Taste of the Month
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Art in a Box Made with Love
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The surprising combination of different culinary traditions and an honest approach to fresh food make Fresh Bite’s pizza a can’t-miss experience Photos and text by Sherri Jordan and Luciano Sormani In the competitive culinary landscape of Happy Valley, where traditional round pizza pies have long dominated the local pizza scene, an independent, family-owned shop is…
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Function Follows Form
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How StillHouse Distills Community, Comfort, and Craft in Penns Valley Story and photos by Sherri Jordan and Luciano Sormani In the heart of Spring Mills, a building that once housed a family restaurant and an ice cream shop has been transformed into something entirely new. Yet, for all its fresh ideas, The StillHouse is rooted…
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Morning Rituals
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The heart and soul of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee For many, breakfast is a rushed affair — a caffeinated sprint toward whatever activities lie ahead. But for Madison and George Salgado, the founders of Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee, it’s a sacred ceremony. “We’re breakfast people through and through. While some people treat themselves…
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A Family of Traditions
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Fire and Fig brings the comfort and warmth of familiar Persian dishes to State College To Sara and Sam Cyrus, providing healthy and satisfying meals isn’t just a business, but a way to share their love of food with the world, and to make those they serve feel like a part of the family. We…
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An Experience as Bright as the Stars
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Stella A’s Bar & Grill has earned its place in the heart of Lock Haven Having a restaurant in downtown Lock Haven was a lifelong dream of the Anastos family — one that traces back to 1918, when the current owner’s grandfather opened the Texas Restaurant, a staple of the Lock Haven restaurant scene, serving…
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East and West Come Together in a World of Flavors
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Fusion Buffet is a road-trip worth stop along Bee Line Highway In the culinary landscape of DuBois, Pennsylvania, few establishments offer the sheer variety and volume of choices as Fusion Buffet. Located at 1493 Bee Line Highway, this sprawling all-you-can-eat destination has become a staple for local families and travelers alike. By blending traditional Chinese…
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Fast Flavor, Healthy Choices
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Honeygrow brings a tried-and-true concept for today and the future The concept of fast, healthy food is not a new one. There have been plenty of variations on this theme in Centre County, and some of them are still thriving today. What makes Honeygrow, one of the newest additions to the fast-casual State College food…
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Choose Your Own Adventure at Moxmoe
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Everything has a story. That fact becomes unavoidable as you enter Moxmoe Pictures Famous Sandwiches, a hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop nestled between Trek Bicycle and the Fine Wine & Good Spirits store at the Benner Pike Shops. From the illustrated posters that explain the origins of the Moxmoe name to the way the sandwiches are named…
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The Junction 144: Simple … but Delicious
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Ashley Snook always dreamt of having her own restaurant, but when the opportunity came up to open a brand-new eatery at the re-built Historic Davidson Inn in Wingate, she needed a bit of convincing. Having worked at the former Mountain Valley Diner at that same location, she understood the pressure and responsibility that came with…
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Comfort in a Bowl: Staff-favorite soup recipes
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Soup is one of the oldest and most universal dishes in human history, dating back to prehistoric times when early humans boiled meats, grains, and vegetables in clay pots or animal hides. Across cultures, soup has served both practical and symbolic roles — providing warmth, nourishment, and comfort. From the healing broths of traditional Chinese…




