It is no exaggeration to say that Lancaster, Pennsylvania is one of the best and most underrated food destinations in the United States. What makes it stand out is a strong sense of community and focus on quality, locally grown ingredients.
This is the home of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and where the first iteration of chicken and waffles made their debut as far back as the 1600s. That recipe used stewed meat and gravy instead of the fried chicken version we know today, made popular in 1930’s Harlem.
I had the pleasure of tasting my way through the region on a cross-country, Lincoln Highway road trip in honor of the United States’ 250th and I can’t think of a better place to highlight the country’s best produce, meat and dairy…