What’s Cooking? Ambridge wine walk and Baden eatery make news Leave a comment
(A twice-a-month look at dining and drinks news in the Beaver Valley).
Savor some wine and see what’s happening in Ambridge.
That’s the pitch behind the International Wine Walk planned from 1-5 p.m. May 7 by the Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Ticketed guests will sip fine wines from around the world, sample hors d’oeuvres, and meet representatives of participating Ambridge businesses.
Tickets are $25 for the self-guided walking tour, though a “trolley ride” by Molly’s Trolleys sightseeing service from Pittsburgh, also is available to whisk you around town. Event signups and details are at ambridgeregionalchamber.org.
It’s a fun time, says Holly Mathias, owner of Aunt Bridget’s Tea Room, one of the participating venues, at 1400 Duss Ave.
“Strolling the streets with your friends, sampling good wines and foods at each business… bonus is you get to ride the trolley for free,” Mathias said.
Other food and drink establishments taking part include Merchant Coffee, Bridgetown Taphouse, Vocelli Pizza, Old Crow Coffeehouse, Fritzy’s Bistro, Fermata Brewing, Altered Genius Brewing, Subway, Harkins Mill Wines, Firehouse Lounge and the Maple Restaurant.
Other participating businesses are Ambridge Do It Best, Brown Dog Signs, Hands on Health, Kendall Leigh Boutique, Vape & Roll With It, Philip’s Automotive, Bob Nelson, Burns HVAC, New Alliance Federal Credit Union, Sweetwater Bicycles, Harmony Haus and Homes by Hilary.
Baden restaurant changes hands
Sheila’s Restaurant in Baden is under new ownership.
Namesake owner Sheila Bowser announced her retirement after 50 years of business, but told the Facebook community that new owners have purchased the breakfast-lunch eatery, and will maintain the Sheila’s name for up to one year.
Sheila’s, at 25 State St., near the Harmony Township line, began in Ambridge, moving to Baden in 1996. As of late last week, the newly run Sheila’s had not reopened.
Hank’s halts Monday hours
Hank’s Frozen Custard & Mexican Food announced it will be closed on Mondays until further notice due to a staffing shortage.
“We apologize for the inconvenience and will reopen on Mondays once we have a full staff,” a Hank’s Facebook page post said.
Custom-made success
Custom Cakes by Brooke has done so well in Brighton Township, the business has expanded to a second location at The Mall at Robinson.
You can pick up some of Brooke’s fresh daily treats, such as gourmet cupcakes, macarons, brownies and cookies, next time you’re at the Robinson Mall (on the first floor near the children’s play area), or at the original location at Tusca Plaza, a few doors down from Shop ‘N Save.
Bruster’s offers oat milk
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream re-launched its non-dairy vegan frozen dessert line, now featuring oat milk.
Bruster’s stores, including ones in Hopewell, Moon and Bridgewater, will offer a rotation of 14 non-dairy, oat-milk infused ice cream flavors including coffee chocolate chip, chocolate raspberry truffle, and mint chocolate chip. Oat milk is growing in popularity as an alternative to dairy milk for those with dietary sensitivities.
“Our customers’ loyalty and experience are what drives us,” Jim Sahene, CEO of the Bridgewater-based Bruster’s said. “We were excited to initially launch our first non-dairy dessert with coconut milk; but today, our new oat milk option offers a superior taste and recipe. We know that many of our customers either follow a strict vegan lifestyle or deal with different dietary restrictions, and it is important for us to be able to offer them something wonderful with the variety of flavors and premium ingredients in which Bruster’s is known.”
Of course, Bruster’s also will continue scooping and serving traditional hand-crafted ice cream made with the company’s proprietary mix drawn from its own dairy source.
During May, Bruster’s will offer a brand new ice cream flavor − Dark Chocolate Graham Crunch − and bring back a seasonal classic, Strawberry Shortcake Sundae.
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(Scott Tady is food/drinks and entertainment editor at The Times, and easy to reach at stady@timesonline.com)
