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Restaurant Round-Up: Fenicci’s, Rock N Brew & Ted’s Tavern
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 1:15PMThis week we review three eating establishments with virtually nothing in common. Aside from each having an "e" somewhere in its name (see, a real stretch), they're in different towns, with wildly different atmospheres and diverse menus. They've all been around awhile, though, so chances are good that you've (a) heard of them, (b) driven by them and (c) patronized at least one of them. Please feel free to comment on your favorite or not, so we can keep the opinions in the Roundup well-rounded. Full Article »
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Restaurant Round-Up: Taco Factory, Dafnos & Applebee’s
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:00PMSpotobe is all about supporting local businesses, and I personally make an effort to eat at establishments with local roots. At the same time, unlike some people, I have nothing against national chains.
Honestly, I don't care how cookie-cutter they are, I've had some excellent plates of pasta at the Olive Garden. Still, after college I found myself really burned out on most of the major casual dining chains. There's just something about the food at those places that makes me feel vaguely ill for about 24 hours after I eat it. Anyway, we have a mixed bag in the Round-Up this week. I go into more detail about a surprise trip to Applebee's, Fran sings the praises of the Strawberry Square Taco Factory (a popular place around the office) and Winton talks about his first trip to Dafnos in Hershey. Agree with us? Disagree with us? Let us know below. Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Portabella’s, Tokyo Diner & Soda Jerk Diner
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 10:58AM
I used to be a regular at a diner. When I was in high school, my friends and I would always go to the Carlisle Diner late-night, and it was very pleasant. We had the same waitress, sat at the same table in the back and ordered generally the same stuff every time we went. We were like the crew from Seinfeld going to the coffee shop except we were young, poor and probably annoying. No one even suggested going anywhere else; that would have been the equivalent of George suggesting that Jerry and Elaine go to Monks [UPDATE: I have been informed that Monk's is the name of the regular coffee shop in Seinfeld, and then in the episode in question, George is trying to get the gang to go to Reggies. My mistake. As a Seinfeld maniac, I'm ashamed].
To me, that's what a diner is. Apparently some people around here people seem to have other ideas. For a while, Tom Sawyer's Cantina on 2nd St. in Harrisburg was called Tom Sawyer's Diner, but while it looked like a diner on the outside, it certainly wasn't one in spirit. This week in the Restaurant Round-Up, Dori gives another non-diner diner—Tokyo Diner—high marks. Also, Fran talks about eating beef at a place named after a mushroom and Winton reviews a REAL diner, the Soda Jerk in Hummelstown. As always: Comments, leave 'em if you got 'em. Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Bube’s Brewery, Hershey Grill and Texas Roadhouse
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 9:11AM
In this edition of our Tuesday feature, we review a favorite brunch spot, a biergarten and a popular chain. For the most part, everyone was satisfied with their meals this past week, it seems. If you have been to any of these spots, be sure to add your review and commentary in the comments section. We love to hear from you! Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Visaggio’s, Miyako Sushi & Houlihan’s
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 12:25PM
There are certain times that you really need a restaurant to step up, none more than when you're going out to eat for a special occasion. Like it or not, even the most carefully planned evening can be derailed by an expensive dinner that fails to meet expectations. Last weekend, Restaurant Round-Up contributor Winton celebrated his 5-Year Anniversary with his girlfriend, Ann, at Visaggio's (congrats, guys!), and happily, they had a fantastic meal. Visaggio's website features glowing recommendations from the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer and from George Will, so it's not a surprise that the meal was good. I mean, if George Will says so...
This week, in addition to Winton's report on Visaggio's, Fran gives the pros and cons of Miyako Sushi and Dave talks about his favorite chain restaurant, Houlihan's. As always, let us know what you think in the comments section. Full Article »
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