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NOVEMBER 2021 | VOLUME 35 | NUMBER 7

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Best of Lancaster 2021

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The results of our annual readers’ survey have been tabulated and the winners in the various categories are revealed beginning on page 40.

This year we’ve added a twist and are saluting essential and frontline workers from among the ranks of the winners.

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Holiday Guide

Your guide to gift-giving ideas, entertaining essentials, home decorating needs, professionals in the building industry, pet necessities and more.

Holiday Decorating Goes Wild

Take a hunting lodge and a request for Candy Land-themed holiday décor and Tim Arpin and the staff at The Gilded Lily work their winter magic.

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The Long & Short of It

Researching the history of the game, Candy Land, takes editor Sue Long down the proverbial rabbit hole.

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Uptown & Down

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Life of a Party

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Foodographer

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Table for Two

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Michael Upton goes in search of locally made candles.

With a number of milestones to celebrate in 2021, a Lancaster family decides it’s time to party!

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BE SCENE! Live music, theatre,

arts-and-craft and makers shows, outdoor activities and fundraising events are beginning to once again dot the calendar. Visit our website, lancastercountymag.com, to make plans and order tickets for upcoming events.

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At this time of the year, Jordan Bush is grateful for the fresh produce his CSA membership at Fifth Month Farm provides.

Rochelle Shenk visits Frisco’s Chicken, the destination for Peruvian chicken and other delights.

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It’s a Beautiful Day

Marshall Snively, who is the president of the Lancaster City Alliance, describes his perfect Lancaster County day.

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T H E LO N G

& SHORT OF IT

Candy Land … the Backstory

Who hasn’t played Candy Land at some point in their life? For many of us, it represented our introduction to board games.

However, it seems Candy Land provides an even deeper link to the world in which we’ve been living for the last 20 months.

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ittle did I know that a story about Candy Land-related Christmas decorations would take me down a rabbit hole that relates to the past and the present.

It just goes to show that you learn something new every day.

The controversy over Covid vaccines made me think back to the early ’60s. I remember going to a school building with my family on what I recall were a series of Sunday mornings and downing sugar cubes that contained some sort of medicine.

I remember the sugar cubes being kind of tasty.

That memory prompted me to ask several of my peers if they recall doing that, as well. All of them recalled the ritual and said it was to receive the polio vaccine, which had been developed by Dr. Jonas Salk and his team at the University of Pittsburgh in 1955. More than 400 million doses were distributed in the United States between 1955 and 1962. The vaccine helped to all but eradicate – there was a 90% reduction in cases – the poliomyelitis virus (or polio as it came to be known) in this country over that time period. Today it stands at 99%, which according to the World Health Organization mirrors statistics worldwide, with only Afghanistan and Pakistan being problematic areas.

The poliomyelitis virus has existed since the dawn of time and has made its presence known in all areas of the world at one time or another. It became especially virulent in the United States during the 20th century,

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peaking in the ’40s and ’50s, with 1952 being the watershed year with 57,879 cases that resulted in 3,145 deaths. Unfortunately, children were most affected by the virus, which attacks the nerves in the spinal cord, causing paralysis in the legs and lungs. Leg braces and iron lungs were used to combat the damage the virus caused. (The leg braces prompted me to think of the movie Forrest Gump.) One article I read called polio “the most feared disease of the 20th century.” Another depicted it as being a disease that “maimed rather than killed” its victims – some temporarily, some permanently. As a result, hospitals and sanitariums across the country were filled with children who had contracted the virus. As a kid, I remember hearing people talk about the crippled children’s hospital in Elizabethtown.

Apparently, the parents of that era were relieved that a vaccine had been developed. For some reason, the virus was most active in the summer, which prompted the closure of swimming pools, playgrounds and other recreational areas.

Children were kept indoors and away from their playmates. Oddly enough, I don’t remember any of that – the kids in my neighborhood (Nassau Road) all played together and I don’t recall my parents discussing polio.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was a victim of polio, having contracted it in 1921 at the age of 39. The virus left him permanently paralyzed, causing him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. As president, he founded the National

Institute of Infantile Paralysis whereby a nationwide effort was launched to provide monetary help for the families that were impacted by polio, as well as fund research to find a cure. The campaign kicked off in January 1938, when Roosevelt invited Americans to support the effort by sending dimes to the White House. That month, 2,680,000 dimes ($268,000) flooded the White House’s mail room, doubling the amount Roosevelt had hoped to initially raise. It is estimated that as many as 7 billion dimes had been donated to the cause by the time the vaccine was developed. The effort, which ultimately became known as the March of Dimes, was an unprecedented success that not only aided the victims of polio but it helped to change the face of philanthropy, as the dime project proved that people from all walks of life could make a difference in the lives of others.

Have you ever wondered why Franklin Roosevelt’s image is on a dime? Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. A few weeks later, Rep. James Hobson Morrison (D-LA) introduced a bill that would create the “Roosevelt Dime” in honor of the president’s role in fighting polio. With the passage of the bill, the Treasury Department began designing the coin. The first Roosevelt Dime was minted on January 19, 1946; the dime was released to the public on January 30, which would have been Roosevelt’s 64th birthday.

That brings us to Candy Land.

Eleanor Abbott, a 30-something school teacher, was battling polio in a San Diego hospital in 1948. Surrounded by bored children, she sought to provide them with entertainment through a game she devised that had simple rules and didn’t require counting or strategizing. She theorized that its candy theme would capture the attention and imagination of even the youngest patients. Best of all, it would be time consuming. The children loved Candy Land.

Friends encouraged Abbott to contact the Milton Bradley Company. The company purchased the rights to the game and had it on store shelves in time for Christmas 1949. The first games included artwork on the board that depicted a boy and girl running happily in the fresh air. The boy wore a brace on one of his legs.

Candy Land, which was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2005, is now owned by Hasbro. In addition to the traditional board game format, it is available digitally and can be played on a computer or phone. To this day, 1 million Candy Land games are sold annually in various formats.

As for Eleanor Abbott, she led a life of relative obscurity after leaving the hospital and resided with her sister in the San Diego area until her death in 1988. Legend holds that she donated all the royalties she received from Candy Land to children’s charities.

