Imagine a store where you can find everything you love about central Pennsylvania all in one place. There would be Goot Essa cheeses to pair with Gemelli bread, and Tait Farm shrubs to make the perfect cocktail. Imagine one store where all of your favorite local food artisans have products available for you to enjoy every day.
Prior to yesterday, I had been inside of Gamers Arena on 421 E. Calder Way once. It was during my freshman year while I was on a Pokémon kick (you’ve gotten them too, don’t deny it) and I stopped inside to see if they had some sort of Gameboy accessory that I needed, though I can’t remember exactly which. Probably a charger.
Most downtown clothing stores are opting not to sell State Patty's clothing this year due to low demand, and the surrounding community's negative view of the student-run holiday.
We all know by now that 34 of State College's bars, restaurants, and bottle shops will not be serving or selling alcohol come Saturday. Unlike last year, there was still the prospect of some staying open up until Penn State's announcement Wednesday. With payment dependent on the capacity of the business, some larger establishments were given more incentive to close this year, with some receiving $2,500 more than they received last year. So the question becomes, "was the money the reason they closed?"
India Pavilion and Kaarma both shine where it most counts, the quality of the food. If you're someone who doesn't mind spending a few extra bucks on a quieter, nice environment then Indian Pavilion might be the more ideal choice for you. But, if you want leftovers and a more relaxed ambiance, Kaarma is definitely the way to go.