Field Notes With its verdant farmlands, peaceful pastures, and orchards laden with sun-ripened fruits, Pennsylvania boasts a bounty of local ingredients and farm-to-fork experiences of all kinds. just grab a pint from the farm stand. DINNER ON THE FARM Food simply doesn’t get fresher. At Dawson’s Orchards in Enon Valley, buy a ticket to the Dawson Farm Dinner Series to sit among the apple trees as local chefs use seasonal produce to create each dish, which is then paired with drinks from local wineries and breweries. Just southeast of Pittsburgh at Churchview Farm , notable chefs showcase ingredients grown onsite at the Farm Dinner Series. Go on a farm tour, sip a welcome cocktail, and fill up on a multi-course meal served among the fields. EAT LOCAL At TREE Restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, dine among the treetops of the Pocono Mountains as you savor artfully crafted dishes prepared from a bounty of seasonal, locally grown vegetables and naturally raised meats. Babe’s Grill House in Palmyra has been serving up locally sourced organic fare since 2013. The produce and meat served all come from local plows and pastures. Babe’s also offers 16 beers on tap and “locally sourced” entertainment. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Dawson’s Orchards, Enon Valley ; Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, New Tripoli ; Solebury Orchards, New Hope PICK YOUR OWN Surround yourself in the rural charm of farmlands as you wander the fields at Solebury Orchards in New Hope to pick blueberries, blackberries, and cherries in the summertime. Visit again in the fall to go apple picking and to take in the spectacular foliage on a wagon ride. At Shenk’s Berry Farm in Lititz, stock up on ripe strawberries and raspberries—whether you pick them yourself or DRINK LOCAL Sip spirits made from grain grown and milled onsite when you visit the family-run Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli. From pinot noir-finished bourbon to barrel-aged applejack, try them straight or mixed into a specialty cocktail. Or, pop into the tasting room at Davenport Fruit Farm Cidery & Winery in Meadville and sample small-batch hard ciders made from fruits grown in the orchards and wines made from locally grown grapes. Bradford Brew Station in Bradford carries only Pennsylvania-made wine, spirits, and ciders, making it easy to enjoy local flavors. Find more Foodie Fun at visitPA.com/foodie-fun visitPA.com 23
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