Out & About: Ligonier Valley Historical Society food fest packs 'em in

A group of area restaurants put their best foods forward for Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s 30th Tastes of the Town, on April 20 in The Barn at Ligonier Valley.

Surveying the packed house, Ligonier Borough Mayor Ormond “Butch” Bellas said, “It’s great to get together as a community and enjoy a good meal. Everything is excellent — except the Brussels sprouts.

“I don’t like Brussels sprouts.”

That one negative review aside, the event was a smashing success, as diners cleaned their plates and went back for seconds, and even thirds.

“I have no complaints, and I’m not finished yet,” said Tide Leachman of Latrobe, noting that it was a bonus for his wife, Kathy, to have a night off from cooking.

Representing the Ligonier culinary community were Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse, Connections Cafe, The Eastwood Inn and Gateway Cafe, El Vaquero Mexicano, Ligonier Giant Eagle, Ligonier Tavern & Table and Roman’s Pizzeria.

Other eateries present were Balance Restaurant in Johnstown, The creamery at Pleasant Lane Farm in Unity, Foggy Mountain Lodge and Restaurant in Cook Township and Green Gables Restaurant in Jennerstown.

Those who saved room for dessert went for treats from Prantl’s Bakery of Greensburg and Simply Good of Ligonier Township.

Seen at The Barn: LVHS Executive Director Theresa Gay Rohall, event chair Susan Woolridge, Phyllis Bertok and Rich Lopretto, Teri Bowes, Candy Bellas, Kimberly Bellas, Don Kramer, Terry Graft and Linda Brown, Julie Donovan and Deb Miller.

Also, Mark and Ryann Heverly, Shawn and Danae Martina, Meghan Scalise, George and Olive Conte, Daniel and Sharon McCue, Gay Wasserman, Jim and Karen O’Connor, Art and Cheryl McMullen, Bill and Pam Stablein, Tom and Nancy Donchez and Roger and Amy Beitel.