When autumn settles over East Earl, Pennsylvania, and the trees glow with gold, Shady Maple Smorgasbord becomes a kind of seasonal gathering place. The buffet stretches nearly 200 feet, a long line of comfort food that feels both abundant and familiar.
Carved meats glisten under warm lights, soups simmer slowly, and the dessert station tempts with pies, cakes, and soft spice-filled aromas. Every dish carries a touch of care and a nod to Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.
Families fill the wide dining room, sharing stories between second and third helpings, while travelers pause to savor something homemade. These sixteen tips will help you make the most of a feast that captures the heart of fall in every bite.
The Grand Entrance
The approach feels ceremonial, a wide drive, autumn fields around you, and then the sight of a brick building glowing with glass and flags. Inside, the lobby hums with conversation and the faint sweetness of pie…