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“Obviously,thatonlylastedashortwhile,”shesmiles. ThetypedAgreementofSale,whichhangsframedonameticulouslylaid-outtimelineinthetunnel reads, “THEREFORE, A NEW BEGINNING TO AN OLD TRADITION IS PROCLAIMED!!!” along with a handwritten note from Barbara to her father:
Dad,
May Quentin and I bring to this adventure as much love and creativity as you and mother did. May Hyeholde’s future be as distinguished as it’s past—and may our stamina hold out ! We love you.
In August of that same year, Barbara and her late husband, Quentin McKenna, repurchased Hyeholde after having made a pact with each other: “No pets, no second homes, and no restaurants.”
Today, that stamina has translated into a tireless effort to find innovative ways to utilize as much of the property’s space as possible. The goal is to ensure guests are treated to a one-of-a-kind experience. The old garages have been converted into a cozy pub they call “Q” in honor of Quen- tin, elegant picnics can be enjoyed on the grounds that in- clude comforters, pillows, candles, a bottle of champagne, and a basket of food partially served on silver trays. On the grounds is an apiary which produced 60 pounds of honey this year and an herb garden with fragrant basil, parsley, and thyme that is used in the kitchen. The old Cabaret is now used for weddings and business functions, holiday markets, art exhibits and food demonstrations.
Hyeholde was also the first in Pittsburgh to feature a Chef ’s Table in the kitchen, where seven to eight courses can be enjoyed while “watching the organized chaos,” as Barbara likes to say.
While once regarded as “just a place older people would come,”today Hyeholde’scharmhasprovedirresistiblefor a new generation of food enthusiasts.
“I like to say we are a restaurant that embodies a ‘Feast for allthesenses,’”saysBarbara. “Whilewe’renottrendyand I don’t want to change our style, we are always trying new things with regard to venues and tastes. You come here and never know you’re still within miles of the city. It’s a goodplacetoget awayfromeverything.”
1516CoraopolisHgts.Rd. · 10Min.FromPittsburghInternationalAirport · 20Min.FromdowntownPittsburgh · 412-264-3116 · www.hyeholde.com
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