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Stuffed Branzino Filet from Kefi at Yorgos Lancaster
Lancaster’s Taste of The Mediterranean
fare on the 1st floor.
Yorgos Lancaster is open late, and our kitchen is open until 12:30 AM daily! Enjoy casual pub fare on the 1st floor. Authentic Greek-influenced dishes, American cuisine, and an extensive craft beer, cocktail, liquor, wine, and champagne selection for dinner in our Kefi Dining Room on the 2nd fl oor. Rooftop terrace dining (open weather permitting) and live DJ at Little Mykonos on the 3rd fl oor. We have two beautiful venue options to accommodate large parties and events, including an outdoor terrace and elevator access to each fl oor
Greek-influenced dishes,
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wine, and champagne selection for dinner in our Kefi Dining Room on the 2nd fl oor. Rooftop terrace dining (open weather permitting) and live DJ at Little Mykonos on the 3rd fl oor. We have two beautiful venue options to accommodate large parties and events, including an outdoor terrace and elevator access to each fl oor. Celebrate Every Reason & Season With Us! Make OpenTable reservations and book your event now.
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Celebrate Every Reason & Season With Us! Make OpenTable reservations and book your event now. Restaurant & Venue | We accommodate large parties and events! Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Dine-in or carry-out. DoorDash Delivery Mon – Fri 10:30 am – 2:00 am, Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 2:00 am | Kefi open 4:30-9:30 pm daily | Happy HourS M-F 4-6 pm 717.394.6977 | 66 N. Queen St.| Lancaster, PA | YorgosLancaster.com
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Lancaster County has become a culinary destination that is steeped in international flavors. Whether you’re craving traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, a taste of the Old Country or something more exotic, you will more than likely be able to find it in Lancaster.
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Lancaster County is widely known for its culinary heritage that extends to Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, fresh produce, homemade goodies, roadside stands and smorgasbords. Visitors from near and far flock here to taste wet-bottom shoofly pie and homemade, melt-inyour-mouth chicken pot pie. However, a diverse and thriving dining scene is helping to redefine Lancaster’s place on the culinary map, as it’s come to be regarded as a foodie destination for those seeking intriguing flavors of the global kind.
BY SUE LONG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GOULD
It’s
been nearly 10 years since The New York Post named Downtown Lancaster “the new Brooklyn,” thanks to the city’s “culture, design and a rich culinary scene.” Thrillist included Lancaster in their 2018 article titled “15 American Cities That Secretly Have Great Food Scenes.” A year later, The New York Times described Lancaster’s dining scene as “A Global Feast in an Unlikely Spot.” Better Homes and Gardens magazine followed that up by featuring foodie destinations in Downtown Lancaster on its pages. The nationwide acclaim only confirms what locals already know: Lancaster County is a special place, especially where dining experiences are concerned.
VISITORS AND LOCALS alike can agree that exploring local food culture is essential for experiencing Lancaster County. The dining scene reflects the people, values and history that make Lancaster unique. Nowhere is the merging of Lancaster’s past and present more visible than at Lancaster Central Market, where market stands operated by the same families for generations have been joined by those that offer shoppers and visitors a taste of the world.
The restaurant scene also speaks of Lancaster’s past, present and future, as many familyowned restaurants represent generations of family members and offer tastes of favorite family recipes, some dating to the Old Country. Newcomers are also establishing roots here through their restaurants, bringing diverse flavors that echo their own traditions and cultures from as far away as Europe, the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Such cuisine often features a local twist, as Lancaster County’s fertile farmland and dedicated farmers provide the freshest ingredients for local chefs to experiment with and build seasonal menus around.
FROM COZY CAFÉS and family-friendly experiences to rooftop bars and fine dining, Lancaster County offers an abundance of taste-tempting options. Whether you are looking for farm-to-table fare or global cuisine, you can find it in Lancaster County. As those who speak Pennsylvania Dutch say, kumm esse, or come eat!
Issei Noodle
Brazilian Table
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The sea plays an integral role in Greek cuisine. Seen here is Stuffed Branzino Filet, which is accompanied by a medley of rice and red peppers. The Grilled Greek Salad is composed of grilled Romaine, feta, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onion, grape tomatoes and whole pepperoncini tossed with Yorgos’ signature house dressing.
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YORGOS LANCASTER
Lancaster County is home to a sizeable population whose members trace their roots to Greece. While they are extremely proud of their homeland, Lancaster’s Greek families have given back to their adopted community through their church and by emphasizing the importance of education and hard work to their children. As a result, many members of the succeeding generations have gone on to become doctors, lawyers and business owners. Nowhere is the latter more evident than in Lancaster’s hospitality industry, as many restaurants are owned by families with Greek surnames.
