First off they make the best fresh Mozzarella you can buy. All the cheese is made fresh and if you…read morego into the retail home store they will let you taste anything if you ask. Definitely getting some of the Chesapeake Gouda, it looks fantastic. Also they started doing a beer cheese collaboration with Troegs, can't wait to try these. They do cheese making classes, taste testing parties. They sell to Restaurants and Retailers in all 50 states if I'm not mistaken so you may have had a dish made with their amazing cheese while dinning out and you didn't even know it. A beautiful little hidden gem in Spring Grove, PA that most people don't even know about but should definitely check out. Cheese Lovers dream come true!

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall cheese…read more CHEESES: ** Fresh Ricotta(whey-based) = (5) Excellent! Best I've had:) ** Mozzarella = (4) very authentic, but I think if you can get their CapoMozz(Cultured Cheese Curds) and then make it Fresh at Home, it would easily be a (5)! You can now take their Class virtually;) ** Smoked Mozzarella = (4) very good ** Provola(aged Mozzarella) = (4) very good

The experience of brand new Greek and Italian flavors at Mandros Imported Foods…read more The visit to the store taught me about the diversity of Italian pantry staples. The shelves are packed with a huge selection of imported canned goods, pasta, cheeses, and so on. With the authentic ingredients imported directly from Europe, you can taste the origin of foods. Like the Parma prosciutto, the cured meat made under strict regulation in Italy with its mixed salty and sweet flavor. On the shelves, the cheese, tea, pickles are carefully catagorized and varied by type -- definately helpful for customers to find their hometown flavors. The wall decorations, includeing old photos and a map of Pennsylvania cheese, adding a real European vibe to the store.The store is not only a good place to seek for authentic ingredients for your meals, but also a wonderful spot to learn about European culture.

By far the OG of Lancaster imported food retailers in Lancaster. I have been going to Mandros' for…read moreover 50 years. When entering the store the air is filled with the sharp aroma of cheeses, olives and spicy salami. The Mandros family has stayed true to the Mediterranean food traditions and here is where you will find those special ingredients.

The staff is what makes this place so special. Will literally help you with any questions you have…read moreof provide suggestions if you're stuck and can't make a decision all while providing free samples of cheeses they have in stock. Wide selection of frozen meats, cheeses, chips and accoutrements. Prices are a little high, but well worth the experience and the friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend a visit.

Cheese is our favorite and we have visited MANY shops in our travels The Savory Gourmet is #1 on…read moreour cheese shops list :) The shop is cute, clean, & well organized. The owners & employees are welcoming, sweet, and very knowledgeable. They go above & beyond to know what the customers like & allow you to sample their recommendations which helps choose the perfect cheeses. NOW about the cheeses...they are AMAZING!!! Sweet, savory, spicy, mild, sharp and everything in between. We also bought the most amazing Pâté, cured pork, salami & chorizo. I made grilled pork chops w/ the French Onion Cheese that were 5-star if I do say so myself LOL. Look at my pictures or better yet experience it for yourself...you won't be disappointed :)

Hidden spot at state college. There is a nice little atmosphere and they roast the coffee right in…read morefront of you. We had good service, our drinks were out instantly. I got a chai tea latte and it was one of the best I've had.

Took a couple of different coffees to brew at home. Felt both were very similar in roast ( it seems…read morethat they roast on the dark side), which I like. I wanted to buy some loose tea for my daughter, but was underwhelmed at the selection, so didn't try any. Cheese selection is in a single vertical fridge behind the counter.

We first visited this spot a few years ago when we packed up our car and drove from California to…read moreDC for a new job opportunity. This great little spot was one of the final stops before making the final 2 hour stretch to DC. Recently, I came back with my family for a weekend getaway at nearby Omni Bedford Springs. The place has expanded and now has an adjoining space with ice cream, free wine samples and other items for purchase. They also host what sounds like great themed meals and events. The original shop is full of Italian food products including regular and gluten free, all organic pasta. There is also a wide variety of sauces, olive oils and vinegars. My partner couldn't help himself and got a softball-sized ball of Provolone cheese. We'd definitely come back!

Food was really good! I really enjoyed the caprese sandwhich and the boar chili. The caramelized…read morepear salad was really good too.

For a friend's bachelorette event, I booked a wine tour with Vino 301 Wine Concierge, and I'm so…read moreglad I did! What a great company! Booking was super easy and once that was done, I received regular emails from Vino 301 and texts until the day of the tour. We were picked up this past Saturday (4/20) at the appointed location and time. We boarded a very well appointed van with about 4 rows of seats that accommodated us all. I felt very safe on the rides to and from the wineries. Our host and driver were super friendly and treated us like royalty. Prior to arriving at each venue, we were provided some background and things we should know in advance. She more or less herded us from place to place, which was actually quite comforting. I felt very well taken care of AND seen as I was the only one on the tour not drinking, but I was provided water and other beverages over the course of the day. Oh, and the lunch we received was AMAZING. So much food! I had the roast beef BLT, which came with a bag of chips, pasta salad, and a dessert. Definitely recommend!

