This year, we take a look at the noahs ark project, the potato patch remodel, the new volcano, and other things around the park. Potato patch is a business providing services in the field of restaurant. Potato patch restaurant 4800 kennywood blvd, west mifflin. May 14, 2019 kennywood announced that they would switch back to their traditional cheese sauce recipe for their famous potato patch fries after receiving so much social media backlash, reports kdkas ross. The one excuse for not riding a roller coaster in kennywood. My inner pittsburgh child feels like it is some variety that heinz makes. Apr 16, 2020 now, with the postponed date, the city has to wait even longer to get their first taste of the parks famous potato patch fries. Patchy got his welcome on twitter as he tried to duplicate potato patch fries, a traditional favorite food at the amusement park. The potato patch our signature freshcut fries made from quality idaho potatoes have made the potato patch one of the most iconic food offerings at any theme park. Thankfully, patchy the potato kennywood s newest mascot kenny the kangaroo is allegedly hiding out in the park for safety is here to help.
Since kennywood s opening day is delayed, the park is sharing a video with patchy the potato for anyone who wants to try making their beloved potato patch fries at home. So in this quick vlog, ill talk about my day while eating the parks. I would go to kennywood sometimes just for the potato patch, cinnamon donuts and. Derry, slicing a potato into fries, has worked at kennywood for. Pittsburgh newsradio 1020 kdka after many complaints about the new cheese sauce being used at kennywoods famous potato patch, the amusement park announced tuesday they will be going back to serving the tradition cheese that made the potato patch one of kennywoods most popular attractions. Newcomers may need direction if the smell doesnt waif. Apr 10, 2020 n o one knows for sure when kennywood park will open this summer, but you can try to recreate one of its iconic comfort foods at home let us introduce the parks newest mascot, patchy the potato, to show you how to make potato patch fries in your own kitchen. On the street of kennywood boulevard and street number is 4800.
Some specialties they have are potato patch fries with salt and vinegar, corn dogs, italian sausage and peppers sandwiches, and a johnny rockets diner. Due to covid19, restaurant open hours and service may differ. The potato patch 4800 kennywood blvd, west mifflin, pa yelp. Aug 01, 2019 kennywood s famous potato patch fries are among several new food items that will be available at steelers games this season, heinz field officials announced thursday. N o one knows for sure when kennywood park will open this summer, but you can try to recreate one of its iconic comfort foods at home. Thankfully, patchy the potato kennywoods newest mascot kenny the kangaroo is allegedly hiding out in the park for safety is here to help. I would go to kennywood sometimes just for the potato patch, cinnamon donuts and the double scooped ice cream. Enjoy a unique mix of classic rides and modern thrills, including seven roller coasters, a 14ride kiddieland, and several attractions that cannot be found anywhere else. Kennywood park is what you should see after having a meal at potato patch. Kennywood tweeted out a video wednesday with instructions on how to replicate the iconic potato patch french fry recipe during quarantine with the help of a new mascot, patchy the potato, who. Ketchup sparks controversy at kennywood pittsburgh magazine. How to make your own kennywood potato patch fries pittsburgh. Kennywood has a gluten free information sheet at the guest services desk at the entrance.
The potato patch is a usual stop for a lot of people when at kennywood. Barbecue, garlic and cheese fries are my favorites. Potato patch gravy does anyone know what brand of gravy they use on the potato patch fries. Kennywoods famous potato patch fries are among several new food items that will be available at steelers games this season, heinz field officials announced thursday. Kennywood a visit to pittsburghs closest amusement park. The business is located in 4800 kennywood blvd, west mifflin, pa 15122, usa. Learn more about those famous fries, how theyre made, and a little tricks. View the online menu of potato patch and other restaurants in texarkana, texas.