George and Ekaterina Katsaros are two such Lancastrians. Married for 48 years, the two met when George was in the military and served a stint on the island of Kos, where Ekaterina lived. After marriage, the two set their goals on moving to the United States. Ekaterina arrived first, as she had a brother in Lancaster, who could sponsor her. “The only word I knew in English was ‘hello,’” she recalls. That drawback limited her career opportunities. So, she became a dishwasher in a restaurant.
George had been involved in the restaurant business since the age of 14. “I was a busboy, a server, a cook,” he says. Upon arriving in the United States, it became George’s dream to own a restaurant. Biding his time, he supported his family (two sons and a daughter) through factory work and tending the landscaping at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Eventually, he added ownership of a small diner to his résumé. However, bigger things were coming their way.
Downtown Lancaster had been home to a popular restaurant named Zimmerman’s since 1959. After 30 years, its owner, Earl Zimmerman, was ready to retire. George and Ekaterina bought
With its blue-and-gold color scheme, Kefi reminds George of the Aegean Sea.
Below: George and Ekaterina purchased the former Zimmerman’s Restaurant in 1989 and began to transform it into Yorgos in 2007. The building has been renovated and updated inside and out.
prepared using favorite family recipes, as well as those devised by restaurant staff.
the business, initially maintaining the Zimmerman name, as well as the menu and staff. In 2007 they took the first step in making it their own by changing the menus (adding a few Greek favorites, including dishes prepared by Ekaterina) and remodeling the first floor. They also changed the name of the establishment to Yorgos Restaurant & Lounge. (Yorgo is the Greek version of George.)
Ah, but the family wasn’t quite finished. In 2017, they took on a much more ambitious project and created a fine dining room on the second floor they named Kefi, which showcases Greek cuisine, with many of the dishes
On the third floor, they created an events space that is complemented by a rooftop deck. The project also saw the kitchen be relocated to the basement level of the building (an elevator facilitates access to the upper floors), and more upgrades made to the first floor to create a pub-like atmoshere. Finally, the building was whitewashed, and its front entryway replaced by glass. Blue lights enliven the entrance. With the white backdrop, the color scheme pays homage to the Greek flag.
George shares that first-time visitors are often surprised by the bold and tangy flavors that Greek food delivers. “The secret to Greek food is lemon,” he says. Another is olive oil, which is used in nearly every dish. “We go through 200 pounds of olive oil every week,” he reports. Greek food also
epitomizes healthy eating due to its emphasis on seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit, herbs, whole grains and, of course, olive oil.
Another element that sets Greek food apart can be explained by its diversity. Over time, Greek food was influenced by its neighbors in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Balkan states and even northern Africa. Because of those influences, regional foodways were established.
While sons Tony and Gus are assuming more responsibilities at Yorgos, George remains a fixture at the restaurant. “I’m here eight hours a day,” he says. “I love my business and I love the United States. It’s the best country in the world!” Still, he and his family treasure their trips back to Greece.
66 North Queen Street, Lancaster Details: Yorgoslancaster.com
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A 2017 remodeling project included whitewashing the exterior of the building.
Ekaterina, who was the first to arrive in Lancaster, knew only one English word, “hello.”
Greek lemon potatoes echo George’s philosophy that the citrus makes all the difference in Greek cuisine.
Baklava is a signature dessert.
Greek wine and spirits are on the menu at Yorgos.
A MELTING POT OF ASIAN CUISINE
ISSEI NOODLE
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Clockwise from top: Haru Warm Ramen, Kyuri Sunomono and Fish & Crisps.
Donna Pham appreciates being able to look out the windows of the West Orange Street restaurant she co-owns with her husband, Andre, and see the back of the building where they launched Issei Noodle more than a decade ago. “We can see the spot where we started out,” she says of the walk-up window that opened along North Queen Street in 2012 and served bánh mì and bubble tea. The view from the window serves as a reminder of how far the Phams have come in 13 years.
IfI had to describe Issei Noodle in one word, it would be “cool.” Or maybe “edgy.” Then again, “hip” might best describe it. Any of those words might be fitting, but the Phams like to point out that Issei Noodle pays homage to their ancestry and even history. All of the above is reflected in the restaurant they unveiled in 2024.
When you pass the Ramen Café and make your way through the decorated hallway that leads to the rear dining room, Andre wants you to imagine that you’re walking along a narrow street in Tokyo. Your next stop is Hi-Fi Izakaya, which is reminiscent of the casual Japanese bars where visitors could enjoy affordable snacks and drinks. (Yes, you can order sake at the
bar, along with cocktails that are both beautiful and tasty.)
Music was also a part of the scene and the Phams incorporated that aspect of Japanese culture into the bar with a vintage hi-fidelity audio system with which the DJ spins vinyl records. “After the war, people could not afford to buy records, so they gathered in the bars to listen to music,” Andre explains.
In the dining room, tables are outfitted with “grills” that will allow for Asian BBQ to be prepared.
