Reviews
The Lebanese Club
June 19, 2021
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania… The boom of the Steel Mills brought an interesting and ethnic element to a town bursting with pride and tradition. Social clubs were established by the immigrants settling in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Instead of having bars on street corners, there were social clubs that were harbors for various ethnic groups. To this day, Social Clubs such as the American …
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Backdoor Tavern
June 22, 2021
If you are 30 or over, I want you to take a moment and think about your younger/college years. Think about the selection you had and prices you paid for beer and liquor. Think about the drink specials and happy hours that presented themselves. Personally, I was in Happy Valley from 2002 to 2006. During that time, I enjoyed drink …
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Famous Ray’s Deli
If you are Italian, anytime you hear there is Prosciutto, Capocollo, or Soppressata around, it sparks your interest. These Italian meats are delicious because they are dry cured/aged which requires a lot of time and effort. Even though you are going to pay a pretty penny for these meats, most will say it is well worth it. Ray’s Deli in …
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Breezy’s Pizza
Growing up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, my grandfather always enjoyed picking up pizza. A World War II vet, he was tough, stern, and very opinionated in his decision-making. When it came to pizza, he had a very particular and rather unusual criteria. He wanted to see the pizza being made out in the open. He thought that making the pizza behind …
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Roma Catering
Don Yannessa, the legendary high school football coach was quoted in “Tough Times, the Aliquippa 1986 Documentary”, produced by Ryno Production, by saying that “Aliquippa is in my blood, just like it is in the blood of almost everyone that ever came from that town. I have never talked to many people that were raised in Aliquippa that were not …
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Hank’s Frozen Custard & Mexican Food
June 23, 2021
As the frozen winter tundra begins to thaw and give way to the new birth of spring, one begins to experience a plethora of new options and opportunities. Going to the park, taking walks, and outdoor activities become more enjoyable. Outdoor get-togethers, parties, and celebrations now become doable. The grills start to fire up and the smell of barbecue permeates …
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Paris Grill / Papa Duke’s – original
If you grew up or live in Beaver County, you understand the rich tradition and importance of festivals. San Rocco, Beaver County Boom, Hopewell Park Fest, Center Community Days, The Greek Festival, and the Maple Syrup Festival to name a few, are traditions that bring the community together. The communities of Beaver County take great pride in these celebrations. One …
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Zooky’s Sports Tavern
June 22, 2021
Fallston, Pennsylvania, nestled deep in the heartland of Beaver County. I’ve been hearing for ages that you have to try the wings at Zooky’s Sports Tavern. If you talk to our parent’s generation (I’m 35), they’ll tell you that chicken wings were actually not at all in demand back in the day; they would give them away or simply throw …
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Scooch’s Pizza
Known for their Pizza, Wings, and Hoagies/Sandwiches. Scooch’s Italian Hoagie is a “true” 13″ Hoagie, one word stands out, Value. At very low price , depending on your appetite, this could be two meals. Meat was basic but decent, dressing fit the Sandwich, bread baked well. A basic Sandwich but great value if you’re around the Hopewell area, oh yeah, …
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Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings
Everyone that knows me knows that Chicken Wings are my favorite food, I liked them before they were popular. The generation before ours will tell you they used to throw them out, now their value is almost higher than Silver. Here’s my review. The Chicken quality is really, really high, a great start. Good amount of Crispness. The sauces Talk …
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