Destination: Reclamation
When it comes to wood furnishings in our homes, we look for carefully crafted, durable products that withstand the test of time. ABK Today of Lancaster guarantees this while staying within your budget. ABK Today uses top quality Amish-crafted wood in their custom kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The newest ABK division, The Reclamation Project, is repurposing wood from old buildings and other wood items. This rare wood, sometimes extinct, is then transformed into furniture, flooring, and even decorative pieces. The Reclamation Project uses a variety of types of wood from hidden treasures, antique trees, old houses, and barns, to create one-of-a-king finished products. - J.A.
The Reclamation Project / 1929 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster / www.trprarewood.com / 717-824-7445
Coming Up Roses
Trying to stand out from the crowd but not break your bank account? Known for their gorgeous styles, unique shopping experience, and affordable prices, Compass Rose has it all. Whether you are looking for an outfit to complete your weekend getaway, accessories to add shine to your outfit for a big event, or an effortless and casual piece for your everyday plans, this boutique has the personality and variety to make you feel like a star for all of your special moments in life. Holly Wagman, the owner of Compass Rose, incorporates new trends and styles in her store from all of the places that she has traveled. Customers can find trends suitable for their personal taste, enjoy special discounts and treats such as Wine Wednesday, and may even get the chance to meet Wagman’s special customer greeter, her little dog Bentley. - K.R.
Compass Rose / 2523 S. Queen St., York / www.shopcompassrose.com / 717-430-2942
Woo La La!
Busy people need good food too! Woo de La Kitchen, located in Hershey, provides healthy, gourmet grab-and-go cuisine to accommodate everyone’s schedules. Whether you’re on your lunch break and looking for a sandwich from the “midday nourishment” section on the menu or even looking for a caterer, Woo de La Kitchen is a delicious option. The restaurant also has different daily specials, like Taco Tuesday and entrée specials. Woo de La Kitchen is completely family-owned and-operated and supports local businesses, farms, and artists. With its farm-to-table menu and unique atmosphere, Woo de La Kitchen is a fresh alternative to the typical sandwich shop. - J.A.
Woo de La Kitchen / 23 Briarcrest Square, Hershey / www.woodela.com / 717-520-1500
New Brew
For the love of beer and all things local, this Harrisburg hot spot is one to check out. Serving as a brewery and tasting room, this newly opened business encompasses clean-tasting ales and lagers, as well as Pennsylvania wines and ciders. With eight beers currently on tap, they also serve their house-made ginger beer and specialize in drinks with quirky and zesty kicks such as their Zerosas, a sparkling strawberry wine with OJ, Zeroday Ginger Beer, and strawberry ginger puree, or their Sirona, a pink peppercorn and grapefruit pale ale. You can also enjoy local artists, musicians, food trucks, and weekly lip sync battles in the tasting room, as well as book private parties and events. Since grand opening, which took place in April, Zeroday has already managed to create a large presence for local community members and traveling foodies to celebrate the love of good beer and great company. - K.R.
Zeroday Brewing Company / 250 Reily St., Suite 103, Harrisburg / 717-745-6218
Reader's Lens
Instagram user @kevcheer showed off their win for the Cutest Pet Photo Contest!
Our Facebook Fans
We asked our Facebook fans: What do you most love about fall?
“The scents.” - Beth Conklin
By Jillian Acri and Kacey Royer
