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Unlimited Soup &
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Serving Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Unlimited Soup & Salad Bar Every Day
from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Only $7.99
Separate Children’s Menu
Located on Rt. 611 in Mt. Pocono
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Cooper’s
... BE HOOKED!
Seafood House
Scranton & Pittston
One Visit and You’ll
Happy Hour on a
Half Shell
Every Day from
5-7 in the ship &
at the bars
$1 Freshly Shucked
Raw Oysters or Clams
$1 Hand Breaded
Fried Oysters
$3 Oyster Shooters
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
VICTORIAN BEER DINNER
YOUR EXPERIENCES
ARE OUR HISTORY
Family owned & operated
for more than 65 years!
Cooper’s is rated one of
the Top 100 Restaurants in
The U.S. by “Restaurant
Hospitality Magazine”
Pittston Location
On the Waterfront
At The Ship
701 N. Washington Ave • Scranton, PA
(570) 346-6883
Voted NEPA’s “Best Restaurant”
in “Where the Locals
Eat Magazine”
On The Waterfront
NEPA’s Destination for
Legendary Dining
304 Kennedy Blvd • Pittston, PA
(570) 654-6883
Rich in History & Taste
www.cooperscabana.com
701 N. Washington Avenue
Scranton • (570) 346-6883
SATURDAY DEC. 1st, 6P.M.
LUNCH WITH
SANTA
Scranton Dec. 9th
11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Pittston Dec. 15th 12:30
Call 570-346-7049
for details & reservations
On the Waterfront
304 Kennedy Blvd.
Pittston • (570) 654-6883
Since 1948
Gift Certificates
AVAILABLE IN ANY AMOUNT AT BOTH LOCATIONS
For More Information and
Photos, Visit our Website
www.coopers-seafood.com
Over 400 Bottled Beers &
over 40 Rotating Draft Beers!
Approved
WHERE TO DINE
WHERE TO DINE
Alphonso's Restaurant-
Italian/American cuisine.
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m. -9
p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Formerly the Waffle Shop. Casual
family dining. Entrees such as Pasta Alphonso, Frutti de
Mari. Special discount on college students & senior citizens’ take out menu. Catering available. 917 Wyoming
Ave. Scranton. 570-955-5450.
Anna Maria’s Restaurant- Family-owned and
operated since 1985. Italian/American cuisine. Featured
on Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible.”Wide variety
of entrées, including pasta, steak and veal. Indulge in
homemade desserts, specialty coffees. Catering available
anytime. Monday-Thursday 11a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11a.m.10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday closed. 984 E.
Drinker Street, Dunmore 570-348-0188.
www.annamariasdunmore.com
Apple Valley Restaurant- Casual and affordable
dining since1996. Serving burgers, grilled sandwiches,
fajitas, specialty pasta, BBQ, ribs and more. Full service
pub with daily food and drink specials. Seven gift shops,
koi ponds, 1800s schoolhouse, tourist information
booth...all on eight acres. Exit 46, I-84.104 Rte.6-Milford,
PA 570-296-6831. www.applevalleyrestaurant.com
Arcaro & Genell- Serving original Old Forge White
and Red Pizza in the “Pizza Capital of the World!” Familyowned since 1962. Traditional Italian entrees, seafood,
steak, chicken and more. Open Mon-Sat. Serving lunch at
11 a.m., dinner at 3 p.m. Take out available. On and off
site catering for any occasion. 443 South Main St., Old
Forge. 570-457-3529/570-457-5555.
www.arcaroandgenell.com
Armetta’s- see ad page 15
Bazil- see ad page 19
Cafe Trio- The newest addition to the Shops @ 400
Spruce in Scranton. Featuring modern Mediterranean
cuisine. Serving breakfast sandwiches, paninis, wrapinis,
delicious soups and salads. Relax on leather couches in
our comfortable commons area. Enjoy an espresso or
your favorite coffee drink. Dine in or take out. Mon.-Sat.
7a.m. to 6 p.m. 570-207-3938.
Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood- A family tradition since 1887. Casual fine dining in downtown
Scranton. USDA prime steaks & fresh seafood. Lunches
from $5.95; dinners starting at $10.95. Entertainment.
