On the day we went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Mom and Dad and Tom and I ate lunch at Fishers Cafe and Pub in lovely, downtown Peninsula. Fishers Cafe is a staple in Peninsula, operating out of the same location for 61 years. It was opened by George Fisher in 1958 in the current …
From Places to Eat
Hoggys BBQ Restaurant in Columbus
The first time we saw John and Jackie on this trip back to Ohio, we went to Hoggys BBQ Restaurant in Columbus. John has started a hot sauce business called “Fartley Farms.” One of the things he does, besides produce great hot sauces, is write a blog about the spiciest dishes in Columbus. His byline …
Sonnys Famous Cheesesteaks in Old City Philly
When Tom and I went to Philadelphia for the day, we had to sample some of the local cheesesteak sandwiches. We asked Jackie, our daughter-in-law who grew up near Philadelphia, which one was the best. She said any that served real Philly Cheesesteaks. Well, that narrows it down. After a little research on TripAdvisor and …
Capital Diner in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
If you like old-fashioned diners, Harrisburg is a great place to go. We had several of them within a few miles of our campground. We decided to try the one that was always busiest: Capital Diner. Capital Diner looks like an old-fashioned diner from the outside, but inside it is a step up. There is …
Silver Lake Inn Bistro and Tavern in Lewisberry
On the Wednesday of our weaving class, the members of the class decided to go out to eat for supper. We invited Tom, the only spouse present, to come with us. We chose Silver Lake Inn Bistro and Tavern in Lewisberry because two of the women were staying at the B&B owned by a waitress …
Stone House Butcher and Provisions
Although Tom and I have driven by the Stone House Butcher and Provisions shop every time we go to Uniontown, we had not stopped there. We don’t buy a lot of meat. About once a month I get chicken breasts from the grocery to cook in bulk and then use in lots of dishes. But …
Fuel Coffee Works in Farmington
One of the little places Tom and I have really enjoyed this summer is the Fuel Coffee Works in Farmington. This is the non-chain equivalent of a Starbucks and it is a delightful place to stop for a good cup of coffee or a sweet. Neither Tom nor I drink coffee, so I can’t really …
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
After spending hours at Mount Vernon, Tom and I were hot, tired, and hungry. There are two dining options at Mount Vernon: a food court with typical burgers, pizza, and salads and the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. After checking out the offerings at the food court, Tom and I opted for the more elegant restaurant. …
Penn Alps Restaurant and Craft Shop
The main reason we ended up discovering Spruce Forest Artisan Village was the repeated recommendations of Ranger Mike to eat at Penn Alps Restaurant. The restaurant is located in Grantsville, Maryland, about an hour from where we live. So we had never been there. But Kaylan’s request to see four states in one day meant …
Summit Inn: A Beautiful Place for a Dinner
Tom and I spent time with lots of friends and family in August. Sandy and Eric came to visit, then John, Jackie, Steve, and Amy came. At the end of the month we went to Ohio for Dad’s birthday. But before we went to Ohio, another group of friends came to see us from Ohio. …