Ranch House Restaurant

On January 8, 2023 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, PennsylvaniaLeave a comment

I've driven passed it for many years but have never stopped there. This year, I happened to be passing by around dinner time so I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did as I quickly found out that the Ranch House Restaurant is the best family style diner on Route 15!

Yorkholo Brewing Company

On December 27, 2022 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, PennsylvaniaLeave a comment

I was traveling for the holidays and found myself in Mansfield Pennsylvania around dinner time. Searching for a local restaurant, I found Yorkholo Brewing Company. It's a great pub. I love the beer selection and the colorful atmosphere.

The Great Philly Cheesesteak debate

On May 22, 2022September 10, 2022 By jimsdiningguidesIn Dining, Food, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia7 Comments

In Philadelphia, the rivalry between Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks, located right across the street from each other, is famous. But whose cheeesteak is the best? Pat's? Geno's? Or someplace else?

Skeeter’s Pit BBQ – BBQ with a view

On January 9, 2022 By jimsdiningguidesIn barbecue, Dining, Food, PennsylvaniaLeave a comment

On Route 15 in the middle of Pennsylvania, just past the intersection with Route 11 at the northern tip of Shamokin Dam, lies a majestic site. On a bluff above the banks of the Susquehanna River is a BBQ place. Skeeter's Pit BBQ has terrific view. And the barbecue is first rate as well.

Summer is for Ice Cream

On September 4, 2021December 31, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Buffalo, Dining, Food, Maryland, Pennsylvania3 Comments

I love ice cream. I’ll go out of my way to have it. Or make excuses to go out and get some. But sometimes, I'll just see a place while driving by and I'll stop to get some. I've written about my favorite places to get ice cream in DC. Here is a collection of other ice cream parlors I've visited in the past couple of years.

Diners Across the U.S.

On February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 By jimsdiningguidesIn Buffalo, diners, Dining, Food, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania1 Comment

I love eating at diners. They are not only great places to get comfort food, but also a good way to experience a city's local culture. Over the years, I have been to many diners at many places throughout the US. Here are my favorites.