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andles are always something we love to have in the house. They can create an atmosphere of their own, from soothing and inviting to meditative and inspiring. Never really satisfied with the big, jarred candles from well-known international companies, I started picking up locally made candles out of curiosity and to learn what else might be out there. I also realized that purchasing a candle was a simple way to support small business – either the shop owners and workers selling the candles or the local candlemakers themselves.

Wick Bar & Co.

“Stay home and enjoy the little things” Tracy Miller started Wick Bar & Co. as a place where people could gather and enjoy each other’s company while creating a candle souvenir of their experience. The idea was amazing and unique to Lancaster, which welcomed the open nature of the environment where people were just free to be themselves – and make a candle.

As businesses were pandemic-mandated to close shortly after Miller opened her brickand-mortar location in downtown Lancaster, she

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decided to refocus the Wick Bar & Co. experience on DIY candle-making kits. She also introduced the Wandering Wick Bar, which makes appearances at gatherings or events like bridal and baby showers, birthdays, social affairs and even small corporate team-building sessions. For a set price, the Wandering Wick Bar brings all the equipment for guests to hand-pour 10 oz. candles using scents of their own choosing.

Wick Bar also offers a “Recycle. Refill. Reuse.” service for people wanting to reuse their favorite candle containers.

Fontana – the husband-and-wife team of Katie and Eric Roering – wrote off the use of paraffin and soy and turned their attention to beeswax. The problem was with the scent – beeswax was not able to hold the scent they wished to impart. After 150 attempts, Fontana found the right combination of beeswax and coconut oil for its line of natural, clean-burning candles scented with 100% essential oils. Another element that makes Fontana stand out is that its wicks are made of wood.

Fontana candles, which are categorized by light, moderate and strong scents, are non-toxic and are the first candle to be certified as such through MADE SAFE®. The candles were named Best New Natural Living Product in 2020 by the Natural Products Expo. While Fontana has developed a national following, their products can still be found locally at such locations as Knock Knock Boutique in Elizabethtown, Little Timber House in Lititz, Ville & Rue in Lancaster and Salon Art-Tiff in Ephrata, among others.

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A Sampling of Seasonal Scents • Allspice Ginger & Vanilla • Citrus Peel & Pine • Peppermint Twist • Fraser Fir • Wintergreen

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A Sampling of Seasonal Scents • Apples & Cinnamon • Blueberry Pumpkin • Creamy Eggnog • Frosted Pine • Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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“We make a life by what we give” As a veteran myself, supporting veteran-owned businesses is always a goal and when I read about the opening of a veteran-owned candle shop in Brickerville, I knew I had to check it out. That was back in 2016 and now Life Moments Candle Co. is moving to Womelsdorf, Berks County. A longer drive won’t affect members of the popular Life Moments’ Candle Club though. Fans sign up for a membership that includes a standard size candle of choice at almost half price for either local pickup or delivery once a month, as well as exclusive offers and discounts. Military members and first responders receive a 20% discount on purchases.

Life Moments candles are hand-poured soy wax and one of the most appealing characteristics of the company’s products are the seasonal offerings and fun names such as Horse & Buggy (which actually smells like a warm caramel apple), Cartoons & Cereal and Sweater Weather.

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“By the light of the moon” Harvest Moon Candle Company is set up in the perfect location to catch tourist traffic on the oft-traveled Old Philadelphia Pike, where the storefront for the local candlemaker offers a selection of Americana and country-folk décor … and candles! All the combination soy-and-paraffin candles are made in a nearby workshop and are as popular with wholesale clients as they are with tourists and locals. When I stopped in, a couple from New Jersey was buying hundreds, seriously hundreds, of candles to take back to the Garden State. Beyond creatively named scents

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Hamilton Wax Co.

“By any other name would smell as sweet” Brittney Hippensteel creates hand-poured, richly scented, soy-wax candles in small batches under the name Hamilton Wax Co. What drew me to this company was the name and the homage it pays to what was a once-burgeoning business – Hamilton Watch Company – in Lancaster City.

The name actually was inspired by Hamilton Park – where the candles are made – a neighborhood whose homes were built in the 1930s to house the watch company’s employees before the maker of fine timepieces moved to Switzerland.

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The leader of her one-woman show, Brittney serves as product specialist, package designer, candle pourer, customer service rep and shipping department head at Hamilton Wax Co. A Sampling of Seasonal Scents • Cashmere + Pumpkin • Amber Fireside • Warm Spruce • Pomegranate + Peppercorn • Mistletoe Hamiltonwaxco.com

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In my neck of the woods – eastern Lancaster County – there’s a working Amish farm at the foot of the Welsh Mountains where a brotherand-sister team (and their spouses) is creating small-batch, hand-poured candles with a focus on environmental friendliness. Welsh Mountain Candle Co. creates candles with two styles of wax.

The palm-wax candles, with scents like Autumn Harvest, Mulled Cider and Forest Fern, are made from cold-pressed, food-grade palm wax; the wax is extracted from the fruit of the palm tree, making it a self-sustaining, renewable resource.

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The latest candle style added to the Welsh Mountain line uses an all-natural coconut wax.

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This downtown shop carries a candle that is not only created by artists but the container can be upcycled once the candle is finished.

Pottery and glass artist Kevin Lehman creates the handblown glass tumblers that hold Christina Maser’s scented (essential oils) soy-wax candles that feature cotton/paper-cored wicks. When the candle is gone, the tumbler can be used as a beverage glass. Festoon also carries Maser’s other lines of soy-wax candles that are available in a wide variety of scents.

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EVERYTHING! Way back in 2019 – pre-pandemic and all that 2020 brought us – a Manheim Township couple looked ahead to what 2021 would likely signify to their family: their two 50th birthdays, as well as their 25th wedding anniversary, and their son’s 18th birthday and graduation from high school. This lineup of events, they agreed, called for a party. And not just any party. A bash!

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Opposite: A color story of white and deep blue was paired with shimmer, keeping the look of the summertime party light and elegant.

This page, clockwise from above: Three tents provided ample space for socializing, dining and dancing.

Surprise, it’s Christmas in July! Santa, who stopped by for guests’ selfies, poses with party planner Heather Colosi and husband, Michael.

