Taste of the Month

Jean Bonnet Tavern serves up a vibrant history and some unexpected surprises Stepping into Jean Bonnet Tavern is like stepping back into history. Not the dusty, stale past found in books or the melancholy, romantic world one associates with ruins and relics, but a history that’s vibrant and alive. It’s hard to imagine that people…

Fillmore Farm Café & Gardens opens its doors to an experience that feels both familiar and new Story Sherri Jordan and Luciano Sormani At 1000 Fillmore Road, just minutes from the bustling landscape of Penn State University and the University Park Airport, a quiet evolution is taking place. Where the former RE Farm Café once…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…