Flagler Beach is located 70 miles south of Jacksonville and serves as the jewel city of the Palm Coast region. Residents enjoy the small-town feel. Tourists come for the uncrowded shoreline, eclectic shops, and ocean-view dining. And diners have plenty of options.
Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon has been a familiar face on Philly’s food scene for years. She has now become globally recognized since the James Beard Foundation named her Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic. Her restaurant, Kalaya, moved from the Bella Vista neighborhood to the edge of Fishtown, and I have wanted to check out the new digs since 2022. With the news of her James Beard honor, I knew I had to get in the door, so I made a lunch reservation for a Sunday afternoon.
A James Beard Award is nothing new to Ellen Yin. The 2023 recipient of Outstanding Restaurateur operates a handful of unique restaurants in Philly, including the city staple a.kitchen, which opened in 2011. I have walked past the restaurant and its bustling next door boite a.bar in Rittenhouse for years, so on the tails of Yin’s latest Beard achievement I made a reservation for a Sunday evening.
The Pennsylvania Railroad and the Allegheny River served as primary transportation for the 19th century mills and factories of this area northeast of Pittsburgh’s central business district. As the area flourished, groceries, bars, and eateries rooted themselves in the Strip. An eventual decline in prosperity coincided with improvements in transportation and factories shuttered. Today, some legendary establishments mingle with the new as the area attracts dedicated locals, culinary tourists, and tech entrepreneurs. History and creativity mix in a myriad of great restaurants in the Strip District.
The Society for Beautifying Buffalo, Prevalent in the early to mid- 1900’s, would like to call Buffalo the City of Trees.
Some hotels, inns, and B&Bs survive on a niche market. Instagram worthy settings at uncommon accommodations appeal to artists, curiosity seekers, and travelers looking for something new. Ghost hunters seek out buildings with storied pasts. For those who do not believe in ghosts, the stay may be more about the ambiance, historical appeal, or the novelty of the experience. Pennsylvania, one of the oldest states, has an abundance of unique places to stay, ranging from hotels visited by paranormal investigators to creative rental homes for family getaways. Here are 7 spooky places to stay in the Keystone State.
Branson may be the live entertainment capital of the Midwest. And other visitors may come here for shopping, outdoor recreation, or to visit a theme park. However, what many travel guides may be overlooking is the first meal of the day, long before the stomach gets ready for afternoon barbeque or a down-home, dinner theatre meal. Here are seven of the best breakfast places in Branson, from stellar coffee to unique, local favorites.
Festivals are very popular. There are fests for music, beer, and even technology.
Simply, skyr is most often and easily compared to yogurt. Although skyr resembles yogurt in both ingredients and product placement in grocery store coolers, this Icelandic staple is quite different, and its chemical composition makes it a closer relative to a soft cheese. The craft of skyr-making has been passed from mother to daughter for 40 generations starting with a recipe arriving in Iceland during settlement of the island in the 9th century. Each new batch used a sample from the previous batch to pass along the active cultures, which compare in modern terms to yeast and hops in beer.
York, for much of the late 20th century, served as a commuter city for those working in Northern Maryland. But the White Rose City is steeped in history it is both proud of and not afraid to recognize as it enters a new period of prosperity. The city served as the capital of the United States from September 1777 until June 1778. In the late 1960s racial tensions in Pennsylvania came to a head as unrest led to violence in York; the city’s diversity is now celebrated through mural projects, cultural tours, and BIPOC-owned businesses.
