http://www.chow.com/boards/15 Wed, 12 May 2010 23:52:17 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837272#7340850 Enough bars to suffice.. Good Foodd is harder to find.with that many people Nakama might be large enoug to accomodate... Possible Pittsburgh Steakhouse ( not the best but works)... Mallorca isn't too bad.. , not my fave , but solid choice. Augie6 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:21:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837272#7340850 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849294#7340818 Piper's is a awesome choice... ( my fault for neglecting it) Bar can get croweded, great bar tenders always up on what that have.. .. Gandy Dancer is awesome --very board walk empire -ish. (ok might regret this dorky statemnet, but great date place none the less) Mallorca is not one of my fav's. People love i just think its ok. I spent a TON of money there and left kind of disapointed. Augie6 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849294#7340818 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846861#7340446 I would highly recommend a visit to Cure. Only ate there once, with another couple, and it was a fantastic meal. Service was excellent. Wonderful atmosphere. And everything we ate was very good to excellent. I've eaten at Salt twice and while it was mostly enjoyable both times, the only thing that might take me there instead of Cure is the ability to get cocktails/beer. In any case, get yourself to Cure and see for yourself. I suspect you won't be disappointed. Whigsboy Tue, 15 May 2012 16:42:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846861#7340446 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849213#7339832 The area is beautiful...Across the street is Mirror Lake.(Ithink a camp site)... The area in general is VERY well kept, not back woods middle of no where, like retired doctor middle of nowhere. I believe the owners a PHD for PITT, during the week. Augie6 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:08:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849213#7339832 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/180068#7339669 They have them at The Dutch Wagon Amish Shop. On Route 70 in Medford New Jersey. Inside at The Corner cafe, they sell potato and cheese pierogies. They are fantastic! I've also have a business card with a guy who sells them. Homemade Pierogies 856-495-6415 They are good!! ndallmer Tue, 15 May 2012 06:26:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/180068#7339669 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847348#7338913 In Shartlesville, about midway between Allentown and Harrisburg, you can try the Shartlesville Inn. It's PA Dutch food, served family style. Not gourmet by any means, but decent. And if you have an hour to kill, stop in at Roadside America a half mile up the road. Pure tourist trap, but fun, even for the adults. (Oops, I see I'm too late. Well, try it the next time.) cantkick Mon, 14 May 2012 22:30:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847348#7338913 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849035#7337372 Root 174 is open Sunday's - one of my favorite places in the Burgh and also a great BYO (great craft beer selection across the street at D's 6pack & dogs). Rodzilla Mon, 14 May 2012 07:38:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849035#7337372 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848749#7333456 Our son is graduating from Washington & Jefferson next Saturday. Any suggestions for good food in the area? We can do anything from fine dining to street but want the food to be good. thanks SallyMac Fri, 11 May 2012 16:53:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848749#7333456 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/181022#7332990 I do miss Surfside but I am no longer wanting for good places to eat. I am going to try some places in the downtown area that are supposed to have great burgers and onion rings and crawfish cakes. The chef is New Orleans trained. If it is good we could meet there someday. I did read on here that somebody skipped frying the meat but it wasn't me. I may try it though. I have a friend who puts her meatballs in the sauce raw, and everyone loves em. Have a great summer as well! P.S. Having lamb for Mother's Day. hungryinthesouth Fri, 11 May 2012 11:16:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/181022#7332990 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847704#7331805 I think anywhere that is pretty lively will be fine with a seven month old. Of the top of my head -- thinking about Dinette, BRGR, and Verde. Lots of kiddos always at Point Brugge -- but either come early or late or there will be a wait. sdemarco7 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:17:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847704#7331805 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846724#7326840 I really like Toast, and my most recent visit within the past month was very good so I would still recommend it. That said, it's pretty pricey. There are so many other great new choices in Pittsburgh now, where you can get the same quality (or better) food at a better price, that I'd be temped to try something new. http://burghfeeding.blogspot.com/ Burghfeeder Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846724#7326840 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/789420#7323103 Camp Hill Philadelphia Steaks and Hoagies. As good if not better than Jim's in Philly. I don't go in for the Pat's and Geno's hype. melpy Sun, 06 May 2012 17:20:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/789420#7323103 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/788159#7322722 Finally made it to Sphinx of PA. Falafel was very good. Had it in a sandwich. However the highlights of the meal were the lamb mixed grill and the basbousa. We also tried the konafa. I would definitely go back. The women behind the counter were helpful with recommendations. Falafel better than the Cedar Restaurant. Prices very reasonable. melpy Sun, 06 May 2012 12:23:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/788159#7322722 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833176#7321703 I saw it in the fridge of penn ave fish company in the strip awoolf Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833176#7321703 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846268#7320469 Mad Mex is fun, sorta quasi-Mexican-inspired, works great with a kid typically. It's a chain but a local one, and that's the original location. Be aware that walk is uphill somewhat significantly if I remember right. ;-) http://madmex.com/ Spice Island Tea House is a sort of hole in the wall ethnic place: http://www.spiceislandteahouse.com/Homepage.html I've been there just once but liked the food. Could probably still walk here, it's also on Atwood. You'd probably want to drive to The Porch. Might be worth it though if you want a little bit nicer dinner. I haven't been. http://www.ThePorchAtSchenley.com/ Of course if you're going to drive you could choose some other places too. You could still go to the Church Brew Works if that appealed before, it's not really that far. http://churchbrew.com/ CrazyOne Fri, 04 May 2012 21:09:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846268#7320469 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846447#7319901 Thank you all for the advice...... taboo Fri, 04 May 2012 17:16:43 