Teens had their own DJ in the lower level of house, but they also enjoyed dancing to the live music under the tent.

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“We want to have a party. Tell us what to do,” were the marching orders, along with the understanding that “high-level glam” described the couple’s taste. Heather paired their fondness for sleek style, crystal and shimmer with many nods to the distinct personalities of family members.

At home was the preferred party destination, and Heather saw the couple’s expansive four-acre property as the perfect site for a tent for the mid-July celebration. Actually, three tents connected by canopies to keep everyone dry in case of rain served the 240 guests as they dined, danced and were entertained with surprises throughout the evening.

BUT FIRST, a garden needed to be grown to provide a lush backdrop for the sparkling-white tents. A gardening enthusiast, Heather planned the garden, shopped for plants and coached the host on his watering and fertilizing skills – a new level of party-planning services! “We also harvested many items from the garden that were used in the cocktails and garnishes for the party,” says Heather.

Unique menu items made the party an expression of the couple’s personalities. From the hostess’ family recipes, Norwegian meatballs were a “must” on the buffet, as was beef stroganoff over

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• Event Planner – Heather Colosi, Will Do For You Concierge

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• Production Design & Lighting – Shumaker PDT • Band – L.A. Starz, EBE Talent • Invitation Suite and Signage – Persnickety • Day-of Event Coordinators – Simple Soiree

• Linens – Special Occasions • Candy Bar – House of Clarendon • Cakes – The Bake Shoppe at Oregon Dairy • Photography – Leenie Photography • Duo Dance Instruction - Denise Bostdorf • Group Dance Choreography – Jennifer Miller

Opposite, clockwise from top left: Friends of the hostess spent months rehearsing a surprise routine, dancing their way from the ’70s to the ’90s in full ’80s-style leg warmers, tie-dye, neon and fingerless gloves. The ice was broken, the dance floor was christened!

Party guests, Dara Bachman and Renee Showvaker, pose at the event’s step-and-repeat selfie station.

A candy bar added a sweet note to the festivities.

The party’s logo was established in the save-thedate and invitation, then was repeated in the ice sculpture, dance floor and welcome signage.

Above: Mirrored pedestals on the bar were topped with containers of orchids.

rice, a Christmas Eve specialty from the host’s German heritage. Add a chef-attended raw bar, individual salads in glass spheres presented on floating shelves, an elaborate taco bar, a myriad of cakes, desserts, a candy bar and Italian ice, and the feast was fit for both adults and the 30-some teens who joined the party.

WITH 16 MONTHS TO PLAN, the ideas grew. “We realized that, while we had much to celebrate, so did our guests in this post-Covid world,” says the hostess, who included that thought in the invitation by asking guests to share what they are celebrating and to send photos along with their RSVPs to create a collective display of joy and gratitude.

The couple planned a special dance to kick off the evening with a much-practiced swing dance to In the Mood by Glenn Miller. The hostess also wanted to surprise her husband with a song to commemorate their 45-yearlong relationship and their 25th anniversary.

Gifted with a lovely singing voice, she secretly rehearsed with the Philadelphia-based band and serenaded her love with a sweet-butsultry rendition of the bossa nova-style Italian

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Below: The party’s signature drink included an ingredient – rosemary – that was homegrown in the host’s garden.

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love song, Quando, Quando, Quando, from the stage. “It’s very different from cantoring from the choir loft,” she laughs. “But, I pulled it off.”

Heather wanted to enjoy the party as a guest, so she handed the day-of duties to event-planning colleague Kaci Willwerth and her team at Simple Soiree. As summer evenings often bring, a downpour of rain arrived mid-party. Good-natured guests weathered the storm as the party planners grabbed squeegees to remove any wetness from the dance floor.

A menu of late-night bites capped the big night, and guests caught their second wind with a round of sliders, popcorn, pizza, munchies and refreshing chocolate cordials. In the early morning hours, the hostess recalls thinking, “Wow, we just threw a kickin’ party. I have no regrets.” Her husband concurs, saying, “The whole point was to make our friends happy – I think we achieved that.”

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Owner of Jill Brown Publicity, Marketing & Events, Jill Brown brings highlights of Central Pennsylvania’s social scene and special events to Lancaster County Magazine’s readers. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, media relations, fashion and event-planning, she would love to plan and execute an exceptional event for you or your business.

Do you have an event that you would like to have covered by Life of a Party? Contact her at jillianbrown@live.com.

Lancaster County Magazine readers and Barbara Corcoran agree.

Both have chosen The Craig Hartranft Team as their #1 preferred realtor in Lancaster County!

Also endorsed by local radio hosts Rich and Casey, as heard on WIOV.

The Craig Hartranft Team includes: Craig Hartranft, Jim & Kim McPhail, Keith Shaub, Jim Hogan, Mitch Hershey, Brandon Hartranft, Sarah Sample, David Ishler, Leah Davis, Ryan Quindlen, Allison Pettie, Jerome Maurer, Brad Impink, Kyle Shuker, Evan Owens, Danielle Gwilt, Michelle Sumpman, Laura Pannell, Samantha Bergantine, Alec Wheatley, Jennifer Aloisi, Doug Kyle, Kadric Martinez, Leah Barber.

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Good Samaritan Services has a $50,000 match this year for The ExtraGive, thanks to Ephrata National Bank and Master’s Advisors.

Visit us on November 19th at Prince Street Cafe and we’ll buy you a cup of coffee with any donation!

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Friday, November 12 (7:30pm) Saturday, November 13 (3pm & 8pm) Squint your eyes. Tilt your head. Stare into the familiar and imagine making it brand new.

Experience two composers who do just that.

Roberto Sierra infuses traditional classical forms with the voices of Puerto Rico while Rachmaninoff shakes off his demons in a classic comeback story, his Second Symphony.

For tickets and more info visit www.lancastersymphony.org or call (717) 291-6440

Meet Our November Music Director Finalist

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Pets are an important part of your family. Basset & Lab understands that you want the best for your pet and provides healthy food, fun toys and durable gear to ensure that your pet stays happy and healthy. The B&L Bistro offers homemade cakes, cookies and deli creations made in-house from fresh ingredients. At the B&L Boutique, find toys that encourage play and exercise, as well as gear and apparel, including harnesses, beds and grooming supplies. Their curated selection of pet gear and apparel is sure to please even the most discerning pets (and their owners too!). Bring your

Speciality Homemade Pup Cakes & Treats, Nutritional Pet Food, Apparel & Toys for Dogs & Cats

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furry friends to their storefront on Harrisburg Pike and see all that Basset & Lab has to offer. Online orders are also accepted.

