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From the hilarious to the historic, these unusual restaurants will have you talking about your meal for years to come. THE HAINES SHOE HOUSE Motorists driving along U.S. Route 30 will be taken aback by this unusual building, wondering as they pass by, “Wait…is that a shoe?” And they would be correct. This giant shoe-shaped structure in the York countryside dates back to 1948, and today, it’s a popular roadside attraction for road trippers looking to stretch their legs, take a picture, and eat a scoop of locally made Beck’s Ice Cream. THE CHURCH BREW WORKS Take in views of soaring ceilings, hand-painted cypress beams, stained-glass windows, and intricate murals at this 1902 church-turned-brewery in Pittsburgh. Slide into a pew and order a pint such as Celestial Gold pilsner or Pious Monk Dunkel lager to pair with your pub grub. THE CATACOMBS RESTAURANT Descend into the depths of the earth at this underground eatery, buried 43 feet beneath historic Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy. Formerly aging cellars, this stone-walled dining room is now a cozy enclave of tablecloth-covered tables, candles, and twinkling lights draped from the ceiling. Fill up on gourmet fare such as crab cakes, steak, salmon, and shrimp. DOOLITTLE STATION Enter a replicated 1880 B&O rail depot in DuBois and hop aboard one of the many railway dining cars. Choose from 20 taps of craft beer at Boxcar Brew Works. Order a pizza at Railcar Pizza. Fill up on classic American diner dishes—from meatloaf to grilled cheese sandwiches—in The Diner Car. Or savor fancy filet mignon, grilled scallops, and lobster bisque in The Parlor Car. CADET RESTAURANT The Cadet Restaurant has been an iconic eatery in Kittanning for over 50 years. And so has Sam, who stands 30 feet high and wields a hefty hamburger; this finely-crafted man is one of the most photographed cowboys in America. The Cadet is most known for its Poorboy sandwich. (Don’t think “Po’boy”— it’s a double-decker, with two big ground beef patties, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.) Anything on the menu pairs well with their homemade pies! MAD REX Doomsday décor, rustic furnishings, and warrior weaponry set the scene at this post-apocalyptic themed restaurant and virtual reality lounge in Philadelphia, where you can transport yourself to an alternate world. After fighting hordes of zombies, refuel with a menu of modern American food—think gourmet burgers, flatbreads, and steak that you cook at your table on a pre-heated lava rock.
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