With prom just around the corner, Mak Studio is offering a selection of formal dresses this season to fit your unique look. Jessica Kaye, sales associate, said the store typically caters to tweens, but is offering prom dresses for young ladies this season, a first for the store at 431 Beaver St. There are various colors, styles and lengths and Kaye said the prices are fairly reasonable. Kaye said store owner Kristen McCormack wanted to try it out to see if there was interest. For the girl looking for something truly unique, there are only 18 dresses available, and some have already sold. "…

Renee Musser was doing well selling affordable jewelry and accessories at malls, festivals and home parties, so she decided to expand her venture into a fashionable store in downtown Sewickley. Bling 4 Less celebrated its grand opening about a week ago at 503 Broad St. and the store decorated with pink-and-black flair has been attracting new customers ever since. “I just figured the Bling 4 Less would just pretty much tell it,” said Musser of Sewickley, who believes her merchandise could attract more young women once word about the store spreads.  Bling 4 Less is a store for the fashionista …

Robin Fernandez was surprised at how fast word spread about Lula, a new American-inspired tapas restaurant in the heart of Sewickley.  The restaurant owner had a soft opening on Nov. 1 and celebrated its grand opening over the weekend with a ribbon cutting. “It’s really working well and the response has been really positive,” said owner Fernandez, a Sewickley resident. “People seem to like what we’ve done.” The tapas restaurant at 515 Broad St. emphasizes good food, good wine and good conversation. Lula serves appetizers on a small plate, offering diners a variety of familiar dishes at a …

Winter skies can be drab and gray, but the bright skylight ceiling and cool blue walls inside the Clearly Pilates studio resemble a tropical retreat, exactly the feel Clare Westwood was going for. “I wanted to bring that feeling of warmth and peace to people who come in after a stressful day, to people who are recovering from a hip replacement surgery,” said Westwood, owner of the Sewickley studio. “This place needs to be a retreat.” The Sewickley resident was thinking along those same lines when she named the studio Clearly Pilates, a title derived from her first name Clare, which means “…

  The Kitchen Studio opened earlier this month at 516 Beaver Street in Sewickley. In this new business spotlight, Patch caught up with The Kitchen Studio's owner Linda Yeager. Sewickley Patch: Tell us what The Kitchen Studio is all about. Yeager: I'm a kitchen designer and I provide cabinetry and appliances for a remodel. I opened this store officially only three weeks ago but I've been in business in the area for about seven years.  Sewickley Patch: Why did you choose Sewickley? Yeager: I was already established in Sewickley before opening this shop. It's a perfect fit for me--the …

  The popular local pop-up boutique Fancy’s Folly has re-opened in the Sewickley village. The store continues its tradition of charitable giving on behalf of customers through the “Shop for a Cause" event, donating 10 percent of all gross sales over $100 to The Child Health Association of Sewickley.  “Fancy’s Folly was built upon this philanthropic practice and I am thrilled to continue this tradition,” said Nancy Follett, owner of Fancy’s Folly. In addition to donating a portion of all sales, Fancy’s Folly will also provide information to the community on the Association’s upcoming events …

Judy Bailey had an idea to take a vacant storefront and put it to good use, turning years of stored treasures into Sewickley’s newest pop up store, The Attic. Bailey is the owner of Soho, located right next door, and the former Bailey & Bailey boutique. She and friend Natasha Green decided to clear out some of the items they have collected or held onto over the years, and put them up for sale. “We have such a conglomeration of things,” Bailey said. Green described the store as an attic and garage sale in a shop, hence the name “The Attic.” Everything is priced to sell, she said. The store …

Looking around the business district, Sewickley resident Kevin Santelli saw a need for specialty sporting goods. "I live in Sewickley. If there's nowhere to shop, I have to jump in my car and go...It didn't seem convenient." But Santelli, a runner, also felt there was something lacking from what chain stores were offering.  That's how the idea for Sewickley Sporting Goods was born. On Thursday, as the store owner put on the last finishing touches, several people tried to get inside, a testament of sorts to how eager customers have been to see the place open. Located at 417 Beaver St. inside …

When Sewickley Café owner Don Reinhardt opened his restaurant patio to dogs during Sewickley Unleashed  two weeks ago, he couldn’t be sure what to expect. Reinhardt said the Sewickley Café ended up hosting 15 dogs on the outdoor garden patio that day. “It went over well,” Reinhardt said. His idea to welcome four-legged patrons for one special day led to an even better idea: the Yappy Lunch. Starting today, pet owners are invited to bring their dogs for lunch in the restaurant garden. As a pet owner with a soft spot for Golden Retrievers, Reindhardt knows that dogs are considered part of the …

Sewickley helped celebrate the grand openings of two new businesses Thursday and Friday with ribbon cutting ceremonies. On Thursday, Tournesol at 425 Walnut St., was officially welcomed to the Village of Sewickley with a grand-opening ribbon cutting outside the store. Sewickley Mayor Brian Jeffe also delivered Tournesol owner Barbara Reilly with a proclamation. On Friday, the mayor stopped by Fancy’s Folly to celebrate the grand opening of the upscale boutique and "pop up store" that has returned to the Sewickley Village at 427 Broad St., the Elan Gallery building. Fancy’s Folly, founded in …

