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Illustration of Great South Bay Bridges in Bay Shore, Long Island

Chiddy's Cheesesteaks

Mike Chidester ’89 offers a food truck experience and iconic Philly flavors at all six of his Chiddy's Cheesesteaks locations.

Illustration of the beach in Potrero, Costa Rica

The Shack

A change of life lead to the Monticello family to Costa Rica and an unexpected opportunity to operate an iconic local restaurant.

Illustration of a dock on Lake Wallenpaupack

The Settlers Inn

A childhood home at the inn poured a solid foundation in hospitality and caring.

Illustration of the Statue of Liberty, New York City, New York

Olde City Cheesesteaks and Brew

Former LU soccer player Evan Stein ’93 has followed his entrepreneurial drive to NYC, where he owns Olde City Cheesesteaks and Brew, offering authentic Philly cheesesteaks, roast pork, and homemade onion rings.

Vector illustration of Steel Stacks. Bethlehem, PA

The Bookstore Speakeasy

Owned by Linda Barsik ’13G, The Bookstore Speakeasy offers an authentic Prohibition-era experience in Bethlehem, PA.

Illustration of Chip, standing outside The Inside Scoop in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

The Inside Scoop

Owned by Tony Caciolo ’89 ’93G ’23P and his wife, Penny ’23P, The Inside Scoop welcomes Lehigh Valley ice cream lovers young and old to its retro-style ice cream counter.

Illustration of Allentown bridge and skyline, Allentown Pennsylvania

Yocco’s

Gary Iacocca ’76 is the reigning “Hot Dog King,” ensuring Yocco’s 100-year tradition of serving quality hot dogs with its secret chili sauce.

Illustration of Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Two Frays Brewery

Chemical engineer with a passion for microbrews, Jennifer (Elmer) Onofray ’00 owns Two Frays Brewery with husband Mike in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Illustration of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, New Jersey

Black Bear Bar & Grill

After years of hosting loft parties for alums, Dave Jacey ’88 ’23P entered the business of entrepreneurship and hospitality, opening Black Bear Bar & Grill in 1996.