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How Central Pennsylvania’s restaurant scene is changing

  • Asia Tabb

 Tom Gralish / Philadelphia Inquirer

aired; May 5, 2026

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Central Pennsylvania’s restaurant scene is constantly shifting, with new openings, familiar favorites, and some recent closures shaping the landscape.

Sue Gleiter, dining reporter for PennLive and The Patriot-News, has been covering the region’s food scene for more than two decades. Her work highlights everything from diner comebacks to evolving trends in coffee shops, bakeries, and local eateries.

On The Spark, Gleiter shares what she’s seeing across Central PA—what’s thriving, what’s changing, and what those trends could mean for the future of dining in the region.

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