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846447#7319901 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846282#7315103 Haven't been here in a while but when I was, it was good: http://breadsandcheese.com/ velkyn Wed, 02 May 2012 17:27:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846282#7315103 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841523#7311919 Thanks for the tip, Markcron, but we're now in Troy, NY. We're supposed to go to Rutland today, where I was sure to find ramps. However, a contact I had there tells me they won't have any for another week or so, because they pick the ramps "at a higher elevation". I think we may head a bit further South and look for ramps there. Don't have much time to keep the board posted as to where we're going and I will put in more details when we get home this weekend. Suffice it to say that so far we've eaten ramps in Bradford, PA, at the Mason-Dixon Ramp Festival and in Elkins, WV. I hope we won't be disappointed by Vermont. M_ichel Tue, 01 May 2012 12:29:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841523#7311919 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846728#7308695 Are you thinking of broccolini? It's a cross between broccoli and kai-lan, a Chinese broccoli hybrid. Some people state that broccolini tastes something like asparagus, but to me it doesn't. I prefer broccoli. pikawicca Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:24:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846728#7308695 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845986#7308635 Sara, Sunday dinner in Pittsburgh how is it?? I thought of Girasole but not sure if open on Sundays . Well you no doubt are enjoying a meal right now. traveleryvette Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:41:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845986#7308635 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843687#7304650 I found some at Eleven last night....a nice halibut dish with morels and asparagus. Really nice. I asked for extra morels. : ) kittybart Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:05:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843687#7304650 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844319#7302003 I really like Bona Terra in Sharpsburg... been there many times and never had a meal that wasn't great. Small, BYOB. limited seating. Also I had a great meal at Donato's in Fox Chapel the other night. Full bar, nice relaxed atmosphere and the food was really good. csyoung Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:59:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844319#7302003 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/718391#7300598 ...wow, digging up a 2 year old relic. They had no idea I'd be writing about them, and I'm pretty sure I can distinguish good from bad regardless of the bill. That noted, you may feel free to disregard my thoughts - I still contest it is 'destination dining.' http://endoedibles.com uhockey Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:58:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/718391#7300598 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845856#7297943 The Wall Street Journal had an article about reviving dead brands and has a brief discussion of a guy who is reviving the Seafood Shanty concept. http://professional.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303513404577352082845116146.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_smallbusiness#articleTabs%3Darticle It says the first restaurant is in Spring Ridge. Has anyone tried it? Dave_in_PA Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:13:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845856#7297943 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/743296#7296525 California Cafe has closed. Harrisburg is about the same distance as Carlisle with a lot more choices. melpy Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:34:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/743296#7296525 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/603123#7294283 Hoss's does not have decent food. melpy Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:48:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/603123#7294283 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845519#7293792 Café Raymond – I am fan of his café in the Strip District. I was excited to learn from a friend that she hired him to cater her cocktail party at her home for about 30 people. Ray was our chef and he had a few assistance/servers. Food was prepared beautifully and served professionally. You can't beat the quality of the food, the professionalism of the staff and you can't find a better catering coordinator than Ray for the price! If I ever do parties for catering, Ray will be my first choice every single time. It was that amazing. This is like coming in with no idea what kind of catering to expect and being completely blown away by the actual service presented. I'm sold. six dower Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:02:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845519#7293792 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845367#7293135 Thanks so much for the suggestion. I will check into it. barbcarr Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:03:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845367#7293135 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836765#7291729 The website says that executive chef is Robert Dacko centralpadiner Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:26:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836765#7291729 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/633712#7290907 If you live near The Fresh Market, they are running a sale on Tonnino Italian Tuna jars - only $4.99 this month (April 2012). littleflower Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:36:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/633712#7290907 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841506#7290707 Thanks for all the great information, Lisa! I am trying just to be as healthy as possible and to direct my family in this way, too! As far as becoming vegan, I am not even close to that! I am still consuming eggs, milk, and chicken on a limited basis. I have managed to cut out red meat and pork, so I am making progress. I am happy to do my best to reduce my Carbon footprint! I am starting to plant my garden this weekend, so maybe I will be able to grow enough produce for my family so that I do not have to depend on any other sources...LOL...I wish!!! Well, keep me posted if you come upon any interesting info! I appreciate your guidance! Valentine529 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:01:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841506#7290707 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842247#7289871 we ended up eating at Horns - really funky and fun. Loved everything we had - felafel, Cubano and chicken tacos. The vibe was great and we all appreciated the organic emphasis. Will keep this list as I anticipate many trips to the area. annebw Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:33:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842247#7289871 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844315#7278990 Historic Erie, PA PIZZA SHOPS For my potential history of Erie, Pa Eateries book: I'm looking for information and hopefully photos of Erie's