Food & Drink
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What’s on the menu when Colony Pizza, McGarrey’s open Oakwood Pizzeria in Erie
The owner of longtime Erie favorite Colony Pizza is teaming up with the owner of Erie’s McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe to open a new pizzeria in the city called Oakwood Pizzeria.
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I tried the pizza at Rutter’s, Sheetz, and Wawa so you don’t have to
Pennsylvania’s favorite convenience stores have long battled over hoagies, coffee, and customer loyalty. But which one has the best pizza? That’s what Pizzavania editor Patrick Berkery wanted to find out.
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This takeout pizzeria is serving up some of the best pies in the Philly area
Before Sebastian Besiso opened Apizzeria 888 in Elkins Park last fall, he treated the tiny shop like a “pizza lab.” His research and experimentation has produced one of the best pies in the Philly area.
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What kind of frozen pizza do Pennsylvanians favor?
Instacart looked into Pennsylvania and America’s 2025 frozen pizza ordering data to uncover how consumers are enjoying the freezer staple, from the most popular toppings and styles nationwide to the states that stock their freezers the fullest.
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Raise a Glass to These Hidden Gems: Exploring 5 Great Pennsylvania Small Town Craft Breweries
For every Yuengling, Iron City, and Yards, Pennsylvania has dozens and dozens of small town craft breweries producing beer worthy of statewide recognition.
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Grab a drink at one of these Lancaster breweries
Lancaster breweries offer something for every palate.
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s pay-what-you-can cafés and restaurants
Pennsylvania’s pay-what-you-can restaurants serve meals to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps
Millions of Peeps are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews.
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These Pennsylvania chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award finalists
Four out the five finalists in the Best Chefs, Mid-Atlantic category are from Pennsylvania. The finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced Tuesday, and Pennsylvania landed nominees in five categories, including four of the five nominees in the Best Chefs, Mid-Atlantic category. Here’s a rundown of the Pennsylvania finalists: Outstanding Restaurant Kalaya —…
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5 pizzerias in eastern Pennsylvania you need to try
Pizzavania editor Patrick Berkery recently traveled from NEPA to Philadelphia, sampling pizzas on the recommendation of readers. The verdict is in: these are his favorites. In each edition of Pizzavania, our newsletter highlighting the best in Pennsylvania pizza (subscribe here), I ask readers to share recommendations on their favorite pizzerias in the commonwealth. You can…
