Hidden treasures often lurk in the most unexpected places, and tucked away in Allentown sits Ritz Barbecue, where the country fried steak might just be Pennsylvania’s best-kept culinary secret.
While most folks might drive past this modest establishment without a second glance, those in the know make special trips just to sink their teeth into this crispy, gravy-smothered masterpiece.
Pennsylvania has its share of comfort food destinations, but this unassuming joint with its vintage turquoise sign has quietly perfected a Southern classic that would make even a Tennessee grandmother nod in approval.
The Ritz Barbecue stands like a time capsule along the Allentown Fairgrounds, its weathered sign a beacon that’s been guiding hungry travelers for generations…