Friday Night Jazz Lounge 7-11 p.m. Sunday brunch 10
a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner dress code. Outdoor dining available.
Open daily. 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.
570-955-5290 www.carlvonluger.com
Carmen’s Restaurant & Wine Bar- see ad
Colarusso’s- see ad page 23
Coney Island Lunch- A Scranton tradition since
1923. Taste the Texas Wieners and Texas Hamburgers that
made us famous. Serving homemade soups, old-fashioned
rice pudding and chili-con-carne. Enjoy our legendary chili
sauce, created from a closely-guarded family recipe, eat in
or take it out. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun.
noon-6:30 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
570-961-9004. www.texas-wiener.com
Cooper’s Seafood- see ad pages 26-27
Downtown Deli Eatery Restaurant-Scranton's
BEST New York style deli/restaurant serving breakfast and
lunch daily...breakfast available all day! Dine inside or in
our comfortable outdoor dining area. Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 300 Spruce Street, Scranton.
570-871-4137. Visit
www.downtowndeliandeatery.com/menu for daily specials.
dining. Try our popular 8-inch hoagie for $3 or our personal pizzas for $3.99. Breakfast daily 6 a.m.-noon. Lunch
& dinner served Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11
a.m.-11p.m. Dine in/Take out. Delivery available. Credit
Cards accepted. 813 Boulevard Ave. Dickson City.
570-489-8955.
Kelly’s Pub & Eatery- Established in 1990 by the
Cosgrove sisters. Family, friendly atmosphere. Serving,
soups, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, fries, cold
beer and Award-Winning Hot Wings. Take out orders
available and gift certificates. Credit cards accepted.
Handicap accessible. 1802 Cedar Avenue, Scranton.
570-346-9758. www.kpehotwings.com
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant- Overlooking
La Tolteca- see ad page 17
La Tonalteca- see ad page 21
Ledges- see ad page 13
Leggio’s Italian Ristorante- Affordable family
beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, Ehrhardt’s cozy atmosphere and delicious food will have you returning time and
time again. We offer a variety of steaks, seafood, salads,
burgers, sandwiches and more! Open 7 days a week 11:30
a.m. Pub open later. Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-2124.
www.ehrhardts.com
dining in a Tuscan / Mediterranean decor. Breakfast.
Tues.- Fri. 7-11 a.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch & Dinner Sun.
- Thurs.11a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.11 a.m.-11 p.m. Full Bar.
Happy Hour. Food prepared to order. Appetizers. Seafood,
chicken, veal, pasta. Pizza, sandwiches/wraps. 64 East
Center Hill Rd. Dallas 570-675-4511
El Rincon Authentic Mexican Cuisine- Giving a
homemade twist to the traditional Burritos, Tacos,
Enchiladas and specialty platters that range from steaks,
chicken and seafood. Full bar featuring classic Margarita,
etc. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sun. noon-10 p.m. Gift certificates available. Like us on
Facebook. 69 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre. 570-822-3942.
Manhattan Manor- Carbondale's newest upscale
Exit 190 Beer Deli- see ad page 23
The French Manor- see ad page 13
Grassi’s- A new era of casual elegance! Enjoy a progres-
Mecca’s Place - An Italian family tradition of great
food & friends. Buffet-style catering for any party or gathering. Accommodating up to 145 people. Take-outs available. Reservations accepted. Open: Thursday, Friday &
Saturday, Bar 3 p.m., Dining Room 5 p.m. Bar Open for
Monday night football. 224 Erie Street, Dunmore, PA
(Bunker Hill Section) 570-961-9498
sive menu of authentic Italian fare in a Tuscan-inspired
ambiance. Family-owned & operated. Featuring traditional
Italian entress & American cuisine. Relax in the
martini/wine bar. Wed-Thurs 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat. 5-10 p.m. ,
Sun 5-8 p.m. 1092 Rte. 502, Spring Brook. 570-471-3016.
www.grassis.net
The Gravity Inn- see ad page 21
Gresham’s Chop House- Dine in our beautiful dining room, cozy bar or under the awning on our deck, and
enjoy dazzling views of Lake Wallenpaupack while choosing from delicious steaks, seafood, Italian specialties and
more. Visit us at www.greshamschophouse.com
Rte. 6, Hawley. Open 7 days at 4 p.m. 570-226-1500.
