Gifts Galore
Aren’t the best gifts those special, unexpected finds that you know your friend or relative will adore? a. heather & co. might be holding that gift right now in its adorable new shop on Broad Street in Lititz. This extension of the established store Hathy House carries women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories, as well as innovative artwork by co-owner Lynn Hathy. Lynn and her daughter Autumn Whitcraft-Hathy shelf items that are stylish and lovely, yet affordable. At a. heather & co. you can find a bold statement necklace for your fashionista friend, a colorful owl-printed mug for your child’s teacher and an adorned glass candle for your mom. Just don’t forget to pick up a cozy sweater for yourself as you stroll nearby downtown Lititz.
a. heather & co. | 101 N. Broad St., Lititz | www.aheatherco.com | 717-419-2032
Anything Goes
If you’re craving some variety other than reindeer cutouts and peanut butter blossoms, head to Sugar on Top Bakery in Strasburg. The region’s first custom donut bar, Sugar on Top allows you to garnish your freshly made pastry with any, and as many, toppings as you desire. Salted caramel? Maple bacon? Done and done. You can pair your tasty creation with a cup of coffee for extra fuel before a day of last-minute shopping around the Strasburg Square, only two blocks away from Sugar on Top. Owners Patty and Brian Rutter are building new flavor combinations regularly, such as Coconut Cream and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Regardless of your palate, Sugar on Top can satisfy your donut desire.
Sugar on Top Bakery | 4 S. Decatur St., Strasburg | www.facebook.com/sugarontopdonuts | 717-617-4700
Lebanese, Please
Home cooking goes international at Lemoyne’s new eatery, Mezza Cafe. Two sisters, Cozette Roderick and Monique Khouri, have opened a full restaurant location of their West Shore Farmers’ Market stand in the nearby State Street Plaza. By taking their treasured family recipes and preparing them with fresh ingredients, they are giving Central Pennsylvania a taste of authentic Lebanese food. Choose from sandwiches such as a Falafel Cowboy or Chicken with Taboulleh and Hummus, or build your own mezza plate from a selection of couscous, grape leaves, spinach pie and other flavorful options. Did we mention that Mezza Café is BYOB? If you love ethnic eats, this is your ideal spot to stop during the busy winter months, relax and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner.
Mezza Café | 829 State St., Lemoyne | 7171-574-3478 | www.mezzamedcafe.com
Community Corner
Many families in the Susquehanna Valley would benefit from a little extra help around the holidays: neighbors who recently lost a family member, relatives searching for work, even those we have never met but know are struggling. Share the Blessing, a not-for-profit organization based in Elizabethtown, supports those families by providing the means to purchase much needed food, clothing or gifts. To share in this philanthropic effort, you can nominate a family to receive charitable support or make a donation to Share the Blessing. And, although the organization is at its busiest during the holiday season, it continues its work throughout the year. Through such charitable efforts, local families are able to celebrate the holiday with more peace and joy.
Share the Blessing | www.sharetheblessing.com | 717-381-5440
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