Food is one of life’s only common grounds. It brings people together, fosters relationships and gatherings, is a representation and expression of cultures, fuels our day-to-day existence and—arguably the best perk of all— tastes delicious.
Luckily for you, there’s lots of phenomenal food and drink options all around Central Pennsylvania. We’re fortunate to have a blend of cuisines from all over the world abundant right in our little region of the state, promising something for every palate.
On page 31, you’ll find four different beloved restaurants throughout the area that encompass these universal guarantees of flavor, creativity and community. You can even try making gumbo, based off Wrightsville’s John Wright Restaurant, for yourself at home!
You’ll also be delightfully enlightened to Mesa Moreira, on page 18. Mesa Moreira is a new Portuguese restaurant in downtown York and is truly one of a kind. Get a taste of authentic Portuguese culture and community through their dining experience and dishes grilled in the freshest garlic and olive oil.
Satisfy your sweet tooth on page 12, learning about Sweeter Than SAP. The new Gettysburg bakery offers a variety of cupcakes, cookies and eclairs, all baked from scratch and with love by 23-year-old Sara Parrish.
If you’re looking for new drinks to try, look no further than page 16, where you’ll learn about the rise of mocktails and how to find the alcohol alternative near you, and page 26, to ditch your coffee habit and reap the benefits of a cup of tea.
There’s lots of ways to keep your taste buds— and spirits—happy locally. An adventurous bite, a familiar flavor, a spontaneous sip or a comforting snack—there’s always something exciting, something new and something for the foodies here in the Susquehanna Valley.