This holiday season, treat your pup to a delicious feast; Basset & Lab is taking orders for fresh-cooked holiday dinners from the B&L Bistro!

Visit them on social media or at bassetandlab.com for details.

JURA is the innovation leader in automatic coffee machines, offering a true bean-to-cup experience that is freshly ground, not capsuled. JURA machines produce the finest high-pressure-brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino and more, cup by cup. Thanks to the introduction of the Cold Extraction Process, the JURA Z10 is the first to prepare both hot and cold brew specialty coffees. Additional JURA innovations include Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®), which optimizes extraction time to develop the full flavor of espresso and ristretto – plus the Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.®) and integrated cleaning and maintenance systems. JURA’s app, J.O.E.® (JURA Operating Experience), allows users to easily operate selected machines from their smartphones or tablets.

In 1954, the late George Grove Sr. started what later became George J. Grove & Son, Inc. The business moved from George Sr.’s home to a shop on Cabbage Hill, incorporating in 1973. Five years later, it moved to its present location on the Manheim Pike. George J. Grove Jr. had joined the business at a very young age, assisting with installations; in keeping with family tradition, George Grove III also became involved in the business.

The Groves have built their business on a firm belief in a quality product and installation and in maintaining professionalism, integrity and fairness in their relationships with their customers. George J. Grove & Son, Inc. provides all types of home improvements. Their product lines include windows and doors, roofing, vinyl siding, spouting, gutterprotection systems and patio enclosures. They also carry skylights, shutters, railings and retractable fabric and metal awnings.

Experience the wild with hundreds of animals from around the world at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Guided safari tours take you through 150 acres of hills with herds of animals and flightless birds. Encounter the exotic as you stroll around the zoo exhibits where interesting creatures educate and entertain you. The reptiles and exotics facility will thrill you with eye-opening presentations that will enlighten you on these fascinating creatures. You can even touch an alligator if you dare. Give the gift of a one-of-a-kind family adventure by purchasing a gift card or season pass! Visit their website at laketobias.com for more information.

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A world first, the groundbreaking Z10 prepares both hot and cold brew specialty coffees – freshly ground, not capsuled. At the touch of a button, it brews the full spectrum of hot drinks, from intense espresso to on-trend flat white. It also opens up a whole new dimension in coffee enjoyment with the introduction of cold brew specialties, thanks to the Product Recognizing Grinder (P.R.G.) that recognizes the chosen specialty and adjusts the grind accordingly. Experience a completely new way to enjoy coffee.

The JURA Hospitality Center is right here in Lancaster County. Family-owned and operated, it is one of the few places on the East Coast where you can experience the latest JURA machines first hand. You are welcome to stop in and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee.

JURA Hospitality Center • 134 Shellyland Road, Building 6a, Manheim 717.492.4433

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Thank You for Voting Us the Best in Lancaster County! #1 Windows/ Doors/Exteriors

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Whether you are in need of a quick touch-up, glamorous blowout or a blissful body treatment, a visit to Glamour Room will make you feel brand new. Glamour Room is an Aveda salon featuring vegan and cruelty-free products. Located on North Duke Street in Downtown Lancaster, it is the premier salon for special occasion hairstyling, skincare, esthetic services and makeup. Update your look with the latest beauty trends, including balayage hair coloring, HaloCouture extensions or a lash lift.

Owner Bobbi Nicole Bentzel has been making people feel their best since 2004. “After going to school, taking extensive classes and working in Los Angeles, New York City and Philadelphia, I wanted to bring what I learned from the big cities back home,” Bobbi Nicole says.

Visit lancasterglam.com to book your appointment or purchase a gift certificate to pamper a loved one.

B A L AYA G E

Fall is always an exciting time at Clemintines. Sweaters and jackets are filling the shelves and fun tops are being hung on the racks. Pants and denim in many shapes and colors are also available to fulfill anyone’s taste. Gold and mustard tones, shades of deep green and teal and rich hues of plum are all standouts this fall.

Accessories are essential to complete your look. All it takes is that one special piece to pull your outfit together. Some staff favorites in jewelry include Sea Lily (made from piano wire), OC Jewelry (for that artistic statement piece) and Origin (a resin material that comes in an array of colors and styles). Don’t stop at jewelry. Clemintines has beautiful, lightweight scarves and purses, as well.

Visit Clemintines and then enjoy the rest of your day at the many other stores and restaurants that Lititz has to offer.

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Over 40 years of pioneering in the Pennsylvania wine industry has allowed Nissley Vineyards to perfect their wines while offering guests individualized recommendations they appreciate. Vice president Jonas Nissley invites you to “taste a variety of dry and sweet wines – including the Reserve Collection – at any of our retail locations, or visit the beautiful winery estate for a tasting or event.”

Since 2004, Greenawalt Roofing has been known throughout Lancaster County for exceptional residential and commercial roofing and full exterior services. From roofs and siding to gutters, they’re your one-call solution for all exterior needs. Voted a favorite roofer in LNP Reader’s Choice Awards from 2016-2021, Greenawalt operates with the goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations.

They only use the highest-quality materials with precision installation and workmanship on all jobs. To their customers’ benefit, their commitment to superior installation is reinforced by first-rate warranties on all roofing and gutter systems.

Greenawalt was recently named a 2020 Top 100 U.S. Roofer by Roofing Contractor magazine, and they carry 5-Star SELECT ShingleMaster™ status with international building-materials manufacturer, CertainTeed.

Their service area extends outside of Lancaster into neighboring counties, and they recently opened a second location to serve the Pittsburgh area.

At Martin Furniture & Mattress, their goal is to provide customers with furniture for every room and a variety of price-points to best fit your budget. Whether you are looking for the latest trends or local Amishmade furniture, Martin Furniture & Mattress is confident that they can meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Their sales consultants have years of experience and are able to assist you with each step of the process, from design and room layout through completion. Martin Furniture & Mattress also offers a line of mattresses, bedding and home décor. Follow Martin Furniture & Mattress on social media to stay updated with the latest trends, design tips and giveaways.

