves the

area practically scentless, despite the 35 technicians buzzing about, tinting, trimming, styling, waxing, applying permanent makeup for the first time and also permanent makeup repairs and scar camouflage, the list goes on.

As if this wasn’t enough to put this shop over the top, it also contains one of the most comfortable spas in Pittsburgh.

Massage, organic spray-tanning, nails, foot treatments are all offerings at Studio Booth. It’s no surprise why Studio Booth services up to 200 clients each day. Ron’s 40 years of experience in Pittsburgh have made him an expert and one of the top names in his field.

Luckily for you, he’s conveniently located in Pittsburgh’s East Side with ample free parking, can it get any better than that?

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Shadyside On the east end of Pittsburgh is the inviting neighborhood of Shadyside.

Walkable, convenient, and dog friendly, Shadyside is a great place to visit, eat, and shop. Offering the convenience of more than 80 different shops—from fashion boutiques and salons to restaurants, furniture stores and gift shops.

Shadyside offers a variety of shopping experiences without the hassle, crowds, and claustrophobic atmosphere of the mall. Shadyside offers year round events and opportunities as well, but with the Holiday season approaching they are taking the now traditional Small Business Saturday to a new level.

While locally owned Shadyside businesses will still offer the new tradition of Small Business Saturday sales on November 28, the first Saturday following Thanksgiving, select businesses will continue offering deep discounts on weekends throughout December as part of the community’s Think Holidays! Initiative.

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Aestique (5989 Centre Ave.; 412/3450061, aestique.com) offers unparalleled plastic surgery by Dr. Theodore Lazzaro. Combining a modern look along with the newest techniques and technologies, Aestique® in Shadyside is a perfect location for their Pittsburgh based patients. In addition to Dr. Lazzaro seeing patients, guests may also be seen by a nurse practitioner or medical esthetician that perform non-invasive spa services and treatments.

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Capristo Salon (5850 Ellsworth Ave.; 412/361-8722, capristosalon.com) a premier full service salon and wellness spa offering a top-notch hair salon, nail salon, bridal salon, special occasion make up, make up lessons, hair extensions, eyelash extensions, body waxing, spa packages, massages and skin care.

Dragonfly Pilates (5518 Walnut St.; 412/586-5059, dragonflypilates.liveeditaurora. com) is a fully integrated Pilates studio designed to promote strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness to tone and energize the mind and body. All of the sessions at Dragonfly Pilates are customized so that every experience is personal. Instructors are certified, guaranteeing an in-depth, physically challenging and mentally stimulating Pilates experience with each lesson.

The Dentists at Shadyside Place (580 S. Aiken Ave., Suite 620; 412/622-0221, bobbiehawrankodmd.com) combines the expertise and leadership Dr. Bobbie Lee Hawranko, DMD and Dr. Megan M. Huyett, DMD. Their leadership reputation within the dental community is derived from providing a natural approach to dentistry that is built upon an emphasis of being continually educated on the latest techniques and materials. Their experience and determination has led them to be on the forefront of bio dentistry. They offer 24-hour on call services with a concierge style of care for each and every patient.

Feathers (5408 Walnut St.; 412/6214700, shopatfeathers.com) is a fine linen and down shop providing personal attention by an experienced, design-oriented sales team. Feathers offers luxurious bed, bath and table linens, bath accessories, area rugs, sleepwear, Royal-Pedic mattresses, Scandia Down comforters, pillows and more.

Girasole (733 Copeland St.; 412/6822130, 733copeland.com) offers traditional Italian dishes and complements them to appeal to contemporary tastes, incorporating locally grown foods, while the ever-present family and staff provide a warm, inviting and upbeat ambience. The Italian fare is offered along with a superb all-Italian wine list.

Nadia Salon (5519 Walnut St.; 412/6888444, nadiasalon.com) provides a talented staff of stylists offering custom styling, cutting and coloring services, plus, brow and lip waxing. Specialty services include Brazilian Keratin Smooth-

ing treatments and Balyage Highlighting technique.

Glassworks & Cheeks (5406 Walnut St.; 412/682-5443, glassworksandcheeks.com) offers modern and classic gifts for every occasion, with emphasis on tabletop items.

Cheeks is an elegant lingerie and sleepwear boutique located just on the 2nd floor of Glassworks.

Pamar Boutique (5541 Walnut St.; 412/687-7354) is an upscale women’s boutique offering luxurious and fashionable ready-to-wear apparel and accessories.

WAX Jewelry Design Studio (5901 Ellsworth Ave.; 412/363-9299, waxjewelrydesignstudio.com) specializes in one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry in sterling, gold, platinum and precious stones. The emphasis is on custom-designed pieces including engagement rings and wedding bands, by award-winning in-house designer, Belles. The studio also offers unique works by other local and international designers and artists.

Whitehouse Salon (731 Filbert St.; 412/681-8111, whitehousesalon. com) offers a green approach to their practices and treatments. All of their products are free of parabens, sulfate, sodium chloride, gluten, DEO and MEA. They also offer Ammonia free hair colors from Paris. A team of certified master colorists formulate and mix custom color at an open color bar while you relax with a cup of organic coffee or glass of wine.

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Whitehouse Salon is a fashion forward boutique salon located in the heart of the beautiful shopping and style district of Shadyside. Our sun drenched third floor salon looks over the beautiful shops and cafes of Shadyside.

Our focus is on providing boutique style service to all of our clients, due to our high standards.

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In it’s first year of business, Beautiful Boutique on Brilliant has already made quite a splash. The decor is glamorous- and constantly changing thanks to the efforts of Melanie Baker-Telford and her team, including husband, Jeffery Telford and best friend Ginger Taylor. Decor, Furniture, Jewelry, Clothing- in a word, this store sells fashion.

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“I do a lot of traveling to other boutiques- particularly in the South,” Melanie told us. “If I find something that catches my eye, and it’s not being done in Pittsburgh I bring it back with me.”

Open since February of this year, Melanie has done her part to bring her brand of style to Pittsburgh. It’s good news for any sub-par gift givers out there, gentlemen, we’re looking at you. “If you have someone who is hard to shop foror the person who has everything, come see us.

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The Cob Collection is a full service interior design studio providing a complete array of furniture, wall décor, lamps and accessories for the home. Shop our beautiful Holiday collection now thru December.

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FOR LESS How to build equity in your home without breaking the bank.

Janine Hayes at Lifestyle Kitchens has been teaching homeowners how to increase their home’s equity for decades.

She creates everything from custom resurfaced kitchens to personalized color profiles and home staging. These days custom kitchen refacing is taking up most of her time. As it turns out, custom refacing is one of the least-invasive ways to give your home a makeover, increase your home value, and do so without lengthy remodels and a large monetary investment.

Lifestyle Kitchens does it better than anyone.

Customization is key for Lifestyle Kitchens, a division of parent company JWH Equity Builders, LLC. Janine uses the finest appointments, from the finest hardwoods, to custom cabinets designed and built with granite/quartz countertops.

Janine makes luxury affordable.

As always with Janine, customer service is what keeps her clientele base coming back and spreading the word. “From conception to completion, I’m there the whole time,” Janine told Taste of Pittsburgh. And that helps the homeowner. Her personal guidance of the comprehensive options afforded to her clients is invaluable. Her install teams can customize anything while utilizing the latest in refacing innovations. The ultimate goal is to guide homeowners into the most affordable designs while maximizing the opportunity to build equity in their home.

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The American diner is an institution in this country. Listening to the sizzle of a griddle with a hot cup of joe is as comforting to me as watching a ball game or eating a slice of apple pie.

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As you walk into Bob’s Diner, past the cakes and pastries rotating in the display case, you’re likely to see Bob Marshall himself chitchatting with the regulars. “Go to Denny’s and see if Denny is there,” jokes Bob as we sit in his newest location in Castle Shannon at 1230 Grove Road. The menu here features all of your favorite breakfast and lunch foods, as well as traditional feel-good supper meals like turkey dinners, stuffed pork chops, meatloaf, and chipped ham sandwiches.

Bob is as captivated by the diner culture as any who frequent his four establishments. It’s what got him into the business. On a trip to Florida in his eighteenth year, Bob’s Dad took him to a diner in Ft. Lauderdale called Louie’s Diner. Bob describes it like he’s remembering a dream. “The front had a big window, you could see Louie cooking from the outside. He knew everyone’s name and greeted them as they came in, I ate there every morning of my trip.” He and his Dad ate there every day during their stay and often thought of having their own Louie’s in Pittsburgh.

