Lost in the Flood? Not the Union Canal House, which has re-surfaced stronger than ever.
Sterl Simmons, owner of the Union Canal House, has seen his share of adversity, having suffered the loss of a… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Food
An Al Fresco Favorite: steak Florentine & panzanella salad, the perfect dish for the perfect summer day.
I know Harrisburg isn’t Italy. But every time we drive down and around city streets on summer evenings, I see… Read More
Warm Breezes, a Cool Rosé: This refreshing wine helps beat the heat.
Summertime—and the dining is easy. With long hours of daylight, this is the time of the year to enjoy outdoor… Read More
Advocacy and Apple Pie: At Linda’s Pies, you’ll find outstanding food topped with a dose of activism.
Linda Hamilton has two principal aims that, at first blush, may seem an odd match. First, she wants to make… Read More
To Market: This summer, you can support the growing local food movement by visiting Harrisburg-area farmers’ markets.
With the sun shining and an abundance of food growing, we are in the heart of farmers’ market season in… Read More
Dinner at Patsy’s: Where the meal is only part of the pleasure.
The next time you walk down the grocery store aisle that houses the familiar jarred spaghetti sauces, take a closer… Read More
The Rice Stuff: Don’t Be Afraid to Give Risotto a Stir
Many years ago, my mother was reminiscing about a trip she and my father had taken to Italy. With dreamy… Read More
Fair Share: Harrisburg-area CSA’s Are Connecting People with Neighboring Farms, the Local Economy and Tasty Whole Foods
Navigating a modern landscape of big box grocery stores, quickie marts and fast food chains, it might feel like we’re… Read More
Focus on Fresh: Local, Scratch-Made is Philosophy at Fraiche
Armen Vartan is a man who is serious about fresh food, and it’s obvious when he enthusiastically describes the dishes… Read More
Bread Is Her Business: Up before dawn, hands in dough, Susie Knepp has found her baker’s calling.
At the end of her shift at Ciao Bakery, Susie Knepp starts all over at the beginning, of the bread… Read More