@Tasteofstate, an Instagram account highlighting the most crave-worthy State College foods, is the newest sensation in the Penn State social media community. Gaining over 700 followers since June 29, this account has received so much positive feedback, and even classic State College eateries like McLanahan's and the Berkey Creamery follow it.

Chelsea Lefkowitz, a rising PSU senior runs @tasteofstate with her communication and social media skills as an advertising major at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. "I take a lot of my knowledge from school itself, and also my internship and work experiences [to run this account]," Lefkowitz said. "I think that really helped with publicity on the page, reaching out to restaurants, and the content creation itself."

Lefkowitz curates all posts on the account, including the captions, hashtags and story posts. Many of the pictures on the account are her photography, but she also encourages picture submissions through DM's because she "want[s] everyone to feel included and involved" in the State College foodie community.

Before creating this account, Lefkowitz noticed that there weren't any active State-College-based foodie accounts on social media. Amidst quarantine, she became inspired to start one so that "Penn Staters and community members can come together and bond over something we all love -- which is ultimately delicious food."

"I wish I had something like this when I was a freshman," said Lefkowitz, as this account not only serves as an mouthwatering Insta stalk, but also a helpful guide to all things State College food. In the story highlights, you can find a user-friendly list of "What To Taste at State" and announcements from local restaurants including reopenings and new menu items. Lefkowitz is always open to questions via DM to help followers have the best Happy Valley eating experience.

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As @tasteofstate continues to grow, so does the account's involvement with local restaurants. Lefkowitz wants to continue to establish these relationships, as she has been reposting from places like Snap Custom Pizza, Yallah Foods and Happy Valley Brewing to promote them. Recently, she even partnered with McLanahan's to offer the first ever @tasteofstate giveaway!

As fall move-in gets closer each day, following @tasteofstate will make you even more excited to get back on campus and go to your favorite Happy Valley restaurants. Don't know where to go first? Here are some of Lefkowitz's recommendations: