Retro Eatery

What is Retro Eatery? It is a state of the art restaurant that will serve Philipsburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities in style. How did it begin and come to life?  It is the collaborative efforts, dreams, and passions of many people. The discussion of opening a new restaurant began a few years back when Ava Selepack owned and operated a restaurant in Philipsburg that was short-lived.  Perhaps you remember "Ava's A Thyme to Remember", which had to close its doors when the lease was not renewed much to the dismay of local patrons.  Then in 2010, John "Wes" Swartout along with his wife Kelly purchased the afore-named "Dreamers" on Pine Street.   Kelly walked into the building, looked beyond the dust and dirt, and could see potential.  She envisioned a posh 1950s style restaurant, with black and white tile floors, booth seating, bar seating, custom lighting and much more.  She decided to collaborate with who else but her sister Ava, who has a passion for food just as Kelly has an eye for design.  Ava could envision a state of art kitchen and a menu that would delight the taste buds. With the building purchased and the support of the entire family- the journey began. The building required remodeling and renovation both inside and out.  Demolition took long hours and at times back breaking work, but worth it.  The exterior of the building has a fully restored façade, neon lighting, exterior awning, new sidewalk, and lighting.  The interior is designed in a retro 1950s style and is a state of the art establishment in many ways.  It has a full service kitchen incorporating the latest culinary techniques to put our food and reputation above the expectations of the consumer.  Retro Eatery will have many technical advantages currently available to restaurant owners, a computerized order point system that is also linked to our website offering future online ordering and payment for convenient takeout and pre-ordering.   For your viewing pleasure are five flat panel TV's and a ten foot projection TV system to accommodate all types of sporting venues and theme nights.  A retro style jukebox and two pinball machines installed for patron enjoyment.  We provide a diner style breakfast and lunch, and we have the flexibility to transform into an elegant and inviting place for couples looking for a romantic dinner, perhaps a family celebration, birthdays, etc.  With six booths, numerous tables, and counter/bar area we have a 92 person seating capacity to ensure short wait times.  We also invite our patrons to BYOB with onsite storage of your stock.  We see our restaurant as a winner all the way around.  A place where you can bring your family, share some time with friends, have lunch with a co-worker, hold a business meeting, and more.  We hope to see you sometime for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, order in/takeout, perhaps enjoy an old seltzer style fountain soda, and revel in a hand dipped ice cream creation, savor a soothing and delectable Espresso/Latte/Cappuccino and much more.  We will provide atmosphere and style second to none.  Our goal is for you and yours to have the best dining experience possible at our establishment.  So, after months of design meetings, permit gathering, contractor bids and hiring, demolition, reconstruction, and remodeling Retro Eatery will soon open its doors for business. . . So to one and all, "Welcome to Retro Eatery" where "We are not just a burger on a plate!"