Upper Crust

The Upper Crust is an authentic Italian culinary expression. We are a scratch kitchen that prides itself in quality and flavor. Located in the center of the city, our customers are the downtown business district, especially for the lunch crowd, and our dinner features will service not just local residents but will pull guests in from the surrounding area as we are a one of a kind establishment that is known to be worth the drive. Given the current business climate, our menu will also be very takeout forward with family-style options for those diners looking to take our freshly prepared meals home to enjoy.

In addition to the kitchen, The Upper Crust will feature a local/import market to compliment the dining experience.
We will have goods produced within our county for sale along with some specialty Italian import items to bring our local and authentic theme full circle.
The market will include wine, beer, and spirits all produced in Pennsylvania that can be purchased for onsite consumption or that can be taken home to enjoy.

• $10,000 - Brick Oven. The original Upper Crust was highlighted around a wood-fired brick oven that I built by hand. This operation will be no different as I need the materials to build another one-of-a-kind true Italian wood-fired oven.
• $10,000 - Remaining kitchen build-out. We need a few more specific items to complete our kitchens such as a mixer, sandwich toaster, and small wares.
• $10,000 - Marketing and building out signage as well as displays, which will include our beverage program, gelato bar, and local / import goods as well as grab-and-go items for those in a hurry. Shelving, lighting, and refrigeration are included in this.
• $7,500 - Décor, Ambiance, and Seating. Tables, chairs, art, music, accent lighting.
• $7,500 - POS and Security. Point of Sale and security system.
• $5,000 - Exterior Signage with LED lighting.

Mark Kennison, OwnerMark Kennison is a serial entrepreneur/restaurateur that has been developing downtown Washington, Pa for over 10 years. He has opened 6 businesses on Main Street beginning with the original Upper Crust in 2010. Since then he has opened the Italian Market (now Deli on Main), Rachel Rose's coffee shop and bakery (now Chicco Baccello), The Presidents Pub and Grille, and Nineteen North (an entertainment venue). He sold his first businesses to create a development company that purchases downtown real estate to create residential opportunities and bring new businesses to Washington. In addition to the businesses and real estate, Mark Kennison is a founding member of The Dreamers Company, a local non-profit centered around community development with a focus on making renaissance a reality in the city of Washington.