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Ken’s Gardens has been Lancaster County’s source for unique plants and garden supplies for three generations. With two locations for customers’ convenience, Ken’s Gardens offers regularly scheduled workshops and helpful gardening tips so you can create that special oasis for your home.

From shrubs and annuals to herbs and unique houseplants, Ken’s Gardens has something for everyone. Because they grow the majority of what they sell, quality is second to none. Take a stroll through their garden center and you will soon discover why so many loyal customers call Ken’s Gardens their favorite source for nature’s beauty all year round.

Located on Main Street in Strasburg, Speckled Hen features craft coffee and an array of breakfast (offered all day) and lunch options.

Speckled Hen is passionate about serving a menu that is fresh, local and simple. They source their menu from local purveyors, including Passenger Coffee, Maplehofe Dairy and Meck’s Produce.

The name “Speckled Hen” represents a love for local farm culture and diversity. Owners Ryan and Janae Dagen believe that the unique attributes – or “speckles” – everyone possesses are what makes the Lancaster community beautiful. To learn more, visit speckledhencoffee.com.

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KbE Design & Build is a full-service home renovation company nestled in Downtown Lititz. They are a design studio, working as a general contractor. Each renovation project is carefully handled by their awardwinning designers and project managers.

KbE Design & Build specializes in functional space planning, making every inch of your space beautiful and useful. Their designers will guide you through the design and selections process to help build upon your specific taste and style. They see your project all the way to completion, giving you peace of mind from start to finish.

The Process: 1. Schedule a free consultation in their showroom with a designer.

2. They measure your space and put together floorplans for you to choose from.

3. They guide you through the selections process.

4. They see your project through to completion.

Call today at 717-627-1690!

Thank you for voting Manning, Rommel & Thode Associates as some of your favorite eye physicians! “We understand how important it is to have clear vision, and we realize you have many options available. We strive to treat all patients with the same personalized care and attention as we would for our own family members,” states administrative assistant Amy Warner. “We deeply value the relationships with our patients and the community we serve. For over 20 years, we have been committed to the highest standards of care, treatment and surgical innovation, and our doctors have performed thousands of surgical procedures for our satisfied patients throughout Lancaster County.”

Serving FRESH, SIMPLE, and LOCAL artisan food and craft coffee daily.

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Get in the Christmas spirit at Stone Gables Estate! The historical property is home to three exquisite venues – The Star Barn, St. Michael’s Vineyard and Ironstone Ranch – that sprawl over 275 acres of scenic vistas and trails.

During the holiday season, Stone Gables Estate comes to life with lights, family-friendly events and Christmas cheer. Enjoy a narrated train excursion on the Santa Express as it travels through Stone Gables Estate.

Experience their 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru, which features over 600,000 lights. Dine and enjoy live Christmas music in the beautiful

We help you love where you live.

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Star Barn. Explore the National Christmas Center, one of the largest collections of Christmas memorabilia in the U.S. New this year, stroll through the Star Barn Christmas Village and enjoy fun activities and delicious treats. For more information on all that Stone Gables has to offer this holiday season, visit stonegablesestate.com.

Come enjoy dinner and a show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.

Since 1987, the Dutch Apple has been an entertainment favorite in Lancaster County. Guests enjoy top shows, professional entertainment and a delicious buffet dinner. Throughout the year, Dutch Apple presents one popular show after another, offering classic musicals and contemporary hits. Many of Dutch Apple’s cast members have performed in national tours. Visit dutchapple.com for their current show listings – you’re in for an enjoyable experience!

Whether you’re getting ready for the holidays or want to add a splash of color to your home, there’s no faster way to revitalize a room than with a fresh coat of paint. Since 1988, Ville Painters has refreshed living, work and historic spaces, while delivering expert craftmanship, keen attention to detail and exceptional customer experiences. Whether you are going for a trendy look or hoping to preserve Lancaster’s historic essence, the ViP team can help to determine what color best characterizes your home and personality. Ville Painters offers a wide range of services including exterior painting, historic preservation, wallpaper (installation/removal), drywall and plaster repair, decorative moldings and more. Visit villepaintersinc.com for more information.

Trust A. Lane Living to refresh your outdoor-living spaces with quality polywood furniture, handmade in Pennsylvania. All products come in a variety of colors and are made from polywood, which is a low-maintenance wood alternative made from recycled plastic milk and detergent bottles.

Owner Betsy Grady grew up spending a lot of time in her family’s furniture store and learned the importance of strong work ethic and attention to customer satisfaction. Betsy parlayed those skills into opening A. Lane Living last year. Their storefront, located at 1 South Market Street in Mount Joy, opened in mid-August and offers a variety of outdoor furniture and décor. Browse their selection of tables, chairs, rockers, planters and more online at alaneliving.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR LOYAL PATIENTS. It is a privilege to serve our community!

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In Pennsylvania Dutch, “goot essa” means “good food” or “good eating.” Goot Essa has been providing just that since 2001 when a group of Amish dairy farmers worked together to produce high-quality cheese with some of their milk. Today, their Amish, family farms produce several types of cow, goat and sheep cheeses from traditional, old family recipes.

In addition to artisanal cheeses, they offer homemade accompaniments, such as crackers, condiments and fudge. All of their products are made by hand in small quantities, giving each batch their individual attention. Goot Essa also offers gift baskets for every occasion, presented with handcrafted cutting boards and woven baskets. Visit gootessacheese.com for more information.

Visit Spooky Nook Farm for a perfect fall day in Lancaster County.

Hang out with their many llamas and alpacas, as well as their sheep and horses, and learn all about the beautiful creatures. The farm breeds, shows and sells the animals, so they will be sure to answer any questions you may have. Spooky Nook Farm is the first Lancaster County farm to breed 100% Valais Blacknose sheep, also known as “the world’s cutest sheep!”

The farm offers tours of the property and llama walks for all ages. They welcome schools and small groups, as well as birthday parties and special events on the farm. Be sure to visit their farm boutique, Pamela’s She Shed, for clothing, candles and more! Call 717-459-3414 to schedule your visit and discuss how Spooky Nook Farm can make your experience unforgettable.

