I spent the entirety of last week, my spring break, in Williamsport, PA, where my boo is currently finishing up his undergraduate education. Williamsport is a classic American small town – there are a few bars, a few restaurants, an antique store here and a realtor’s office there, and that’s pretty much it. I think I would die of misery living in a place like that for good but from what I could tell, and to my great surprise, Williamsport’s residents are perfectly fine. To each his own, I suppose.
We spent most of our time drinking tea, talking, and dancing to old-school R&B classics in his room. We also discovered a show called Portlandia on Netflix that’s absolutely hilarious. Has anyone else seen it?
One of the days we had lunch at a small shop/café called Acme Barbecue. I’d been there once before during my last visit and really enjoyed it, so this time, I knew I’d have to write a post about it.
Their pulled pork sandwich ($5.25) is absolutely divine. It’s impossible to eat it in its intended sandwich form though, because the amount of meaty goodness heaped on the bun is just obscene. The pork is also well-complimented by any of the eight or so sauces that Acme makes in-house. The flavors range from blueberry to creamy black pepper barbecue.
I had a cup of mac-n-cheese ($2), which was good but nothing to write home about. I recommend the cornbread instead, which is magically fluffy and delicious – we had it during our last visit.
Baby also ordered this pig roll ($2). I tend to like foods that are wrapped in dough and deep-fried to crispy perfection and this time was no different. I’m sort of embarrassed to admit it – this never happens! – but I don’t quite remember what was inside besides barbecued pork. But I did like it.
If you are ever in this town, or just driving by, I highly recommend stopping over at Acme. These people know what they’re doing. Trust me.
Is ACME BBQ actually part of the ACME supermarket?
I met a girl from Williamsport. The only thing she felt noteworthy of the town was the Little League World Series. Add Acme BBQ to that list.
It’s not a part of the supermarket. They just share the name
Sounds like a lovely way to spend a week !
The burger looks delish…
You were 200 miles away from Pittsburgh and you didn’t stop by to say hello?! How dare you! Just kidding.
We’ve never been to Williamsport. The only thing we know about it is that it hosts the Little League World Series. But after looking at that BBQ we might have to visit.
Chez Sasha loves her pulled pork. Hmm, that sounds kind of rude.
Never heard of Portlandia actually – is it similar to anything else on TV or the cinema…?
Slightly strange question; you are a Francophile. I am currently writing a book and one of the supporting characters is a girl. I want to make her something of a Francophile as well. Is there anything French-esque that you might do or say that other people pick up on?
I don’t mean necessarily mean anything outrageously stereotypical, just… I dunno really. Can you think of anything?
I promise that I am not compiling a list of things you like and will not turn up on your doorstep dressed as a French mime artist.
Hahaha!
1. Portlandia is most like Flight of the Concords in my opinion. But really it’s its own genre.
2. Congrats on writing another book.
3. I am flattered that you would come to be for advice like this. I am not an expert but maybe this character could be an avid Godard fan? Maybe this character would be against wearing a brassier? Maybe she could occasionally say things like, “Je ne sais pas” (I don’t know.) “C’est pas grave” (It’s not that serious/Don’t worry about it.)
Hope this helps!
Aaand… the girl might also be prone to reading lots of Hemingway and Gertrude Stein, wearing stripes and having pictures of the Eiffel Tower in her home.
You really got me on a roll now.
Excellent, nice one. I feel a bit daft admitting it but I had to look up what a brassier was…!
I will only be releasing it as an ebook but you can have a free copy when it is finished. Whenever that is.
Oh that’s so sweet! Thanks
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