Cork & Fork in downtown Harrisburg
One of downtown Harrisburg’s most popular restaurants has new ownership, but patrons shouldn’t see too much change.
Restaurateur Josh Kesler, owner of the Millworks in Midtown, recently purchased Cork & Fork, alongside partners Patrick Garrity and John Laporta.
“It’s a great existing brand and restaurant in downtown Harrisburg,” Kesler said. “It seemed like a really good fit.”
Kesler said that he purchased both the business, from Harrisburg-based Nourish Hospitality Group, and the building, located at State and N. 2nd streets. He explained that, as his management group continues to expand, purchasing Cork & Fork seemed like a natural fit.
While Kesler plans to make small adjustments to the business behind the scenes, he said that nothing on the customer-facing side will change.
He also noted that they will accept gift cards from the former Cork & Fork Osteria, the business’s west shore location that was sold at the end of 2022.
In December, Café Fresco Center City owner Brian Fertenbaugh purchased the Osteria in Hampden Township with plans to make it a Mediterranean-style restaurant.
On Thursday, Fertenbaugh said that he plans to name the new restaurant Aura Modern Mediterranean and is currently renovating the building to fit the new theme.
He plans to open in early May for dinner, possibly rolling out lunch and Sunday brunch menus in the following months. Award-winning chef of the York and Baltimore areas, John Walsh, will also join the team.
Cork & Fork is located at 200 State St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit its website. Aura Modern Mediterranean will be located at 4434 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill.
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