Westchase Advice for Newcomers

One of the biggest challenges when moving to an area is finding the local hotspots, hangout and hidden gems. To try and ease the struggle, Westchase Patch asked our nearly 1,000 Facebook fans to offer their advice to newcomers.

Earlier this month, we asked, "When someone new moves to Westchase, what are the most important things for them to know and places for them to visit?"

Here is what your neighbors had to say. Be sure and add your own suggestions to the comments section on this article.

• Nancy O'Hare Wood: "One of the best first stops is the Swim and Tennis Center on Countryway Blvd., where they can pick up a Westchase Wow magazine...loaded with all of the phone numbers and contact information to start feeling right at home." 
• James Elftmann: "Have to go to Grille 54 for some delicious food!"
• Jenny Teruel: "Sans is the best pizza ever!" 
• Lori Jackson Werner: "Simply Elegant Unique Gift Boutique of Westchase." 
• Carolyn Proper: "Flippers car wash on Sheldon Road"
• Victoria Mills: Grimaldi's for pizza.
• Rose Modrynski Wink: "If they live near the restaurants park in the garage Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays."
• Kristina Weatherilt: "San's pizza is pretty awesome!"
• Kristin Kelley Ripley: "Flow Pilates and Yoga Center on Race Track Road."
• Gail Reynolds Frank: "Gotta join the YMCA: get access to both the Westchase Express and the Waters Ave." 
• Nancy O'Hare Wood: "Subscribe to the Patch."

Thanks for helping out your neighbors. Keep the adivce coming by leaving a comment.