early Pizza shops. In particular DiMichaels Pizza which was located in the area I grew up. Please help me in you can. Other shops, info is also needed. Thank You Anton 4farquar Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:46:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844315#7278990 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842800#7277734 Thanks very much for your suggestions. I will remember Judy's for next year. Specifically, well I would have been open to any place in the city or burbs that is not a chain operation and offers what could be considered a pleasant venue, good friendly service with very good food, of any type! Thanks again I will log your choices. Bacchus101 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:25:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842800#7277734 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844128#7276607 Savory Maza at 200 North Main in Scranton's West Side is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in the country. YES, the country. Simple, food focused place, you won't beat it. AmyMccT Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:11:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844128#7276607 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/182129#7275644 Yovi's is re-opened. It is 2 doors down from Nicholas Coffee in Market Square. I have had a steady diet for lunch of the sausage and chipped beef. Same owner -- same menu --- same great taste. DennyC Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:31:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/182129#7275644 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/182278#7275638 As of 2 Mondays ago Yov's is back in business --- the store is now 2 doors down from Nicholas Coffee in Market Square. Same great food -- same owner DennyC Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:29:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/182278#7275638 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/609316#7271424 Thanks for the details, Chefpaulo. Late to the table, but I've added the shop to the findbubbletea database in the US-Midwest section. findbubbletea Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:43:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/609316#7271424 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843417#7267634 Best place to watch the game? We are coming from Pittsburgh and would love a place with good food & drinks (dives especially)! Thanks! sfina30 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:00:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843417#7267634 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837200#7266050 Drive the 15 minutes to Point Breeze and have dinner at Point Brugge. I dream of the red curry mussels. yammers Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:42:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837200#7266050 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785878#7265141 While there were no responses to this when I originally posted it last year, I'm hoping some of you in NEPA read the posting and visited Forks Farm. They're having their first farm market day soon, so I thought I'd bring this back up to the top to let everyone know this year's market dates: April 21, 10am-1pm May 19, 10am-1pm June 9 & 23, 10am-3pm July 14 & 28, 10am-3pm Aug 11 & 25, 10am-3pm Sept 8 & 22, 10am-3pm Oct 13 & 27, 10am-3pm Turkey Mkt Nov 20, 1-6 pm Holiday Mkt Dec 15, 10am-1pm Check out their website www.forksfarmmarket.com or they are on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ForksFarm Check them out online, visit the market, and support our local farms! lisavf Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:08:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785878#7265141 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840533#7263223 Do you want a sit down restaurant or a bakery/take out place? Enrico's in the Strip District is hard to beat (no chocolate cake but excellent brownies if you need chocolate), Oakmont Bakery gets great reviews too. In all honestly, hands down the best place I've ever been to in all of my travels is right here in Pgh, Food Glorious Food, in Highland Park. Rick Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:00:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840533#7263223 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/796878#7260067 Hey! We are going with Barley Creek Brewing because they can do the bar/passed hors d'oevres/sides etc that are more than the typical potato salad, cole slaw type. We had a tasting over there and the mac and cheese was really good, everything else was pretty typical catered food. Oh and they also know our venue and will bring the roaster there, which I really wanted. Good luck! amandalj Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:28:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/796878#7260067 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/616123#7259797 The "associated with" modifier as noted more correctly defines most of the plethora of suggestions offered here. I am a bit surprised that you list "hot dogs" with meat sauce and fish sandwiches? Chow Chow is something I have associated with Pennsylvania and while pretzels ( not just soft) can be found world wide in some form, PA was and perhaps is the Pretzel Capital of the states. Bacchus101 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:32:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/616123#7259797 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/180417#7259726 If you are looking for a good Indian grocer I recommend Rice and Spice in Emmaus (342 Main St Emmaus, PA) tjabell Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:07:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/180417#7259726 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/307934#7249774 I'm happy (because my mom loved this food so much) to be able to post two places that haven't been mentioned yet. Shady Maple on Rt. 23 southeast of Reading, and Deitsh Eck. The former is like a gigantic PA Dutch Borg buffet, it will take you in and assimilate you, and the latter is like it's in your grandmother's house. Only the food is even better. >:) http://www.shady-maple.com/ http://www.deitscheck.com/ webmeist Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:45:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/307934#7249774 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841268#7249214 They are up there, but from what I know of beef markups the margins are slim. I would be more curious to hear about the pasta dishes myself. Rodzilla Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:26:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841268#7249214 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835651#7247632 Yes, the Stone Bar is a Pocono gem! Also consider Studebakers in Stroudsburg, casual but excellent food, prices, and atmosphere, sarahspatch Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:19:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835651#7247632 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833087#7242589 Qmart in quakertown has some good smoked meats. Try Davis Meats. Home made smoked sausage. Another place there sources their sausages from Lancaster County. cwdonald Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:46:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833087#7242589