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Jan 2026 7

Discover Erie’s hidden gem restaurants; 12 spots worth seeking out

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Here's a list of a few eateries we consider to be the "hidden gems" of the Gem City's dining scene.

Jan 2026 6

11 best mocktail spots in Pittsburgh to enjoy in Dry January

By Kalena Thomhave | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

These 11 spots are raising the bar on mocktails in Pittsburgh.

Many folks, especially younger generations, are looking to nonalcoholic beverages to elevate their evenings, whether they’re concerned about the health effects of alcohol, recovering from addiction, or simply not into booze.

Jan 2026 2

26 Pennsylvania restaurants opening in 2026 that you’ll want to try

By Kalena Thomhave | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Kalena Thomhave

With a new year comes new places to eat. Check out 26 spots coming to Pennsylvania in 2026.

Jan 2026 2

Dreaming of a Dry January? Try these non-alcoholic beverages made in PA

By Ashley Adams | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Ashley Adams

If you’re participating in Dry January, you can keep it local with these N/A beverages made in Pennsylvania.

Dec 2025 22

The best pizzas I ate in 2025

By Patrick Berkery | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Patrick Berkery

Patrick Berkery, editor of our newsletter highlighting the best in Pennsylvania pizza, Pizzavania, takes a look back at the pizzas he enjoyed the most in 2025.

Dec 2025 22

How Harrisburg’s Subway Cafe became one of Pennsylvania’s most enduring pizza landmarks

By Patrick Berkery | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Patrick Berkery

Blue-collar workers, state legislators, and locals have been meeting at Harrisburg’s Subway Cafe for decades over thin and crispy personal pizzas and “fishbowls” of beer.

How Harrisburg's Subway Cafe became one of Pennsylvania’s most enduring pizza landmarks

Dec 2025 18

Meet Bucks County’s king of Christmas cookies. This year he’ll bake over 2,000

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

As of the first week of December, Bahmueller had baked nearly 2,000 cookies, enough to nearly fill the two regular size freezer compartments and a mini fridge in the basement.

Dec 2025 17

The best takeout pizza spots in the Philadelphia suburbs

By Patrick Berkery | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Patrick Berkery

Need a break from the holiday hustle? These pizzerias in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties serve up crowd-pleasing pies that will keep your house guests happy while giving you a night off from the kitchen.