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The donut has become a distinctly American food passion. The word “doughnut,” and its shortened variation, “donut,” have been around since the 1800s. In World War I, female Salvation Army workers known as Doughnut Girls would fry and distribute donuts to the American soldiers fighting in France. These sweet treats offered a taste of home…

Take a beautiful drive through picturesque rolling hills and rich farmlands to a quaint, casual restaurant in Reedsville and have one of the best farm-to-table meals in Central Pennsylvania. Located at 6 North Main Street in Reedsville, Revival Kitchen, as the name suggests, is resurrecting old cooking methods and taking the concept of farm-to-table to…

Since the Bellefonte Cruise in June, Courthouse Crepes, on the corner of South Allegheny Street and West High Street in Bellefonte, has been creating a buzz with its wafer-thin crepes and mouthwatering half-pound burgers. Just steps across the street from the historic Centre County Courthouse, the 1,300-square-foot restaurant is quickly becoming popular with locals and…

Colombia is the world’s third largest producer of coffee, after Brazil and Vietnam. The rich volcanic soil in the arid mountains of the country produces ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee. Colombian coffee is known to be among the best in the world, with a rich, full-bodied, and perfectly balanced taste. No one knows exactly…

For the ultimate foodie, a seat at the chef’s table at the Carnegie Inn & Spa, located at 100 Cricklewood Drive in State College, is truly an unforgettable dining experience. Sitting in a busy kitchen used to be less than desirable, but diners today are intrigued by the behind-the-scenes look at the action in the…

Little Szechuan, located at 228 West College Avenue in State College, serves up a taste of authentic Szechuan cuisine. The food from the Szechuan province in southwestern China offers customers bold and spicy flavors from the liberal use of garlic and chili peppers. Dishes are made with a balanced combination of seven basic flavors of…

Get ready to take a trip down South without getting on a plane. Gigi’s Restaurant — Southern Table & Bar, located at 2080 Cato Avenue in State College, captures the charming, relaxed atmosphere of the South with a menu that makes your tummy sing with soul. From fried chicken drizzled with honey served with house-made buttermilk…

Newly renovated Lettermans Sports Grill is one of the area’s best spots to dine in and watch your favorite teams play. Located at 1031 East College Avenue in State College, it also is conveniently situated just minutes from Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and other Penn State sports facilities, with ample parking for large…

Coming from a family of business owners, Audra Knisely has always wanted to have her own business. Her parents own Knisely Shredding in Lock Haven and Michelle’s Dog House in Bellefonte. Her family also owns Ingram Fuels in Howard. When the owners of Village Eatinghouse in Pleasant Gap decided to sell their café, located at…

LaCreta Holland is a wife, mother of four, and grandmother. She also is passionate about cooking and teaching. She has been a substitute teacher for the State College Area School District and has taught cooking classes for a number of years through the SCASD Community Education program. In January 2015, she started her business, Happy…