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Gubbio’s- Unique Italian restaurant and bar. Award-
Coccetti's A Restaurant & Bakery- Enjoy
charming decor & unique breakfast & lunch creations
including baked stuffed French Toast & funky chicken
salad. Daily homemade baked goods including our popular chocolate fudge iced brownies! Daily breakfast and
lunch specials. Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Follow us
on Facebook. 1124 Main St., Peckville. 570-489-4000
winning chef Bill Genovese serves homemade pasta dishes, Provimi veal, chicken, prime steaks, fresh seafood and
large selection of appetizers. 10 draft beers, martini and
wine menu. Entertainment Friday and Saturday. Yearround outdoor dining. On- and off-site catering. 411
Chestnut St., Dunmore. 570-955-5179.
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Katrina’s Pizza & Hoagies- Casual, comfortable
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State Street Grill- Cozy & casual street-side dining.
Award-wining patio. Voted Best Chef 2008, Best
Ambience 2011, Friendliest Bar 2012. Popular for cocktails and small plates. Wide ranging American Cuisine.
Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 410 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. 114 S. State St., Clarks
Summit. 570-585-5590 www.thestatestreetgrill.com
Stirna’s Restaurant & Bar- More than 100 years
in service. Catering on & off premises seven days a week,
for all your needs- large or small. Exclusive caterer for
LaBuona Vita, formally the Parish Center, Dunmore. Visit
our smoke-free bar & restaurant. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 4 p.m.
Until closing. 120 W. Market St., N. Scranton 570-961-9681
570-343-5742
Stone Bridge Inn & Restaurant- Quaint
European village nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by
rolling countryside – discover Northeast PA’s best-kept
secret! Excellent cuisine in a casual atmosphere, multilevel tavern & patio with entertainment. Monthly Wine
Tasting Dinners. Serving dinner Wed.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206,
Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale.
570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com
restaurant/bar/lounge offering small plates (for sharing)
of Italian, American and International cuisine. Meet
friends for drinks or relax with family in the casual nonsmoking atmosphere. Owned and operated by the Wallis
family. New outdoor patio opening this spring! Open
Tues-Sat from 4 p.m. 8 Salem Ave. 570-282-2044
Patsel's- see ad page 15
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery- see ad page 138
Quaker Steak & Lube- see ad page 138
Sand Spring Modern Cuisine- Exciting food
Terrace Garden Cafe - Enjoy a front row seat to
the beautiful changing seasons. Lunch Tues-Sat, dinner
Thursday-Friday-Saturday during winter. Great new menu
by Executive Chef, David Howe. Enjoy a cocktail at our
full-service bar. Private parties available Sun. & Mon. 829
Old State Road-Clarks Summit. 570-319-1441
Tiffany’s Tap & Grill- see ad page 25
Tokyo Tea House- Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi
made from fresh, vibrant ingredients. Casual atmosphere
with personalized service and a dynamic wine list.
Awarded Open Table’s “Fit for Foodies,”“Best Service,”
“Best Wine List,” and “Best Overall” in the Pocono
Mountains and Philadelphia Suburbs. 570-595-3015.
Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed–Sun. Sand
Spring Rd., Cresco www.sandspringdining.com
& vegetarian specials. The finest miso soup & traditional
Japanese desserts including Mochi & green tea, ice
cream, Kids favorites. Open for lunch & dinner, Saki, beer,
cocktails. Easy to get to from anywhere in NEPA, 1/4 mile
west of Interstate 380, Rte. 940 Pocono Summit. Closed
Tuesdays. Closed Nov. 30-Dec. 14 for vacation.
570-839-8880. www.tokyoteahouse.us
Settlers Inn-- see ad page 21
Six East Restaurant- see ad page 15
Smuggler’s Cove- see ad page 25
Twigs- see ad page 13
Yume Sushi, Seafood & Grill-
November 2012
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A Feast for
the Senses…
Grassi’s Restaurant
as they are immersed in the
sounds of soothing music,
surrounded by dark wood
and imported stone work,”
explains Michelle Grassie,
owner and operations manager. A local artist, Frank
Bonet, hand-painted Roman
murals for the restaurant.
