Dormont, Brookline Businesses Of The Year: Early Nominees

DORMONT AND BROOKLINE, PA — It's been a roller-coaster year for most businesses in Dormont and Brookline. The coronavirus pandemic has presented several challenges for most local businesses, from the closures in the spring to enduring restrictions and other hurdles that continue this fall.

But many of Dormont and Brookline's best-known businesses have managed to navigate the turbulence with steadfast determination and an unwavering commitment to the clients they serve. To shine a special spotlight on these local businesses, Patch has asked readers to nominate Local Businesses of the Year. Here are some of the early nominations in the two communities:

• Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta, Dormont

"Food is wonderful and they are very accommodating to patrons who need gluten-free (a large choice), Nancy Geraci wrote in nominating the business. "Dormont location only. Sometimes difficult to find a Italian place with so many choices."

• Fire Bar and Grill, Dormont

"Great food and a great place," Ed Mori wrote.

• Hair By Conroy, Brookline

Wrote Maureen Garfold: "Carol and Tom Conroy have served the community with their caring personalities as they have cared for each of their customers for many years. Pittsburgh is truly blessed to have an excellent salon such as this: super clean, talented stylists, and that feeling of coming home each time you enter the front door."

• Sal's Barber Shop, Brookline

"Sal is such a great guy with a fabulous personality," Greear Gillespie wrote. "The atmosphere is awesome and his customer service relations is what it's all about."

There is still time to nominate your favorite Dormont or Brookline business. Just complete the form below.