1. Mexican Meets BBQ in Millersville
New to the Millersville area, El Toro Barbacoa recently opened in the former Barn Door Restaurant on Route 999. This modern dining experience is a whole new take on Mexican dishes, where you can find not only handmade tacos and burritos, but also delicious barbacoa that melts in your mouth. In this BYOB establishment, your server will happily make you a margarita with El Toro’s mixers when you bring along your own tequila. Stop in for lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, or you can even check out the brunch menu on Sundays.
El Toro Barbacoa / 14 Blue Rock Road, Millersville, PA / 717-584-3116 / eltorobarbacoa.com
2. STEM at the Center
The Whitaker Center in Harrisburg now has additional space for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programming. This includes coding, robotics, Girls in STEM, Girl Scout badges, and more. The Center also has extra drop-in STEM programs every day that are included with Harsco Science Center admission. This added space will also be handy for meetings, professional development, and events.
Whitaker Center/ 222 Market St., Harrisburg, PA / 717-214-2787 whitakercenter.org/stemdesignstudios
3. Shop Small on the West Shore
Whether you're browsing for coffees and teas, housewares, gift baskets, show-stopping furniture finds, lingerie, or fashion-forward outfits, Neighbors & Smith is a new Camp Hill destination for shopping independently owned businesses. In fact, all of the businesses are women-owned and fabulous. Head out to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30 at the West Shore’s newest #ShopSmall hub. You can support local and get a jump start on your holiday shopping list at One Good Woman, Little Black Dress, Underneath It All, and Live in Color. Visit the Neighbors & Smith Facebook and Instagram pages for holiday specials, events, and announcements.
Neighbors & Smith / 1801 Market St., Camp Hill, PA / 717-731-0224 / smithlandusa.com/nas
4. A New Reason to Love Lititz
As if Lititz weren’t a charming enough town to visit, a new market has opened in the old Wilbur Chocolate Factory where you can get local coffee, made-to-order fresh pasta, and more. The revitalized building opened in August as Market at the Wilbur and has six vendors: Oola Acai Bowls and Smoothies, Presto Pasta, Rooster Street Butcher and Deli, Waltz Vineyards, Whiff Roasters, and Zig’s Bakery. Along with these stands, the Blackworth Live Fire Grill restaurant has opened.
Market at the Wilbur /50 N. Broad St., Lititz, PA / wilburbuds.com/revitalization-wilbur-factory