The menu brings a new era
of casual elegance where
diners can enjoy a progressive menu of authentic
Italian fare and American
cuisine. Specialties include
pasta, hand-cut steaks, fresh
seafood, top-quality meats,
soups and homemade ice
cream. Entrees range from
$15 to $25. Salads feature
homemade dressings. Crab
cakes, chicken parmesan,
Delmonico steaks and
grilled salmon are popular
dishes. Everything is fresh
and made to order. A
favorite entrée is the surf
and turf- a 12-ounce lobster
tail and 10-ounce filet
mignon.
rassi's Restaurant,
located in the former Cardinal Inn in
Springbrook Township,
was completely renovated
in 2010. The Grassie family
has had a part in every
stage of the restaurant’s
development. Most of the
renovation was done by
Grassie & Sons, Inc., owned
by George J. Grassie, who
also owns the restaurant
with his wife Michelle. Their
daughters work as a bartender and hostess/server.
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“The decor is Tuscaninspired, giving diners a
warm and friendly feeling
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Sweet
Life
Remember the
tomers have a nice selection,” says Grassie.
“Our customers especially like our French
onion soup and our lobster mac and
cheese.”
The martini and wine bar lounge boasts
an extensive drink menu. “Our bar and
lounge are warm and inviting without
being pretentious. It is a great place to
relax with friends or catch a game or event
on our flat-panel television,” says Grassie.
On location banquet space can accommodate groups from 20 to 120. Above the
restaurant, six, one-bedroom mini-suites
can accommodate overnight guests. Ski
packages and “Dinner-and-a-Movie” packages are available. Call 570-471-3016, or
visit www.Grassis.net –Melissa Sanko
2377 Rte. 92 State Highway, Exeter Twp.
“Our chef makes something different for dinner
almost every night, so cus-
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Autumn 2012
Perfect Together!
Tour Six Wineries on The Endless
Mountains Wine Trail
everal Northeast PA
wineries joined forces
four years ago to share
the art of wine making with
the area. Together, they
formed the Endless
Mountains Wine Trail to
promote their wineries and
educate others about their
craft.
S
Paired Together
Jeff Homer, president of the
Endless Mountains Wine Trail
and owner of Grovedale
Winery in Wyalusing, says the
trail offers a new way for locals
and visitors to experience wine
in Northeast PA.“The wineries
work together to create a destination for people interested
in traveling across the beautiful countryside and sampling
some of the very unique wines
that are grown and made in
the Endless Mountains,” Homer
says.
Distinct Offerings
Many of the wineries are situated within several miles of
Northeast PA’s scenic Route 6
corridor; each one has its own
personality.“While there are
some wines that almost every
winery has in common, there
are many that are unique to
the individual wineries,” Homer
says.“Also, each winery has its
own unique experience, and
there is quite a lot of diversity
amongst the wineries.”
Joining Forces
The trail hosted its inaugural
Owners of
Grovedale
Winery, Kim and
Jeff Homer with
their children
Greyson and
Hannah.
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Endless Mountains
Wine Trail
Grovedale Winery
Bridal
Guide
Antler Ridge Winery
Maiolatesi Winery
Nimble Hill Winery
Laddsburg Mountain Winery
Pickering Winery
event, Wine & Treat, in October.
Guests of the fall event hit the
trail and traveled to the various
wineries to sample wine paired
with Halloween-themed food.
“November brings the end of
the harvest season. All of the
grapes have been picked; the
frost has taken the leaves off
the vines, and the last of the
fermentations should be finishing up,” Homer says.“The
wines are very young, and the
winemakers are still busy in
the winery.”
Groups and parties are welcome; there is no cost to visit.
Visit www.Endless
MountainsWineTrail.com.
–Danielle Del Prete
November 2012
Lori Suchter &
Gregory Sayegh
Photo: Rick Peil Photography
BRIDAL GUIDE
BRIDAL GUIDE
Lori Suchter
Gregory Sayegh
&
In the limo, refreshment coolers were
stocked with Italian hoagies. Ethnic flair
continued at the reception at the
Country Club of Scranton where 200
guests enjoyed cocktail hour with Italian
meats and cheeses as well as Middle
Eastern dips and flatbreads. The father-ofthe-bride surprised his daughter by making her late grandmother’s halupki recipe
with the help of family members. It was
served during cocktail hour. A French press
coffee station incorporated treats from
both families’ ethnic backgrounds. Italian
cookies and Middle Eastern delicacies by
Savory Maza surrounded the wedding
cake. Aunts of the bride
made Slovak desserts. A
traditional Arabic
money dance, in which
the bride and groom are
wrapped in strands of
money and then raised
into the air on chairs, was a
nod to the groom’s family
heritage.
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ori and Greg met in a cadaver lab when he was a
teaching assistant and
she was a student. Despite the
un-romantic beginning, they
were engaged in May 2011 and
married on June 2, 2012 at St.
Lucy’s Church in Scranton.
The local-centric wedding featured
gift bags for out-of-town guests filled
with locally made chocolates, candles and
lotions. Cooper’s Seafood House catered the
rehearsal dinner and weekend-ending
brunch held at the home of the bride’s parents. New York cheesecakes and specialty
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cookies honored the hometown of the
groom, and a New Jersey-based band
represented where the couple currently
resides.
Photos: Rick Peil Photography
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The bride is a physician assistant; the groom is a family medicine physician and fellow studying neuromuscular medicine. They honeymooned in St. Lucia
and reside in Cherry Hill, NJ.
–Erika A. Bruckner
November 2012
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Guide to Shower & Rehearsal Dinner
Bazil Ristorante Italiano,
Clarks Summit
Old-world Italian taste in a modern
atmosphere; Accommodates 30 in private party rooms; entire restaurant, seating 70, is available in the afternoon.
570-586-5517 www.ItsAllAboutBazil.com
The Colonnade, Scranton
Full-service specialty event space offering catering, event planning and hosting
in an historic setting; venue also serves
as a boutique hotel. One-stop planning
from food, floral to décor. Prices begin:
$29.95. Accommodates 10-120.
570-342-6114
www.TheColonnade401.com
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront
Resort, Hawley
Private dining room with fantastic lake
views. Banquet room offers a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere overlooking
the mountain vistas of Lake
Wallenpaupack. Accessible shoreline
and deck provide a stunning natural
backdrop for photographs. Prices begin:
$19.95 to $34.95. Accommodates 20-46
in private dining room; banquet room
available for larger group. 570-226-4388
www.Ehrhardts.com
The French Manor,
South Sterling
Beautiful, elegant and intimate atop
Huckleberry Mountain; stone veranda
and spacious lawns overlook the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Four-diamond
service and food; exclusive use of the
dining room and adjoining stone terrace
for a three-hour event. Prices begin: $20
afternoon brunch/tea party; up to $72
formal dinner. Accommodates: 10–120.
1-877-720-6090
www.TheFrenchManor.com
Hilton
Scranton and
Conference
Center, Scranton
All 19 banquet spaces
were reinvented in
April as part of a $3
million project.
Personalized menus
can be created to suit
any taste. Couples
having more than one
event receive 10 percent off second event.
Morning buffets beginning at $8.
Accommodates 500.
570-343-3000
www.Hilton.com
The Inn at
Pocono Manor,
Pocono Manor
Incredible views of the
mountains; on a clear
day the Delaware
Water Gap can be
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort
seen. Fireside Lodge
Ledges, Hawley
is available for relaxed, casual rehearsal
Unique hotel destination that combines
dinners. Backyard barbecue- themed
architectural history, natural beauty and
dinners, with a bon fire and s’mores is
hand-crafted eco-conscious design in
an option. Prices begin: $26.
every detail. Located in the historic
Accommodates 25-200.
Hawley Silk Mill campus that boasts
800-233-8150. www.PoconoManor.com
beautiful waterfall views.
