Founder’s daughters revive Tropical Bungalow restaurant in Hempfield
Shirley McMarlin | Tribune-Review
Sydney Papinchak, 23, revived the Tropical Bungalow restaurant concept originated by her father, Tom Papinchak, in the 1990s.
Shirley McMarlin | Tribune-Review
The Bungalow Burger at Tropical Bungalow in Hempfield features a grilled pineapple ring and a sweet and spicy Tropical Sauce.
Shirley McMarlin | Tribune-Review
Sydney Papinchak (right) operates the new Tropical Bungalow restaurant at Eastgate Plaza in Hempfield, with sister Courtney Papinchak’s help.
Courtesy of Sydney Papinchak
Tom Papinchak (center) owned the original Tropical Bungalow restaurant concept, which daughters Courtney and Sydney have revived at Eastgate Plaza in Hempfield.
Shirley McMarlin | Tribune-Review
Tropical Bungalow offers drive-through and window service at the former site of Rita’s Italian Ice in the Eastgate Plaza in Hempfield.
