Yelp ranked the top 100 ice cream shops of 2023 and Page's Dairy Mart in Pittsburgh was ranked 16th on the list.



The iconic ice cream shop has been around for 50+ years and serves milkshakes, sundaes, swirls and more. It's cash only, and there's usually a line.



when I got up to the window, I saw the sign for Thr Yinzer. How could I not order that?



The Yinzer is blonde brownie with white and milk chocolate, whipped cream and caramel.



There's no way you can go wrong with that combo. But I do especially like how everything tasted so fresh with quality ingredients. Definitely my jam.



Grade: A

Sedona is a desert town known for its red-rock buttes and steep canyon walls. I went to visit with my friend Kaitlynn, and we grabbed lunch at The Hudson while there.



"Perched on a hillside overlooking the scenic red rocks of Sedona, The Hudson serves lunch and dinner daily featuring seasonal American fare with unique twists on trusted comfort food. We pride ourselves on our bruschetta, burgers, salads, hand cut 45 day aged prime steaks, ribs, fresh seafood, homemade desserts, specialty cocktails, wine and local craft beer," reads the website.



The bruschetta is what really caught my eye here. there are several different types, and you can arrange a flight. I actually ended up trying five different ones.



Goat cheese, with sweet and spicy pepper jam - I loved the combo here of both flavors and textures.



Brie, apples, and fig jam - this was almost like a dessert bruschetta, and it was delicious.



House-smoked salmon with pesto cream cheese, caper and red onion - while I do love this flavor combo typically, it was not my favorite rendition here. I think the salmon for me was just a bit off.



Funghi with mushroom, roasted garlic, ricotta, cheese, thyme and chive - this was an umami bomb in the best way.



Warm artichoke spread with roasted garlic and romano cheese - this one didn't have quite as much flavor compared to some of the others, but even though it was mild, it was still good.

Deconstructed Banana Cream Pie - Graham cracker crust, bananas, sugared pecans, whipped cream, strawberry - this dessert was next level delicious.



Grade: A

I found this small business called Sweet Burcheez that makes fruit breads at The Wild Ramp in Huntington. I thought it was so tasty that I wanted to learn more:

Harper and my mom have dreamed of owning their own bakery for years... they spend hours in the kitchen making pumpkin muffins, brownies, jams, pies and so much more... so they have decided to pursue their dream and start with online orders and setting up at the Farmers Market in Huntington! I will be posting their items weekly (and sometimes more)... You can request an item or pick from something offered! Everything will be made fresh... Jams, Jelly's and AppleButter are currently being made and canned for enjoyment throughout the year!!! A good friend gave me the Nickname "Burchee" and my kids have loved it.. and that's how the name "Burchees Sweets" was formed!!! Get ready to start seeing some wonderful items posted... these ladies can't wait to start baking (more)!!!

The First Baptist Church of Charleston has a commercial kitchen and has been cooking up some delicious dishes on specialty days each week - like Wing Wednesdays and Fish Friday.



To add to their offerings, the church now does hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, and other sandwiches on Thursdays. I went with a Philly cheesesteak, which came with peppers and onions. It was quite tasty; I would just add some mayo on my next one.

El Chullo is located in Phoenix and is known for its Peruvian food.

"Chullo" is a peruvian ancestral garment symbol of the andean culture made to protect themselves from the extreme cold in the Andean high places. In these towns, they fulfill a purpose, which is to identify the characters of the andean population. Depending on the place where they are made, colors, figures, motives and shapes are in harmony with the traditions and local uses, according to the website.



"When Esperanza Luzcando came from Peru in June 2011 for her son's graduation, she fell in love with Arizona. In December 2011, Esperanza and her husband, José Ramírez Sánchez, decided to move to Arizona with her family and open a business. The idea of opening a restaurant was born and El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant was inaugurated in 2014.

'When we decided to open our restaurant, we always had in mind to offer traditional food with different recipes learned throughout our lives, as served at our home' says Jose Ramirez Sanchez. ​

'We are very happy that Peruvian food is becoming more widely known worldwide. And we always invite all our customers to visit our beautiful country and to learn about our culture and above all enjoy our delicious cuisine' says Esperanza Luzcando."



I ordered the chicha morada to drink, which is made with Peruvian purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon and cloves. I really enjoy this sweet but slightly earthy drink.



We had yucca fries, calamari, and a variety of proteins with red onion. What I really enjoy is that the beef or chicken take on a nice rich flavor from the marinades and spices.and, the veggies are cooked so that the sweetness is brought out.



What is your favorite Peruvian dish?



Grade: B