La Buona Vita, Dunmore
Accommodates 10–125. 570-226-1337
La Buona Vita is an extension of two
www.LedgesHotel.com
Gavin Family enterprises, Stirna’s
Nichols Village, Clarks Summit
Restaurant and Bar and Stirna’s
Catering. Enjoyable ambiance, extraordi- Spacious rooms accommodate any size
group. Rooms include the option of a
nary service and delectable cuisines.
pool with floating candles and outdoor
Accommodates 40-250.
patio area with private bar. Prices begin:
570-961-2823 www.LaBuonaVita.com
$20.95. Accommodates 140 indoor and
200 outdoor. 570-587-1135
www.NicholsVillage.com
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next meeng to a whole new level.
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Patsel’s, Clarks Summit
Eclectic atmosphere includes custommade hand-painted window frames and
bar, Raku ceramic tile wall mural, beautiful glass chandeliers, an antique tile ceiling, custom-made furniture and a seasonal garden. Shower prices begin: $29;
Dinner $46.50 Accommodates 20-140.
570-563-2000 www.Patsels.com
POSH @ The Scranton
Club, Scranton
Restaurant, fashion lounge and event
space inside a historic downtown building.One-stop planning from food, floral
to décor. Prices begin: $29.95.
Accommodates: 20-250. 570-955-5890
www.PoshAtSc.com
Radisson Lackawanna
Station Hotel Scranton
Private rooms available at various sizes
and set-up styles from traditional banquet rounds, conference style to cocktail
style receptions.The historic grand lobby
is also available. Ethnic groups can also
provide specified food from reputable
caterers. A room rental and service
charge is applied for the space and
service. Shower Prices begin: $18; $26
Skytop Lodge
for rehearsal dinners.
Accommodates 10-500. 570-342-8300
www.Radisson.com/Scranton
The Settlers
Inn, Hawley
Artfully decorated
with mission-style
furniture in the Arts
and Crafts-inspired
gathering areas,
manicured herb and
flower gardens.
25-year tradition of
fresh farm-to-table
cuisine.
Accommodates 110
inside;125 outside.
570-226-2993
www.The
SettlersInn.com
features rooms like the Vista Terrace, a
space with large windows overlookinmountains and golf course and awning
Bridal and Formal Wear
Weddings
Proms
Mother
of the Bride
Special
Occasion
Tuxedos
Accessories
Skytop
Lodge, Skytop
193 guest rooms,
specialized rehearsal dinners and
brunches, a spa and
activities.Rehearsal
dinners usually
begin with a hayride
to dinner and end
with a campfire comRadisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
plete with s’mores.
Prices begin: $25
showers; $40 rehearsal dinners.
with outside seating. Stay in one of
Accommodates 350.
Woodloch’s guest homes and host an
1-800-345-7759 www.Skytop.com
intimate meal catered right where guests
are staying. Relaxed themes include
Twigs Café, Tunkhannock
BBQ, pig roast, luau or a bon fire.
Second floor features fireplace and bar
Couples also booking a rehearsal dinwith bright light during day and beautiful
ner, wedding and morning-after breakaccent lighting at night. Completely secfast receive a discount on final wedding
tioned off from the restaurant for an intimate home-away-from-home feel. Prices bill. Prices begin: $19.95 luncheon;
$26.95 dinner.1-800-966-3562
begin: $17.95 Accommodates 45.
www.Woodloch.com
570-836-0433 www.TwigsCafe.com
Cathy Reppert • 570.283.CAKE (2253)
271 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA
www.eatcakefirst.com
53 W. Main St., Bloomsburg • (570) 784-6652
Hours: Mon., Wed, Thurs. 11-8; Tues., Sat. 10-5; Fri., 11-5
www.exyoubridal.com
Designer brands that claim to be “exclusively at”
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to completion, using modern
techniques and personal, in-store service. Drop by to
see how Wisnosky Jewelers can make custom
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BRIDAL GUIDE
Topping the Cake
DESSERT DISPLAYS TREND IN TODAY’S WEDDINGS
Photo: KDP Studio
M
aking a big impression with wedding
desserts is a rising
trend in the bridal industry.
