Hannah Pollock
-
Carter’s Table: A Delicious Twist on the Simple Taco
in Community, Community & Entertainment, Entertainment News, Local News, State College, Town&Gown Magazine—
by
Shawn Carter had built a successful catering business serving a worldwide variety of foods and flavors when he decided to try out the Downtown State College Farmers Market in April 2022. Carter, a Penn State alumnus, remembered walking through the market on his way to campus and thought his cooking could add something new to…
-
Kokoro Offers Japanese-Style Food with a Focus on Fresh
—
by
When diners visit Kokoro, they will more than likely see Shariful Mintu both helping in the kitchen and talking with everyone in the dining room. “I always liked feeding people,” says Mintu, the restaurant’s leader. “I like to see people happy.” Kokoro, a BYOB Japanese-style restaurant offering a variety of dishes, is located at 404…
-
Best Bites for Li’l Appetites: Tasty Local Kids’ Meals
—
by
Picking a restaurant where every member of the family will be satisfied can be tricky. Luckily, Happy Valley is home to a wide variety of eateries where kids can enjoy a tasty meal, whether they’re adventurous eaters or refuse anything but chicken fingers. Some pint-sized diners may have a more refined palate but don’t necessarily…
-
Bon Appétit: Oeuf Boeuf et Bacon
—
by
Oeuf Boeuf et Bacon serves up diner classics with a French twist
-
‘The Perfect Level of Sweetness’ at Chew Chew Bun
—
by
Skye Chang noticed something was missing from the food offerings in downtown State College. He saw an opportunity for sharing the sweet and savory baked goods he enjoyed at bakeries in Taiwan and from his mother’s kitchen. He’s now filling that gap—one bun at a time—with Chew Chew Bun, an Asian bakery that offers Taiwanese-inspired…
-
Pumpkins Will Fly at the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival
—
by
The community can participate in free family fun, support a local fire department and watch pumpkins take flight at the annual Howard Fire Company Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival on Saturday. Inspired by pumpkin launches he had seen on television, fire company supporting member and former executive committee member George Demchak brought the idea to his…