If you want to experience a true Pittsburgh institution, the original Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar in the Strip District is the place to start. Tucked into one of the city’s most historic and hardworking neighborhoods, this no-frills sandwich shop has been serving up its signature creations since 1933 — and it still feels proudly rooted in its blue-collar beginnings. Walking inside, you’re greeted by walls murals on the wall of famous people that have contributed to Pittsburgh’s history, from Mr. Rogers to “Mean” Joe Green all the way to Terry Bradshaw. The sandwiches are the real attraction — The…
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If you’re looking for a classic Philly cheesesteak, you must head over to John’s Roast Pork. They have been serving this Philly staple since 1930. There are a few options of John’s Ultimate Cheesesteaks: The meat is extremely tender and full of flavor. The simple seasoning that is used on the meat is delicious. It keeps you going back for more. You can’t take just one bite. The sandwiches are large, and you’ll find yourself eating the entire thing. If you are in Philadelphia, then check them out at www.johnroastpork.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentWe were recently in Hershey, Pennsylvania and we were meeting family for breakfast. They suggested we go to their favorite place, The Hershey Pantry. This restaurant was packed and there was a wait. The good news is we did not have to wait too long. Looking over the menu there were several great options to choose from. I kept changing my mind while waiting for the waitress to come over and take our order. Once she arrived, I settled on ordering the Egg Sandwich on Pretzel Roll. The pretzel roll was amazing. It was extremely sweet and soft. On the…
Leave a CommentWhen visiting Hershey, Pennsylvania I was looking for a place to get fresh donuts. I came across Duck Donuts and popped in the take a look at what they had to offer. This was the cutest donut shop I had ever seen. It is duck themed, so there were rubber ducks everywhere plus cute donut themed products. They had a little shop where you could buy everything. When I got up to the counter, I checked out their menu. They had so many options. It was really overwhelming. You really need to go there with an idea of the flavors…
Leave a CommentI was in Harrisburg for a wedding recently and there was some time to kill between the ceremony and the reception. I was looking for a place to grab a quick drink and some munchies. Boro Bar and Grill was the perfect spot. The restaurant is in a perfect location along the Susquehanna River. Since it was winter the patio doors were closed, however, I could image how nice it is during the spring. The mozzarella cheese sticks were a good starter. They felt extra stringy when they were bitten into when still hot. The kids at the table had…
Leave a CommentI was in Lancaster, Pennsylvania recently for a wedding. The area is absolutely beautiful. So much beautiful farmland. While we were there, we wanted to check out one of their local breweries, Lancaster Brewing Company. It was a rainy day, so it was the perfect day for a brewery. They had a nice selection of beers to choose from. I did try a sour beer, which was great. But what I was really intrigued by was how the bartender mixed different beers. She made a Chocolate covered strawberry. This combined their Double Chocolate Milk Stout and their Strawberry Wheat. It…
Leave a CommentDo you love doughnuts? How about freshly made, unique flavored doughnuts? Then you must visit Beiler’s Doughnuts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This family-owned shop uses a family recipe and they hand roll their doughnuts every day. You can watch them make them right there in the shop. They have a large selection to choose from. They have all the classics you would be looking for. Plus several special flavors like: I enjoyed a pumpkin cream and the triple chocolate. They were amazing. And the size of the doughnuts were very generous. A dozen is perfect to share with the whole family…
Leave a CommentWhen people think of Philadelphia some people might think about the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall. However, I am guessing most people think about cheesesteaks. And choosing where to get a cheesesteak can be a daunting task. There are plenty of famous places that all the tourists go. I did not want to do that. I wanted to go where the locals go. Throughout my trip I would ask all my waitresses and bartenders where their favorite place was. It was almost unanimous that Jim’s Steaks offered the best. So, I headed to South Street to check them out. There…
Leave a CommentI was really hungry for pizza when I was in Philly. We found a highly rated pizza place near our hotel that we decided to check out called Pizzeria Vetri. They were not very big inside. Most of the tables were already filled. We were able to get seats at the counter. These were awesome seats because I could watch them make all the pizzas. They were tossing the pizza dough in the air left and right. They made it look so easy. I could also feel the heat coming from the wood fire oven. It amazed me how fast…
Leave a CommentWalking around on Chestnut in downtown Philly my friends and I came across a bar that we wanted to check out – Drinkers Pub. If you don’t like clowns, then some of the décor in this bar might freak you out. But looking past the clowns, they have a really cool wall of credit cards. These were all different kinds of cards that have been left at the bar over the years. It is a very creative idea. And definitely a conversation starter. Their menu was filled with traditional bar food. They did have something unique – eggplant fries. I…
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