St. Ferdinand Parish Annual Family Festival

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Come to the grand St. Ferdinand Parish Annual Family Festival and gigantic White Elephant Sale @ St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

When: August 7-8-9
Time: Friday 6-11 PM; Saturday 5-11 PM; Sunday 3-10 PM.

Come share in the fun.
* Take chances on numerous raffles and games
* Play at Kiddieland or ride a train
* Play poker or bingo
* Shop at the gigantic White Elephant Tent
* And more!

Concession foods sold all during the festival.
* Buffet dinners served daily
* Friday 4-8 PM - Italian Buffet
* Saturday 4-8 PM - Chicken BBQ
* Sunday 1-8 PM - Turkey or Ham Dinner.

For more information see www.stferd.org or call the rectory during regular business hours at 724-776-2888.

Meeting set for Giant Eagle liquor license

The Seven Fields council will hold a public meeting to discuss the prospect of Giant Eagle obtaining a liquor license to sell six-packs of beer and malt beverages from inside the supermarket. The chain has also applied for liquor licenses at six other locations around Pittsburgh. More from the Post-Gazette and KDKA.

Giant Eagle has entered into an agreement to purchase a liquor license, but Seven Fields is required to hold hearing to allow residents to voice their opinions on the issue.

The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. July 13 in the Seven Fields borough building.

The Seven Fields' Giant Eagle currently has a wine and liquor store adjacent to the grocery store.

Oak Tree Place update

First Cracker Barrel dropped out, now Golden Corral has walked away. Starbucks has also said "no thanks" after they decided to slow expansion. What's left? From the Post-Gazette:

Building permits for a Mexican restaurant, Chipotle, and an Aspen Dental office are about to be issued by the township. Also in the queue are Sawa Japanese Steakhouse and Five Guys Burger and Fries.

Construction should begin in a few weeks.

Local Domenico's is now open

A carry-out/delivery version of Cranberry's Domenico's is now open in the new strip next to the Fitness Factory.

I'm going to be trying something new - restaurant reviews. Vote in the poll (which should be added shortly) and add your review to the comments if you wish.

Oak Tree Place restaurants set

The Post-Gazette has a short article on the restaurants planned for the new Oak Tree Place on Rt 19. Since Cracker Barrel has backed out yet again, the lineup changed a bit. (The original plan had Cracker Barrel and another Starbucks.)

• Sawa Japanese Steakhouse -- There's another location in Monroeville. The township has already approved a liquor license transfer.


• Chipotle -- The national burrito chain that will give Moe's a run.


• Golden Corral -- The family steakhouse with a buffet.