2012:
My father had left work in Noank, Connecticut the previous evening, driven 600 miles almost continuously to gather my mother in Sewickley and drive to a grand alley of poplar trees in Moon Township. Exhausted by the drive but exhilarated by the purpose. They stopped by the side of the road. He took an engagement ring from his pocket and slipped it on my mother’s finger:
”The moon had taken refuge behind a cloud, a cloud whose texture resembled the feel
in my own mind. It had grown dark, but I was aware of a dull glare somewhere off
to the north. From our position between the last two trees, I could see a high hill,
rising gracefully and evenly from the road -
took the shape of a
castellated mass. I could discern turrets and towers -
“Then I said, underlining each word, “I am going -
“We sat and dreamed until the light subsided and the clouds dissolved in the darkness; and yet we did not dream that this spot above which we witnessed this grandiose atmospheric display would some day be our very own”
–William Kryskill
The toil, agony and tears, the joy and pride of building Hyeholde are recounted in
my father’s book “The Story of Hyeholde”. Built as a home and a restaurant, Hyeholde
opened for business October 16, 1937. That’s 75 years old this year and counting.
There aren’t many restaurants th
at can boast that longevity. The toil, frustrations
and joy are never ending in this industry, but, as I write this I’m just so happy
to have been able to carry on and enhance my parent’s beautiful dream and all those
who made those 75 years possible.
Beginning January 1st 2012 my wonderful staff and I invite you to share our “diamond jubilee” year long celebration. Our halls will be hosting all kinds of events, both grand and intimate as well as occasional surprises for everyday diners...
Feasts and fetes for all the senses and all ages.
–Barbara K.S. McKenna
Our 75th Anniversary
Fall 2012:
Thank you to Table Magazine for the wonderful article below that is in their current issue:
Table Magazine Fall 2012 Hyeholde Article Part 1.pdf
Table Magazine Fall 2012 Hyeholde Article Part 2.pdf