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Revitalizing Central PA’s Living, Work and Historic Spaces Since 1988

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Handmade Polywood Furniture for Your Outdoor Living Space

“I am the fourth generation of the Lane Family and take great pride in continuing A. Lane’s heritage of providing great quality Americanmade furniture and excellent customer service.”

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Looking to remodel your home in the new year? Established in 1978, Dutch Quality, Inc. is a residential remodeling firm known for its craftsmanship and customer commitment. Offering a full range of services, including custom design and cabinetry, Dutch Quality, Inc. has completed award-winning projects for kitchens and baths, additions, whole-house remodeling, primary bedroom suites and outdoor-living spaces.

Dutch Quality, Inc. has completed over 3,000 residential remodeling projects. Their dedication to design excellence and workmanship has resulted in local and national recognition. To see their work, visit dutchqualityinc.com.

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Located in Wrightsville along the Susquehanna River, John Wright Restaurant is the perfect setting for an intimate date night, family celebration or just getting lost in the view. Enjoy lunch, dinner, a Sunday brunch buffet or pizza on their seasonal Pizza Patio. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant also welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, birthday parties or any other reason to celebrate. For more information, call 717-252-0416 or visit jwrpa.com.

Since 1997, American Music Theatre (AMT) has welcomed Grammy, CMA, Dove, Tony, Emmy and Oscar winners to its stage and hosted acclaimed original shows, national Broadway tours and one-ofa-kind Christmas spectaculars. On stage now through December 30 is AMT’s newest holiday celebration, The 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the season and transport to a wonderland of music and enchantment – from a Bavarian mountain village to the festive, holiday excitement at the North Pole.

Winter Wonderland features the holiday songs you know and love, with all-live performances by a sensational cast of singers and dancers, as well as the remarkable AMT orchestra. Bring the entire family and discover a new holiday tradition! With hundreds of performances spanning every musical genre each year, there’s something for everyone at AMT! Upgrade your holiday meals this year with a visit to Mr. Bill’s Fresh Seafood, the premier spot in Lancaster County for seafood year round.

Choose from their line of fresh and frozen seafood including a wide variety of fish, crab, oysters, shrimp, lobsters and more.

Don’t feel like cooking? Bring the taste of the beach to your home with take-out from Fat Crab Café, located inside Mr. Bill’s market on Harrisburg Avenue. Treat your family to oven-ready appetizers, soups, salads and more. Visit mrbillsseafood.com for more information.

Considered Lancaster’s home for the cultural arts, The Arts at Millersville University offers diverse events and experiences at two locations, The Ware Center in Downtown Lancaster and The Winter Center located on Millersville University’s campus.

Start a new holiday tradition this year by taking in the sounds of the season at three festive performances. During Christmas with Champian (December 11 at The Ware Center), the Champian Fulton Trio will perform your swinging holiday favorites at Club 42, the center’s jazz club. Irish Christmas in America (December 15 at The Ware Center) will feature top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance.

During Home for the Holidays (December 17 at The Winter Center), Jackie Evancho, who came into the spotlight as a 10-year-old YouTube star and America’s Got Talent contestant, will perform her favorite holiday songs, including her hit version of O Holy Night. Purchase tickets at artsmu.com.

DESIGN . BUILD . REMODEL

Est. 1978

Thank you for voting us among the best in Lancaster County!

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Shrimp of the Americas!

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Thank You Lancaster!

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CHAMPIAN FULTON TRIO – CHRISTMAS WITH CHAMPIAN

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021

IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA

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Noah F. Boyle Cabinets, located in Elizabethtown, has been manufacturing and installing their custom cabinets since 1993. Noah F. Boyle has the ability to create quality kitchen and bathroom cabinets that complement any budget and style. From design to installation, Noah F. Boyle provides excellent customer service and attention to detail through every step of the project. “The cabinets are a work of art,” says one satisfied customer. Call 717-944-1007 to find out how Noah F. Boyle Cabinets can help create your dream kitchen or bathroom.

The Interior Fancies boutique transforms into a holiday wonderland during November and December. Ornaments, florals and evergreen stems are available to create the perfect tree. Browse their candleholders, tabletop décor, specialty gifts and more to complete your holiday decorating or gift checklist. Interior Fancies invites you to their Christmas Open House the week of November 13-19 to kick off your holiday season.

If you are considering a home or business design project for 2022, contact Interior Fancies to discuss how their team of gifted designers and craftspeople can bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to transform your project. They create spaces that artfully balance form and function.

Call 717-239-0501 or visit interiorfancies.com to discover how their Refined Living or Enhanced Living design service packages could complete your interior design needs.

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We’re thankful for the farmers whose work enables us to enjoy fresh food on a year-round basis through making purchases at farm stands, subscribing to CSAs and shopping at markets such as Lancaster Central Market, Root’s Country Market, Cherry Hill Orchards, Green Dragon Market and others. Our grocery stores are also embracing the “buy local” concept. Photo by Jordan Bush.

Give Thanks PRODUCED BY KAYLEE REX PROFILES WRITTEN BY SUE LONG PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GOULD AND JORDAN BUSH

As

we negotiate this second year of the pandemic, it’s become obvious that living in the new normal has led us to become very dependent upon a special group of people who have come to be known as frontline and essential workers. As we’ve come to discover, they truly are the cogs that keep the world turning. From

a pandemic perspective, they’ve helped us stay healthy. They’ve helped us keep our refrigerators and pantries stocked. They’ve helped to make a night out at a favorite restaurant safe and enjoyable. They’ve cared for our pets. They’ve welcomed us to the parks and other outdoor areas that provide a connection to the natural world.

They’ve kept us looking good. They’ve helped us

keep our homes cozy and comfortable.

In this month of giving thanks, be sure to express your gratitude to healthcare workers, grocery store staff, delivery drivers, bus drivers, teachers, the staffs at veterinary hospitals, staff and volunteers at animal shelters, maintenance personnel, your hair stylist and the list goes on. As is often pointed out: We’re all in this together.

