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phillyirish

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  1. Chris, I wholeheartedly agree with your affirmation about Herwig's. Herwig's does seem to offer homestyle Austrian cooking that is just full of intense flavors, just as described. However, I do want to advise the readers that The Green Bowl, while a great concept, is seriously lacking in its implementation. The sauces are canned and bland, IMHO. The visitor might try it for lunch, as an experiment, but I wouldn't make it a dinner destination without trying lunch first. State College is by no means a hotbed of innovative international cuisine, but it does have one or two standouts locally. My current local favorite is Cozy Thai, a small Asian place on East College Ave. (beyond Garner Ave.). It ain't San Franciso or New York, but it compares favorably locally, and the price is right. It's BYO so you'll have to bring your own gewurztraminer or riesling. In sum, approach The Green Bowl cautiously and consider Cozy Thai. Dan
  2. "Indian Leg Wrestling".... Now there's an image that hasn't crossed my mind for many, many years. And I thought I was here just for the wine. But here's an LCB question for everyone. Are other specialty stores as barren of Chairman Selections as the store in State College? My bet is that Bryn Mawr and Lemoyne are chock full, while many of us are wating for the next stage coach to make it out to the frontier. Dan
  3. About halfway between Williamsport and Huntingdon you will find several worthwhile dining establishments in and near State College. These represent my preferences and I would enourage others from our area to nominate their favorites. First, I strongly recommend Zola Bistro in State College for its innovative menu, excellent bar and drink menu, and exceptional wine list. I would also suggest the Carnegie House in Toftrees (near State College) and the Gamble Mill in Bellefonte. If one is visiting State College with an eye on expenses, consider The Tavern, an American in State College, or Mario and Luigi's, an exceptional Italian restaurant which is a great place to bring the family and has a strong, consistent selection of pasta, seafood, chicken and veal specialities. At the economy scale, consider Faccia Luna for its authentic, rustic pizza, the India Pavilion downtown, or The Corner Room, right across from the campus main gate at College and Allen in State College. Enjoy! Dan
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