Taste of the Month
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Jumpstart Your Day: Pump Station Cafe gives customers a place to fill up
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If you’re looking for a cute, little bit out-of-the-way place for a specialty coffee or a quick bite to eat, look no further than Pump Station Cafe in Boalsburg. The […]
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Simply Slovak: Rosie’s Pierogies has made its mark on Centre County with old-school recipes
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If you live in Centre County, it’s not hard to find the Rosie’s Pierogies food truck at special events. Just look for the truck with the longest line. According to […]
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Southern Comfort, Up North: Building on the success of its food truck, Happy Dishes has added a restaurant in Milesburg
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The Happy Dishes food truck has been a local favorite for those seeking comfort food since 2018, and now the eatery has added a brick-and-mortar home in Milesburg. The restaurant […]
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Bellefonte’s Faith UMC Community Christmas Dinner is a ministry of homemade service and flavor
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A number of churches in Centre County generously provide meals for the community during the holiday season and even beyond. One of the most ambitious and impactful such efforts is […]
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Glory Days: The new Trophy Room at the Graduate Hotel embraces the moment with a ‘playful’ menu
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There’s a new restaurant and bar in Happy Valley – and it’s quickly becoming a fan favorite. In August, the Graduate State College Hotel opened the Trophy Room at 125 […]
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Bountiful BBQ: Clem has been selling rib-sticking goodness for more than two decades in Happy Valley
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It was a Friday afternoon in Happy Valley and Clem Pantalone had just finished catering his famous barbecue for the ESPN crew that was in town for Penn State’s Whiteout […]
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Eclectic Eatery: Central Reservation Serves Up Steak, Seafood and Specialty Cocktails
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Central Reservation, located at the corner of Beaver Avenue and Allen Street in downtown State College, is one of Happy Valley’s newest restaurants. According to Tim Riefel, one of the […]
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Breakfast, Elevated: The Naked Egg Café features American-style cooking with inspiration from the Southwest and Mexico
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Drive past The Naked Egg Café on Pine Grove Road on any given weekend day and you’ll see a parking lot filled with vehicles, some spilling out onto the shoulder. […]
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Sweet Dream: Hand-dipped ice cream and a secret recipe for strawberry shortcake help couple achieve their goal at Big D’s
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For Danielle and James Snyder, the food industry is as intertwined in their lives as the crosshatches on a waffle ice cream cone. James’ family owns and operates Snyder’s Concessions, […]
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A Serving of Peace: Sowers Harvest Cafe nurtures a welcoming environment while roasting its own coffee and making eggs from ‘happy chickens’
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Sowers Harvest Cafe has been offering “naturally healthy cuisine served with a heart of welcome” to diners in downtown State College since 2015, and the troubled landscape of the last […]



