Vilma Shu Danz

A dream years in the making has finally come to fruition for Duke and Monica Gastiger. The former owners of Spat’s Café and Speakeasy and The Rathskeller became unintentional farmers when they purchased Windswept Farm in 2016. Located at 100 Filmore Road in State College, their RE Farm Café at Windswept Farm is an…

Good days start with coffee and a breakfast burrito from Good Day Café in State College. More than just a great place to grab a cup of coffee, it’s a unique customer service experience. Customers are always greeted with a smile, and during an upsell challenge at the register, don’t be surprised if you…

Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience that is as much a delight for your eyes as it is for your taste buds. Barrel 21 Distillery & Dining executive chef Justin Berkebile’s modern cuisine introduces science to the kitchen, crafting dishes that transform ingredients in ways that enhance its flavor and texture. “We are experimenting with…

The Taiwanese bubble tea craze has finally arrived in State College at Tea Time, located downstairs from its adjoining Chinese restaurant Little Food Court at 250 East Calder Way. The milk- or fruit-based tea beverage gained popularity because of the fun and chewy texture of the sweet tapioca balls that float to the bottom of…

Colombia’s rich food culture is a harmonious blend of Spanish influence, with the indigenous plethora of ingredients from the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the biodiverse regions of the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest.  The secret is out – Colombian cuisine has finally arrived in State…