A husband and wife made their dreams come true by opening a business to give people in the Poconos a unique place to hang out and "play". On the next Eye on the Poconos, we visit Pocono Play in Pocono Summit, where customers can try their luck at a variety of PA skills games. There is also a pool table, indoor corn hole and a variety of themed nights that have people coming together and having a blast. A wall of television screens in the sports lounge has all the big games on all year.
Got Cookies? Well, if you are driving near Pocono Summit, you can answer that question with an emphatic yes! On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall finds out that this cute cookie shop creatively named Got Cookies? is making its name with customers who love the product and the welcoming atmosphere. Owner Deatra is one half of an amazing husband and wife entrepreneurial team in the Poconos. Find out her delicious recipe to success - coming up!
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall visits a Jim Thorpe business with an amazing history. Big Creek Vineyard has been a staple in this tourist town for twenty years now. It all started for a close knit family nearly a century ago on a wonderful Pocono parcel that brought peace and tranquility to this family from New York City. That parcel became a very unique vineyard that produces tens of thousands of bottles of wine which are sold at its Jim Thorpe wine bar.
If you are looking for a side of energy with your Alberto's Cuban, then get ready for our next visit on Eye on the Poconos. Dr. McCall checks out Nick's Big Belly Deli in Scotrun. Owner Nick is part personality but 100% deli aficionado. That fancy word means a person who is enthusiastic. He is that and more! He always wanted to own a deli and now that he does its the Nick's Big Belly Deli way - all the time. Get ready for a fun menu, conversation, lots of motion and emotion and great food.
Happy 2025! We begin the new year on Eye on the Poconos at Mudita Gaming Lounge in Tannersville. Two brothers turned their lifelong love for gaming into a cool new business in the Pocono Premium Outlets. From the latest games to some nostalgic favorites, Mudita is becoming a great hangout spot for gamers and newbies. The fun goes well beyond video games here. All are welcome and we are glad we made this our first stop of the new year. Join us for some fun!
A mother and daughter's dream came true in the adorable town of Jim Thorpe. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall visits her hometown for the holidays at it's most festive location - Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe. Although this business is open all year, there is just something magical in the air as you take your first steps inside during the holiday season. Memories from Christmases long ago or some of the season's newest items are here for you to find.
From a life in the fast paced entertainment industry in New York to a new life in metaphysical and holistic health. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, we meet Diana of Crystal Garden in Mt. Pocono. She never had a doubt about her love of the metaphysical and holistic world. Moving away from the bright lights to the clean mountain air of the Poconos took a little more convincing. With the help of her family, Diana couldn't be happier at Crystal Garden helping people everyday.
If there ever was a perfect business for the beautiful borough of Jim Thorpe - this might be it. On the next Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall make a fall stop in her hometown at Jim Thorpe Olive Oil Company. At under 500 square feet, this cute business isn't large but it can immerse you and your tastebuds. Over 160 flavors of olive oil and balsamics may seem overwhelming but a variety of tasting stations and expert advice from Keith helps make sense of this popular browsing stop.
The biking industry has experienced growth in the past few years. On the next Eye on the Poconos, we visit Pocono Bike Company in Stroudsburg. Longtime biking enthusiasts Danny and George have been local leaders in the biking world long before the recent spike in interest. Find out how they turned their passion into a bedrock business on Main St. while navigating unprecedented times soon after they opened. It's all about community here and we are excited to visit. Join us!
Jim Thorpe has become a year round attraction on the western edge of the Pocono Mountains. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall takes in the summer vibe here in her hometown with a stop at Curiosities Coffee & Ice House. A new name and a new owner certainly peaked our curiosity and our experience couldn't have been better. An expansive coffee menu complete with ice drinks and locally made gourmet ice cream made this a great place to explore on a hot summer day. Cool off with us - comi
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall adds another fun experience to the list of places in the Poconos to see this summer. Wonderland Madhouse in Tannersville is a new attraction that mixes the Alice in Wonderland fantasy into a fun and unique escape room adventure complete with live actors. Mix in a 9 hole golf course, tea party room and cocktail bar and it's easy to see how you can spend most of your day here. Join us for the fun at this creative local business!
Summertime in the Poconos and ice cream just go together. On the next Eye on the Pocono's, Dr. McCall visits Tutrone's Ice Cream in Pocono Summit. In only 3 years, this family run business has become the realization of a dream. It is also becoming a place where family memories are being made for young and old alike. Did you know it is one of the few locations where you can buy Manning's farm fresh ice cream in the Poconos?
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, we experience the power of play at Pocono Kid Zone LLC in East Stroudsburg. Owner Andrea Palmieri is a longtime educator who wanted to take all of her knowledge to create her vision - a safe place to play, learn and socialize here in the Poconos. The result is a unique boutique style indoor play center that is not only a blast for the kids but it also provides some nice adult interaction for parents and guardians. Join us for a play date!
On this month’s Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall does a little shopping at the Pocono’s largest natural grocer. For decades, Earthlight Natural Foods has been the destination in the area for a wide selection of organic foods and so much more - years before such grocery stores became more mainstream. As we mark another Earth Day this month, this environmentally sustainable business is a great choice to visit next. Join us!