tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post5502905302662202487..comments2024-03-28T05:14:28.792-04:00Comments on HowChow: Meadows Custard in ColumbiaHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-77010960845163720812014-06-10T00:26:42.608-04:002014-06-10T00:26:42.608-04:00Yum, Yum, YUM. Finally made it here-- I had been ...Yum, Yum, YUM. Finally made it here-- I had been sad when the frozen custard place next to the defunct Forest Diner was torn down, didn't know where I'd get my custard fix. <br /><br />Turns out Meadows had been waiting for me and had much better custard than anywhere else I've been. Espresso was also okay but not special (but reasonably priced). Staff was friendly and efficient (omarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14529702463746895239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-39788336372467902792012-05-30T20:36:53.391-04:002012-05-30T20:36:53.391-04:00I started going to one of the "Meadows" ...I started going to one of the "Meadows" great frozen custard stands in Western Pennsylvania almost 60 years ago, just a few years after the chain first started. It was always the "go to" summer treat (and year round for that matter) when I was growing up and remains so to this day. Their frozen custard can't be beat. It is simply superb and is of truly "old-fashioned&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-90255252616172972292011-01-31T18:12:29.425-05:002011-01-31T18:12:29.425-05:00My daughter who is lactose intolerant can have the...My daughter who is lactose intolerant can have the Meadow's Custard with no issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-91236953678166731322010-06-29T22:29:12.744-04:002010-06-29T22:29:12.744-04:00Definitely Hickory Ridge Grill -- awesome food and...Definitely Hickory Ridge Grill -- awesome food and service. George and his friendly staff run a great restaurant and I love going there with the family. Food is awesome -- gyro platter, grilled salmon, linguini alla Lucca, great burgers, great salads, I could go on and on!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279889422013014584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-24037883841969223522010-06-29T10:17:33.131-04:002010-06-29T10:17:33.131-04:00Hickory Ridge has some wonderful restaurants! Hick...Hickory Ridge has some wonderful restaurants! Hickry Ridge Grill, Luna Bella, Maruha Steak House & Sushi, Peking Chef & de Chich'n Pollo. I tried Meadows on Saturday and I can honestly say that I won't be crossing town anymore to visit Rita's. Meadows custard & Italian Ice were both delicious (and free on their opening day)! As a resident of Hickory Ridge, I am really Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-91509300418339182362010-06-29T01:05:39.779-04:002010-06-29T01:05:39.779-04:00I think Rita's is hard to beat, but I'll h...I think Rita's is hard to beat, but I'll have to give Meadows a try. <br /><br />Here are some of my words on Rita's from last year http://dc2scaggsville.blogspot.com/2009/07/water-ice-is-nice-thanks-ritas.htmlHarold of Scaggsvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332220994488080102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-47152087973468726962010-06-28T21:32:50.464-04:002010-06-28T21:32:50.464-04:00I came in here to post about Hickory Ridge Grill. ...I came in here to post about Hickory Ridge Grill. My family loves it and most of the people there remember us even though we don't go as much as we would like to. <br /><br />I have family in DC and VA that have even picked it as a place to go for family gatherings. (And they hate to travel).<br /><br />Favorites are the Gyro Platter or the Carbonara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-71391709041975836592010-06-28T13:52:32.034-04:002010-06-28T13:52:32.034-04:00Thanks for all your good work, Mr. HowChow. Saw th...Thanks for all your good work, Mr. HowChow. Saw this thing-a-majig and thought of you and your site: http://aboutecho.com/echo-demo.htmljessiexhttp://www.twitter.com/jessiexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-14744066514707184572010-06-28T13:28:53.536-04:002010-06-28T13:28:53.536-04:00Meadows is a small chain based in Johnstown PA. I ...Meadows is a small chain based in Johnstown PA. I think their ice cream is great...and much better than Soft Stuff. Just my opinion. If they can provide customer service that doesn't require a long wait, then they might replace them as the place to go.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382602953507588963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-8419767728062731772010-06-28T12:24:49.128-04:002010-06-28T12:24:49.128-04:00Would definitely head to Hickory Ridge Grill! It&...Would definitely head to Hickory Ridge Grill! It's a family favorite of ours as well...completely agree with the first posting...super, super nice owners.<br />Luna Bella is a another great choice in this village center - yummy brick oven pizza.<br />There's a fairly new Peruvian Chicken place nearby too, Chick'n Pollo...we've been once for take-out and thought the chicken was Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-11894897191500424072010-06-28T09:37:29.537-04:002010-06-28T09:37:29.537-04:00Minor correction: the lady said they served 2000 c...Minor correction: the lady said they served 2000 customers. She did not specify that they all partook of the free cone promotion. Meadows Custard did charge for some items.Morty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-63303496784412867832010-06-28T09:13:45.991-04:002010-06-28T09:13:45.991-04:00My family really likes Hickory Ridge Grill. The G...My family really likes Hickory Ridge Grill. The Greek specialties are great and the staff/owner make this a great local restaurant that I think is a hidden treasure.<br /><br />It is highly recommended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com