Suzanne Schaffer

The Knickerbocker Tavern is one of our favorite places in Blair County to eat. They have the best roasted tomato soup that I've ever tried. Their fresh-cut fries are not rivaled and their burgers are divine. The blackened steak wrap is just a whole bunch of yum. What keeps me coming back though is the souvlaki. See it pictured above? Skewers of marinaded chicken, onion, and tomato served with a small salad with a lemony dressing and tzatziki sauce on the side. This. Is. Amazing. They have it in either chicken or beef and the chicken is my favorite. This is probably my favorite dish in all of the county. It is unparalleled. So much so that they run out of it regularly.  Another favorite thing about the Knickerbocker is that they have an outside eating area that they refer to as the Kourtyard (yes, the way it is spelled drives me a little crazy). One can sit out here and dine and feel like they're on vacation because this can't possibly be right here in our town.  If...

If you're looking for fancy then skip Tim's. This is not a showplace to bring people that you want to impress. It smells bad, is small and is pretty outdated in the decor. If you're looking for huge portions of homestyle food then you'll find it at Tim's. There is a bar that greets you when you walk in. I've only been to Tim's for lunch so I don't know what the atmosphere is like at night.  In addition to the regular menu they have a menu board that changes with different specials. If fresh cut fries are your thing (they are my weakness!) then you need to try Tim's fries. The pictures don't do it justice, but the portions are massive. Pittsburgh style chicken salad right there, it's enough for two or three meals. You will be taking your leftovers home. Certainly not healthy food, but once a year or so I like to stop in and indulge.