Annual Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest returns to Sabatini’s in Exeter on Nov. 30
From a press release: Declared “the most Pennsylvania thing ever” on its flyer, the annual Middleswarth Potato Chip Eating Contest is coming back for a fifth year, leaving nothing but empty Weekender bags and millions of tiny crumbs in its wake. If you’ve ever scarfed down a bag or cardboard bucket of this local snack […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Exeter heavy metal band Royal Hell summons a ‘Higher Court’
Exeter heavy metal band Royal Hell has been writing original songs and playing shows for three years, but they haven’t released an album of their hard work yet. That changes this fall starting with “Higher Court,” a new song accompanied by a dark music video premiering locally today on NEPA Scene. Living and breathing classic […]
Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest is back for 4th year at Sabatini’s in Exeter on Nov. 24
From a press release: Declared “the most Pennsylvania thing ever” on its flyer, the annual Middleswarth Potato Chip Eating Contest is coming back for a fourth year, leaving nothing but empty Weekender bags and millions of tiny crumbs in its wake. If you’ve ever scarfed down a bag or cardboard bucket of this local snack […]
PHOTOS: ‘For Tommy: A Celebration of Life’ benefit at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, 08/12/18
Every time there is a benefit or charitable cause raising funds in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the local music scene is always there to donate their time and talent, so when it came time to do so while honoring one of their own, they delivered in spades. Tommy Wynder, a loved and respected drummer, music teacher, father, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Lineup announced for benefit remembering drummer Tommy Wynder on Aug. 12
While the world was mourning the death of legendary Pantera drummer and co-founder Vinnie Paul on Friday, June 22, Northeastern Pennsylvania was also reeling from the loss of Tommy Wynder, a beloved and respected drummer in his own right, that same night. Born in Pittston, the Exeter musician who graduated from Pittston Area High School […]
3rd annual Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest returns to Sabatini’s in Exeter on Nov. 25
From a press release: Do you think you can eat more Middleswarth potato chips than anyone you know? Have you ever finished a Weekender bag in a day and wondered how you could put that talent to work? Now is your time to shine! Wilkes-Barre food distributor Northeast Snacks has announced the third annual Middleswarth […]
2nd annual Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest will be held at Sabatini’s in Exeter on Nov. 26
From a press release: Do you think you can eat more Middleswarth potato chips than anyone you know? Can you defeat last year’s champ to become the King or Queen of Chips? Wilkes-Barre food distributor Northeast Snacks has announced the second annual Middleswarth Potato Chip Eating Contest, which will be held this year at Sabatini’s […]
MASSIVE BEER REVIEWS: Artista Zynergia: Oudilis by OEC Brewing at Sabatini’s in Exeter
Beer: Artista Zynergia: Oudilis Brewery: OEC Brewing (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) Style: Wild Ale Age: 2015 ABV: 5.20% This week, we’re on location at Sabatini’s Bottleshop & Bar in Exeter to try some multi-level, multi-national, tart, unique, blended kookiness courtesy of OEC Brewing in the form of Oudilis from their Artista Zynergia project! Massive Beer Reviews […]
Ska/punk/reggae band Bumpin’ Uglies play Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on April 9
From a press release: Fans of Sublime, 311, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Bob Marley will want to get up and dance to East Coast ska/punk/reggae trio Bumpin’ Uglies when they perform at The Susquehanna Tavern in Exeter on Saturday, April 9 at 9 p.m. Local musicians Robb Brown of Wilkes-Barre reggae group the […]
7 NEPA pizzerias featured in new book about the world’s best pizza
Anyone from Northeastern Pennsylvania can tell you that the pizza made here is special. From Old Forge claiming to be the “Pizza Capital of the World” to a recent study declaring Scranton the pizza capital of the country due to its high density of pizzerias to an upcoming documentary about local pizza called “Tray,” the […]