Achieving the “wow” factor with
dessert displays is now a piece
of cake! Truly Scrumptious in
Kingston goes beyond baking
the perfect wedding cake to
offer brides a truly unique
dessert display that guests will
not soon forget.
Instead of just a cake on the
table paired with a fancy knife
and server, the cake can become
the focal point of a coordinating
dessert display.“We match the
desserts with the event itself,”
explains owner Cathy Reppert,
“The more elegant the event,
the more elegant the dessert.
We also match the colors of the
desserts and table setting with
the color palette of the event.”
Linens, props and containers are
designed and supplied by Truly
Scrumptious, so the bride can
leave the entire course in the
hands of the experts. Couples
can also provide a serving dish
with sentimental significance
for Truly Scrumptious to fill
with treats and incorporate in
the display.
Sweet options are endless, from
traditional cookies and brownies
to upscale macaroons and cupcakes matched with gourmet
fillings– all made by Truly
Scrumptious.
Two Northeast PA celebrations
recently included attention-getting dessert displays. The wedding reception of Jessica
Nataupsky and Chris Kang at the
Westmoreland Club featured 10
small cakes, one four-tiered
bridal cake and one two-tiered
groom’s cake, pictured left.
There were 12 distinct yet coordinating designs, shapes, textures and sizes featuring four
cake flavors. The bride, a professional violinist, literally brought
her artistry to the table as Truly
Scrumptious fulfilled her creative vision with the memorable display.
To mark Irving Cader's 95th
birthday at Glen Oak Country
Club in July, a dessert table was
designed around a three-tiered
cake with two flavors– creamsicle and cannoli-cream-filled
chocolate. Cake pops, cheesecake bites, mini cupcakes,
brownies, checkerboard cookies, homemade marshmallows
and white chocolate dipped
pretzel rods were carefully
arranged in the display,
designed by Truly Scrumptious
Call 570-283-CAKE or visit
www.EatCakeFirst.com
–Erika A. Bruckner
• Weddings
• Rehearsal
• Dinners
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BRIDAL GUIDE
Tamara Drevenik
&
Daniel Rickard
T
amara and Daniel met at the gym.
He proposed by tying a custom-made
ring around their dog, Cooper’s neck! Their
wedding day approached just as homes and
businesses in their Kingston, PA neighborhood were being evacuated due to regional
flooding. Two days before they were married,
their home, florist, tuxedo shop, jeweler, photographer and cake baker were all forced to
evacuate. Family members helped transport
wedding necessities two days early to the
wedding location at Woodloch Inn & Resort in
Hawley. Woodloch cleared out an entire cooler in their kitchen to store the massive floral
arrangements! Friends and the wedding party
stayed at Woodloch for two days, where there
were no signs of flooding or bad weather.
The night before the wedding, the bride and
bridesmaids stayed in a house on Woodloch’s
property, enjoying a “pajama party” that
evening and breakfast and beauty services
together in the morning! Both the ceremony
and reception were held on the grounds of
honor their pets by giving guests cookies that looked like the
animals. The cake was custom-made by Truly Scrumptious. A
“Couple’s Candy Bar,” a dessert display designed by the bride
and meticulously put together by the staff at Woodloch, featured candies in shades of purple. The bride wore a custom
cuff bracelet designed by her friend, Doloris Petunia. Since
then, Petunia’s designs have been featured in fashion magazines
such as Vogue and Lucky. Tamara and Daniel learned the
Viennese Waltz especially for the event.
The bride is a business office manager, and the groom is an engineering
project manager. The honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Kingston.
–Erika A. Bruckner
Woodloch on
September 10, 2011.
The late father-of-thegroom was honored
during the ceremony
and at a memorial table
with photos.
Guests chose props
and had photos taken
in a photo booth. The
bride, an animal rescue
advocate, chose to
Photos: John Kasko, KDP Photography
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Wow Them
Down the Aisle
with Exclusive
Dress Options
sheath dresses for Christmas Eve nuptials. Most
Exclusively You brides want a dress that is fun,
flirty, and over the top.“You can count on
almost every bride wanting a sweetheart neckline with lots of sparkle,” says Keck.
