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Succulent and savory, pork and saurkraut welcomes the New Year

By Lisa Haggerty on Dec. 31, 2020

The New Year can't arrive soon enough for this COVID-19 weary world. As people near and far welcome 2021, many will include local traditions in their celebrations, all in the hopes of securing a healthier, happier, and wealthier year ahead. Many of these “lucky” customs revolve around food. New…

Support Local Restaurants Through Takeout and Delivery

By Aubree Rader on Dec. 30, 2020

With the busy holiday season behind us, many families may be looking for a break from cooking meals and cleaning dishes. Order delicious takeout, curbside pickup or delivery from our local restaurants to give yourself a well-deserved break while supporting local businesses at the same time. Read…

Beat the Heat with Berks County Scoops

By Aubree Rader on Jul. 30, 2020

Now that summer is well underway in Pennsylvania's Americana region you may be looking for easy, and tasty ways to cool down! There’s no better solution than with an ice cream cone or milkshake and you can find many great options right here in our region! Grab a scoop, or two, from one of these…

Outdoor Dining in Berks County

By Aubree Rader on Jun. 08, 2020

Photo courtesy of Chatty Monks As restaurants were mandated to temporarily stop dine-in services and offer curbside pickup and delivery options only due to COVID-19, if you’re like most, you’re surely missing your favorite dining spots in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region by now! We’re happy to…

Enjoy Favorite Festival Foods At Home

Apr. 13, 2020

The summer months in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region are usually filled with a lively lineup of festivals and fairs where people gather to listen to music, mingle with others, and enjoy the delicious food they can only get this time of year. Unfortunately, this year many of our favorite summer…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Traditional Irish Fare

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 09, 2020

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region may be known for its PA Dutch heritage and delicacies, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of Irish food choices in the area. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we compiled a list of traditional Irish and European fare that you can expect to find at…

The Best Date Night Restaurants in Berks

By Lisa Haggerty on Feb. 10, 2020

Love is in the air this February in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. If you’re making plans for a romantic night out, check-out our list of top date night restaurants. Make your Valentine’s Day reservations, call the babysitter, and enjoy a night-out starting with delicious food and drinks with…

Add Potato Filling to Your Thanksgiving Feast

Nov. 21, 2019

This Thanksgiving, many families will sit down to enjoy a delicious spread of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. But in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, the PA Dutch dish Potato Filling will also be passed around the table as a traditional holiday side. This simple yet delicious dish involves…

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