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New owners take over longtime restaurant in Dauphin County
A central Pa. dining institution is under new ownership. Bill Hale recently turned The Wooden Nickel at 219 Market St. in Millersburg over to John, Susan and Connie Fulkrod. “Today is a great day for The Wooden Nickel!” reads a Facebook post. “The Wooden Nickel is ready for a bright new chapter — supported by our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and new owners, who are committed to the future.”
Another Wingstop opening in Dauphin County
Wingstop is spreading its wings in the Harrisburg region. One of the wing restaurants is slated to open at 597 E Main St. at the Park Village Plaza in Derry Township, according to Bennett Williams Commercial. The real estate company said Winstop franchise operator Talon Restaurants, LLC of Allentown is...
Harrisburg bakery serves up a slice of autumn: Best Eats
Anna Rose Bakery with its bright pink exterior at Second and Walnut streets was sold recently by Ron Kamionka, and business partner Jody Leggore to employee Riley Madar. Madar is a HACC graduate who has worked in bakeries for about a decade after falling in love with baking through her grandmother and mother.
Dauphin County gelato master takes on the best in Italy
When Kim Zanni decided to make a career 180 and craft gelato from scratch, she didn’t keep it simple or practical. She aimed for masterpieces. Pistachios, for example, can be purchased anywhere. But Zanni, 46, skipped over California and went to Bronte, in Sicily, to source pistachios grown on the slopes of Mount Etna.
Liquor license moved to Newport convenience store
Newport Borough Council approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license during its Sept. 17 meeting. The license, which can be traced to the former Newport Tavern in Oliver Twp., would be utilized by a proposed convenience store at 29 North Second St. The store would have seating for roughly 30 and be operated by Ansh Shah, 21, who currently is a psychology major at Penn State. Shah said the location will feature a deli, and sell hot dogs, sandwiches and other to-go foods. Shah estimated the operation, which has a renovation budget of $38,000, would employ around 12 to 15 individuals.
Local gelato shop owner gets 2nd in worldwide competition
(WHTM) — We have an update on an international competition. Kim Zanni of Gelato Di Babbo in Hummelstown, went to Italy to compete against 34 of the best gelato makers in the world. And guess what? She came in second place in what she describes as an “iron chef” type of challenge. “I got second […]
Geoff Tate ‘Operation Mindcrime - The Final Chapter’ 2025 tour in Harrisburg: Where to buy tickets
The former lead singer of Queensryche is going on a tour during which he will perform the band’s hit album, “Operation: Mindcrime.”. Geoff Tate’s “Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter” will be in Pa. three times in October 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, at Keswick Theatre in Glenside; Friday, Oct. 3, at Palace Theatre in Greensburg; and Sunday, Oct. 5, at XL Live in Harrisburg.
McDonald’s teases new chicken sandwich, collab with Twitch streamer
If you’re a McChicken fan but like the Big Mac sauce, look no further than McDonald’s newest release, “The Chicken Mac.” The Big Mac, a fan favorite and McDonald’s staple since 1968, is now getting a fun twist. The towering sandwich looks similar to the...
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