The sights, sounds and flavors of Issei Noodle essentially reflect the Pham family’s cultural heritage. Andre explains that the word “Issei” translates to “first generation Japanese-American.” That would apply to his parents, Naomi, who hails from Okinawa, Japan, and Robert,
Donna and Andre handled the interior design of the restaurant that makes its home in what was once a saddle factory. The side of the building also received a colorful makeover.
who made his way here from Laos as a Vietnamese refugee with his family. Along the way, the elder Phams have welcomed new family members into the fold whose ethnicity extends to Laos, Philippines and Korea. “We’re a true melting pot,” Andre says of the Phams’ family dynamics that now influence the menus at Issei Noodle in Carlisle, which Andre’s parents opened in 2008, as well as at the Lancaster location, which reopened on West Orange Street in 2024, after undergoing extensive renovations. “This was once a saddle factory,” Donna says of the 19th-century building that is now awash in bright colors and outfitted with Asian accessories and lighting fixtures. “Andre and I did all the interior design,” Donna proudly reports.
After studying artisan noodlemaking in Japan in the summer of 2023, Andre was of the opinion that a new location was worthy of a new menu. “We scrapped the menu and started over,” he says of working with chef Hai Hoang to bring the authentic tastes of Japan to Lancaster. Ramen, created with homemade noodles, seasonal greens, aromatic herbs, and chicken and pork broth, define the menu in the Ramen Café. The culinary adventure continues in Izakaya, where small bites like Wagyu menchi meatballs, curry fries and more are on the menu.
38 West Orange Street, Lancaster Details: Isseinoodle.com
The Kyuri Sunomono is made with house-pickled cucumbers, vegan miso mayo and chili crisp.
The Fish & Crisps’ ingredients include spicy blue fin tuna, crispy rice bites, ponzu glaze and shichimi. Vintage-inspired cocktail “glasses” hold drinks with names like Hellcat’s Hangover, which is made with Indonesian rum, guava-leaf-tea May Viet amaro, lime-acid pineapple, banana cordial, shihuwasa and tiki bitters.
The Haru Warm Ramen is comprised of spicy tantan, shrimp, seasonal vegetables, OG Issei soy sauce, scallions and crushed peanuts.
LATIN FUSION FLORA’S
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According to Flora, firsttime visitors are surprised by how light, refreshing and flavorful Latin food is. “It’s not spicy hot,” she notes. The shrimpand-avocado dish she prepared exemplifies that philosophy, as it is enlivened with garlic, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, rice and beans.
Located just outside the downtown area, this restaurant is unique in that its menu awakens the palate with a fusion of Latin flavors created by Flora Gonzalez, while the décor’s palette of vibrant colors is provided by artist Abner Gonzalez.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Flora’s is representative of a career path that was inspired by and forged with the help of family. “I learned how to cook from my grandmother and mother,” Flora recalls of growing up in New Jersey. “They always made me do the steps they didn’t want to do!” She also credits her culinary talents to an aunt who cooked authentic Puerto Rican dishes. Lessons learned in the kitchen prompted Flora to expand her own palate, which led to more experimentation with ingredients and presentation. Flora came to realize that she enjoyed everything that cooking entails. “I’ve always liked to cook for family and friends, as well as serve them. It became my way of saying that I care.”
In 1993, Flora was at crossroads and felt she needed a change of scenery. “My dad lived in Lancaster, so I moved here,” she says. She was inspired by the fresh produce the area offered, as well as the melting pot of foodways that was just beginning to bubble up in city. The move served to strengthen the direction Flora would take career wise. It also introduced her to Abner, who credits his father for providing him with the foundation for his own career and encouraging him to explore his talents through drawing, painting or simply being creative from the time he was in elementary school.
Their combined talents led Flora and Abner to an empty space on North Mulberry Street in the city. The shuttered Colombian restaurant was the perfect size for the newcomers in that it offered two small dining rooms and outdoor seating. It also provided Abner with a gallery-like space for his artwork, examples of which are on view at the Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. “When we first opened, people would come in the door and be surprised by what they saw,” Flora says. “With a name like Flora’s, they were expecting a flower shop and not a restaurant.”
Lancaster soon discovered that Flora’s provides a culinary adventure to such destinations as Colombia, Peru, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other areas. Guests also discovered that Flora’s fusion of Latin flavors represents the way food from that area of the world has evolved and become elevated. According to Flora, first-time visitors are surprised by how light, refreshing and flavorful Latin food is. “It’s not spicy hot,” she notes.
The shrimp-and-avocado dish seen here exemplifies that philosophy, as it is enlivened with garlic, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, rice and beans. Bring your own rum or another spirit and Flora can create a tasty mojito or other cocktail for you to enjoy. Of course, you’ll find well-known items such as a Cuban sandwich, empanadas, paella, burritos and quesadillas on the menu, but you might try the yuca fries, Veg Chaufa (Peruvian stir-fry) or the Mar y Tierra (grilled boneless chicken and shrimp sauteed with cilantro cream) to fully experience the fusion of flavors.
