Dining

Are you looking for a full-service resort gaming destination vacation?  Once you see the infamous torch along Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, you’ll know you’ve arrived at Mohegan Sun Pocono, a distinctively elegant casino resort.  Chic and sophisticated, yes, but Mohegan Sun Pocono also offers elements of fun and excitement. 

As the master sommelier Jim Beau Borick approaches the sensory board, which is essentially one long row of aromatherapy—lemon slices, pieces of oak, fresh lavender—stashed in banquet glasses atop a wooden buffet, a crowd forms in front of him. He begins with the white, a Chardonnay by Valley of the Moon, the featured winemaker of the night. This is the second monthly wine dinner of the 2016 season at Skytop Lodge and Borick’s pitch is as light as the tan suit he wears. Every so often he weaves in a heavier note, one that swirls into his proclaimed lifelong fascination with the fermented grape: “We gravitate toward wine because of its mystery…yet the beauty of wine… is found in its complexity.” 

Jackson Township, Monroe County – A local family is grabbing the keys and hitting the road with their new food truck this weekend. Executive Chef Jason Mahalik, his wife Jodi, and their oldest son, Matthew are ready to feed crowds.  

The Casaculinarian truck will debut at Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Saturday. "We're super excited. For one, I'll tell you that the place is just gorgeous. We love the rustic feel," said Jason. "We're just super excited to get the truck launched.

Two hours west of Manhattan, beyond the Delaware River Gap, up the mountain, and through the woods stands the charming and historical Skytop Lodge. When you get there, first thing, climb the stairs to the observation tower. Look past the lake and into the rolling hills. Breathe in the fresh air. Witness beauty and peace in the Pocono Mountains.