Welcome to Pizzavania, a newsletter about Pennsylvania pizza—by someone who eats a lot of it.
A newsletter about Pennsylvania pizza? This must be what heaven is like. In Pizzavania, we highlight the best in Pa. pizza, the stories behind beloved pizzerias in the commonwealth, your pizza recommendations, and much more.

The complete guide to grocery shopping in Erie
December 12, 2025
This collection brings together information meant to support smarter, more informed grocery shopping decisions in Erie.

Taste history at Erie’s 5 longest running bakeries and markets
December 10, 2025
These shops in Erie have been operating for generations, passing recipes and a sense of neighborhood pride down through the decades.

Erie Food Co-op is built on community ownership
December 8, 2025
Unlike traditional retailers driven by outside investors, the Erie Food Co-op is owned collectively by local member-owners who believe that access to healthy food should remain in the hands of the community itself.

12 traditional Pennsylvania Christmas dishes & drinks
December 5, 2025
This being Pennsylvania, you might not be surprised that nearly half of these traditional Christmas dishes are cookies.

What to get the pizza lover in your life this holiday season
December 2, 2025
Whether you’re shopping for an aspiring pizzaiolo or someone who just loves eating pizza, we’re serving up some can’t-miss gift ideas for the pizza lover in your life this holiday season. If you have someone in your life who is passionate about pizza, the holidays offer the perfect excuse to lean into their obsession. Whether […]

Pennsylvania’s Yuengling beer expands to Iowa and Wisconsin in 2026
December 2, 2025
Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, announced it will expand distribution to Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, marking another milestone in its nearly 200-year history.

Why is Old Forge, Pennsylvania, the ‘Pizza Capital of the World’?
December 2, 2025
Sit down, Italy! Lackawanna County’s Old Forge is the Pizza Capital of the world. Here’s why.

The best grocery stores for holiday shopping in Erie
November 14, 2025
Soon, it will be time for holiday grocery shopping in Erie. This year, especially, it’s important to a lot of people that they’re able to stretch their dollars while supporting stores that feel dependable, and while making sure the food on the table lives up to the occasion.

What are the 2 best international markets in Erie?
November 14, 2025
We surveyed Erie locals to find the best international markets in town, where residents can grab their favorite go-to goods to create meals for family gatherings, special occasions, and the upcoming holidays.

The best farmers markets in Erie
November 13, 2025
Both of these farmers' markets make a tremendous impact on Erie’s community and deserve the title of the best farmers’ market in town.

What is the most affordable grocery store in Erie?
November 13, 2025
Over time, this affordable grocery store has built a strong reputation as the go-to store for stretching a paycheck.

Food Banks and Free Meal Programs in Erie, PA
November 11, 2025
This guide highlights the food banks, meal programs, and free furniture resources available in Erie today that were built on generosity and sustained by community.