306 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster Details: Florasrestaurant.com
Bring rum or another spirit along with you and Flora will create of tasty mojito, margarita or other cocktail for you to enjoy.
Flora and Abner Gonzalez are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their restaurant this year.
Seating includes two indoor dining rooms and a sidewalk patio. Inside, Abner’s art fills the walls of the restaurant.
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Charred English Pea Toast entails sourdough from Front Porch Baking Co. in Millersville, roasted peppers and onions, crispy shallots and fresh herbs such as mint, scallion and parsley. Guinness, of course, pairs with everything!
“LAUGHTER IS BRIGHTEST WHERE FOOD IS BEST.”
IRISH PROVERB
ANNIE BAILEY’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE
As in other areas of the world, Ireland’s traditional cuisine is experiencing a renaissance. Chefs are infusing traditional recipes with contemporary twists and even ingredients from faraway places. Seasonal ingredients are prized. Farm-to-table is all the rage. Josh Funk, the owner of Annie Bailey’s in Downtown Lancaster, has taken notice and is in the process of making menu changes at his Irish outpost on this side of the pond.
When Americans hear “Irish food” they more than likely envision fish-and-chips, shepherd’s pie, banger and mash, etc. They represent what Josh calls “Americanized pub fare.” Traditional dishes like colcannon (mashed potatoes/greens) and boxty (potato pancake) would probably be “foreign” to our ears. It is more likely that Americans would have an easier time discussing Ireland’s renowned libations – beer, whisky, Irish cream, Irish coffee, cider and the list goes on – than its foodways.
Since taking over Annie Bailey’s in 2013, offering more authentic Irish fare has been on Josh’s wish list. A trip to Ireland reinforced that goal. Now, Josh is acting on those plans. Paul Lyons, who boasts a wide range of experiences in Philadelphia, is the restaurant’s new culinary director. Ben Sette is Annie Bailey’s executive chef. The threesome introduced a few new Irish dishes for St. Patrick’s Day, including the Charred English Pea Toast that will appear on the brunch menu (FYI: It is
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which debuted in Downtown Lancaster in 2006, since 2013. Annie Bailey’s led to the founding of TFB Hospitality, which now includes a catering division, Per Diem, a restaurant at Rock Lititz, and the Conway Social Club, which is atop Annie Bailey’s.
delicious!), along with Toad in a Hole, which demonstrates the English influence on Irish food. “We are looking to add [Irishinspired] food to the menu that is traditional and authentic but approachable,” notes Josh, who is a graduate of Penn State and worked at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., before returning to Lancaster.
Annie Bailey’s has a storied history all its own. The building in which it is located dates to the late 19th century. In 2005, a team of four Irishmen whose company built Irish pubs all over the world, became aware of Lancaster, bought the then-vacant building and set out to build a pub of their own, going as far as importing the décor and furnishings from Ireland. Annie Bailey’s was an instant hit.
By 2013, the partnership had dwindled to two and they were looking for a change, as well. As fate would have it, Josh (and his brother, Jake) came along and purchased the restaurant. Since then, the hospitality group known as TFB, has expanded to include Per Diem (a restaurant at Rock Lititz), catering and the Conway Social Club, which is located atop Annie Bailey’s.
Fear not, Annie Bailey’s is not abandoning its Irish pub reputation for being a warm and welcoming place to unwind and enjoy a drink or even a good old American burger. St. Patrick’s Day will always be a cause for celebration. Guinness will always be on draft. Adding to those elements will be Irish cuisine that pays homage to Ireland’s rich history and traditions.
28-30 East King Street, Lancaster
Details: Anniebaileys.com
Josh Funk has owned Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House,
The beverage menu features updated cocktails such as the Chai Old Fashioned (left) and the Spiced Pear Gin Fizz (center).
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signature Guinness. The cheesesteak eggrolls reflect pub fare.
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Chicken and Waffles, the Pennsylvania Dutch specialty that Anna Miller served to customers of her husband’s gas station and truck-repair business to ensure repeat business. Fans of Anna’s food were soon outdrawing the vehicular customers, prompting the Millers to open a restaurant. Unusual for restaurants serving Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, Miller’s offers a full selection of beer, wine and cocktails.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
MILLER’S SMORGASBORD RESTAURANT
Sam Wolf has been the chef at Miller’s Smorgasbord Restaurant for the past 26 years. The backdrop is a mural that depicts Miller’s early years. The project was undertaken ahead of Miller’s 95th anniversary celebration in 2024.
Miller’s bakery is home to a customer favorite: chocolatepecan pie that is shipped to fans all over the country.
