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Pennsylvania Dutch

  • Shady Maple Smorgasbord section of seafood.
    Food & Drink

    Pennsylvania’s Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is a Short Drive from Chester County

    June 4, 2026

    Do the words “all-you-can-eat buffet” make your mouth water? Check off every one of the best all-you-can-eat buffets in each state thanks to a list…

  • Close-up of a white bowl filled with Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie featuring chunks of chicken, potatoes, and wide noodles in a savory broth, served with a dinner roll on the side.
    Tourism

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Returns with Fresh Flavors and Amish Country Charm

    September 18, 2025

    After more than a year of rebuilding and resilience, the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord has reopened its doors, welcoming back locals and visitors eager…

  • Groundhog sitting in the grass.
    Tourism

    Plan an Unforgettable Groundhog Day Getaway to Punxsutawney

    January 28, 2025

    Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, is a long-standing tradition in the United States and Canada rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore. According to the…

  • Chris Scott cooking in kitchen.
    Restaurants

    Coatesville Chef Puts Personal Spin on Pennsylvania Dutch Stew 

    January 17, 2025

    The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a point of regional pride, writes Kara…

  • Plate of Scrapple an ethnic food of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
    Restaurants

    Side of ‘Pannhass’ Anyone? This Local Breakfast Dish Has a Pennsylvania Dutch Backstory

    August 15, 2024

    Try going into a favorite diner for breakfast across the Phila. region and ordering eggs, home fries, coffee, and pannhass and prepare for a puzzled…

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    Tourism

    Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia

    August 13, 2024

    No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak, the city’s trademark sandwich. But there’s so much more to the city’s diverse dining scene.…

  • Shady Maple Smorgasbord
    Restaurants

    Nearby Shady Maple Smorgasbord Wins Title of Best Buffet in Nation

    July 13, 2024

    If you live in Chester County, there’s a good chance you’ve stopped the Shady Maple Smorgasbord in nearby Lancaster County. USA Today recently named the…

  • Shady Maple Smorgasbord
    Restaurants & Lodging

    How Lancaster County’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord Thrives Amidst Buffet Industry Struggles

    June 20, 2024

    While many buffet restaurants are struggling and several all-you-can-eat chains have declared bankruptcy, Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl continues to thrive, report Abby Narishkin,…

  • Dave Heilman
    Education

    Pennsylvania Dutch Class Aims to Connect Local Students to History, Heritage 

    April 13, 2024

    Pennsylvania Dutch, which is a variety of German, was a popular language used in the state from the 17th to 20th century, writes Daniel Patrick…

  • David Culp's gardens
    Outdoors

    New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region

    March 16, 2024

    We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…

  • Interior of Bird in Hand Artisan Village
    Tourism

    Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village 

    December 2, 2023

    The buildings belonging to Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village have quite a history. Dating back to the 1890s, the eclectic village has served many different purposes, its…

  • Shoo Fly Pie slice
    Lancaster

    Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie

    November 22, 2023

    A Pennsylvania Dutch dessert staple marries the crust of a crumb cake with fluffy molasses, to make the iconic Shoofly pie, writes Jen Peng for…

  • Tourism

    The Amish Experience Gives Tourists an Inside Glimpse Into Lives of the Pennsylvania Dutch

    June 22, 2023

    Lancaster County tourists can get the true VIP experience the Amish way. The Amish Experience has connected visitors with a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the lives…

  • Lancaster county food
    Restaurants

    Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook

    April 5, 2023

    There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger…

  • Restaurants

    Amish Soul Food a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities

    March 19, 2023

    Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to…

  • Amish mud sale
    Tourism

    Discover Lancaster on Unique Retail Opportunity: ‘Here’s (Amish) Mud in Your Eye!’

    February 23, 2023

    Discover Lancaster invites its neighbors to the east to try something new: a visit to an Amish mud sale. The season is now in full…

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