“Rick Sebak’s Favorite Places to Eat in Western Pennsylvania”

As written by Rick Sebak in Pittsburg.TableMagazine.blog, May5, 2026:

“WQED’s Rick Sebak shares a list of just a few of his favorite places to eat around Western Pennsylvania (Okay, well, maybe a little outside Western PA too, but there’s nothing wrong with trying something new!) He loves new surprises as well as tried-and-true stalwarts, and values the immigrant influences that enrich American foodways so beautifully and deliciously. : Warning: Prepare to be hungry after reading this list!…

Weatherbury Farm
1061 Sugar Run Road, Avella

This family-owned-and-run farm near Avella in Washington County produces a variety of organic grains, grass-fed beef, beans, and eggs, but several years ago I first learned to love putting their rolled oats in my oatmeal-raisin cookies. Then one of the Tudor family — mom Marcy, dad Dale, or son Nigel — told me to consider einkorn flakes, and I’ve never looked back. Their ancient grains (spelt, emmer, and einkorn) add texture and flavors to all my baking now.  They also make a startling variety of flours from rye to buckwheat to Appalachian bread flour. And you can order their products online then drive out there once a month to pick them up and chat with the Tudors. Weatherbury corn also led to Wigle Whiskey creating its very tasty Pennsylvania Wapsie Bourbon. All good. “