South of the Border
If you have a craving for authentic Mexican cuisine look no further than Taqueria Laurita in Carlisle. Taqueria Laurita serves up signature tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, empanadas, and other Mexican specialties for lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. The counter service restaurant uses ingredients like tamales and fried plantains to get a unique flavor and also features special menus of the day and weekly taco features. Taqueria Laurita lives up to its motto as “a food truck you don’t have to chase,” with a casual, genuine Central American atmosphere and experience.
Taqueria Laurita / 150 W. High St., Carlisle / www.taquerialaurita.com / 717-386-5099
Calling All Literature Lovers
Need a good read? Books, coffee, and creativity are some of the offerings at Lancaster’s bookstore and café The Rabbit and Dragonfly. The bookstore was inspired by “The Inklings,” a group of literature loving, collaborating friends including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The décor of the bookstore is even inspired by some of their classic novels. In addition to housing a collection of books and serving delicious eats, The Rabbit and Dragonfly and will host open mic nights, poetry workshops, and events, including a monthly “Cereal and Cinemas” event on Saturday mornings, where kids can munch on cereal and watch famous animated literary works.
The Rabbit and Dragonfly / 51 N. Market St., Lancaster / www.therabbitanddragonfly.com / 717-579-1043
A New Look
Lemoyne is now home to Top Shelf Menswear, Custom & Consignments, previously located in New Cumberland. Since 2012, the consignment shop, which caters strictly to men, has offered well-known menswear brand names at an affordable price, typically starting at 70 percent off retail prices. They have a large, ever-changing inventory of casual and business casual pieces, formalwear, shoes, and accessories, all inspected to ensure top quality. Top Shelf Menswear also offers consignment tuxedos and rentals from high-end designers and now features custom-made suits and on-site tailoring.
Top Shelf Menswear, Custom & Consignments / 829 State St., Lemoyne / 717-770-2080 / www.topshelfmenswear.com
Three’s a Charm
The third and newest 35,000-square-foot Interiors Furniture & Design showroom opened in Camp Hill in July, catering to the Harrisburg and West Shore areas. Their two existing showrooms are located in Harrisburg and Lancaster. The sales and design employees at Interiors Furniture & Design are professionally trained design experts, and all customers receive free in-store or at-home design services. Interiors Furniture & Design has more than just furniture, selling high quality rugs, mattresses, and window and wall treatments to add a flawless finish to every room in your home. High quality, fashionable home furnishings have been the focus of Interiors Furniture & Design since 1969.
Interiors Furniture & Design / 3415 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill / www.interiors-furniture.com
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