Staying on the theme of tasty treats in the Reading PA area, I’m always powerless to resist the pull of the Tom Sturgis Pretzel Factory Store, located in Shillington, PA. Salty, sweet, crunchy pretzels in abundance, with neat pretzel related memorabilia on display and for purchase, we just had to stop there with the Retro [...]
It’s Swell at Schell’s! Ice Cream, Burgers & Mini Golf, Temple PA
April 28, 2010 By 13 Comments
We learned about Schell’s when perusing the paper placemat advertisements at The Ranch House. There, sandwiched between ads for adult daycare and tax prep services, the line drawing of the 1950′s looking Schell’s sign was all I needed to motivate us up the street about 10 minutes to check out the place. Seeing the giant [...]
Maple Donuts York PA – Sure Beats Toast!
April 21, 2010 By 7 Comments
As you can probably tell from my photos, the weather wasn’t fully cooperating with my all day plan to drive around and take photos of the cool old vintage and retro places between Lancaster PA and points west. However nothing cheers up a day more than an unexpected donut shop stop with its cheery orange [...]
Skip’s Snack Bar Opens 4/20 for 2011 Season – Merrimac MA’s Hamburger Haven
April 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
Updated for 2011: Let the season of FUN begin! Skip’s Snack Bar in Merrimac MA opens for the 2011 season on April 20th. Start the countdown to your tasty cheese burgers, suzie Q fries and shakes starting today! Since my post in 2009 I’ve found that Skips is well represented on Facebook – share your [...]
