More Like A Flat Tire

 road trips can be like a fork in the road. They can be fun and exhilarating or they could have the the same effect as a flat tire  - not fun. A recent road trip was definitely in the four flat tires catagory.

The area is known for cute and kitcshy and that includes Peddlar's Village.There are several neat places like the candy store that sells vintage brands and fresh ly dipped chocolates and the German store that has everything from Haribo Gummies to schnitzel mix. There there ate the cute restaurants that offer their version of sophisticated.my group and I startedthe day at Frescafe a funky little cafet that styled itself after a New York one. I chose the  tomato basil soup that was more like sauce than soup.Friends had the different sandwiches from grilled cheese to a a turkey pesto.

dinner was at the supposedly wildly popular Porterhouse Inn. in Lahaska PA. it was a loud , noisy place .I wish I could say that the food made up for it was OK.

I ordered  the steak sandwich au jus without the prolone.Others at the table ordered the filet mignon sandwich and a seafood cavatappi.The sandwich was good ,dipped in a gravy .It came with a mound of slightly darkened fries. The same with the filet mignon sandwich. The cavatappi has little chunks of lobster scallops and shrimp. There should have been more seafood for the price.

Sunday was spent at the Black Bass Inn on the Delaware RiverIt's historic enough and the views were gorgeous.

The food was so so.I ordered a chicken salad with a strawberry dressing.The chicken was placed away from the greens while the dressing looked like strawberry yogurt.

The other dishes were the French toast served with a mound of bacon and a pepper and caramelized omelet. The salad was just barely passable while the chicken was too dry.They opened up with vile tasting cheddar and chive biscuits. This is supposed to be a popular place although I really can't see the charm.It was in Loyalist territory 250 years ago and It still is, thanks to it's Royal Family corner.

This was the road trip that was not that great . It was not a good one food wise If you want to explore the area then do so. Just eat at your own risk.

Note I did get some nice soaps at Soap Opera and a pretty chambray dress at Cotton, both at Pedlars's  Village. Shop at these.