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2 buffet restaurants in central Pa. make nationwide best-of list
Two Lancaster County eateries have been voted No. 1 and No. 3 among the top 10 buffet restaurants in the United States by the readers of USA Today’s 10Best, a food, travel and lifestyle site. This week, the site listed Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl as the top...
Ephrata Community Pool closes for possible safety risk
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Ephrata Community Pool announced that they will be closed on Saturday June 29th after being notified of a possible risk to pool goers on Friday. They posted the following announcement on their Facebook page:. Friday evening, June 28th, the police department notified us...
Spoiled and moldy chayote and carrots: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, June 28, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. A&J’s Twisted Kitchen, 3572 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, June 21. Pass. Food employees observed in Kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints; corrected. Raw Shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food containers in bain-marie; corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Shady Maple Smorgasbord Best Buffet In USA, Experts Say
USA Today's 10Best Editors made the announcement on June 26, following the Readers' Choice Awards nomination. The number one buffet is Shady Maple Smorgasbord located in East Earl. The restaurant has always claimed to have "the largest buffet in America," with over a 200-foot-long smorgasbord. They specialize in Pennsylvania-Dutch-style food...
Owners evicted from closed central Pa. restaurant
The owners of The Pressroom Restaurant have been evicted from the downtown Lancaster restaurant after their landlord sued to remove them over unpaid rent. On Wednesday the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office posted eviction notices on the doors of the restaurant at 26-28 W. King St., which was owned and operated for the last two years by York-based O.N.E. Hospitality Group. The restaurant’s last day was June 22.
Primo Hoagies opens first Berks location
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Berks County's first Primo Hoagies opened Thursday at The Block at Wyomissing Square. Store officials cut the ribbon and broke bread before opening the doors at 10 a.m. The chain, which began in South Philly in 1992, has stores in eight states. The first 100 customers on...
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' at Lancaster's Fulton Theatre | Center Stage
LANCASTER, Pa. — Whether you've read the book or seen one of the films, odds are you're familiar with what makes up "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." "It's such a fun release," Tyler Hanes, who plays Willy Wonka, said. Whether Oompa Loompas, Gobstoppers or just a golden ticket catches...
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Lancaster is alive with The Sound of Music! The Rogers and Hammerstein classic comes to the Dutch Apple stage with a lot going for it. Megan Urz is a joy as Maria. She is sweet and energetic and has great chemistry with the children. Captain von Trapp is played by Alexander Rothfield. He plays him strict but not tyrannical. His rendition of Edelweiss was a crowd-pleaser.
June Dairy Month Recipes, June 29, 2024
During the month of June, we celebrate Dairy Month by inviting Lancaster Farming readers to submit beloved recipes featuring dairy ingredients. Here's a batch from our June 29, 2024 issue. Simple Iced Coffee Concentrate. 2 cups water. 1/2 cup instant coffee. 1-1/4 cups sugar or 1-1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia. 2...
Summer in sand returns to Peddlers Village
You know it's officially summertime when 'Summer in Sand' returns to Peddlers Village. The event brings together world-renowned sand artists to sculpt and build massive works of art. Blakely McHugh is there with a preview of the sand sculptures!
For 25 years, horror fans have been re-creating 'The Blob' in Phoenixville
A gelatinous monster from outer space seeps into the projection room of a movie theater, sending teenagers screaming from the building. This scene from 1958's "The Blob" is now considered a classic of the sci-fi schlock canon, and it has inspired an annual tradition at the Blobfest, the Phoenixville festival held every summer at the theater that started it all.
Furry Friends: Banshee and Thomas
READING, Pa. - This week's Furry Friends come from Humane Pennsylvania in Reading. First up is "Banshee." This 3-year-old terrier mix can be a little shy when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly. She also seems to be friendly toward other dogs. Next up is "Thomas." He's a...
Safety tips to prepare grill for summer cookouts
READING, Pa. – A July 4th holiday wouldn't be the same without some of the summer's most smokin' hot traditions. It's right around the corner, and people in Berks County and beyond are preparing their grills for barbecues and other summer festivities. "We're going to have grills and then...
PHOTOS: Sabor Latin Festival returns to SteelStacks
Sabor Latin Festival kicked off Thursday night at SteelStacks with the screening of the United States' Copa America soccer match. Our own 69 News Spanish edition show broadcasted live from the festival. Scroll through the photos for a look.
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