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"Normal American Food"

Creative, elevated food is nice, but simple, familiar food done well is nice, too

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Addison Del Mastro
May 27, 2026
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When my wife and I were in Pennsylvania Amish Country over Memorial Day weekend, we drove out to Hershey to visit the Tröegs Independent Brewing facility/tasting room/restaurant. It was a pretty good experience—it took awhile to get food and you have to wait in a line, and the menu is “elevated” or “artisan” type stuff. (I.e., no wings or burgers.)

It mi…

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