What defines Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine? According to Sam Wolf, the chef at Miller’s Smorgasbord Restaurant, it constitutes “lots of butter, which makes it rich. People aren’t expecting that,” he says of first-time visitors. “They’re expecting rather plain food but that’s not the case,” he says, pointing to staples such as pickled items, ham balls that are finished with a mustard glaze and Miller’s classic dessert, chocolate pecan pie, which is shipped to fans all over the country.
“Pennsylvania Dutch food is also hearty,” he continues, alluding to signature dishes such as scrapple, strata, chicken corn soup, creamed chipped beef and chicken pot pie, which also stymies first-time visitors. “They’re expecting something with a crust,” Sam shares.
Sam estimates that 80% of Miller’s menu is made from scratch in-house, using fresh products from local farms and vendors as much as possible. “We go through 500,000 pounds of chicken in a year’s time,” he reports.
Undoubtedly, Miller’s claim to fame is the dish that started it all, Chicken and Waffles. In 1929, Enos Miller opened a gas station and truck-repair business on the Lincoln Highway in Ronks. To keep
customers happy and coming back, Enos’s wife, Anna, fortified them with homemade food. Word spread of her cooking skills and before the Millers knew it, people were arriving for fillups of Anna’s delicious food, notably her chicken and waffles. Recognizing an opportunity, the Millers closed the automotive business and opened a restaurant in its place.
In 1948 the Millers sold the restaurant to long-time employees, Thomas and Beatrice Strauss. In 1957 the restaurant evolved, becoming a smorgasbord-style eatery whose “7 sweets and 7 sours” became a wellknown catchphrase and remains part of the menu offerings. Miller’s proved to be a boon to Lancaster’s growing tourist industry, prompting several building
expansions and redecorating projects.
Miller’s is part of Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., a local hospitality group that is owned by the Strauss family and includes a bakery, retail shops, a hotel and another restaurant, Smokehouse BBQ & Brews.
In preparation for its 95th anniversary in 2024, Miller’s lobby was renovated; archival photos, a mural and a vintage truck were used to pay homage to the restaurant’s origins as a truckrepair business. The space will also be home to something weary tourists will appreciate: a full-service bar.
2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks Details: Millers1929.com
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY BRAZILIAN TABLE
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Feijoada is a rich and savory black bean stew that features tender pork and authentic Brazilian flavors. It’s served with rice, collard greens and farfola (corn flour/spices).
The pineapple-mango drink equals pure refreshment!
Visiting the Brazilian Table is akin to spending an afternoon at your grandmother’s or a favorite aunt’s house. Somehow, owner/chef Silvia Boff manages to prepare incredible dishes, all the while she serves as the consummate hostess, making sure you’re comfortable and have everything you need. “I have friends, not customers,” she says of her style of doing business.
“You have to taste this!” Silvia said. Taking a seat, I sampled a spoonful of the custard-like caramel flan she had prepared. It was beyond delicious. In fact, I savored the contents of the entire dish. “I use my mother’s recipe,” Silvia shared. Meanwhile, Nick Gould sampled the signature Feijoada dish and pronounced it equally as delicious. Despite it being after closing hours, Silvia continued to invite customers to come in and take a seat or order take out. One of the visitors confided to me that’s just how Silvia rolls. She is well acquainted with Silvia, as her son is married to Silvia’s daughter. She was accompanied by the granddaughter she and Silvia share. “Silvia is always working,” she commented. “She’ll be here well into the evening preparing food for tomorrow. And she can’t turn anyone away.” Those traits are expressed on the restaurant’s website: “My purpose in life is to bring happiness and love to everyone who tries our food. That’s how Brazilian Table was born.” The visitor also shared that holiday meals are always an adventure in that the menu consists of Pennsylvania Dutch and Brazilian dishes. Owning and managing a restaurant is second nature to Silvia, who operated a small hotel and restaurant in her native Brazil. She also taught cooking lessons. The mother of three made the move to the United States four years ago to join her
children who live here. She opened Brazilian Table along busy Main Street in Lititz in 2022.
Silvia is “passionate” about Brazilian cuisine and loves to explain its nuances to first-time visitors. “Many of them are expecting it to be hot and spicy, but that’s not the case,” she says. “It’s savory food,” she describes of the complex and rich flavors that define Brazilian fare. “People are also surprised to learn that Brazilian food has a German influence,” she says, explaining that a large German migration to Brazil occurred in the early years of the 19th century, with most settling in the southern area of the country. A similar Italian migration also introduced that country’s diverse flavors to Brazilian culinary culture. African influences became intertwined as a result of the slave trade. “It just depends what part of the country you travel to that you’ll notice those influences,” she remarks. As for Latin culture, that’s reflected in the handhelds that you find on the menu at Brazilian Table.
