Hannah Pollock
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Cold Treats for Hot Days at Wasson Farm
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Wasson Farm Market serves up farm-fresh ice cream focused on in-season flavors.
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Bistrozine: Asian Fusion with an American Twist
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Diners can explore a variety of Asian classics and fusions at Bistrozine, located at 409 E. Calder Way in State College. Manager Maggie Wu says Bistrozine is a comfortable spot offering a mix of everything Asian, including Korean, Japanese and Chinese dishes. Some of the dishes offer American twists like the Bacon Cheeseburger Dumplings. Start…
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Juana’s Showcases Venezuelan Flavors
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Ady Martinez uses her grandmother’s recipes to share her culture and educate others about Venezuela through food. Martinez co-owns Juana’s, a restaurant in downtown State College serving Venezuelan favorites like tequeños, cachapas and more. Juana’s started out as a vendor at the State College Farmers Market in July 2018. Martinez says they prepared food at…
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Interpreting Happy Valley: Photographer Kevin Reilly
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Photographer Kevin D. Reilly pulled into the Fraser Street garage on an overcast and at times rainy fall afternoon. He looked up at the sky and questioned if it would clear. He hoped the weather forecast would be accurate and he wouldn’t lose the perfect lighting. The clouds parted and as the sun came out,…
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A Culinary Trip at Café Luna: Restaurateurs Offer a Taste of Their Kazakhstan Homeland
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Centre County diners can take a culinary trip through eastern Europe and central Asia right here in Pleasant Gap. Café Luna, which opened in October 2022, focuses on sweet and savory regional dishes from faraway lands. The restaurant is run by Gary Shindy, his parents and other family and friends. The family hails from Kazakhstan…
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Tasty K: Small Menu. Big Flavor.
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Looking for a crispy and savory snack or meal? Look no further than one of State College’s newest restaurants, Tasty K. Located downtown at 325 E. Calder Way, Tasty K offers Korean fried chicken, rice and French fries. While the menu may be small, the flavors and textures pack a big punch. Owner Andy Lee,…
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Taste of the Month: Grab a Plate at Bonfire BBQ
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Walking into Bonfire Old-Fashioned BBQ is like walking into a backyard neighborhood party. There are no strangers. Everyone who enters is family. The welcoming atmosphere is key to the business’s success, according to co-owner Josh Kunig. “It’s like that relaxing time in your backyard,” he says. “You bring everyone over. It’s that hospitality—you want to…
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Brunch & Dinner with a View: Tussey Bär & Kitchen
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The snow may have melted but there is still plenty to eat and do at Tussey Mountain resort. Tussey Bär & Kitchen sits at the foot of the slopes, offering weekend brunch and dinner. The restaurant elevates fan-favorites like burgers, wings and chicken plus featured dishes and includes an outdoor patio, the perfect place to…
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Taste of the Month: Breakfast on Boal Serves Up Hometown Favorites with a Southwest Edge
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As the sun rises over Boalsburg, diners of all ages seeking eggs, coffee and community flock to Breakfast on Boal. The restaurant along Boal Avenue offers a variety of breakfast favorites with local influences and Southwestern inspiration. Longtime friends and owners Brad Holzwarth and Mike Smoczynski opened Breakfast on Boal in May 2022. “It’s been…
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Taste of the Month: Custom, Fresh-Made Bowls at Roots Natural Kitchen
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Looking for a fresh, healthy option in downtown State College? Look no further than Roots Natural Kitchen, a modern twist on good, natural ingredients. The restaurant offers customizable rice and veggie bowls and salads. But Roots Natural Kitchen, 270 E. Beaver Ave., is much more than that, according to interim general manager Nelson Hartley. Hartley…