It is that delicious time of year again!  La Festa Italiana 2011 will officially take over Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton from Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5th.   It has become a wonderful Scranton tradition for the past 36 years and a great way to begin the new school year for both teachers and students.  La Festa is also a terrific way to celebrate Labor Day weekend in our area and remains...

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is an intriguing building.  It is certainly one of the most glorious pieces of architecture to be found in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Originally built as the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral, the building is significant as an example of the work of Raymond M. Hood (1881-1934), a prominent architect of the 1920′s and early 1930′s, and as a unique...

Its reach spans much farther than the traditional caddy corner venues of Pat’s and Geno’s in Philadelphia and in recent weeks has landed right in our backyard with the opening of Cosmo’s Cheesesteaks – a new grease trap catering particularly to those who want the Philadelphia experience without going to Philly.  From the ordering instruction posted for all to see (wit or wit-out onions and a choice...

Dionysus Downtown is organizing a wine-tasting bus trip to Seneca Lake, NY, on Sunday, August 23, and there’s still time to book a seat. The trip will stop at Lakewood Vineyards where guests will take a tour of the winery and have a chance to actually go down into the vineyard on the shore of the lake. Next the trip heads to Castel Grisch Vineyard for a tasting of their 17 wines. And leaving the west shore, guests...

One of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s biggest food and wine events returns this weekend when Misericordia University hosts igourmet.com‘s Third Annual Fork & the Cork. Keep Reading

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce keeps the area’s most comprehensive listing of downtown dining and entertainment with its annual Dining Guide. The Guide features the full range of Scranton restaurants – from fine dining to pizza and wings – with something to suit any taste – from Asian and French to Greek, Italian and Mexican. The Guide also includes recreational opportunities like tennis, golf and...