The menu features soups, sandwiches/handhelds, stews (including Silvia’s signature Feijoada), acai bowls, cheesebread and, for dessert, items like guava cheesecake, yuca coconut cake and carrot cake topped with a velvety layer of warm Brigadeiro. There’s a full selection of coffee drinks, as well as the restaurant’s famous Brazilian hot chocolate and cold drinks imported from Brazil.
“I cook with my heart,” says Silvia of the menu’s key ingredient. “This is my life … I love what I do.”
26 E. Main Street, Lititz Details: Braziliantablelititz.com
Silvia Boff, who opened Brazilian Table in 2022, brought hospitality and cooking experience from her native Brazil to Lititz.
Caramel Flan, also known as Brazilian custard pudding, is a timeless recipe that comes courtesy of Silvia’s mother.
Tastes of the World
Lancaster County has become a melting pot where international and regional cuisine is concerned. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll probably be able to find it in Lancaster!
Asian
AKHI SUSHI
JADE GARDEN H
937 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Jadegardenmtjoy.com
LEMONGRASS
Thai. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
Burmese/Japanese. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
BLUE PACIFIC SUSHI & GRILL
Asian-Fusion. 1500 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Bpsushi.com
CAFÉ EAST H
Asian-Fusion. 594 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Cafeeastsushi.com
EASTERN PALACE
Burmese-Thai. 2206 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Easternpalacepa.com
GINZA SUSHI H
Japanese. 565 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster. Ginzasushipa.com
HILLS TO SEA
Thai, Asian-Fusion. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
HONG KONG GARDEN HH
Chinese. 1807 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Hongkonggardenpa.com
MOJO ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI BAR H
Asian-Fusion. 245 Bloomfield Dr., #107, Lititz. Mojolancaster.com
MOMMA SON’S
Cambodian. Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St., Columbia. Mommasons.com
NOODLE KING
Pho-Vietnamese. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
NOUVEAU TEA
Vietnamese. 403 N. Third St., Columbia. Facebook.com/nouveauteacolumbia
OKA ASIAN FUSION HH
Asian-Fusion. 721 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster. Okaasianfusion.com
RICE & NOODLES H
Vietnamese. 1238 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Riceandnoodlesrestaurant.com
HH Winner of Lancaster County Magazine Best of Lancaster 2024 readers’ survey
H Voted Among the Best of Lancaster, Lancaster County Magazine 2024 readers’ survey
SA LA THAI
Thai. 339 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Salathailancaster.net
SAIGON CAFÉ
Vietnamese. 1574 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Saigoncafepa.com
SILANTRA ASIAN STREET KITCHEN
Asian Street Food. 101 E. King St., Lancaster. Silantra.com
SPROUT OF RICE & NOODLES
Vietnamese. 58 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Riceandnoodlesrestaurant.com
SUKHOTHAI
Thai. 398 Harrisburg Ave., #450, Lancaster. Sukhothai-lancaster.com
WASABI SUSHI
Japanese. 2600 Willow Street Pike N., Willow Street. Wasabilancasterpa.com
YANG’S RESTAURANT
Chinese. 1232 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Yangslancaster.com
YUZU ASIAN CUISINE
Asian-Fusion. 12 McGovern Ave., Lancaster. Yuzuasian.com
Cocina Mexicana
Diyo Fusion
C’est La Vie
Indian & Nepalese
DIYO FUSION
Nepalese. 101 N. Queen St., Suite 115, Lancaster. Diyofusion.com
HIMALAYAN CURRY & GRILL HH
Indian & Nepalese. 22 E. Orange St., Lancaster. Himalayanlancaster.com
NAMASTE RESTAURANT
Indian. 2101 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Namasteincrestaurantpa.com
NORBU LANCASTER H
Nepalese. 38 N. Christian St., Lancaster. Norbulancaster.com
TAJ MAHAL H
Indian. 2080 Bennet Ave., Lancaster. Tajlancaster.com
African & Middle Eastern
AWASH ETHIOPIAN CUISINE
Ethiopian. 1027 Dillersville Rd., Lancaster. Awashethiopiancuisine.com
BABYLON KEBAB GRILL
Iraqi. 52 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Babylonkebabgrill.com
BIG 5 AFRICAN CUISINE
African. 630 N. Plum St., Lancaster. Facebook.com
FLAVORS OF MOROCCO
Moroccan. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Facebook.com/bushraboutaleb
HOMAGE: CUISINE OF THE WEST AFRICAN DIASPORA
West African. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Facebook.com/ homagefood
KOSHARY STATION
Egyptian. 4 S. Prince St., Millersville. Facebook. com/kosharystation21/
LAYALI EL SHAM
Middle Eastern. Southern Market, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
SAIFE’S MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD
Middle Eastern. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
TANZEEL INTERNATIONAL
RESTAURANT
Middle Eastern. 798 New Holland Ave., Suites E-F, Lancaster. Tanzeelinternationalrestaurant.com
