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Dining

You’re Taking Me Where?

That’s the question I asked friends when they invited me out for dinner. “Mohnton,” came the reply. “Just over the line in Berks County.”   Mohnton isn’t exactly a metropolis, so ...Read More

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses, art studios, venues and organizations are including on their calendars. ...Read More

Nikki’s Custard: Better Than Ice Cream?

Travel to the Jersey Shore or to the Midwest, and you’ll find abundant options of frozen custard. In Lancaster, the place to go is Nikki’s Custard, where both traditional and ...Read More

Chellas on Queen:
A Dream Becomes Reality

Chellas Arepa Kitchen launched as a food stand in 2018. The location along Hempstead Road proved to be a success for brothers Luis and Diego Quiroz. Their ultimate dream to ...Read More

Celebrate July!

Fireworks! Festivals! Food! Music! Fun! July has it all.  Note: A full slate of July 4th events, which began June 18 and end July 13, is available here as well ...Read More

401 Prime: The Resurgence of Happy Hour

Happy Hour is once again filling seats in the bars and lounges of area restaurants. As the hospitality industry struggled amid pandemic restrictions in 2020, the once-popular social event was ...Read More

The Heirloom Seed Project at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum: Rooted in Heritage

Held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s Herb & Garden Faire draws visitors from far and wide. The two-day event is an opportunity to buy ...Read More

Faschingfest, Lancaster-style!

Two Lancaster couples with German-Austrian ancestries whisked away the winter doldrums with a nod to their European roots – and paid homage to Karneval season! Just when cabin fever reached its ...Read More

Next Stop: Egypt & Koshary Station

Pasta lovers, don’t sleep on Koshary. The rich, bright flavors of tomato sauce and garlic paired with the crunch of fried onions (and made heartier with lentils and chickpeas) make ...Read More

Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar: Farm-To-Table Freshness

Thanks to its farm-focused menu offerings and various seating options, Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar continues to be a popular dining destination for local residents, as well as visitors ...Read More

You’re Taking Me Where?

That’s the question I asked friends when they invited me out for dinner. “Mohnton,” came the reply. “Just over the

Life in the Garden

We had so many pictures left over from photo shoots in Kevin Lehman and Stacy Martin’s gardens that we thought

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses,

Nikki’s Custard: Better Than Ice Cream?

Travel to the Jersey Shore or to the Midwest, and you’ll find abundant options of frozen custard. In Lancaster, the

Chellas on Queen: A Dream Becomes Reality

Chellas Arepa Kitchen launched as a food stand in 2018. The location along Hempstead Road proved to be a success

Lancaster Polo Club Celebrates 85 Years of Tailgates, Toasts

Chukkers! Divot stomps! Lancaster County’s polo season is in full swing! This year, the Lancaster Polo Club is celebrating its

Follow Me to Chincoteague

Looking for a beach getaway that offers a change of pace? Here’s my guide to making the most of Virginia’s