The bar area at Zeroday Brewing Co.’s taproom/restaurant
A Harrisburg restaurant is under new ownership and has changed culinary direction with an entirely new menu.
Late Friday, Zeroday Brewing Co. announced that it had acquired the assets of La Catrina, the restaurant housed inside its flagship taproom on the 900-block of N. 3rd Street.
Since opening in 2021, the space had operated under a unique, dual structure in which Zeroday ran the beverage side of the house, while La Catrina, a brand of Harrisburg-based Nourish Hospitality Group, operated the kitchen. La Catrina offered a Mexican-inspired menu, including takes on staples like tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Zeroday has changed course, launching an eclectic menu with “a variety of creative salads, tasty mac & cheese options, novel handhelds and healthier entrees,” according to a release issued by Zeroday co-owner Theo Armstrong.
“In the same fashion that Zeroday designs its beers, the team has built a menu appealing to diverse tastes featuring a variety of unique family recipes,” the release stated.
The new menu includes such options as a roasted tomato and artichoke salad, pulled pork barbecue mac and cheese and numerous burgers and sandwiches, in addition to several entrees and desserts.
Zeroday added that it was able to retain “100%” of La Catrina’s staff, headed by Chef Oliver Gruber.
This sale is the latest for Nourish Hospitality Group, which has been disposing of its restaurant assets.
Last year, Brian Fertenbaugh, owner of Café Fresco Center City, acquired the former Cork & Fork Osteria in Hampden Township. He now is renovating the space for a May launch of a new restaurant called Aura Modern Mediterranean.
In Harrisburg, restaurateur Josh Kesler bought the original Cork & Fork at N. 2nd and State streets. He told TheBurg that he planned to retain both the name and cuisine of the restaurant, which focuses on small plates and pizza.
In its release, Zeroday stated that, for now, it will retain its current hours of Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
However, the company stated that it planned to expand its hours of operation, soon adding daily lunch hours.
This month, Zeroday marks its eighth anniversary, having opened its original Reily Street taproom in 2015, space now devoted entirely to beer production. In addition to its flagship 3rd Street taproom/restaurant, it operates satellite locations in Midtown Cinema and the Broad Street Market.
Zeroday Brewing Co. taproom/restaurant is located at 925 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.zerodaybrewing.com.
