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5 Pantry Staples Every Pennsylvanian Keeps That Out-of-Staters Have Never Seen

Ask an out-of-stater about chow-chow, and you’ll probably get a blank look. In Pennsylvania, that sweet relish is just something you keep on the shelf. Here are the pantry staples many Pennsylvanians have that out-of-staters have never seen. 1. Dried Sweet Corn. John Cope’s dried sweet corn dates to...

Pennsylvania · 6d
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Williamsport grand opening a resounding success

Williamsport, Pa. — Dozens stood — and some slept — in the cold for hours outside of Williamsport’s first Tropical Smoothie Cafe, securing their spot to win a year of free smoothies for the first 50 to enter. The store’s held their grand opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday with a ribbon cutting, courtesy of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. Lycoming County Commissioner Marc Sortman joined in on the festivities at the 1927 E. Third St. store. The Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has been in its soft opening stage since Sept. 27, neighbors the freshly-opened Wing Stop, which had its first day of operations in Williamsport on Sept. 14. This location’s owners are familiar with the area’s smoothie scene. Het Patel, a Danville graduate, and his family opened the Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 195 AJK Blvd., Lewisburg in May while working on plans for the Williamsport location — and they’re not done. A Bloomsburg location is in talks, a staff member said. The cafe is a popular addition in the northcentral region's college towns, with a separately-ran store in State College open since 2024. The Williamsport restaurant has five full-time positions and several part time, according to staff. The menu

Williamsport, PA · 7d

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Pennsylvania Family Restaurant Serves Nearly 30 Kinds of Homemade Pie Alongside Old-Fashioned Comfort Food

Nearly 30 flavors of homemade pie have made a family restaurant in Pennsylvania a memorable stop for travelers craving old-fashioned comfort food. From caramel apple crumb to chocolate peanut butter and lemon meringue, the selection gives dessert lovers plenty to think about. But the pies are only part of the...

Pennsylvania · 8d
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When The Holidays Roll Around, Pennsylvanians Still Drive To These Seven Cookie Bakeries

Some families bake every holiday cookie at home, and some families know exactly which bakery does it better. Across Pennsylvania, December brings road trips that end at a bakery counter with a box of cookies in hand. This list covers seven bakeries from Erie to Philadelphia, each with its own...

Pennsylvania · 6d
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7 Giant Secrets Employees Wish Pennsylvanians Knew

Nobody memorizes a grocery store’s fine print, and that’s fair. Still, Pennsylvanians who shop at Giant can get more out of each trip by knowing a few rules employees see shoppers miss. Here are the Giant details worth knowing before you check out. 1. Purchases That Earn Nothing.

Pennsylvania · 18d

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Pennsylvania Restaurant Chain Once Had More Than 30 Locations, but Only Two Are Still Standing

Once a familiar name across Pennsylvania, a family restaurant chain that operated more than 30 locations has dwindled to just two survivors. One still welcomes customers every morning at 7, serving the comfort food that generations of families remember. The chain began in 1967 and became known for hearty breakfasts,...

Franklin, PA · 10d

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Pennsylvania Roadside Landmark Was Nearly Replaced, but Two Women Brought Back a Family Favorite

Ice cream nachos exist, and they’re being served at a revived roadside creamery that opens at 6:30 in the morning. That early start matters because this spot now pours coffee and makes griddled breakfast sandwiches before most ice cream shops even unlock the door. Later in the day, the menu swings toward smash burgers, cheesesteaks, and milkshakes.

Pennsylvania · 8d

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This Secret Utah Mennonite Store Is Packed With Fresh Bread, Pies, And Old-Fashioned Pantry Finds

Pickled snap peas. Jalapeno eggs. Sweet potato butter in a jar. All of it waits on the shelves of one quiet country store in northern Utah. The owner isn’t Amish or Mennonite. He grew up with Amish neighbors in Montana and built his shop to feel like the markets of Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Willard, UT · 9d

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Drive From Anywhere In Pennsylvania To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Nobody puts a giant deep-sea diver helmet on their roof by accident, and that’s exactly why Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania deserves your full attention. This place has been quietly winning hearts and stretching waistbands across the entire state, and it’s about time more people knew about it.

Scranton, PA · 14d

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7 Reasons Western Pennsylvanians Still Love Eat’n Park

For a lot of Western Pennsylvanians, the holidays officially start when the Eat’n Park Christmas Star ad comes on. It’s been around since 1982, and it’s one of many reasons the restaurant feels like part of the family. Here are the reasons Western Pennsylvanians still love Eat’n...

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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This Pennsylvania Deli Turns Soft Pretzels Into Breakfast Sandwiches

A small deli in Williamsport is turning soft pretzels into more than an afternoon snack. At Diamond Square Market Deli Cafe, you can order breakfast sandwiches on pretzel buns, sausage-and-egg Breakfast Logs, and freshly prepared paninis. The menu also includes a West Side Reuben panini, pretzel nuggets, soups, wraps, and...

Williamsport, PA · 11d

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Some Of Pennsylvania’s Best Pierogies Come From These Seven Shops

Pennsylvania takes its pierogies seriously, and plenty of families can name their favorite shop faster than their favorite sports team. These little dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, and a lot more show up at church sales, festivals, and kitchen tables across the state. The shops on this list make...

Pennsylvania · 10d

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These 10 Pennsylvania Mexican Markets Make Tamales By The Dozen Just In Time For The Holidays

One of these markets runs its own tortilla factory right inside the store. Another has a family that makes homemade tamales on Saturdays, and people carry them home to feed the whole household. Across Pennsylvania, small Mexican groceries turn into tamale headquarters when December rolls around. Some sell them hot,...

Pennsylvania · 8d

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This Pennsylvania Pie Shop Bakes Chicken Pot Pies Packed With Tender Vegetables And Flaky Crust

The crust on these Pennsylvania chicken pies calls for confectioners’ sugar. Yep, that same powdery stuff you usually find on a funnel cake. It sounds like a mix-up, but it’s the secret behind that flaky crust. Inside, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas come together like Sunday dinner decided...

Lancaster County, PA · 11d

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12 Unassuming Seafood Joints In Pennsylvania That Deserve A Standing Ovation

A little red dot sits on top of the baked clams at one spot on this list, and I really want to know who started that habit. Those clams have been coming out of the oven since 1962. Another stop on the list traces its oyster roots all the way back to 1870.

Pennsylvania · 9d

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You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For The Food At These 9 Pennsylvania Mom-And-Pop Diners

Ready to discover the best mom-and-pop diners in Pennsylvania?. These 9 diners serve up comfort food and good old-fashioned hospitality that’ll keep you coming back!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Tucked along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner is the kind of place that makes you...

Pennsylvania · 17d

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8 Pennsylvania restaurants named among OpenTable’s Top 100 in America for 2026

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Eight Philadelphia restaurants are earning national recognition after being named among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026. The annual list, released by OpenTable, highlights restaurants across the country that diners sought out and loved over the past year. The Philadelphia restaurants making this year’s list are Fiorella, Friday Saturday Sunday, […]

Philadelphia, PA · 11d