This tour does not disappoint! My gal pal booked Vino 301 for my bachelorette party for a group of…read moresix ladies. I had by far, the BEST time ever! Pro's -Transportation provided and your choice of music (Bluetooth connection to phone) -The girl's and I felt like royalty! -Carla our tour guide was amazing! She and our driver, Patrick, were on time, and very friendly when I first met them. Carla was very knowledgeable. She knew the history of the wines, taste, pairings, and the owners of each winery. -Carla and Patrick made us all feel like family -Each winery we visited didn't feel rushed and we were allotted plenty of time for tastings, enjoying the ambiance (live music), and purchases. -Each guest was gifted a wine holder bag, bottle of water, wine tumbler, and snacks. All the essentials!! -Got to tour three different wineries in the Chesapeake Beach area (Robin Hill, Romano, JaneMark) -All of us were wiped from the tours, tastings, and fun we had. We would definitely do another tour! Con's -I just didn't want the experience to end!

For a few years now my bestie has been getting this AMAZING port wine cheese and she just started…read moregetting this ADDICTING garlic and herb spread. I am here to tell you that as a cheese lover, these spreads are BEYOND ridiculous. Seriously. I WISH that we had something this awesome in North Carolina. I swear she uses these dips as an enticement to get me to visit. She tells me that they make a fantastic smoked kielbasa as well. I will be honest, I can't see this shop doing ANYTHING badly. I am so not kidding here. It's like they have an extra ingredient that makes it so addicting. You don't even have to be hungry, once you try the garlic herb dip you can't stop. Until that is you notice the tub is now empty. Run, don't walk, to any of these locations for these truly delicious spreads!

This area always fascinates me, there is so much to see and experience, and it's all about 100…read moremiles away from NYC. I told my wife, let's break tradition and serve something different for Thanksgiving. Instead of a supermarket ham, let's buy a smoked ham from the Amish country. I found online S. Clive Weaver. I called the store and spoke with the manager. I asked about the store hours as well as Thanksgiving Ham. (I'm thinking it's going to be a blood bath, 1000 people running into the store screaming HAM!) The manager assured me this is not the case, there will be plenty of boneless, smoked ham for us to choose. We pulled up to, it seems like a mini supermarket. Once inside, it felt like when the Wizard of Oz went from Black & White to color. There is EVERYTHING one would need for a holiday dinner. The first thing I noticed was the beautifully arrangement of baskets. There were multiple sizes of meat and cheese baskets, I never had a sweet salami? The blocks of cheese, were cubed and served to our Thanksgiving guests. Everyone loved the unique flavors that are not regional to where I live. They also had a pie station with many different flavors of homemade pies. I brought home a Shoo Fly Pie? Filled with the warm spices of the holiday, another hit with my Family. Now for the Ham, there was a wall of ham! Ham everywhere. I chose a hefty porker, it was very easy to cook. Again, everyone loved the flavor of the smoked ham that I snuck across state lines. S. Clive Weaver, it was a pleasure to shop at your establishment.

Lisa was a knowledgeable and kind instructor who made her classes fun. I highly recommend signing…read moreup with Premier Wine Academy if you are considering it.

It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of Lisa's wine class. I loved her passion for wine…read more Lisa did an amazing job of encouraging those who knew some about wine while at the same time welcoming those who were new to wine with great kindness and education. I absolutely loved the time we shared with friends, learning about wine and smelling the different tasting notes in fun ways. Lisa is very creative and the experience was incredible.

The staff were helpful, great entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere! We spent a very lovely day…read morethere!

I took my daughter and some friends here for my daughter 21st birthday. We did a full wine tour and…read moretasting. It was amazing. All the wine is so delicious. I would recommend going on the tour. We had a beautiful time. Thanks

Don't think about the calories. Think about eating some of the best ice cream you have ever had…read more You can't go wrong with any flavor. From Arboretum Breeze with mint, chocolate, and raspberries to Shaver's Creek Bittersweet Mint, every scoop is delicious. The prices are reasonable, the service is efficient, and the experience is part dessert, part tradition, and part nostalgia. For a Penn State alum, its a required ritual when in town.

My younger self would be dismayed with my present self for this ranking. This is probably the most…read moreiconic ice cream shop in all of Pennsylvania, and I attach a good amount of teenage memories to it. That said, while there are some really wonderful features of their ice cream, particularly the texture of small chocolate chunks they embed, it's not actually the greatest ice cream in existence. The chocolate is too milky, the mint too green and artificial, etc. It might make more sense to think of it as exemplary commercial rather than distinctly artisinal?