New Chili’s Inspired By ‘The Office’ Opening Soon In Dickson City, PA

Road Trip! Calling all 'The Office' fans (and I am one of them), here's something that you may want to check out in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Well, actually Dickson City.

Remember the first episode of Season 2 in 2005, which was set in a fictional Chili's in Scranton for the annual Dundie Awards? That was a great episode, and helped propel the show's popularity.

According to the Associated Press, there are currently no Chili's Restaurants in the Scranton area...until now. On April 7th, a Chili's Restaurant will be opening on Commerce Road in Dickson City.

What's the big deal? We have one in Vestal, and there is another Chili's in Big Flats, NY. Well, this one is a bit 'The Office' themed. The AP notes that this Chili's Restaurant will have a sort of mid-2000s and Dunder Mifflin feel.

There were a few episodes that featured a (fictional) Stranon-area Chili's Restaurant. Remember the episode (another Dundee Awards night) where Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) got drunk?

One item you normally won't find at other Chili's Restaurants will be offered at the Dickson City location- the Awesome Blossom, which is a deep-fried onion with a cheese dipping sauce that was made famous in one of 'The Office' episodes featuring Michael Scott (Steve Carell).

So, 'The Office' fans, or otherwise, take that short road trip down Interstate 81 and check out another homage to the show. It's hard to believe that the show began 20 years ago!

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