Bob’s mother Irene helped him out as an adviser from the start. “She was my biggest fan, she helped me get started

and I’ve run every plan I’ve ever had by her,” Bob told us. Recently, Irene passed away at 98 years of age. This has been a big loss not just for Bob, but for the Bob’s Diner family. “It’s like losing the board of directors, your biggest cheerleader, and your mom all at once.” Bob’s Diner was blessed with Irene’s know-how and good sense from the start, and he’ll carry that philosophy into the future, bringing happy families together just like his, all over Pittsburgh.

There’s been a lot of buzz circulating throughout town concerning the grand opening of Bob’s most recent diner on Grove Road. Including a recent national feature in the Wall Street Journal.

It doesn’t stop there for Bob’s Diner. In 2016, Bob’s Donut Shop will be opening in the Pittsburgh area.

With real homemade donut’s it’s sure to be as loved as the diner.

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From the family business to the family radio show, Bob’s Diner is essentially Pittsburgh. Stop by one of their locations for breakfast, lunch, or one of their specialty seasonal dinner menus. Local businesses serving up comfort food every day of the week is about as good as dining can get. Bob’s Diner is one more gem on Pittsburgh’s culinary food map.

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“From the food, service, and atmosphere, want everyone walking “From the food, service, and atmosphere, wewe want everyone walking away saying, ‘this the best meal I have had long time.’” away saying, ‘this is is the best meal I have had inin aa long time.’”

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n the outskirts of Pittsburgh, something special is happening. Nestled in the rolling hills of Irwin hides one of Pennsylvania’s most intriguing restaurant concepts. Cenacolo, the brain child of husband and wife team Steve and Jennifer Salvi has been garnering much attention as of late as word spreads about the authentic Italian dining experience they dish out every day.

“We don’t deviate from what we do,” Steve told me, leaning over a two-top in his cozy dining room. “We concentrate on doing our best in making pasta. Cenacolo has only pasta entrees, we supply some of the best restaurants in the city with our pasta, we’re the place to visit.”

The Salvi family started this concept in their basement in 2005, launching Pasta Fede, serving lunch only a few days a week. “Fede,” is Italian for, “faith.” The Salvi’s took their leap of faith just a decade ago- and with hard work and some of the best food around, it paid off dividends.

“At first, my wife and I would prepare everything. Word traveled, without even advertising we were booked three weeks out. So, we figured we’d give it a try and open up for dinner. Now, our weekends are booked three weeks out.”

It’s worth the wait.

The restaurant has recently expanded to a second dining room to accommodate the influx in hungry customers as word has spread about the unique food and ambiance of Cenacolo. “We are a family-run operation that values the time spent at the dinner table with family and friends. Everything we do here is based on how we would want to be treated if we would go out. From the food, service, and atmosphere, we want everyone walking away saying, ‘this is the best meal I have had in a long time.’ We hope your experience here with our food and service surpasses your expectations and we hope you leave rested and in peace.”

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If you haven’t had the pleasure of a warmly prepared dish made with fresh, house-made pasta, you need to stop by Cenacolo to experience this food in a new way.

The Salvi’s noodles alone are worth the trip... These are straight-forward dishes prepared exceptionally well.

Hand-crafted pasta paired with authentic, unpretentious recipes in a warm atmosphere that hugs a diner and whispers, “welcome.” Who could ask for more?

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Describe your inspiration behind the creation of your fashion label, Uptown Sweats by Kiya Tomlin.

Uptown Sweats was inspired by the energy and aspirations of today’s modern woman. My focus is always to design clothes for women, like myself, with a purpose and passion for life. By creating fashionable, yet comfortable and versatile pieces, I hope to enable women to feel beautiful, and live confidently and seamlessly through the variety of roles they play in their day.

What is the most challenging part of the process of creating a new line?

Each phase of creating a ready-to-wear brand is a new challenge, especially coming from my background of custom design. Starting with identifying the correct market for my brand, to managing the manufacturing process from afar, and then continually working to expand my sales channels, it is never a dull moment or a smooth process.

How is the Pittsburgh fashion scene?

It’s emerging. I think Pittsburghers are developing an appetite for fashion that’s helping feed a growing design population.

Which celebrities are wearing your label?

Robin Roberts, co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America; Gayle King of CBS’ This Morning; Big Bang Theory’s, Kaley Cuoco; Broadway starlet Allie Trimm; TV host and sideline reporter, Julie Alexandria; WNBA star Swin Cash and long time actress Keisha Knight Pulliam all have pieces from the Uptown Sweats collection. I have also been fortunate enough to have some of my custom designs appear on red carpets across the country including US Women’s World Cup soccer player, Meghan Klingenberg at the ESPYs; actress Christina Wren at the upcoming premier of Batman v Superman and Broadway actress Brynn Williams, for a number of opening night appearances.

What’s next for Uptown Sweats?

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I am currently collaborating with equestrian apparel brand, 2kGrey, to create a line, Kiya Tomlin for 2kGrey. Available this winter, the collection features jeans that combine the sitting and riding comfort required for world class athletes with equestrianinspired details that will be the envy of riders and non-riders alike.

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Uptown Sweats are available at Kiya Tomlin, Pittsburgh. 5983 Broad St, East Liberty.

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Shopping for the perfect gift can be a challenge.

Here, we’ve gathered gift-giving ideas for the fashionista in your life while offering a few tips from Pittsburgh’s best fashion experts who share with us what’s hot this holiday season.

At Boutique La Passerelle (417 Wood St., downtown; 412/434-1325, shopblp.com) their main focus for the holidays is comfortable chic. “From fleece-lined skirts, to our exclusive knits, we are all about ensembles that not only look fabulous, but feel fabulous too,” says Anna Ciaccio, sales manager. “These no-fuss pieces will keep the focus on what this season is really all about: spending time with the ones you love.”

Macy’s (all area locations, macys.com) is another great shopping destination. “Macy’s has the perfect items for her (and him) and everyone on your list this holiday season,” said Susan Bertelsen, group vice president of My Stylist@Macy’s. “Plus, our fast, fun and free personal shopping service, My Stylist@Macy’s is a great de-stressor during the holidays. Our stylists can help you discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and keep you within budget.” Macy’s carries an eyecatching collection of diamonds and gems sure to brighten any holiday to a warm and fashionable single-breasted coat with a faux fur collar.

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Staying warm is just what the ModStylists at ModCloth (modcloth.com) are collaborating on.

Aire Plichta, senior fashion press specialist for the online retailer of vintage-inspired and indie clothing, accessories and decor shared what ModCloth’s favorite stylists are raving about. With the cold months here, expect to see a lot of chunky knits pop up in your favorite shops. While chunky knits are not new to the winter trends, be prepared to see a mix of textures in an outfit. An example of that would be to pair a large knit sweater or cardigan with a pair of dark boot cut jeans or a leather mini skirt. The Shawl I Ever Wanted Cardigan could be the perfect cardigan as a gift for this look, as well as The Snuggle up to Saturday Sweater—great gifts for a must-have piece.

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In need of a gift for her that says, ‘let’s celebrate in black-tie style’. Wrap a bow around an elegant dress perfect for a holiday soiree. Gregory Cherico, owner and president of Anne Gregory for the Bride (2975 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont; 412/5313160, annegregorybrides.com) says, “Dresses with an array of colors and patterns paired with a fur wrap or capelet are the trend this holiday season.”

No Jacket Required

This look is hot enough to keep the temperature rising.

Slip on this fire engine red sequined sweater ($79.50) and Britanni fringed pumps ($109.50), both by INC International Concepts.

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Ebony & Ivory

Who said first class has all the fun? Take your casual style to new heights with a shearling wristlet ($65/ea) by Coach.

Available at Macy’s.

Live together in perfect harmony draped in this poncho-inspired, stripped Shawl I Ever Wanted Cardigan ($69.99) from ModCloth.

Holiday Style Never again will you look at a cardigan in the same way. Put your best fashion foot forward in this Ferrache Cardigan ($129) exclusively sold in the US by Boutique La Passerelle, over a mock neck ($48) by Tees by Tina and belt ($23), with a Capote fleece-lined skirt ($69). All available at Boutique La Passerelle. (photo by Chancelor Humphrey/Chancelor Humphrey@KeepPittsburghDope)

My Blue Heaven

This Snuggle Up to Saturday Sweater ($34.99) calls for time spent at home—comfy and cozy and time relaxing with family.

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Ring In The New Year

Celebrate with a style resolution to shine brighter in 2016 with these stunning emerald, ruby or sapphire rings ($2,800) by Effy.

Available at Macy’s.

A Mid-Winter’s Night Dream

Stunningly romantic—wow him at the annual holiday party in this V-neck gown (price available upon request) with beaded net over a floral print gathered skirt and faux fur capelet. Available at Anne Gregory for the Bride.

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Modern Day Luxe

From must-have accessories and cozy chic sweaters to a drop dead gorgeous holiday dress—these fashion forward gift ideas for her—are our little gift to you.

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A TAILORED SUIT WINS EVERY TIME: Few men can wear something right off the rack.

The chest, the sleeves, the pant-legs... all of these fitting on the garment and fabric of your choice is not likely. It’s important to be measured by your tailor and have them create something that is as unique as you are.

SHIRT STAYS: These are the little pieces of plastic that are inserted in the collar to give it a straight, clean line. Use them, a beautiful suit can be ruined with the distraction of a frumpy collar.

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MATCHING SHOES/ BELTS: People are starting to get bolder with their style selections, but a surefire way to tie a nice suit together is to have shoes and belts that match with each other and go seamlessly with the suit you’re wearing.

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PROPERLY TIED TIES: The Windsor, The Balthus, The Four-In-Hand...

Whichever knot you’re using, pull it up firmly until it rests against the collar of the shirt.

A loose tie isn’t doing you any favors.

FITTED SLEEVES: A properly fitted sleeve should reach the root of the thumb. Keep about a half-inch visible below the sleeve line of your jacket.

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eet Jamie Arnold. A Pittsburgh “There is no greater feeling in my life than to native, home from the set of , help boost women s self-esteem by not only ABC’s Nashville to her new studio in East Liberty, she’s the young, making them feel beautiful on the outside, but vibrant face of The Powder Room, PA, making that feeling radiate on the inside.”

LLC a boutique artistry space in East Liberty that hosts a team unique to Pittsburgh. Jamie and her staff teach classes on hair styling and makeup application and they also perform hair styling for bridal, the person before her. Her expertise abounds in her film, and print. We caught up with Jamie for an interview in late studio as she shifts from pin-up model style makeup to October on her way to her studio-—she had just left KDKA TV formal bridal. Brushes flutter, lashes curl, and laughter for a show about costume makeup. spills out into the hallway.

Jamie comes highly recommended, and she should— her reputation precedes her in this town. After studying in Pittsburgh at a Paul Michael school for cosmetologyshe set her sights on New York where she moved and studied at the Make Up Designory School for Makeup Artistry. Then she moved to Nashville to work in film.

There, she spent her days adorning famous faces with signature makeup styles. After a few years of movies, TV projects, and more photo shoots than she can count, Jamie brought her special brand of style to her East End studio. Here she’s developing new projects, like her upcoming makeup line: Powdered To Perfection, or her community outreach projects, like donating classes and products to the victims of domestic violence in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

“There is no greater feeling in my life than to help boost women’s self-esteem by not only making them feel beautiful on the outside, but making that feeling radiate on the inside,” Jamie told us in her Pittsburgh studio.

Whether she’s donating her time, or gussying up prom and wedding parties, the thrill she gets from her job is evident on the smile that’s always on her face. She beams with excitement at the mere mention of beauty, and she’s ready to help you realize yours.

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As we spoke with her, Jamie was at work adorning makeup stations with supplies to prepare for a bachelorette party that evening. Effortlessly, she and her staff transformed the room and within no time the guests began to arrive. “Welcome everyone, grab a drink and get comfortable,” she instructed her bachelorettes, beaming as she began her tutorial.

Truly in her element, Jamie is most comfortable working with her hands, transforming

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Piece & Joy Delight in your holiday frock with the glimmer of artisan jewelry pieces from Ten Thousand Villages.

by Reese Randall

The mission of the fair trade retailer is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries through a long lasting fair trade relationship. With more than 130 artisan groups carried at TTV, artisans and TTV agree on a fair price for their labor costs and materials allowing artisans to earn a fair wage.

With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to support these artisans than to shop at TTV. From everything ranging in festive décor and gifts to accessories you’re planning on wearing to the big holiday party—holiday dress up can start here. At TTV accessories are a must-have for good shopping that does some good.

First, begin with an Ancient Temple Necklace ($49) from Bombolulu.

Located near Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city, Bombolulu provides employment, housing, medical aid and adult education for adults who are physically challenged.

Next, try on a pair of War and Peace Earrings ($34) from Cambodia for a strong statement piece. Decades of war have left Cambodia’s farmlands littered with brass casings from bombs, bullets and

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Finally, slip on a Whirling Fortunes Bracelet ($16) from Kenya and a Gleaming Leaves Metal Cuff Bangle ($24) from India. Made of copper and brass, the Whirling Fortunes Bracelet is made by Trinity Jewelry Crafts, a small jewelry-making business located on the edge of Kariobangi, one of the poorest sections of Nairobi and home to thousands of Kenyans. Founder and manager Joseph Muchina received training to make jewelry through a handicraft program offered by the National Council of Churches of Kenya. He does all of the jewelry design by finding inspiration in traditional African jewelry. Add in the contrasting tones of copper, gold and silver encircled in the Gleaming Leaves Metal Cuff Bangle—made by women artisans of Noah’s Ark, a fair trade handicraft marketing organization in Moradabad, India. Most of Noah’s Ark’s artisans are women, who benefit from the fact that they can work from home while maintaining their responsibilities for their children and household.

If you’re looking to make a dressed down statement, try these casual accessories, including the Stitched Silk Sari Scarf ($49) and the Eco Leather Shoulder Bag ($175), both from India. Paired with a dress or great with jeans, these accessories are great for casual holiday style.

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Real Estate Broker Jim Schons has found a way to say thank you to those who serve our nation and our community by helping them get the best real estate deals possible when buying, selling or refinancing a home or commercial property. Schons, broker of record of real estate brokerage firm Home Buyers Marketing II, recently expanded his business as western Pennsylvania’s Homes for Heroes® affiliate. He is the only Homes for Heroes franchise in the Pittsburgh area.

Homes for Heroes is a community-minded company whose purpose is to provide extraordinary rebates and significant discounts for ‘Hero” members who provide essential services to the public every day, including veterans of the military services, police officers, firefighters, health care workers, educators and first responders who are buying, selling or refinancing a home or commercial property.

Homes for Heroes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening will be held on November 19, 2015 from 10:30 am until Noon at their Pittsburgh Headquarters location, 5362 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA. Jim Schons and several of the “Heroes” who Homes for Heroes has already helped will be in attendance to share their story and be interviewed.

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An extended network of professional and trade affiliates, brings the best possible answer to almost any situation that can occur in a real estate transaction.

When Schons first learned of Homes for Heroes in 2013, the organization looked like a natural extension of his already successful real estate business as well as a response to a life-changing event. “After losing my wife to cancer in March 2014, I saw firsthand the impact her death had on the medical personnel who tried to save her. It gave me the incentive to help them and any other “Hero” who helps us day in and day out.

We don’t appreciate a doctor or nurse, police officer or firefighter until we need them. Homes for Heroes is a way for us to say thank you to our everyday “Heroes,” while at the same time, giving our network of participating service providers a way to join us.”

Established by a group of Minnesota business leaders after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Homes for Heroes establishes relationships between realtors, mortgage lenders, title companies, attorneys and other real estate professionals who agree to give significant rebates and discounts as a way of saying “Thank you” to our “Heroes”. Participating real estate agencies rebate their brokerage fees by 25% back to the “Heroes” at closing. Other participating services, such as banks, title companies, legal services, home inspectors and home

improvement services, give varying rebates and discounts.

Homes for Heroes is able to provide extraordinary savings and outstanding service due to its strong business relationships with its network of real estate professionals with no forms, no red tape, no fine print, no hidden fees and no catches. With over 750 affiliates in 44 states, Homes for Heroes has saved its “Heroes” more than $14 million in buying, selling or refinancing their homes, since the organization’s founding in 2002. Locally Homes for Heroes has given back over $10,000.

“Before we joined Homes for Heroes, we were helping “Heroes” from our armed forces get the best deal possible on their residential and commercial real estate transactions,” Schons said. “Now, Homes for Heroes helps us get even better deals for our “Heroes” and at the same time we get to express our gratitude to the local public servants who make our communities and our lives better, every day. The average Homes for Heroes rebate is about $2,000 per transaction. It’s a great deal for our local “Heroes” and a natural fit for us.”

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“Olweus [Bullying Program] is important to Imagine Penn Hills because it stops bullying and helps kids learn how to defend and stand up for themselves.”

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The past two years the Imagine staff, students, families, partners and local community members have come together at Riverview Park in Oakmont, and this year, gathered at the Imagine Penn Hills school facility for the Walk-A-Thon.

The program was put into effect August 2013 to reduce bullying in schools, in the community and on social media. The OBPP is not a curriculum, but more so a program that entails administrators to attend detailed annual training to ensure the effectiveness of the lessons and that the students are all on the same page.

The money raised from the walk funds materials, supplemental resources, anti-bullying books and anti-bullying assemblies for the Olweus program.

Kindergarten teacher and Olweus Coordinator Mishelle Rayburg believes in the program and has assisted with its success since day one.

