Juanita's sizzles in the kitchen
Betty and Richard Wiese 05/05/09
Let’s begin by saying that if you’re on a diet this is not the place to go for dinner. However, if you just want a great meal with a Mexican flavor, you’re in for a treat at Juanita’s. Located at the corner of Old Liverpool Road and Pearl Street, the building has formerly been a Ponderosa and a Chinese buffet, but we’re hoping Juanita’s is here to stay in its new suburban location.
The room was full when we arrived early on a Saturday evening. The terra cotta walls with some Mexican accents invited us to our booth; but the hard, unpadded wooden benches were less inviting. The tables, a bit small for four diners, have padded chairs...
CATEGORY: General Business
Gravinas grows flowers and business
Christina Lackey 05/05/09
The gardeners are coming out! This time of year, it seems like every drive through a neighborhood will offer the sight of someone out working in their garden beds getting ready for summer. Although it's still too early to plant those annuals, the spring clean-up is in full swing. Leaves are being removed, dead plants trimmed back, and mulch is being refreshed. Of course, many Clay residents plan on at least one trip to Gravina Gardens and Ace Hardware on Buckley Road as part of their planting ritual, and with good reason.
“Spring is our favorite time of year. People enjoy working outside after our long winters,” said owner Marty Mulrooney. That is very evident from the hustling, bustling atmosphere on a weekday afternoon at Gravina...
CATEGORY: General Business
Grimsley Agency Keeps Insurance Friendly
Melissa Renahan 05/27/09
Insurance is a tricky thing that most people know they should have, but aren’t quite sure of the details. There’s the type of coverage, the length of the policy, the cost and even which company will underwrite the policy to decide on.
For two decades, the Grimsley Agency located nearby on W. Taft Road, has been the kind of place that will answer those questions. The agency serves as an intermediary between clients and over 40 of the largest insurance companies in the country, like Erie, NY Central Mutual and Travelers.
The agents and brokers at Grimsley work with their clients (or as they are all quick to correct “for their clients”) to find the best coverage at the best price based on each specific situation and individual...
CATEGORY: General Business