European
ANNIE BAILEY’S IRISH
PUBLIC HOUSE H
Irish. 28-30 E. King St., Lancaster. Anniebaileys.com
BECCAFICO
Italian. 27-31 E. Main St., Lititz. Beccaficolititz.com
BISTRO BARBERET & BAKERY HH
French. 26 E. King St., Lancaster. Barberetlancaster.com
BUONA TAVOLA
Italian. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Instagram.com/buonatavola/
BULLS HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE
British. 14 E. Main St., Lititz. Lititzspringsinnandspa.com
CABBAGE HILL SCHNITZEL HOUSE
German. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
C’EST LA VIE
French-Inspired. 18 N. Market St., Lancaster. Clvlancaster.com
CIRO’S ITALIAN BISTRO HH
Italian. 605 Richmond Dr., Lancaster. Ciroslancaster.com
DELI GRASSI
Italian. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Deligrassi.com
FIORENTINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Italian. 500 Airport Rd., Lititz. Fiorentinos.net
FRESHLY GREEK
Greek/Mediterranean. 2355 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Freshlygreek.com
GIBRALTAR RESTAURANT H
Mediterranean. 488 Royer Dr., #101, Lancaster. Gibraltargrille.com
INNA’S PIEROGI
Eastern European. 811 Rothsville Rd., Lititz and Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Innapierogishop.com
JOSEPHINE’S H
French-Inspired. 50 W. Grant St., Lancaster. Josephinesdowntown.com
LOMBARDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR H
Italian. 216 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster. Lombardosrestaurant.com
LUCA
Italian. 436 W. James St., #101, Lancaster. Lucalancaster.com
MCCLEARY’S PUBLIC HOUSE
Irish. 130 W. Front St., Marietta. Mcclearyspub.com
NONNA ROSA TRADITIONAL ITALIAN KITCHEN H
Italian. 363 S. Seventh St., Akron. Nonnarosaskitchen.com
NORD SCANDINAVIAN FOOD & HYGGE
Scandinavian. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
OSTERIA AVANTI H
Italian. 38 Deborah Dr., Leola. Theinnatleolavillage.com
QUIPS PUB
British. 457 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. Quipspub.com
SOUVLAKI BOYS
Greek. 1 W. James St., Lancaster. Souvlakiboys.com
YORGOS LANCASTER
Greek. 66 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Yorgoslancaster.com
Latin American & Caribbean
4E’S LATIN CUISINE
Latin American. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
ALMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Mexican. 2309 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Almigosrestaurant.com
BRAZILIAN TABLE
Brazilian. 26 E. Main St., Lititz. Braziliantablelititz.com
CALLALOO MODERN CARIBBEAN
Caribbean. 351 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. Callalootrinidadiankitchen.com
CHELLAS AREPA KITCHEN HH
South American. 325 N. Queen St., Lancaster and 1830 Hempstead Rd., Lancaster. Chellasarepakitchen.com
CHILANGOS AUTHENTIC
MEXICAN RESTAURANTE
Mexican. 56 N. Broad St., Lititz. Chilangosinlititz.com
CHRISTINA’S CRIOLLO
Puerto Rican. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Christinascriollo.com
COCINA MEXICANA H
Mexican. 112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Cocinamexicanalancaster.com
CRAZY PUPUSAS & MORE
Mexican/Honduran. 300 W. James St., Lancaster. Facebook.com/deliciasdekellyoficial/
EL PUEBLITO
Mexican. 1027 Dillerville Rd., Lancaster. Elpueblitolancaster.com
EL SERRANO HH
Peruvian. 2151 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Elserrano.com
EMPANADA GOURMET
Uruguayan. 46 N. Prince St., Lancaster and Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Empanadagourmet.net
FLORA’S
Latin American. 306 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. Florasrestaurant.com
FRISCO’S CHICKEN
Peruvian. 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. Friscoschicken.com
FUEGO LATINO
Latin American. 28 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. Ordermyfuegolatino.com
GRAN SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT
Dominican. 120 N. Franklin St., Lancaster. Gransaborlatino.com
HAVANA JUICE
Cuban. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
LA BORIMEX MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Mexican. 1623 Division Hwy., Ephrata. Laborimex.com
LA COCINA RESTAURANT
Dominican & Puerto Rican. 111 E. King St., Lancaster. Lacocinalatinrestaurant.com
LOS GUEROS
Mexican. 548 S. State St., Ephrata. Facebook.com/Los Gueros
OLD SAN JUAN LATIN CUISINE & RUM BAR
Puerto Rican/Latin. 201 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Instagram.com/oldsanjuanlancaster
OOLA BOWLS
A taste of Brazil courtesy of acai berries. 1963 Fruitville Pike, Central Market and 35 S. Willowdale Dr. (all in Lancaster) and 3465 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse. Oolabowls.com
TACOS EL GORDO
Mexican. 52 E. Main St., Ephrata. Lancastertacos.com
TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL H
Mexican. 805A Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster. Tequilamexicangrillbakeryandstore.com