“The OBPP is the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available. It is utilized in schools all across the world. This research-based program reduces

“This year we not only gathered the support of our past sponsors but were able to team up with Robert Morris University, Target, and many other new sponsors,” Rayburg said.

One of the children’s favorite anti-bullying performers is Josh and Gab. Josh plays the music and Gabby is a comedian – together they perform satirical music comedy and teach life lessons in a positive way for the children.

“The kids haven’t stopped talking about them since the second they left. They teach a great lesson through music and jokes, and the kids really remember the stories they tell,” Rayburg exclaimed.

In order for this program to exist, fundraising and donations are needed. Rayburg works with the community to obtain new sponsors, communicates with current donors and organizes assemblies and events for the children pertaining to anti-bullying. bullying in schools and helps to make school a safe and more positive place where students can learn,” Rayburg explained.

In order for this program to exist, fundraising and donations are needed. Rayburg works with the community to obtain new sponsors, communicates with current donors and organizes assemblies and events for the children pertaining to anti-bullying.

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Last year with the support of sponsors like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins and the University of Pittsburgh the walk raised $2,500 and an endless amount of awareness to the Anti-Bullying Program.

In addition to the walk, the primary fundraiser for the program, Rayburg strives to collect further monetary donations, gift cards, guest speakers and anything else to support the program throughout the year.

The OBPP is more than just a few informative assemblies, each day a school-wide community meeting is held for 30 minutes from 8:15-8:45a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays are devoted to anti-bullying discussions, current events, anti-bullying stories and student role play.

Vast success has been seen from the program in the classroom and statistically. By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, roughly 350 office discipline referrals were written, however after at the end of the following year that number had dropped to approximately 80. Aside from the discipline referral decline, results from an anti-bullying questionnaire also show success in the program.

Imagine Penn Hills is not the only school to use the Olweus program. According to Violence Prevention Works, home of the OBPP, the program has been evaluated more thoroughly than any other bullying prevention program to date. Results from a six large-scale evaluation from over 40,000 students show that average reductions of up to 50 percent in student bullying incidents. Rayburg joined the prevention team in May of 2013 after being approached from the Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee.

“The issue of bullying is also very personal to me. In high school my sister went through a very tough time with bullying in school and cyberbullying. If I can prevent even one student from feeling the way my sister did, I am making a difference. During my sister’s bullying issues I tried contact-

ing her teachers and coaches, but nothing seemed to help. I felt helpless as all I could do for my sister is reassure her that in time it would get better. As my sister went through this tough time, I decided that I would do my part in training our youth about the power of kindness.” Nina Tortorice, Olweus Anti- Bullying Chairman

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In His Name CHRISTY BOYD HONORS HER STEPSON’S LEGACY WITH PHOTOGRAPHS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS.

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Brandon J. Boyd was a charismatic, family-oriented, popular all-star athlete.

The Ligonier Valley High School graduate with the contagious laugh was a friend to everyone.

High School Graduation Day, May 2008 (l to r): his sister Megan, his dad Jim Brandon (center holding his niece Michaela), step mom Christy and step sister Alex.

Although he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after graduation, he was working for a local excavator and was considering becoming a police officer or attending a trade school.

Tragically, his dreams were cut short on July 13, 2008, when he and his friend were killed in a car crash, less than two months after Brandon graduated from high school.

Nothing would ever be the same again.

Not for the Boyd family, and not for the community in which Brandon lived.

“He was the most awesome football player I have ever witnessed in my life,” said his stepmother, Christy Boyd. “He was a naturally talented, three-time allstate football player, which is kind of unheard of,” she said.

Brandon’s senior picture, 2007.

Boyd affectionately called Brandon “Sunshine,” not only because of his red hair but also for the smile that could brighten a room.

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Jim and Christy Boyd’s home became “the” household, the one that collected kids like some folks collect coins.

Brandon’s friends were welcome to the Boyd house day and night, raiding the fridge, making themselves at home. “Our front porch holds more memories than most homes do,” said Boyd.

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To honor Brandon’s memory, Jim and Christy Boyd founded the Brandon J. Boyd Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. Its mission is to award scholarships to those graduates of Ligonier Valley High School who are continuing their education at either a trade school or a two-or four-year college, and who participate in athletics.

The scholarship was initially $1,000, but has since increased to $2,200. “Twentytwo was Brandon’s football number,” explains Boyd.

In addition to giving local kids a boost with college tuition, the fund also donates to local teen and youth sports and organizations.

Community members supported the scholarship fund year after year by attending fundraisers such as dinners or golf outings. But the Boyds didn’t feel comfortable with asking the same folks to contribute to the fund each year.

Though nothing could bring her stepson back, Boyd began sifting through old photos of Brandon soon after he passed away. The accompanying memories that are embedded into photos have always been a comfort to Boyd. A consummate “picture freak,” Boyd had the idea to take photos as a way to raise money for the scholarship rather than having the same community members donate to the fund. Thus, in 2011, Boyd established Memories by Christy, a photography service with the sole purpose of capturing family memories while raising money for the scholarship foundation.

Other than a nominal fee for weddings, Boyd does not charge for her amateur photography services.

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requests that folks make a taxdeductible donation, in any amount that they choose, to the Brandon J. Boyd Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Boyd, who is self-taught, has photographed everything from families to senior portraits to childbirth to team photos to weddings and other events. She knows that professional photographers can be very expensive.

And she knows firsthand the importance of preserving memories.

“We had no idea it would take off the way that it has,” said Boyd, who is in high demand now for her photography services. Other organizations, such as preschools or local sports teams, use her services as their own fundraisers.

To date, the fund’s six-person committee has awarded six scholarships to rising college freshmen. The only qualification is that they must participate in at least one varsity sport, along with two letters of recommendation.

They also must answer the question: “How would you like to be remembered?”

A consummate “picture freak,” Boyd had the idea to take photos as a way to raise money for the scholarship rather than having the same community members donate to the fund.

The generosity of folks continues to both amaze her and warm Boyd’s heart. “It seems like those who really can’t afford it are the ones who make the biggest donations. Every so often, I see a $500 or a $1,000 donation.

It kind of takes my breath away.”

Brandon in his Ligonier Valley High School letterman jacket (class of 2008). “His coaches called him patches. By the end of his senior year he earned so many patches there wasn’t any room left on his jacket for more,” says Boyd.

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Soon after Brandon died, the community held a fundraiser for the family, but she and her husband did not feel comfortable accepting the money. Rather, they tried to think of some positive ways to put the money to work. “Because it was a vehicle accident, the number one killer of teens, let’s do something with teen driving awareness,” said Boyd.

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That heritage and experience extends to his staff and suppliers. His staff is experienced and knowledgeable craftsmen, and he feels that experience is one of the things that set them apart. One of his installers, like himself, is the second generation in this business. His father had worked for Morrison’s father when they were both young men so he, too grew up in the business. He’s also sourced his tile from the same supplier for years, he explained. If that weren’t enough, he’s also supplier of two of the oldest names in American built custom cabinetry, RUTT and Woodmode.

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i had a play inside of me that needed to come out. .

“I had a play inside of me that needed to come out.”

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That’s the reply Virginia Wall Gruenert gave when asked how her theatrical production company came to be. As Artistic Director of off the WALL Productions, her brief statement epitomizes the overall vision she has for her company: the simpler, the better.

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Since 2007, she and her husband, Managing Director Hans Gruenert, have been creating art that meets the highest standards of excellence, as well as engaging the public with diversity.

The company plays a part in promoting a creative, forward-thinking and sociable future by celebrating and exploring the traditional role of theatre as a place for the discussion of the great ideas of the day. Mainstream they are not.

Off the WALL opened its doors in Washington, PA with Wall Gruenert’s Shaken & Stirred, the original play “that needed to come out.” Written and performed by Ms. Gruenert, it told the stories of four women and their attempts to deal with the ravages alcoholism has inflicted on them and their loved ones. It was not a pretty play. It had no musical numbers. It had lots of “language.” The company then followed up with contemporary plays dealing with incest, homosexuality, infidelity, suicide, gay-bashing, alternative families, rape and torture, dementia, autism, drug addiction, and breast cancer. In other words, real life.

The very few who did not learn from what they saw onstage never returned.

Some wrote outraged letters to the editor. But all sat up and took notice, as did the Pittsburgh theater community.

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Building an audience was a challenge, but their goals outgrew their venue. In 2012, the Gruenerts built a new theater – off the WALL Performing Arts Center – six miles from Pittsburgh, in downtown Carnegie, which was ground zero for Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The heavy rains from Ivan caused massive flooding from Chartiers Creek, destroying homes, livelihoods and lives, and the borough has been actively rebuilding and rejuvenating ever since with the opening of new businesses, shops, and restaurants (Mr. Gruenert also relocated his successful forwarding and customs clearance companies from Moon Township to Carnegie’s E. Main Street).