Topping choices include cheddar cheese, bacon, vinegar, brown gravy and a variety of seasoning salts. Averting crisis, kennywood restores classic cheese sauce on potato. Potato patch, west mifflin, pittsburgh urbanspoonzomato. Beat the wait and get the same fries from one of two other stands in the park. Pittsburgh, pa much to the disdain of potato patch diners, kennywood started the 2019 season using a new cheese on what arguably are the. It was announced thursday morning that the kennywood culinary favorite will be available for events at heinz field starting this fall. Take a bite out of kennywood pittsburgh postgazette. May 14, 2019 kennywoods potato patch will revert back to its traditional cheese sauce. No visit to kennywood is complete without the world famous potato patch fries. Toppings include cheddar cheese, bacon, brown gravy and more. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up.
Nothing replaces the magic of the freshcut fries on a hot summer afternoon, but this. Kennywood s 90foot tall christmas tree, breaking pennsylvania records this year, will be ceremoniously lit each night. Kennywood is americas finest traditional amusement park, and the best destination near pittsburgh for familyfriendly fun. Theres a lot of reasons why we go to kennywood park in the summer. Heinz field unveiled new food and vendor additions to the stadium for. Its signature fresh cut idaho potatoes have been a kennywood must have for over 40 years. Social media is buzzing after several guests reported that kennywood changed the cheese sauce that goes on their world famous potato patch fries. Although it wasnt a human chef manning the kitchen prep, it was perhaps the parks newest. It might be cool to enjoy great lemonade the energetic staff at. In a video posted by the park on social media, the potato an. We will be going back to serving patch fries with the traditional cheese thats made the potato patch one of kennywood s most popular attractions.
Let us introduce the parks newest mascot, patchy the potato, to show you how to make potato patch fries in your own kitchen. Robin derry, 21, of homestead is a university of pittsburgh student and manager of the popular potato patch. A new season means new eats at kennywood park pittsburgh. The longest lines at kennywood park arent for roller coasters or arcade games. Pittsburgh newsradio 1020 kdka after many complaints about the new cheese sauce being used at kennywood s famous potato patch, the amusement park announced tuesday they will be going back to serving the tradition cheese that made the potato patch one of kennywood. May 14, 2019 kennywood park responds to potato patch cheese controversy. The scene pittsburghers know the allure of these french fries from their days of kennywood school picnics or from dragging their wee people from ride to ride as they look for an oasis to rest. Potato patch fries part of whats new at heinz field this. Small fry in lost kennywood and the star near the log jammer, both serve potato patch fries. Online menu of potato patch restaurant, texarkana, texas. Little brother to the potato patch, small fry ups the ante by offering chicken tender combo meals in addition to kennywoods signature potato patch fries, along. Kennywoods new potato patch fries cheese draws diners. Kennywood to go back to traditional cheese sauce at potato.
Kennywood makes potato patch cheese change amid social. Although it wasnt a human chef manning the kitchen prep, it was perhaps the parks newest mascot. The potato patch sells about half a million servings every summer, and visitors sometimes. No kennywood during quarantine means no potato patch fries. Pittsburghs best amusement park kennywood is americas finest traditional amusement park, and the best destination near pittsburgh for familyfriendly fun. Now, kennywood is coming to the home of the steelers in the form of potato patch fries, with of course, heinz ketchup. I ts only a month into the 2019 kennywood season, yet the beloved amusement park is already imbrued in its second culinary controversy of the year. Enjoy a unique mix of classic rides and modern thrills, including seven roller coasters, a 14ride kiddieland, and. Always get the french fries when i go to kennywood. Potato patch 4800 kennywood blvd, west mifflin, pa 15122.
Because it was my first time at kennywood, i had to do the one thing everyone told me to do try to potato patch french fries. Little brother to the potato patch, small fry ups the ante by offering chicken tender combo meals in addition to kennywoods signature potato patch fries, along with cold drinks. Since kennywoods opening day is delayed, the park is sharing a video with patchy the potato for anyone who wants to try making their. On april 1, kennywood park announced the delay of its 2020 opening due to the outbreak of coronavirus in pennsylvania.