Standing outside the Sidelines Beer House, Sewickley Mayor Brian Jeffe presided over his second ribbon cutting in just two days. A grand opening for Sidelines took place at noon Friday, a day after a ribbon cuting was held Thursday at Cocothé on Beaver Street. On Thursday, Cocothé, a French-inspired shop, owned by Courtney Yatesheld a grand opening party in the shop at 541 Beaver St. The shop sells have gourmet, organic, natural and unique flavors of chocolate, and various kinds of loose leaf teas.  Today, staff stood outside 518 Locust Place alongside owner Bob Miller and executive chef Brad…

It’s no coincidence the sign at the front door invites patrons to "seat yourself wherever you’d like." Bob Miller wants “Sidelines Beer House” in Sewickley to feel inviting to customers.  “Sewickley needs a neighborhood bar and that’s what we are,” said Miller of Pittsburgh, owner of the new business. Sidelines held a soft opening Tuesday, but the business will celebrate a grand opening on Friday with a ribbon cutting at noon. With hours of operation from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, the casual and affordably-priced sports bar allows patrons to grab a bite to eat at just about any time of the day…

Barbara Reilly has created an international wonderland of fine table linens and designer dinnerware on Walnut Street to reflect her love for world travel. “That’s the whole idea to celebrate the world,” Reilly said. “I have a little bit of everything.”  While Tournesol officially opens for walk-in customers today at 425 Walnut St., Reilly said the village’s latest business has been in operation for nearly a decade. A former attorney, Reilly left the legal world to start the business nine years ago after some encouragement from her husband while the two were in France. Reilly remembers wanting…

Dawn Cosnotti Morris has turned her love of art, charity and all things local into a new business on Broad Street in Sewickley. “lucky ink.” at 422 Broad St., officially opens today and features an array of gift items, jewelry, clothing, bags, candles, key chains, dolls, art and all-around hip items that are either made locally or in the United States. A door separates the boutique from the body art shop, which Morris said is the first in the village of Sewickley.  “We have something for everybody,” said Morris, of Sewickley, who owns the shop with her husband Carl. Located in a space …

Folks looking to play their favorite numbers or scratch off games now have a new place in the community to buy lottery tickets. The Lucky Ticket lottery in Leetsdale opened its doors for business Wednesday at 192 Ohio River Boulevard in the A&A plaza next door to Adecco. Owner Nick Sabol said he began remodeling the store in mid-November, when he acquired the business. He spent another two months attending classes to acquire lottery machines through the state. “It takes awhile,” said Sabol of New Sewickley Township. The Lucky Ticket sells everything from Mega Millions, Cash 5 and Powerball …

A gourmet chocolate and tea store is scheduled to open in the Village of Sewickley just in time for Valentine’s Day. Aficionados of chocolate and fine teas will welcome Cocothé, a French-inspired shop opening soon at 541 Beaver St. “We’ll have gourmet, organic, natural and unique flavors of chocolate,” said Courtney Yates, managing partner of New Mexico-based Los Payasos. She said a wide range of teas will also be sold. Renovations are under way at 541 Beaver St., which Los Payasos purchased in December along with the property at 545 Beaver St., according to Allegheny County assessment …

Rhonda McFarland is not new to retail. She has logged 12 years in the industry, the last of which was spent at Bailey & Bailey. With Bailey & Bailey moving into retirement, McFarland decided to move in a new direction and is opening the new boutique Threadz. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Mayor Brian Jeffe will cut yet another ribbon, officially opening the new store in the Village. With a great sense of what kind of style she likes, McFarland has carefully selected a great array of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. A sneak peek inside the store before the official opening revealed a cozy decor …

There is a new house on the block. That would be House 15143. House 15143 is at 439 Beaver St. in Sewickley; it’s the house with the slate-gray paint job, clean white trim and flower boxes overflowing with daisies. Even more charming is what's inside House 15143, where owners Danielle Franks and Kristin Bordeau offer retail home accents and furniture as well as design services. "Whether you are a first-time homeowner or simply ready to freshen up your look, we can help you,” Franks said. The business had its grand opening Sept. 10 at the annual Harvest Festival. House 15143 attracted so many …

When asked what people want to see more of in the Village, the overwhelming response concerned eateries. It would seem almost everyone is looking for dining options close to home. Happily, East Coast Sandwiches, which opened for business Saturday, fits the bill to grab a bite in town or get something to take home to the family. The space at 400 Beaver St. has been transformed from a former boutique into a dark, warm and cozy restaurant that is inviting and easy. The business is open until 7 p.m. so customers have a chance to get take-out or dine after work.Although it's already open, the …

Vivo Kitchen has opened in Sewickley in a new incarnation of one of the region’s most popular restaurants. Fans of the original Vivo in Bellevue will find the same simple preparations of fresh, local ingredients but should expect an updated dining experience.Fitting with the new, sleek approach, the menu does not offer four courses but is broken into just two sections: starters and mains. Menu items will change frequently according to seasonal availability. Current dishes include grilled fig with prosciutto and spicy ricotta, beef short ribs with a molasses barbecue sauce, crispy poussin with…