A carnival that pops up out of nowhere and is seemingly run by no one. A contestant locked in her tower letting down her hair, hopeful for a prince's rescue. Wandering musicians who show up at just the right time to set the mood with the perfect song everyone knows the words to. Magic was in the air on episode six of The Bachelor, filmed in the…
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Any time I have a meeting in Westmoreland County, I always recommend talking over lunch at Marino's American Eatery. It doesn't take long into this month's Inside the Taproom podcast to see why! A friendly owner and chef with a passion for local beer and fresh food combine to make Marino's a truly unique stop in the Laurel Highlands. Owner Joshua…
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First, a moment of silence for my favorite contestant. A woman who "brought so much joy" (her words) to the house who was "not, like, fake" (also her words). Thank you, Queen Victoria, for taking the crown of one of my favorite rises and falls of reality contestants of all time 👑 Victoria apologizing for stealing Catalina's crown: #TheBachelor…
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Well, it's February 2 again. Or is it Sept. 28? Or Dec. 10? If all of your days are starting to blend together like mine, look to Phil. No, not the groundhog: Phil Connors, the eventual hero of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," who I studied for some advice on breaking out of a personal rut, which can feel just the same as a time loop! Here are just a…
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As I settled in for my third episode of The Bachelor, I was ready for this show to settle down and start using all the familiar tropes of reality TV, with clearly established villains we as an audience can root against. However, my opinion of who to root for 180'd faster than a white water raft hitting Dimple Rock at the wrong angle. Hot Take from…
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Wow! What an amazing feeling to turn on ABC for primetime viewing and see Nemacolin front and center for the entire 2-hour premiere of the Matt James season of "The Bachelor." This incredible resort is a gem of the Laurel Highlands region, and we're so excited to see it shared with the rest of the country! I'm no expert on the ins and outs of this…
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It's Good to Bee Kind. After a wild 2020, I think the closing words of this podcast resonated with me a lot more than they normally would have. Maybe it's the sincerity of Bee Kind Winery Ligonier owner Joe Kendrick and manager Sharon Palmer, who repeatedly stressed their thankfulness for the welcome they received in the area from other Pour Tour…
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The definition of a hidden gem, Tall Pines Distillery is tucked in one of the farthest corners of the Laurel Highlands and practically in another state. For those who make the drive, however, they often cite Tall Pines as their favorite stop of their entire trip. View this post on Instagram A post…
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Celebrating new business openings is definitely one of the highlights of my job, and this month I got to combine that excitement with my love of craft beer! I traveled to Vandergrift, PA, and sat down with Robert Buchanan from Allusion Brewing Company, the newest craft brewery in the Laurel Highlands. This special episode of the Laurel Highlands…
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Fall is here, or as I like to call it, stout season. If you're like me, that means it's time to put away the IPA and Shandy and get into fall favorite beer styles like Oktoberfests, porters, stouts and pumpkin beers. Follow our guide to see what's on tap this fall at breweries throughout the Laurel Highlands! Be sure to bring your Passport to…
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