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Fans of the Cracker Barrel are furious after the restaurant chain announced it would be offering a plant-based alternative to its Southern home-style meals. (Los Angeles, CA) - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a Southern restaurant chain that’s been feeding people breakfast, lunch, and dinner for decades - and since 2018 in California.

Some weekends call for slow, lazy mornings. And what's better than heading out for breakfast during the am, not having to cook for yourself? I've found three diners in Lancaster that are worth a visit this season. Some are very popular locally and tend to fill up quickly.

Roswell Garden 🍑 Roswell GA | 112 Magnolia St Roswell Garden is all about the fusion and is the neighborhood hangout to gather for community and kinship. The garden is perfect for a family or enjoying drinks with friends over seasonal small plates like Korean chicken wings, sirloin steak, or Nashville chicken bao. AND you have to try the in-house-made Champ sauce to spice up your leftovers and meals at home. They also serve coffee, lunch, and brunch on Sundays! Days to check out: Wine Down Wednesdays for half-priced wine, Fridays for live music, and Saturdays for the Summer Luau Party which is kid and dog friendly. AND there is the cutest splash pool to keep the fun going! Who would you bring to the garden? When you go to @roswell.garden let them know @ServingLooksATL sent you !

It's time for new restaurant highlights. Lancaster has so much to offer when it comes to food, whether you're a picky eater or all about exploring cuisines and foods - there's something for everyone.

3 best romantic but affordable date night restaurants in Los Angeles / image: Elina Sazanov unsplash. (Los Angeles, CA) - Worrying about how to afford a date night out together that won’t drain your bank account?

Fresh, local corn on the cob is one of my highlights during Lancaster County summers. Farmers markets are finally selling their own fresh corn, straight from the fields. Here are five farmers markets throughout the county offering local corn this season:

Along charming Old Philadelphia Pike in Smoketown, you'll find DJ's Taste of the 50's. This diner-style restaurant offers all those old diner classics such as burgers, fries and shakes, at an affordable price.

Tickets are on sale now for the ZooBrew held on Saturday, August 27, where beer lovers can sample approximately 80 different varieties from over 20 breweries. (CHICAGO) If you love the combination of trying new craft beers and hanging out at the zoo, now is the time to snag your tickets to Brookfield Zoo's annual ZooBrew.

Revealing one of my favorites right away with the featured photo - Speckled Hen Coffee in Strasburg. I recently visited Speckled Hen Coffee for Sunday Brunch. I've been here a few times but never for brunch. During this time, they offer all of their menus, breakfast, and lunch, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Pennsylvania Dutch Foods are amazing, aren't they? When pickled, all the better. Today it's all about modest foods made delicious by pickling. If you're into this art of preserving foods, you probably know that the summer season is the best time to can and preserve it.

Bubba's 33 of New Jersey has made a list of New Jersey's favourite local Summer beers... do you agree?Bridget Mulroy. According to Bubba’s 33, a family restaurant with a sports bar ambiance – and a garage bar, the only one in New Jersey that has made a list of some of the most popular Summer beers in New Jersey. They call the list “Local Favorites!”

When you go to a BYOB restaurant, it can often be hit or miss. Sometimes, you get the sense that the place is more of a takeout restaurant and the atmosphere simply isn't cozy. Lancaster, however, has a fair share of good spots where you can bring your own bottle and it's actually enjoyable to dine in. I've highlighted four of them below:

I find it easier to stay healthy during the summer months. In my opinion, few things beat fresh, locally grown vegetables. There really must be something to that Lancaster County soil. I recently made a quinoa bowl, using mostly fresh vegetables from our garden, as well as local chicken breast. It was delicious.

When people hear "Lancaster, PA", they often think Amish, farmland, or dairy. And who's to blame - that's a big part of the county's heritage, history and pride. But did you know there are a handful of vineyards and wineries in the county, as well? You don't have to travel out to California to try good wines. The summer is the perfect time to visit these three idyllic places, right here in our county.

The food scene in Lancaster is impressive. There's a wide array of cuisines downtown, and once you get just a little bit out of the heart of the city, you can add Pennsylvania Dutch foods to the list. There are also plenty of local bars dishing up everything from casual bar foods such as burgers and beer to specialty cocktails and charcuterie boards. Three of the ones I've been to have that unique vibe to them.

Personally, the best Mexican food I've found in Lancaster is on wheels and they go by the name Walk-O Taco. The masterminds behind this food truck are offering traditional Mexican food in a portable brown bag filled with crunchy deliciousness. It's simple, affordable and delicious. But since you never really know far in advance where this truck will show up, I'm focusing on highlighting some of the county's brick-and-mortar restaurants today.

Ice Cream was made for days like these. It's no surprise Lancaster, PA, known for its dairy and farmland, has a fair share of amazing ice cream spots. I haven't been to them all, but of the ones I have visited, these are topping my list: