Food and Restaurants

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first NEPA location

DICKSON CITY — For spice lovers and chicken lovers alike, there’s a new HOT spot opening in Dickson City. The vibrant air of the casual dining restaurant smelled like pickles and good times — or good brine I should say!

Abbiocco has new owner, same great taste and vision

CLARKS SUMMIT — Rose Brutico Fazio has owned Abbiocco for almost nine years and now ownership is shifting to Andrea Araujo, but don’t worry — the food, values and atmosphere of the restaurant will continue on.

The Spring Wine Festival is back at Montage Mountain

SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE — The biggest Spring Wine Festival of the year in Pennsylvania, presented by Harvest Seasonal Grill, takes place at Montage Mountain on Saturday, May 10.

Mohegan Pennsylvania rolls out Kegs ‘n Eggs Breakfast Club at Molly O’Sheas

WILKES-BARRE — Mohegan Pennsylvania guests can now start their Saturday mornings off right with the Kegs ‘n Eggs Breakfast Club at Molly O’Sheas!

Blue Mountain Resort celebrates mom with Mother’s Day Brunch & Lunch Buffets

PALMERTON — Celebrate mom over a delicious meal! Blue Mountain Resort welcomes families and friends to treat their mothers to a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch or Lunch Buffet in the year-round resort’s scenic Vista and Alpine Ballrooms.

Taste the return of Tacofest to the SteelStacks

BETHLEHEM — ArtsQuest announced the return of Tacofest, in partnership with Cazadores Tequila, taking place June 1, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

NEPA Lunch Spots: The Burnt Norton in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE — Serving a great menu for both breakfast and lunch, The Burnt Norton is an excellent new stop in Downtown Wilkes-Barre for gourmet pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, apps, and more.

Derby Day Extravaganza to take over Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania

WILKES-BARRE – Grab your big hats and mint juleps for the 151st Kentucky Derby set to take place on Saturday, May 3. Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind Derby Day Extravaganza!

Venue Review: Marianacci’s Restaurant

WEST WYOMING — To no one’s surprise, we live in an economy and time where movie theaters are hurting, along with restaurants, and pretty much most businesses in general, let alone the ultimate underdog — the little guy.

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