The Gruenerts are proud to support this revitalization by providing a home in which live theater, dance, music, and comedy is featured year-round. The venue is also available for rental for meetings, play readings, and private events.

After a successful 3-season run as off the WALL Performing Arts Center, in July the Gruenerts donated the facility, located at 25 W. Main St., Carnegie, to its new owner and operator, the Off The Wall Charitable Trust. The not-for-profit venue is being rechristened Carnegie Stage as their nod to a supportive community, and the anchor tenants will continue to be off the WALL Productions, fireWALL Dance Theater, and the annual Pittsburgh New Works Festival. Carnegie Stage’s mission is to encourage and support the artist and the appreciation of all arts, and to provide visiting artists a home in which to work and play.

The essence of off the WALL Productions’ mission is also relatively simple: Empower women theater artists. Create a more conscious and compassionate community. Provide a living wage for all artists. The Acting Company is a non-profit 501 C (3) and Carnegie Stage’s resident professional theater company.

Working under contract with Actors Equity Association, they produce a minimum of four main stage plays during the season, typically October through May. Also, in the spirit of helping to revive the concept of repertory theater, off the WALL began by hosting several plays “in rep”, where works are presented at regular intervals in one season. off the WALL began its

Born in 2013 from the passion of a few modern dance enthusiasts, fireWALL Dance Theater soon established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the Pittsburgh art scene. Under the guidance of Artistic Director and Choreographer/Dancer Elisa-Marie Alaio, the young company was an immediate success. Choosing from the incredible pool of talented dancers in Pittsburgh, she developed an artistic vision that would incorporate diverse cultural influences and dance forms. Under the umbrella of fireWALL, Carnegie Stage also offers regular Friday night Cabaret performances featuring the fireWALL dancers and a wide variety of other artists, including the Indecent Divas, The Harvey WALLbangers sketch comedy troupe, John Gresh’s Gris Gris, and many more. off the WALL’s upcoming 2015-16 main stage season will be its ninth, and is filled with new works: In addition to Anne Stockton’s one-woman show in January, October 2015 will feature the World Premiere of Tunnel Vision by Andrea Lepcio, and December brings the regional premiere of Laura Brienza’s Scared of Sarah. In March of 2016,

movement theater virtuoso Mark Conway Thompson will bring his new piece, Kimono, to life at Carnegie Stage.

The Gruenerts seek playwrights who are intellectually curious, unafraid of ambiguities or of posing big questions (even if the questions go unanswered), writing inventive, challenging material that springs from the storytelling tradition fundamental to great theater.

They’re drawn to plays with powerful evocative language, strong dramatic action, multifaceted characters, dynamic, rich visual imagery and accessible stories that show the complexity and subtlety of the world around us. Not once, though, would they dream of speaking down to their audience.

Presenting them with difficult material is a mark of the highest respect.

“What I choose to put on the off the WALL stage has to live up to certain standards,” says Wall Gruenert. “It must be theatrical, it must be meaningful, we must learn from it, and it must challenge my actors as well as the audience. Also, because I am determined to act upon gender disparity at every conceivable opportunity, it should also be written by a woman whenever possible.” Recently, off the WALL was honored to have been chosen as a source (nominating) theater for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, which is given annually to a woman who deserves recognition for having written a work of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. In addition, the International Centre for

Women Playwrights has granted their 50/50 Applause Award to off the WALL for two consecutive years. Recipients of this award are recognized for their commitment to producing plays written by women for at least 50% of their season.

In keeping with their mission to fully support women theater artists, all four plays in off the WALL’s seventh season were written by women, and featured three female directors. The calendar years 2013 and 2014 were designated as The Year/s of the Woman, with all nine plays written by female playwrights, and six directed by female directors. In addition, the company works regularly with female scenic and lighting designers, and the resident staff consists of women in the roles of Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, Technical Director, and Stage Manager. Since the National Salary Average for a woman is still 76% to the man’s salary, plans are in place to adjust tickets prices accordingly for select performances next season.

The next step: Produce and premiere a new play here, and then take it to New York City for a limited run, as off the WALL did with Shaken & Stirred in 2011. “What playwright would say no to that?” says Managing Director Hans, who also serves as Producer of the company.

During a recent trip to Manhattan, the Gruenerts were disappointed “and a more than a little irritated” at the quality of an Off-Broadway production presented at the Samuel Beckett Theatre.

“It’s mind-boggling. This is allegedly professional theater,” says Wall Gruenert.

“A production of that caliber would never come near our stage. Not even close.”

The Gruenerts believe that art is essential, that it has the power to transform individuals and communities, and in so doing helps define our society.

Excellence, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental tenets of their commitment to the arts.

“We are determined not to compromise,” says Hans, “and will continue to take artistic risks, to move forward and make daring choices in order to continue to grow and be a true asset to the theater world and to the community.”

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repertory series with a restaged version of Kim El’s Straightening Combs in 2014, followed by Randy Kovitz in Glen Berger’s Underneath The Lintel in 201415. January 2016 will feature the World premiere of Anne Stockton’s I Won’t Be In On Monday, featuring Ms. Stockton and directed by Austin Pendleton, both of whom last worked with off the WALL on The Speed Queen.

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Stressed & Exhausted This Holiday Season 8 Ways To Heal From Adrenal Fatigue

by Dr. Will Cole

What are the adrenal glands?

The holiday season is a special time of year. Quality time with family and friends is priceless. In our modern culture though, the holiday spirit can be lost in the high paced stress that now permeates this season. This time can leave you feeling more tired than ever.

Your adrenal glands sit on top of your kidneys, like little kidney baseball caps.

They regulate many critical hormonal jobs in your body, including the release of your main stress hormone, cortisol.

Out of all the health issues my patients come to me with, fatigue is by far the most common and it is worse during the holidays. I witness the epidemic of extreme exhaustion on a daily basis.

Patients wake up feeling exhausted, craving cups of caffeine. They are irritable and “hangry” for salty or sugary foods. They can’t lose weight, despite dieting and exercise, and have little to no sex drive. Their energy level crashes in the afternoon, but they often get a “second wind” before bed. Then they have trouble winding down in the evening, only to have another night of restless sleep.

Our bodies are built for stressful events, and throughout time they have adapted to them. We are here today because the human species can handle stressful events. If our ancestors were chased by a predator, the sympathetic response, our body’s fightor-flight mode, would be activated.

During this stress response, cortisol would be released, ramping up blood pressure and blood sugar, which were needed to cope with the stressful event.

When things calm down, cortisol secretion then decreases, along with your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Normal balance is intact.

Adrenal fatigue happens when there’s an imbalance in this cortisol rhythm: Cortisol is high when it should be low, low when it should be high, or always high or always low.

The secret to understanding adrenal fatigue is understanding its origin: your brain. Your brain tells your adrenal glands what to do through a complex web of communications called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA Axis), or simply the brain-adrenal axis. Your hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which tells the pituitary gland to release the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then tells your adrenal cortex to release cortisol.

Adrenal fatigue is really a dysfunction of your brain’s communication with your adrenals — not the adrenal glands themselves.

What causes adrenal fatigue?

Sadly, many think this is normal. That’s because they look around and see everyone looking just as tired and miserable as they are. But just because something is common doesn’t make it normal.

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This is not normal — this is the epidemic of adrenal fatigue.

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So what is adrenal fatigue?

Cortisol is neither bad or good — it just is. But problems occur when there’s an imbalance in cortisol.

In a healthy individual, cortisol is higher in the morning and slowly flows lower throughout the day. Melatonin, your “sleepy time” hormone, is inversely proportional to cortisol. So when cortisol is high, melatonin is low and vice versa.

Our modern life, especially during the holidays, with its many ongoing stressors, can turn on your stress response and throw away the key. Unlike acute stress, for which we’re biologically hardwired, chronicstress turns on the fight-or-flight response without any rest.

If the stress response doesn’t leave, those cortisol triggers never stop.

Some chronic stressors that can lead

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to adrenal fatigue include: • autoimmune conditions • emotional stress • excessive exercise • food intolerances • microbiome dysfunctions • toxins

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ways to support healthy methylation pathways, which help balance the melatonin-cortisol rhythm.

• GABA support: Your calming, inhibitory neurotransmitter is GABA. Herbs like passion flower andamino acids such as theanine, glycine, and taurine can help calm you down by acting on the gabaminergic pathways in your brain.

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He does this with the help of custom renderings that allow you to view your potential addition in 3D, complete with virtual views of both the interior or exterior. He and his specialist can talk about what it is you’d like, take a photo of the area where the addition would be and, within 20 minutes of uploading the photo to his partner, architect Will Young, back in the office, have a rendering available for you to view.

