• Make Your Child’s Summer, with Dutch Wonderland!!

    Are you looking for something to do as a family this year and will be on the East Coast? How about stopping by Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA?! Dutch Wonderland is the “Kingdom for Kids” and you would be the best parents (in your children’s eyes) giving your children a memory of a lifetime. Dutch Wonderland currently has more than 35 rides, attractions, and shows, which is more than enough to keep…

  • Five Tips For Choosing Your Next Travel Destination

    Your Boston vacation was great, especially that side trip to Salem to learn all about witch trials. The Grand Canyon lived up to its name and orca watching off the San Juan Islands was breathtaking. That was all in the past, though. Now it’s time to plan the next big excursion. But with so many places to visit, how do you choose the right one? Blakely Trettenero, a world-traveling chef…

  • Firepit Kitchen & Bar (Lancaster, PA)

    Firepit Kitchen & Bar opened up in my area less than a year ago, and I have been hearing mixed reviews, so I thought I would try it out myself, thanks to a LocalFlavor deal again The warmth of a Firepit can be a comforting and social experience, reminding those around it of time well spent with family and friends. At Firepit Kitchen + Bar, we aim to capture those…

  • Viva Bistro & Lounge (Wyomissing, PA)

    -2017 update: The service and food quality has really gone downhill since and I will not be returning “ViVÁ’s unique Euro-Mediterranean cuisine combines the finest French and Italian recipes for a truly delightful and tasteful culinary experience ranging from ViVÁ’s Signature Appetizers and Tapas, Home-Made Soups, Signature Salads, Fresh Fish and Seafood Dishes, Popular Chicken, Beef and Steak Entrees, Comfort Foods, Burgers, Panini and Wrap Sandwiches, and Viva’s Fabulous Home-Made…

  • Reflections Fine Food & Spirits (Leola, PA)

    I have only visited Reflections Fine Food & Spirits once before this current visit, which was at the bar…and it was an overall decent dining experience. This time however….a little frustrating Service is one of the top two things I consider when visiting a restaurant, along with food taste, of course. Well…I can say…they failed on service. When seated, the hostess seemed very grumpy and did not say a word, just…

  • Monster Truck Spectacular (Harrisburg, PA)

    Last weekend my boyfriend and I went to the Monster Truck show in Harrisburg, PA since I won some tickets and it was only about 45 minutes away from my home. We decided to go to the Saturday afternoon showing, which was apparently children’s day, and they were giving out some free monster trucks to the first so many guests, with children. Too bad I did not take my niece…

  • Vinola’s Restaurant and Bar (Leola, PA)

    I have lived near Vinola’s Restaurant and Bar for a while now, but have only visited twice, and now I remember why Sunday afternoon my boyfriend was looking for somewhere to go for a birthday lunch, and since my niece (who we had to drop off) only lives 5 minutes away, we went here. Upon first entering, there was only one table occupied, and about 3 bar stools…well…it took a few minutes…

  • Appalachian Brewing Company (Lititz, PA)

    “Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) was founded in 1997, with our original brewery and brewpub located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. One of America’s largest brewpubs, this previously abandoned 100-year-old building was completely restored to create one of the most beautiful spaces in our capital city. ABC now operates six restaurants, each complete with their own small-batch craft beer brewery, as well as our full-scale Appalachian Craft Soda manufacturing facility located in Mechanicsburg, PA.”…