(WTAJ) — While most of Central Pennsylvania is used to seeing McDonald’s, KFCs and Taco Bells across the area, there are plenty of high-rated fast-food chains that Central Pa does not have. Looking at QSR Magazine’s top 50 fast-food restaurants list from 2019 shows there are 21 restaurants that are nowhere to be found across our 10-county region. Additionally, there are ten restaurants with just one or two locations in the area, making it harder for people to enjoy those […]

Health coach Tracy Dejardins Coastal Point | Submitted You may be “dieting” and not even realize it. Check-in with the following questions: Are you: • Living with certain self-imposed “food rules,” like low-carb or fat-free? • Dreading upcoming holidays because you fear loss of control? • Rescheduling your annual physical until you “lose the weight”? • Eating foods that are not truly satisfying, then experiencing a binge? • Continually “falling off the wagon” on the weekends? • Starting your “eating […]

6 / 8 Kristina Vänni for Taste of Home 3. KFC KFC is a fast-food restaurant known for its fried chicken, so we were excited to sample their Classic Chicken Sandwich. For $4.99, a pleasantly juicy and well-seasoned chicken patty was served on a toasted bun with mayonnaise and pickles. Aside from the classic option, KFC also offers a spicy version. The chicken was hearty and crisp, and the sandwich was well-balanced. It was definitely an enjoyable sandwich that we […]

In 2001 Sophia Skopetos, a native of Kalamata, Greece, took over a small corner shop in Belmont and renamed it Sophia’s Greek Pantry. The store features a selection of fresh feta cheese (Greek, French and Bulgarian), a Greek olive bar, a homemade yogurt station and a large selection of freshly made pastries, both sweet and savory.  “I wanted to introduce Greek culture and food to this country,” Skopetos said. Among the wide selection of Greek olive oils is her own […]

UPDATE: While National Fast Food Day is over, the deals continue. Many chains have ongoing updates and roll out new specials on their mobile apps. Starbucks also has a free reusable cup giveaway Thursday and McDonald’s has a deal on its Egg McMuffin.  A week after National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, it’s time for another day to “celebrate” food. Tuesday is the National Fast Food Day, and burger joints and chicken chains have specials for the made-up food holiday, held annually on […]