TRES HERMANOS
Latin American. 79 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Treshermanosharrisburg.com
International Fusions
BLACK GRYPHON
Welsh/Italian/American. 54 Mount Gretna Rd., Elizabethtown. Theblackgryphon.com
CITRONNELLE
Modern French/global. 110 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Citronnellepa.com
MEKATOS EATERY
Colombian/Laotian. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
PASSERINE
French-inspired/American regional. 114 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Cafepasserine.com
PHILTHY GOOD
Japanese/Mexican. Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Southernmarketlancaster.com
Pennsylvania
Dutch
BIRD-IN-HAND FAMILY RESTAURANT
PA Dutch. 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-inHand. Bird-in-hand.com
DIENNER’S COUNTRY
RESTAURANT H
PA Dutch. 2855 Lincoln Hwy. E., Ronks. Dienners.com
HERSHEY FARM GRAND SMORGASBORD
PA Dutch. 240 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks. Hersheyfarm.com
KATIE’S KITCHEN
PA Dutch/Amish. 200 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks. Katiesamishcooking.com
KOM ESSA
PA Dutch. Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
MILLER’S SMORGASBORD
RESTAURANT H
PA Dutch. 2811 Lincoln Hwy. E., Ronks. Millerssmorgasbord.com
OREGON DAIRY COUNTRY
RESTAURANT & BUFFET HH
PA Dutch/homecooking. 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz. Oregondairy.com
SHADY MAPLE SMORGASBORD HH
PA Dutch. 129 Toddy Dr., East Earl. Shady-maple.com
YODER’S RESTAURANT & BUFFET
PA Dutch. 14 S. Tower Rd., New Holland. Yoderscountrymarket.com
Regional Influences
LANCASTER BEIGNET COMPANY
New Orleans-style beignets and coffee. 230 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Lancasterbeignetco.com
SOULCIALIZE
Soul Food. Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Centralmarketlancaster.com
Breakfast
At Yoder’s Restaurant & Buffet we supply our customers with a casual dining atmosphere while offering a wide variety of different foods to accommodate everyone’s appetite. We offer menu service and buffet.
We offer a full menu and a breakfast buffet. Our buffet includes Eggs, Quiche, Home Fries, Creamed Beef, Bacon, Sausage, Scrapple, Pancakes, Baked Oatmeal, Biscuits, Fruit, Pastries and so much more!
Yoder’s Buffet features Lancaster County favorite foods!
Lunch and Dinner Menu
We also offer a full menu for our customers who choose not to get the buffet. Our menu includes Salads, Sandwiches, Spaghetti & Dinner platters.
Dessert Menu
Every day our Buffet includes: Broasted Chicken, Baked Chicken, Ham Balls, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Filling, Brown Buttered Noodles, Vegetables & Homemade Soups. Our dinner buffet offers features items on the grill and on buffet. To see featured buffets, and our hours please see our website.
Our Salad and Dessert Bars feature over 40 different homemade items, plus fresh Fruit, an assortment of Cakes, Pies, Soft Ice Cream,Yoder’s Golden Guernsey Ice Cream & toppings
Finish your meal with something sweet! Yoder's is proud of our Golden Guernsey Ice Cream made here at Yoder's. We also have available our homemade cakes including our delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake and Shoofly Cake. We also offer a wide selection of Pies and Homemade puddings
Hot Buffet
• Senior Citizen discount for our friends 62 and older.
Every day our Buffet includes: Broasted Chicken, Baked Chicken, Ham Balls, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Filling, Buttered Noodles, Vegetables & Homemade Soups. Our dinner buffets offer featured items on the grill and on buffet. To see featured buffets, and our hours please see our website.
• Seating Available for Large Parties
• Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet.
Salad & Dessert Bars
• Gluten Friendly Menu Available.
• Plenty of convenient parking.
Our Salad and Dessert Bars feature over 40 different homemade items, plus fresh Fruit, an assortment of Cakes, Pies, Soft Ice Cream, Golden Guernsey Ice Cream & toppings
To see our hours and more information please go to our website: yoderscountrymarket.com
To see our hours and more information please go to our website:
Yoder's Country Market New Holland
At Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet we supply our customers with a casual dining atmosphere while offering a wide variety of different foods to accommodate everyone's appetite. The restaurant, as well as the entire shopping complex is handicap accessible with plenty of convenient parking. 14 South Tower Road
Holland, PA 17557
Senior Citizen discount for our friends 62 and older.
Seating Available for Large Parties
Yoder’s Country Market New Holland (717) 354-4748 14 South Tower Road New Holland, PA 17557
Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. Gluten Friendly Menu Available.
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