Taste of the Month

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…

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…

Creating a cohesive menu out of the culinary heritage of diverse lands and cultures might seem like a daunting task to even an experienced restaurateur, but that’s exactly what Hitham Hiyajneh and chef Carlos Avia have accomplished with Fatoum Bistro. And it’s not just a whim or passing fancy, either. Inspired by his late mother’s…

By Sherri Jordan & Luciano Sormani What do you do next when you’ve been a chef at some of Centre County’s best-known restaurants, ran the Red Horse Tavern for 10 years, and had a successful food truck and meal-prep service? You open an ice-cream shop! To some people, that might not seem the most logical…

What began as an effort to keep Amish families on the farm has grown into a business that ships cheeses, jams, and more, all made in Happy Valley with local milk and produce. Just past Hublersburg, surrounded by farms and pastures, is Goot Essa. This business sells a variety of cave-aged, locally produced, all-natural cheeses.…

As the sun rises each day in Philipsburg, the “council of elders” gathers over breakfast, cups of coffee, and freshly baked pastries inside Coco’s Coffee House at Brown Dog Catering. The group comes in each morning to gather and talk with one another about life, plans for the day, and anything else that pops up.…

A small turquoise food truck is offering big flavors at festivals and events this summer in the Centre County region. Rumba & Soul focuses on building community by sharing the Rodriguez family’sCaribbean culture, one plate at a time. Business owners Angel and Nia Rodriguez have lived in Centre County for about seven years. They opened…

Three local families have created a little piece of the Mediterranean for diners in State College. Opened in mid-February, Kitchen Garden is quickly becoming a favorite for breakfast, baked goods, and Turkish specialties. Co-owner Fatih Erkan describes the restaurant as a place for breakfast, lunch, and grabbing a coffee while working. “We were always passionate…

All are “wilkum” for an evening of elevated comfort food with a Pennsylvania Dutch twist at Pass the Dutchie in Reedsville. Some familiar faces are responsible for one of the region’s newest restaurants. Owners Liz Hoffner and Quintin Wicks, who also operate nearby Revival Kitchen, have been thinking about Pass the Dutchie for a while.…

Family tradition is served by the slice at Angelo’s Pizzeria in Boalsburg. Located along Business Route 322, Angelo’s is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that has featured pizza, strombolis, subs, salads, entrees, and more for nearly 25 years. Owner Vita Moyer owned a pizza shop in Spring Mills for three years before opening Angelo’s in August…