Apr 16, 2020 you can make kennywood s famous potato patch fries at home, but should you. I recommend the fries at the potato patch and the dole ice cream at the pagoda. When kenny kangaroo hunkers down at the park for safety, a new mascot emerges. Jan 06, 2020 the potato patch fries are the best food in the park hands down. N o one knows for sure when kennywood park will open this summer, but you can try to recreate one of its iconic comfort foods at home let us introduce the parks newest mascot, patchy the potato, to show you how to make potato patch fries in your own kitchen. Now, with the postponed date, the city has to wait even longer to get their first taste of the parks famous potato patch fries. Heinz field adds kennywoods potato patch to list of. Kennywood and potato patch fries are like peanut butter and jelly for many people in the pittsburgh area. This was extremely helpful to us and was enough to keep my daughter fed. Kennywoods potato patch will revert back to its traditional cheese sauce. Kennywood shares how to make potato patch fries at home. Potato patch west mifflin menu view the menu for potato patch pittsburgh on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, potato patch menu and prices. I would recommend going earlier in the day because the lines can get pretty crazy. Heinz field adds kennywoods potato patch to list of vendors.
Heinz field unveiled new food and vendor additions to. Mar 16, 2016 kennywood connections 2016 offseason tour. May 14, 2019 pittsburgh, pa much to the disdain of potato patch diners, kennywood started the 2019 season using a new cheese on what arguably are the southwestern pennsylvanias most famous fries. A few weeks ago, a change in the melted cheese topping for the parks potato patch fries sparked enough public outcry that kennywood reversed course and reverted to the original cheese blend. Kennywood park released a video wednesday demonstrating how to make its famous potato patch fries. Potato patch menu, menu for potato patch, homestead.
Kennywood tweeted out a video wednesday with instructions on how to replicate the iconic potato patch french fry recipe during quarantine. Kennywood pittsburghs best amusement park for kids. You seriously changed the cheese on the potato patch fries. When the folks at kennywood invited us out for a visit during the 2016 season, we jumped on the opportunity. By maggie weaver apr 16, 2020 baking bread as a means of selfcare during the pandemic. You can make kennywoods famous potato patch fries at home. Get some potato patch in your stocking pittsburgh magazine. New kennywood cuisine could irk potato patch preservationists patch s pittsburgh field editor considers the potential ramifications of kennywood s healthier dining options. Lets face itthis is the real reason we come to kennywood. The potato patch american restaurant west mifflin 15122. Kennywoods new potato patch fries cheese draws diners wrath. We have heard from many of you about a new cheese sauce being tested at the potato patch here at the start of the season, the. The potato patch 4800 kennywood blvd west mifflin, pa. Kennywood video shows how to make potato patch fries at home.
This amusement park is a perfect daytrip, whether youre coming for the thrills, for an event or simply for the famous potato patch fries, which. Kennywood behind the scenes of the potato patch youtube. Pittsburgh kdka in just a matter of weeks, kennywood wont be the only place to purchase potato patch fries anymore. A trip to the park isnt complete without the famous potato patch fries. In addition to a selection of weatherfriendly rides and plenty of signature park food yes, the potato patch is open theres plenty of holiday cheer trimming the park. You can make kennywood s famous potato patch fries at home, but should you. Kennywood video shows how to make potato patch fries at. Patchy got his welcome on twitter as he tried to duplicate potato patch fries, a traditional favorite food at the.
Potato patch is located in allegheny county of pennsylvania state. As per tradition, we return with our 2016 iteration of our offseason photo tour. Found in lost kennywood, ritas offers various cool treats such as flavored italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, and more. I am a roller coaster enthusiast who loves the most extreme experiences imaginable and angie, well, she agreed to join me with the promise of potato patch fries something she has been craving since her last visit several years prior. But after parkgoers took to social media, outraged over a perceived. The potato patch in west mifflin, pa 15122 citysearch. Aug 01, 2019 pittsburgh kdka in just a matter of weeks, kennywood wont be the only place to purchase potato patch fries anymore.