Pattie C.
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Pattie C.

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Mechanicsburg PA

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I’m Pattie — your Local Foodie Host and lifelong explorer of culture through food. From street markets in Thailand to coffee farms in Costa Rica, I’ve discovered that every bite tells a story. My food journey has always been about connection — to people, to place, and to the moment we share a meal. Through Local City Places, I celebrate the flavors and stories that make our towns feel alive.

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6d ago
Bakery
San Diego

This is a very cute coffee place! I love the color inside (turquoise) and the bookcases and quaint feeling. The Lovey Dovey latte was nicely presented in a tall mug, and other drinks look fun to try. The pastry was stale, and selection of treats was nothing great. But overall a great coffee shop!

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Nov 24
American
Lemoyne

At the West Shore Farmers Market I love to go to Red Barn Produce. Their produce is always so fresh and I buy all kinds of things there. I love their cut up vegetables and their sales on Saturday. Also much is organic and local, which is a real plus for shopping there. I buy mushrooms every time I go and the cut up pumpkin / squash is great, among many other things (corn in summer!)

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Nov 22
American
Lemoyne

Such a fun place to shop at the West Shore Farmers Market. They have everything imaginable for cooking (all kinds of flavors, jars of things, global fare). Today I bought a brine bag for Thanksgiving turkey seasoning, on the coaxing of my friend who said it made the best turkey ever. The clerk overheard and said there is a big demand for these and they uplevel the turkey enormously. Very nice experience!

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Nov 22
American
Mechanicsburg

I have been anticipating this Costco opening for many years, because the next closest one was a very traffic heavy drive. And it came! The store is clean, well organized, and the service is excellent , with people in the aisles to answer questions (I asked a few things!) and the stock was full for all the sales. The womens trousers I chose are great quality and warm material for winter at a great price. That's Costco! In addition to this, I purchased gas, also a great price and better quality than much other gas. I am a Costco fan and was completely satisfied with this new store on the West Shore in Cumberland County.

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Nov 22
American
Camp Hill

I went to Boscovs because they are the only place in town with a decent selection of shoes in Wide widths. And if they don't have my size, I can have them ordered and shipped to my home. This is HUGE for me because of the nature of my feet. They have a lot of styles and also some good sales. I recommend them if you want a lot of shoes to pick from or if you have hard to fit feet like mine.

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Nov 22
American
Westminster

I met friends at this cozy place for dinner, and we sat right by a fireplace. Really nice, as was the waitstaff who took care of us. They were obliging when we asked for hot lemon water (no charge) and gave separate checks. My dinner, the MahiMahi tacos, were not my favorite, though the presentation was great. The brussels sprouts side was a good choice, but the tacos were a little sweet, the kale inside was a bit tough, and the mahi mahi was rather bland. The other dinners, a salmon entre and a quinoa bowl were well received. Prices for the entrees were over $30 each but my tacos were a more reasonable $15. I'd go back and get something different next time, and I'd recommend this spot to anyone in Westminster or looking for a place to meet people who live in MD and in PA.

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Nov 16
American
Mechanicsburg

I ordered take out tonight, but it's a cute and simple, very clean restaurant inside, in a strip mall location. My drunken noodles were good but not great. The tofu chunks were cut really big and there wasn't much vegetable present besides peppers. I ordered '2' spicy of 5 on the heat scale and the dish was way too hot for me. So, take note of the spice amount, and for me next time it's a '1'. The dish was an ample portion and nice flavor overall. Everyone inside was very friendly, too, who prepped and handed me my order.

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Nov 9
American
Boston

Looking for a not too expensive Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Bencotto delivered nicely. We had a large table in the lower level which was perfect for 15 people. I shared a pizza and there was still some left to take home. The Fra Diavlo seafood plate was enjoyed by others as well as a few other creatively crafted pizzas. We had a lot of attention by the waiter, who was upbeat and efficient, especially considering the size of the party. I'd go back if I was in Boston with a group!

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Nov 9
Sports Bar
Boston

The Friendly Toast was so much fun. There with friends from out of the USA, the diner atmosphere was a hit, as well as the food. My veggie omelette was good but the broccoli was a little hard and the coffee never got refilled (coffee expensive at $4.50). The side of toast ordered by one person was one very small piece and it was not buttered, jam forgotten. The eggs benedict was popular, however and nicely presented. Waitress friendly and overall positive experience.

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Nov 9
Sports Bar
Boston

Very cozy and comfortable restaurant on a cold Sunday morning! The 3 cheese omelette was so large and the cheeses so flavorful - just YUM. We wanted to sub out the potatoes for the salad, though, but it was a $6 charge. We shared them, and it was a generous portion. Good coffee to go with the meal, and excellent service. It became much more crowded mid morning, so go early or possibly wait a bit.

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