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Restaurants BREAKFAST

1. Frisco’s Chicken

1. Gracie’s On West Main

2. Two Cousins Pizza

2. Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant 3. Whisk Café

WEEKEND BRUNCH 1. Eden Resort & Suites 2. Gracie’s On West Main

3. Caruso’s

OUTDOOR DINING 1. Loxley’s Restaurant & Patio Bar 2. Funck’s Restaurant

STEAK 1. Horse Inn 2. Johnny’s Bar & Steakhouse 3. The Log Cabin

SEAFOOD 1. Kyma Seafood

3. Rachel’s Café & Creperie

3. T.J. Rockwell’s American Grill & Tavern

LUNCH

HOTEL RESTAURANT

3. Mr. Bill’s/The Fat Crab Café

1. Isaac’s Restaurants

1. Arthur’s Terrace and Garfield’s Restaurant – Eden Resort & Suites

BARBECUE 1. Harvey’s Main Street BBQ

2. Plough – Lancaster Marriott

2. Rocky’s BBQ

2. Rachel’s Café & Creperie 3. Tomato Pie Café

DINNER

2. Gibraltar Restaurant

3. Hess’s Barbecue Catering

1. The Belvedere Inn

3. (tie) Loxley’s Restaurant & Patio Bar – Heritage Hotel and Osteria Avanti – The Inn at Leola Village

2. (tie) Ciro’s Italian Bistro and Horse Inn

PUB/BAR

1. Cabalar Meat Co.

1. Bulls Head Public House

2. Horse Inn

CELEBRATING/SPECIAL OCCASION 1. The Belvedere Inn 2. The Log Cabin

2. Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House 3. Quips Pub

NEW RESTAURANT

3. LUCA

1. Frisco’s Chicken

CASUAL DINING

2. Agapē Café & Grille 3. Tied House

BURGERS

3. (tie) Lancaster Brewing Company and Mick’s All American Pub

SANDWICHES 1. Isaac’s Restaurants 2. The Grille 3. Caruso’s

1. Mick’s All American Pub

PIZZA

2. Funck’s Restaurant

1. Caruso’s

3. (tie) Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House; Loxley’s Restaurant & Patio Bar and Lancaster Brewing Company

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TAKE-OUT

Specialties of the House

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2. Two Cousins Pizza 3. A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza

The Belvedere Inn Best Restaurant for Dinner Best Restaurant for Celebrating/ Special Occasions

Christmas Eve is probably The

Belvedere’s busiest night of the year. Last year, however, the restaurant was empty, as the state prohibited restaurants from offering indoor dining from early December through New Year’s because of a surge in Covid cases. “We were fully decorated, too,” recalls bartender Will Hash, who helped to install The Belvedere’s famed holiday decorations just before Thanksgiving. “It was kind of sad,” he says.

It seems fans of the restaurant are determined to celebrate the holidays in the manner to which they are accustomed in 2021. In late September, managing partner John Costanzo reported, “We’re almost fully booked for Christmas Eve,” and added that reservations for holiday dining were already being made in the waning days of summer.

After making it through three closures in the past 20 months, The Belvedere is back to full speed. “This last time, we went from zero to crazy-busy overnight,” says John. “We’re busy every day of the week. We are so thankful for the community support we’ve received.”

Fortunately, The Belvedere is also nearing fully staffed status. “We had about 95% of our staff return after months of the shutdown,” John notes. The Belvedere is unique in that many of its staff members have been with the restaurant for years and were anxious to return. “We truly value them,” says John. Chef Zach Fortney, who has been at The Belvedere for four years, is thankful to be working there. “It was a scary situation,” he says of the closures. “But the owners and management team were so accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were all OK. I’ll always be appreciative of that.” Zach explains that during closures, the staff stayed busy working on remodeling projects and updating the menu.

Pictured left to right are Will Hash (bartender, 6.5 years); Lindsay Bretz-Morgan (assistant manager, 6 years); John Costanzo (managing partner, 10 years); Nate Allen (sous chef, 3 years) and (seated) Zach Fortney (chef aboyeur, 4 years).

Photo by Nick Gould

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WINGS

CHINESE

1. American Bar & Grill

1. Hong Kong Garden

2. Beanie’s Bar & Grill

2. Yang’s Restaurant

3. (tie) Mick’s All American Pub and Mosby’s Pub

3. Café East Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar

TACOS 1. Cocina Mexicana

GROCERY/FOOD STORE 1. Stauffers of Kissel Hill 2. GIANT

ASIAN-FUSION

3. Weis Markets

2. El Serrano Restaurant

1. Issei Noodle

PREPARED FOOD

3. Walk-O Taco

2. Oka Asian Fusion

1. Stauffers of Kissel Hill

SUSHI 1. Wasabi 2. Ginza Sushi 3. Mojo Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

3. SukoThai Restaurant

INDIAN

2. (tie) Oregon Dairy and GIANT

1. Himalayan Curry & Grill

FARM MARKET/PICKYOUR-OWN

2. Taj Mahal

1. Cherry Hill Orchards

3. Namaste Restaurant

2. Lancaster Central Market

PA DUTCH

3. Root’s Country Market

2. Taj Mahal

1. Shady Maple Smorgasbord

COFFEE/TEA SHOP

3. Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar

2. The Restaurant at Oregon Dairy

1. Coffee Co

1. Root

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

3. Dienner’s Country Restaurant

2. Speckled Hen Coffee

BEER SELECTION

3. Mean Cup

1. Ciro’s Italian Bistro

1. Funck’s Restaurant

FOOD TRUCK

2. Lombardo’s Restaurant

2. Bert’s Bottle Shop

1. Walk-O Taco

3. Nonna Rosa Traditional Italian Kitchen

MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICAN 1. El Serrano Restaurant

3. The Fridge

WINE/SPIRITS SELECTION 1. Horse Inn

2. Cocina Mexicana

2. (tie) Gibraltar Restaurant and Amorette

3. Fuego Latino Restaurant & Catering

DESSERT 1. Beiler’s Doughnuts 2. Bistro Barberet & Bakery 3. Fox Meadows Creamery

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Food/Drink

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2. Souvlaki Boys 3. Lancaster Burger Company

BAKERY 1. Achenbach’s Pastries 2. The Bake Shoppe at Oregon Dairy 3. Stauffers of Kissel Hill

SPECIALTY CAKES 1. Byers Butterflake Bakery 2. The Bake Shoppe at Oregon Dairy 3. Lancaster Cupcake

Left to right: Connor Watts, Mariela Pagan, Tammy Adams, Connor Sylvester and Cathy Sharp. Photo by Jordan Bush.