W
hen a bride walks down the
aisle, she wants to look beautiful, ethereal and exclusive. Kim
Keck lives for that moment when a
woman transforms into a bride.“You see
her at the back of the church
and…Wow,” she exclaims!
For 18 years, Keck has been making people
feel beautiful, comfortable and confident at
her Bloomsburg shop, Exclusively You.
“These are our red-carpet events,” she
glows. Her team gives every bride one-onone attention to envision exactly what they
want and guide them toward the wedding
style of their dreams.
Keck stresses that the season doesn’t have
to determine a bride’s choice of fabric. Some
brides wear ball gowns for a summer beach
wedding and others don a charmeuse
“
Girls like a silhouette that is
going to show off their shape and
will make them feel sassy.
”
The bridal trend this winter has taken a turn
toward couture.“Girls like a silhouette that is
going to show off their shape and will make
them feel sassy,” explains Keck. She says even
with a mermaid or trumpet-style gown, the
bottom of the dress tends to go towards the
voluminous side. The skirts are textured with
satin pickups or organza ribbon. Weddings in
the colder months usually call for a jacket or
sleeve. Some of the hot looks for the season
are lace sleeves and lace backs with keyholes.
Fighting winter’s chill can be fun and fashion
forward with fur. Fur accessories are both on
trend and a classic and elegant way to keep
bridal parties warm and their look unified. Call
570-784-6652 or visit
www.ExYou.com.
–Kieran O’Brien Kern
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BRIDAL GUIDE
Lisa Hall
&
the same message,“Forever and Ever.”
Matthew Zielinski
K
enny Chesney’s “You Had
Me from Hello” describes
the story of Matt and Lisa. Introduced
by Lisa’s cousin, they both recall feeling as if the world stopped when
they met. It became their song on
their August 25, 2012 wedding day.
They were engaged in July; the ring is
estate jewelry from the 1930s. They
married just six weeks later, planning
quickly before the uncle-of-the-bride
was deployed to Kuwait.
The casual country wedding was held
at Cold Spring Chapel, set in the corner of a farm in Lebanon Township.
Bridesmaids wore black dresses of
their individual choosing; groomsmen wore button-down shirts, jeans
and cowboy boots. The bride also
donned cowboy boots as a surprise!
The jeweler asked the pair to provide
an engraved message for the rings
privately. The day of the wedding,
the words were revealed, and the
couple found they both chose
Photos:
Bridget Thomas
Photography
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The farm, owned by the bride’s aunt and
uncle, hosted 100 guests. Tables were
topped with vintage tablecloths, and the
mother-of-the-groom decorated the tent
in black, white and yellow. Cupcakes for
guests featured yellow flowers, while the
newlyweds enjoyed a bride and groom
cupcake. Beverages were kept cold in a
boat filled with ice, and a field served as a
rustic dance floor. Guests received beer
cozies that read,“To have and to hold and
to keep your beer cold,” along with
packets of margarita mix.
While posing for pictures, the ladies in the
bridal party hijacked a passing tractor; the
driver got off to let them take a photo. Later,
the groomsmen kidnapped the bride from the
dance floor. Using a pickup truck for the getaway, they whisked her to a local bar while ransom was collected at the reception!
The bride is director of The University of
Scranton Small Business Development Center;
the groom is paver operator at Pioneer
Construction. They reside in Pleasant Mount.
–Erika A. Bruckner
BRIDAL GUIDE
GET THE
LOOK!
Bridal Basics from
Sanderson
State Street Salon
he bride’s skin glows; her
smile pops, and her eyes
sparkle. Joann Cummings has been
helping women be the best version of
themselves for 18 years at the helm of
Sanderson State Street Salon in Clarks
Summit.
T
Her team of aestheticians includes individuals who make magic with hair, makeup,
wax and polish.“For brides, you want the
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eyes to make a statement but with neutral
colors,” Cummings explains. Stylist and
Makeup Artist Tiffany Carroll says her
favorite quad palettes to use on brides
are Posh and Love Affair from Tigi
Cosmetics.“Posh has a more golden brown
tone while Love Affair is cooler,” Carroll
explains.
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