Men in the Kitchen plans to open in the former Firehouse Restaurant.
One of Harrisburg’s most unique restaurant venues has a new life ahead, with added spice.
Men in the Kitchen, a Cajun fusion restaurant in York, plans to bring the heat to Harrisburg, opening a second location in the former Firehouse Restaurant on N. 2nd Street.
The restaurant will operate out of the historic Hope Fire Station, built in 1871, which has been a restaurant for over 20 years. The business was last operated by Atlanta-based owners, opening in 2020 and closing about a year later. The building has sat vacant since.
Men in the Kitchen co-owners Justin Coleman and Kyle Moore plan to keep the charm and unique features of the restaurant that people are familiar with, but will change the name and bring their own spin on the décor and menu.
“We were looking to expand into another market. We always had our eyes set on Harrisburg,” Coleman said. “We want to be seen as a go-to location in the Harrisburg area.”
Justin Coleman and Kyle Moore
Men in the Kitchen opened its restaurant and catering business in York in September 2023 and has since drawn a loyal following of customers, according to the owners.
Coleman, a former co-owner of Crawdaddy’s Restaurant in Harrisburg, and Moore became business partners, connecting over shared passions for cooking and customer service.
The restaurant serves fresh, house-made dishes such as Cajun pasta, “Sunken Crabcake”—crabcakes served in lobster bisque, and Cuban sandwiches.
Their Harrisburg menu will offer many of the same dishes and several new ones, as the new building provides them with a larger kitchen space. They will also offer drink pairings from the bar.
“We really pride ourselves on customer service, presentation and making sure that the food tastes good,” Coleman said. “We pay attention to the details.”
The owners plan to do renovations to the space, opening the first and second floors for dining and eventually utilizing the third floor for event space. They also hope to host live music in the restaurant and special events such as private dinners.
They expect to open the restaurant in early November.
Men in the Kitchen is slated to open at 606 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg. For more information about Men in the Kitchen, visit their website.
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