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The customer, he explained, adjusts the size of the room according to their needs, and how they want to use it.

There is no “one-size fits all” model.

As noted, the rooms can be used for anything, as they are fully up to code as additions to your home. Edwards, who has been in the business for years, explained that these aren’t the 3-season sunrooms, or patio enclosures, you may have seen before.

“Those weren’t good for year round use,” he says. “But people accepted them because of the low price. Our new product is 4-seasons and in some cases better There is no “one-size fits all” model. than your typical addition.”

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The first of these rooms that Edwards built was in upstate New York. He had the opportunity to go back and visit on a cold winter day and, although it was very windy outside, the room was toasty warm

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By Elizabeth Speed Produced by Reese Randall

THESE VENUES WITH ROOMS TO SPARE OFFER THE BEST IN HOLIDAY FLARE. In the distant past, holiday celebration among friends, family or colleagues would have taken place at home.

And even with more modern options available, some hosts and hostesses still long for that personal feel.

But when your own abode won’t abide—where do you turn?

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The greater Pittsburgh area has no shortage of welcoming venues for any kind of celebration. For some, they were once homes and for others they are still homes—and a few were designed with that “at-home” feel in mind. If you’re looking for a home for your holiday celebration, check out this list of inspiring and infallible interiors.

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Offering a simply stunning view of the downtown skyline, any party at the Smart House is an intelligent choice. It’s the home of Peter Karlovich and Steve Herforth, who—booker be warned—are choosy about who gets to rent their home. But it’s been the beautiful backdrop to a number of benefits and functions, leaving guests raving about the location—perched atop Mt. Washington with a panoramic view. But it’s not just the vantage point that impresses. The owners incepted the home for their own parties, and designed an interior that is contemporary and spacious. The owners added a number of technological touches, including central automation of the lighting, climate control, audio, security, and even vacuuming systems, hence the nickname, the “Smart House.” They sacrifice nothing on livability either, with a gourmet kitchen, bar, dance floor, hot tub, infinity pool and patio with sweeping city views. The home is also for sale at the moment. Priced at $3.7 million, it’s a dream home—but for just one night it can be the setting for a dream party.

The Smart House: 207 Bailey Ave.; Mt. Washington 412.559.8123 | stevekarlo@verizon.net | 207baileyave.com

Photos by Chuck Beard

For a party to happen among authentic architectural art, you’ll get it “Wright” at Polymath Park’s Duncan House. The home was designed

by Frank Lloyd Wright and is close to his more famous abodes— Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. This home was part of his “Usonian” concept, which offered his designs for middle class homes. Only about 60 were built. Duncan House was originally erected in Illinois, but was relocated to Westmoreland County where it resides alongside three other homes by Wright’s protégés. It’s one of just seven Wright homes in the world that can be booked for overnight stays, sleeping up to six guests in three comfortable bedrooms. But for the party-minded host, there’s a large open living room decorated in period style to convene a merry group of about 20, seated comfortably. Most of the kitchen’s original 1957 appliances and decor have been preserved for aesthetics, but since the oven and range don’t work catering should be brought in.

Luckily, Treetops Restaurant is also part of the complex, and is ready to meet any need, from a cozy dinner for a small group of overnight guests to a larger affair. And larger affairs are quite possible. Groups of up to 100 (strolling; seated capacity is 60) are accommodated in the home’s lower level, a larger space designed for seated dinners and dancing that’s often used for weddings. If that’s not enough space for your plans to entertain, there are three additional homes that are also part of the complex.

Duncan House at Polymath Park: 187 Evergreen Lane, Acme 877.833.7829 | info@polymathpark.com | polymathpark.com

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Picture Perfect J. Verno’s photography studio on the South Side doubles as the backdrop for intimate events large and small. His studios are decked out with sets used by photography and film pros for shoots, but the sets come to life during parties, corporate events and weddings that take place year-round. Three studio spaces offer everything from a blank space you customize to kitchen and living room nooks with attractive and contemporary furnishings. But it’s the Level 3 Studio that will feel like your home for a party. Gleaming hardwood are laid under cozy spaces to convene with a high-end design aesthetic that makes any gathering feel sophisticated and glamorous.

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J. Verno Studios 3030 Jane St., South Side | 412/381-5350 | jvsevents.com.

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An Affair to Remember

In 1837, a sheep-shearing family built a beautiful farmhouse on several hundred acres of land in Washington County. Fast-forward almost two centuries, and on that spot you’ll find a charming restaurant called Palazzo 1837 Ristorante. It’s located within a mile of Tanger Outlets and the Meadowlands Casino in North Strabane Township and it’s a quick trip from anywhere along Route 79 or the South Hills. Anyone can dine in the restaurant, where the fare is imaginative Italian dishes with an impressive bar menu. But parties in converted bedrooms on the second floor offer a charming, private and personal feel. It’s the setting for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers, or corporate events for businesses located in Southpointe. Owners Susanne and Mark Sager infuse their love of old homes, antiques, great food, and entertaining into a private party experience their customers rave about.

Palazzo 1837 Ristorante Quail Acres Estates: 1445 Washington Rd.; Washington 724.223.1837 | palazzo1837.com

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A new transplant to Pittsburgh finds the Steel City has a heart of black-and-gold—one step at a time. Writer, Ryan Blacketter shares his funk, feelings and forgiveness of his personal discovery.

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n June, my wife and I moved to Pittsburgh with our thirteen-month-old baby. We loved the place visually right away—the yellow bridges, the juxtaposition of old churches next to glass high rises. Many of the buildings are set askew, on haphazardly mapped-out streets. It’s as though some mad artist intended to create a singular, anachronistic place of confusing streets, in order to make disorder and gridlock, so that we would have to slow down and look at this city that is really beautiful. But, I was uneasy about the move. I had the unsettled feeling I always got after landing in a new town.

In this metropolis of fast traffic, rocking busses and narrow sidewalks, my wife and child seemed fragile.

As we made our first drive through downtown—it was hot and hazy on Liberty Avenue—the people out walking looked rough. Some of them moved with a mean-faced, rolling confidence that was intimidating.

It occurred to me that I was only paranoid. After all, I felt the same when I had moved to New York, Boston, and San Francisco. But I had never felt this wary about a place before. “Let’s give it some time,” my wife said. “I think we’ll like it.”

“I feel like such an uptight dad or something, white-knuckling it in my Scion.” I hated feeling this way.

I had always preferred cities to towns.

I feel foolish as I write this, as if I’m saying people in cities are generally mean, according to the stereotype, and that I discovered they are not so in this one city.

I circled the block and got back onto Liberty, going the other way. The change in direction made me almost wish we were heading back to Idaho. But the next weekend, we hit the Carnegie and the Warhol— the sorts of places we had come to Pittsburgh to see.

Cezanne’s “Self Portrait,” Balla’s “City Dynamism,” and Anshutz’s “Steamboat on the Ohio” gave us more than we had hoped. In the dark media room at the Warhol, five or six of Andy Warhol’s films played on the walls as the Velvet Underground blasted in our ears. Our baby was wild for it. He made his “baby monster” pose, arms reaching forward; fingers twisted, and traced ecstatic figure eights in the room.

On Father’s Day my wife took us to Market Square. I was in a mood. My funk was hanging around. We got bagels and coffee and sat in one of the outdoor tables while a guy played the clarinet for dollars and change.

“No sax,” I said. “That’s good.”

“Yeah, it’s not like the movies. Always a good sign.” We went for a walk. Every time I crossed a street, pushing my baby in his stroller, I imagined the worst. At one intersection, the crosstraffic light turned red, but three cars sailed past me anyway.

Ahead on the next block, two guys in gold chains, mullets and baggie shorts walked toward us. My face was grim. When I moved the stroller closer to the wall, one of them smiled and said, “Happy father’s day, man,” and the other one gave a two-finger salute. They were good men.

I feel foolish as I write this, as if I’m saying people in cities are generally mean, according to the stereotype, and that I discovered they are not so in this one city. Of course, a greeting like that can happen in Boise, New York, anywhere. But when I encountered those young men, I speculated that this kindness is the norm in Pittsburgh.

Later, after we’d lived here a few months, my hunch became an obvious, day-to-day truth. It’s not just uncommonly friendly for a big city, but by any standard.

A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Ryan Blacketter is the author of “Down in the River”.

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We were fresh from Boise. That town isn’t exactly friendly, but it’s low crime. A week before we moved, my neighbor and drinking buddy had pulled up to his house in his black 1985 convertible Mercedes and got out. He wore his white chef ’s coat. I was reading on my porch. He saw the Pod resting in our driveway. “Baby, you don’t want to go to no Pittsburgh!” he called to me. “Getting out of St. Louis was the best thing I ever did. You don’t need culture. It’s all online now. Stay here. Stay here, where it safe.” He’d made the point before.

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Let your cup overflow at Allegheny Coffee and Tea Exchange

By Billy Jenkins Eric Nolan, General Manager of Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange, and Derek Eichler, long-time friend and now business partner, have spent the last three years adding a new-school influence to an old-school business.

Coffee roasting has a long, rich history in Pittsburgh, specifically down in the Strip District, where it has a decades-old tradition. “The Strip District is such a unique neighborhood, it is great spending every day working with your friends and neighbors” says Eric “It’s a family-like atmosphere down here”.

Since taking over the shop just over three years ago, Eric and Derek have learned more than they ever thought possible about coffee and pass that knowledge on to their hard-working employees. “We believe in educating everyone that we have the pleasure of working with, so no matter who you talk to on a given day, they will help you find the perfect coffee among our vast variety”

says Eric. The new-school approach comes in the form of the newest idea sweeping the nation: nitro coffee; coffee served ice cold out of a tap. “We are always looking for the newest products and ideas to give our customers exactly what they want” says Derek.

While researching online, they stumbled on the idea of nitro coffee. “We noticed a lot of interest in the product and knew it was something we had to try” adds Eric.

Since then it’s been non-stop research and development, finding the perfect way to brew coffee specifically to be served out of a nitrogen tap.

“I think we’ve perfected it at this point” says Eichler “It has a full coffee flavor, with the smoothest finish imaginable. Easily, it’s the best way to enjoy cold coffee”. “It feels like drinking a beer” adds Eric “But with no alcohol. Or hangover”.

So next time you are in the Strip, stop on by Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange to see what new concoction they’ll be brewing up next.

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ANTIQUING From vintage fashion to retro chic home décor, unearthing yesterday’s treasures reminds us what’s old—is new again.

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Old things have such a strong appeal—perhaps because every item has a history or a story behind it. Someone from long ago once owned it and loved it. But, know this—not everything in your grandmother’s attic is an antique.

Though the lines are often blurred, officially, an “antique” is an item that is at least 100-years old. That should be distinguished from “vintage”, which refers to an item that is about 50 or more years old. And then there are “collectibles”, which can be of any age, as long as someone ascribes value to it.

Often, folks are looking for items descending from certain eras.

For example, the Arts and Crafts movement refers to decorative arts from the late 1800s until about 1910, characterized by intricate workmanship. It is also known as Mission style and was inspired by the counter-industrial reformation.

Off the Avenue Antiques in Coraopolis.

The Art Deco movement, which reflected modern technology, followed with the height of the movement in the 1920s until just after World War II. It is characterized by an array of geometrical shapes, expensive materials and opulence.

Mid-century modern starts in the 1950s, and although not officially considered antiques, items from this era are frequently found in antique shops.

No matter what you are looking for, the antique business is one that will never disappear. As each year more and more items will qualify for that antique designation. An item’s worth will fluctuate due to market trends, so it’s important to do your homework regarding the approximate current value of what you intend to buy.

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n afternoon spent antiquing in Pittsburgh is like going back and forth into the future. One minute you’re checking your smartphone for directions to the antique shop and the next you are sifting through yesterday’s treasures hoping to merge past and present with just the right armoire to hold your collection of retro glass bottles.

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From The Marlene Harris Collection in Blawnox.

THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Whether you are a seasoned antique buyer or a casual collector, Pittsburgh is fortunate enough to have a cornucopia of antique shops scattered throughout the city, suburbs and neighboring counties.

But, why would someone get in their car and go to a brick and mortar shop when the whole world is at your disposal via the online marketplace?

For the simple reason that when you buy an item in person, you can get a better idea of its true condition. Plus, many shoppers prefer a tactile and sensory shopping experience.

You can inspect, examine, hold an item under a magnifying glass, look for flaws, look for perfection, test out the drawers to make sure they do not stick, etc.

Also when you buy items online, you don’t always know what you are getting, so often, it’s buyer beware. Online marketplaces have had the effect of leveling out the playing field and affecting market value. “There are so many more things available online, you can call less things ‘rare’ now,” says Marianne Marino, coowner of Wexford General Store Antique Center in Wexford.

They carry general line antiques—meaning everything. They have 20 dealers who are always out looking for items to bring back to the store. “Every day, something new comes in and not always the same kind of thing,” said Marino.

Zerrer’s Antiques is located in the Strip District and their shop is eclectic with items from the mid-1800s to the 1970s.

Co-owner Marla Zerrer, who owns the shop with her husband, John said they cater to the film industry, as many filmmakers buy props for their Pittsburgh-based movies.

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Other than props, they don’t have a specialty.

“We buy what we like and assume that if we like it, someone will too,” says Zerrer.

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It’s important to keep an open mind when you’re shopping for antiques, she advised.

And bear in mind that the storeowner does not necessarily have another of the same item in stock. But the fun part of antique shopping is that there is always a turnover—each time you visit Top Left: Wexford General an antique Store in Wexford. Bottom store there is Left: Mulberry Antiques in Oakmont. Bottom Right: chance new Zerrer’s Antiques in the merchandise Strip District. will seem to magically appear on your next visit.

Antique fairs are another shopping option—if you prefer a multi-vendor setting. While fairs can be a lot of fun to wander through, some folks prefer to buy from vendors who own permanent shops, simply because you can get to know them, and they can get to know you and your tastes. Plus, if you’re looking for something specific, a shop owner who knows you can keep an eye out for a special piece. Some shops are a mishmash of vendors, such as Off the Avenue in Coraopolis, which has 19 vendors who rent space.

DOS AND DON’TS “Buy what you like. Regardless of what is hot or current, ultimately, you will have to live with what you buy and look at it every day,” says Zerrer. “Don’t buy it because Martha Stewart said so.”

And also, unless you’re an antiques dealer yourself, you should not buy an item with the thought of reselling it with the expectation that someday it could increase in value.

Do not get into the mindset that you have to display the antique rather than use it every day. “Our customers are more interested in functional than historical,” says Zerrer.

Jim Barricella, owner of Off the Avenue in Coraopolis, agrees saying, “If you’re looking for a functional piece of furniture, don’t go for an antique.”

Haggling over prices is accepted in the industry, but don’t insult the owner by lowballing an offer. Ask politely if he or she would accept a certain price for the item.

If you’re looking for specific pieces of furniture, it’s always advisable to have your measurements ready.

Marino also advises looking for signatures on such items as glassware, china and pottery, as that will be more indicative of authenticity versus a reproduction.

Marino says the cardinal rule for antiquing is to buy the best you can afford. “The best always holds its value.”

TRENDS Television shows such as Antiques Roadshow have sparked the consumer’s interest in antiquing. Trends are called trends for a reason—they are fluid, dynamic creatures that change all the time, sometimes seemingly overnight. Sometimes, colors drive the trends in antiques, just as they do in clothing.

Even though they are not antiques in the truest sense of the word, Zerrer says that mid-modern era items from the 1950s through the 1970s are hot. Simple lines are also very popular, while ornate things collect dust on the shelves.

As far as furniture goes, Ray Roberts, owner of the Treasure Shack in Bridgeville, said that Hoosier cabinets from the 1930s

Barricella says that many dealers are finding that the industrial look is in right now, including things like old dolleys that were used in manufacturing plants; folks are using those as coffee tables. “Repurposing is very popular. Someone will take an old dresser and fashion it into a bench,” he says. However, the biggest change is that people are moving away from larger pieces of furniture to smaller pieces, reflecting the downsizing of American homes. “I stopped buying dining room sets--people don’t want them anymore,” says Barricalla.

REPRODUCTIONS While reproductions aren’t the real thing, obviously, many folks are out seeking just that—either because they cannot find the real thing or because reproductions are cheaper than the originals. Though it may seem counterintuitive, some antique dealers do sell reproductions, but they should be clearly marked as such. “Some newer things bring in more money than genuine antiques,” says Marino. Ironically, reproductions have been around long enough that they are started to age and theoretically can and will increase in value, the older they become.

SPECIALTY FINDS While many antiquers are casual browsers, others are focused on finding specific pieces. For example, jewelry hunters looking for that special bling might check out The Marlene Harris Collection in Blawnox. The store is located in a converted chicken coop that has been transformed into a fantasy jewel box, says owner, Marlene Harris. They specialize in antique and vintage engagement rings and wedding bands, though they carry a wide range of antique jewelry. “Young people seem to love filigree engagement rings. They are enchanted with them; they don’t care how big the diamond is; they’re more interested in the mounting,” said Harris. There is something for everyone, as prices at the shop range anywhere from $325-$20,000.

From The Marlene Harris Collection in Blawnox.

For antique furniture lovers, Mulberry Antiques in Oakmont carries a collection of 19th century Americana. Also called the “pre-machine era,” this type of furniture was made by hand, says co-owner Judy Radcliff, who owns the store with Kathy Musser and Nancy Schaffer. The store also sells folk art, general store items and treenware— objects made from wood.

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in educating the consumer.

“It’s really important to buy from a reputable dealer that will stand behind the date and the authenticity of the piece. We will take time to educate and to teach customers about the construction, as well as the finish of early furniture,” she said.

Off the Avenue Antiques (top left, center and below) in Coraopolis.

Radcliff says that it’s a buyer’s market now—because of the recession, prices of most antiques have taken a downturn. “When you buy an antique, you’re not just buying something to use, you’re buying a piece of history— you’re buying an investment,” she says.

Book lovers may uncover a rare edition at Caliban Books in Oakland, either at the shop or their warehouse, from which purchases can be made online as well. Unlike many other antique items, the age of a book does not always correlate with its value, says manager, Kris Collins. “What would make it valuable largely has to do with the edition of the book and the book itself.” For example, a first edition F. Where to Antique Scott Fitzgerald novel from Caliban Books the 1920s easily could be 410 S. Craig St., Oakland worth more than a much 412.681.9111 | calibanbooks.com older book.

Also, rare books largely retain their value. Depending on the book and the author, signed books can increase the book’s value, as well as whether the book is a numbered series or limited edition. Collins offers this advice to collectors. “Collect in an area of interest. If you have no connection to it, it’s hard to match a book to a person. [Antiquing] is such a personal thing.”

Marlene Harris Collection 238 Freeport Rd., Blawnox 412.828.1245 | marleneharriscol.com Mulberry Antiques 522 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont 412.828.0144 | mulberryantiques.com Off the Avenue Antiques 1000 4th Ave., Coraopolis 412.299.0877 | facebook.com/off-the-avenue The Treasure Shack 509 Washington Ave., Bridgeville 412.956.2967 facebook.com/the-treasure-shack Wexford General Store 150 Church Rd., Wexford 724.935.9959 | wexfordantiques.com Zerrer’s Antiques 2703 Penn Ave., Strip District 724/554-3468 | zerrersantiques.com

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and 1940s are in extreme demand, as is old farm implements from the same era. “Any type of Art Deco period right now is hot,” says Roberts. Some items have taken a downward turn in popularity, such as glassware and brass, he added. “Between people who were hoarding it for a while and reproductions, you can’t give glassware away now.”

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Jacob Evans Kitchens: Designers with Originality, Good Taste, and Expert Craftsmanship.

Maintaining architectural integrity is perhaps the most integral part of a remodeling job. A new kitchen that boasts luxury and elegance while maintaining tradition, that is truly the mark of craftsmanship. Jacob Evans Kitchen and Bath Principal and Owner, Michael Bonato explained to A Taste of Pittsburgh that such a seamless project can only be completed when a homeowner truly connects with a design team.

“The ability to create something unique for a homeowner that maybe even they hadn’t imagined is something my team specializes in,” said Bonato. “When my team works closely with a homeowner, our results can be astounding.”

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The team at Jacob Evans Kitchen and Bath brings fluidity, efficiency, and unparalleled creativity to every job they peruse. Updated and clean lines, attention to simple details, the right selection of hardware, wood, and counter tops, place this team in a category all its own.

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Are you thinking about lessons for yourself or your child? There are several ways to get started with lessons at the Pittsburgh Music Academy. They have an Open House twice a year at their Carnegie location. The next one is scheduled for March 5, from 9am-12pm.

Come and observe private and group classes and ask any questions. At PMA, they also offer music education classes, such as theory, music and movement and choir, which also will be going on at the Open House. They strongly recommend that you observe lessons before starting any musical instrument.

It is important to make sure you like the way the teacher works and if you think it will be a good fit for you or your child.

school and their philosophy.

The next camp is scheduled for January 23, 2:30-5pm at their Squirrel Hill location. Music is one of the best gifts a parent can give to a child because it lasts a lifetime.

Please visit www.pghma.com or call at 412.429.2122.

The most popular way to get to know the Pittsburgh Music Academy is their Pre-Twinkle Camp. This is an excellent way to introduce you and your child to one of the instruments that they may be interested in and for you to learn about the

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Community outreach is strongly encouraged and provided to their students as well. They believe that music is a strong vehicle to enrich their communities. In the past, their students have contributed thousands of dollars to fundraisers and several times a year perform at senior living and retirement homes.

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Louis Anthony Jewelers The purchase of a fine piece of jewelry is one that should handled with thoughtfulness and care. Customers look for a quality product from a retailer they can trust. What better place to buy a gift than from a family business over two decades in the making?

The Guarino family, owners of Louis Anthony Jewelers work together to bring their community the finest jewelry and timepieces from all over the world.

Within the cases you’ll find international brands like David Yurman and Rolex nestled together with collections from tiny workshops in Italy and the store’s bespoke line, Amelia Jewel designed by Amie Guarino.

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Louis Anthony Jewelers was born in 1990 when Louis Jr. and Veronica decided to take a risk. Lou sold Veronica’s engagement ring to raise funds to get the business started. Their vision was to provide the most beautifully crafted jewelry from around the world and present it in a welcoming environment.

“The idea of branding an individual was a unique concept at the time and created an enormous amount of recognition for the business” said Veronica

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“Louis Jr. had worked in a well respected jewelry store for almost a decade” said Veronica. “The time came when he decided that he wanted to take better care of his clients and the only way to do that was to go out on his own.” Many clients still remember the first marketing slogan Veronica created in 1992, a billboard featuring Lou circulated the city, boldly asking the question Have we met...yet?”

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Twenty five years later as the business has grown the family has grown as well with each member contributing in a unique way to the success of the company. In addition to Lou and Veronica, daughters Amie (Amelia) and Vanessa, son Lou III (Geeg), and Lou’s sister Andrea Kaczmarek round out the family portion of the team.

Happily married for 34 years, the couple knows a great deal about the jewelry business. However, with the emerging trends in technology and the social media world they are thankful their children stepped in.

Amie, the oldest among the Guarino children and first to join the business full time, gained experience in fashion design after earning her degree from West Virginia University. She soon realized her family’s business would allow her to merchandise, design, and fulfill her creative outlook as well as being involved in an environment where she had a vested interest.

Three years ago she took her career one step further launching her own jewelry line, Amelia Jewel. Comprised of beads and unique diamond elements, each of her pieces reflect her personal style.

Today, the line is one of the top selling brands in the store.

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Lou III known by to many by his nickname Geeg, has made his own special mark on the family business. After graduating from NYU, Lou III worked as a producer and editor for a video production house in NY. A few years into his career he was at a crossroads. The opportunity to be a part of the family business had always been a constant in his life. He decided it was time to make that move before more time had passed. Six years later he hasn’t looked back. Taking on managerial roles in both sales and marketing Lou contributes to the business both in front and behind the scenes.

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After graduating from Florida Golf Coast University, youngest daughter Vanessa transitioned immediately into the family business and took over the social media. Vanessa’s decision to join Louis Anthony Jewelers immediately after school was based on her desire to work with her family and also the business’s growing need for young talent to run the social media department. In three years she has developed a thriving and highly engaging social media plan for Louis Anthony on Facebook and Instagram. as well as launching her own company Social Media Diva, helping individuals and businesses develop an online presence.

Andrea Kaczmarek, Lou’s younger sister has been an essential part of the business since 2001. Realizing the best talent in Pittsburgh was in their own

family, Veronica and Lou lured Andrea away from a marketing and public relations position. Andrea’s primary responsibility is sales. She possesses an innate ability to match people with jewelry that expresses their personal style.

The family is the first to acknowledge that the store’s success would not be possible without the contributions of each of the members of the Louis Anthony team. “I have been in this business long enough to know that each person’s contribution is just as important whether they are related to you or not.” say Lou Jr. It is instantly apparent when you walk through the doors that this is not your typical jewelry store. Time is taken to get to know each customer and their desires.

The store is spacious and the selection of merchandise is diverse, but the outgoing

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The business has always been located in the South Hills, but moved to its current location on North Highland Road in 2000 and has expanded three times since then.

In 25 years the business has grown due to a unique mix of factors including dedication, a personal touch and a brilliant marketing campaign. Lou’s philosophy on retail has always been simple. “The result of shopping should not only be the beautiful item one acquires for his or her own personal collection, it should be the experience the customer takes away with them.”

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nature and natural charm of the sales team creates a warm and intimate feel that puts people at ease. “It is a first name basis store. Customers appreciate being remembered and often stop by just to say ‘Hello,’” Veronica says.

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