CATERING 1. Vigi’s Parties 2. (tie) Harvey’s Main Street BBQ and Enck’s Custom Catering

PRETZELS/SNACK FOODS 1. (tie) Hammond’s Pretzels and Auntie Anne’s

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Best Grocery/Food Store

Longevity seems to be a theme at Stauffers of Kissel Hill. At the Lititz store, bulk specialist, Tammy Adams, has been with the company for 25 years. Connor Sylvester, who works in the produce department, started when he was a sophomore in high school and is now a sophomore in college, majoring in accounting. Mariela Pagan, the store’s deli manager, has been on the job for four years, while Connor Watts, the assistant manager in seafood, has worked in the store for nearly four years. Cathy Sharp, the kitchen manager, is the newbie of the group, having started 10 months ago. “This team has been amazing,” says store manager Duane Yoder of the store’s 225 employees who helped Stauffers’ customers negotiate the new normal where grocery shopping is concerned. “They’ve stepped up to the plate time and time again,” says Duane, who has been with the company for 28 years. “They’ve come in early and left late. They’ve worked in other departments.” A few even “floated” to Stauffers’ newest store in Mount Joy that celebrated its grand opening in September.

WINERY

2. Dutch Country Soft Pretzels

1. Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate

ICE CREAM

2. Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery

1. Fox Meadows Creamery 2. Pine View Dairy 3. Turkey Hill Dairy

3. Grandview Vineyard

BREWERY 1. Spring House Brewing Company 2. Mad Chef Craft Brewing

Things To See & Do LIVE MUSIC VENUE 1. Tellus360 2. American Music Theatre 3. Long’s Park

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Stephen Byers and Deb Martin Berkoski.

Photo by Jordan Bush.

Long’s Park Best Park/Recreation Area

In 2020, Long’s Park essentially became Lancaster’s backyard. Bored from

looking at the same four walls, people descended on the 80-acre park to enjoy al fresco dining. “You name the restaurant and we probably saw bags and boxes from them in our trash cans,” says Deb Martin Berkoski, the park’s maintenance supervisor of 23 years. The park also provided a place where kids could run off pent-up energy. For many dog walkers, Long’s Park is a regular destination. As one couple we encountered explained, they are at the park nearly every day to walk their dog around the lake, after which they enjoy a cup of coffee and read the newspaper “in their favorite spot.”

Keeping the park in pristine condition has been a challenge. Civitas Lancaster (formerly the Lancaster Sertoma) is a primary benefactor, as it contributes valuable funding through its annual chicken barbecue that was canceled in 2020 and was postponed in 2021 until October. The value of the organization’s support was especially evident in May of this year, when heavy storms caused catastrophic damage in the park – 120 trees were lost or damaged. Fortunately, Deb had just hired Stephen Byers, who happens to be a certified arborist. “I don’t know what we would have done without him,” she says.

Another stroke of luck occurred when a regular visitor took Deb aside and offered to provide the funds that were needed to improve and beautify the island in the lake. “It’s probably one of the most recognizable places in the park and it was looking bad,” Deb says.

Civitas was able to provide funds for the project, as well, plus a company agreed to provide the large, flower-filled containers that now decorate the bridge. “A lot of proposals have happened on this bridge,” Deb says. “And, the gazebo has been the site of quite a few weddings.”

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PARK/RECREATION AREA 1. Long’s Park 2. Lancaster County Central Park 3. (tie) Lititz Springs Park and Muddy Run Park

PERFORMING ARTS 1. The Fulton Theatre 2. Sight & Sound Theatres 3. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

ART GALLERY 1. Liz Hess Gallery 2. Mulberry Art Studios 3. CityFolk Gallery

MUSEUM/HERITAGE SITE

SPECIAL OCCASION VENUE

1. Landis Valley Museum

1. The Star Barn Village at Stone Gables Estate

2. North Museum of Nature and Science 3. LancasterHistory

GOLF COURSE 1. Foxchase Golf Club 2. Lancaster Country Club 3. (tie) Four Seasons Golf Club and Crossgates Golf Club

FAMILY FUN 1. Dutch Wonderland 2. Hersheypark 3. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Kristin Green. Photo by Jordan Bush.

2. The Inn at Leola Village 3. Melhorn Manor

Fashion/ Aesthetics HAIR SALON 1. Tangles Salon 2. Glamour Room 3. (tie) Attitudes Hair & Nail Salon and Luxe Salon & Spa

Tangles Salon Best Hair Salon

Kristin Green has been a hair

stylist for 35 years and a salon owner for 19 of those years. She moved to Rohrerstown in 2008, opening Tangles after devoting time to renovating one of the Victorian-era homes that define Marietta Avenue. Having to close for four months beginning in March 2020 and be idle for that long seemed so foreign to her. “I’ve never taken that much time off work,” she says. “Not even when I had my kids.” Still, she persevered and used the time to work on the digital training course she is developing for new stylists. She conducted Zoom meetings every Thursday with her 17 stylists and employees. She also treated them to a social-distance-style picnic in the salon’s backyard in late spring. “I thought it was important to stay connected,” she says.

When she was given the green light to reopen in July, Kristin took it slow. “I was here by myself for the first week,” she explains.

“I wanted to let the other stylists know what to expect. It gave me a chance to compile a list of the things they would need to bring to the salon on a day-to-day basis,” she says of necessities such as water, lunch, snacks, etc. “We had to change our hours in order to create time mid-day for cleaning,” she notes.

When the salon reopened, clients responded. “I was so happy to see clients again,” Kristin says. “This business is about much more than cutting and styling hair. It’s about building relationships.”

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SPECIALTY SHOP/ BOUTIQUE/VINTAGE

1. Luxe Salon & Spa

1. Space

2. Visage a’ Visage Day Spa & Salon

2. Clemintines

3. The Spa at Leola Village

3. Knock Knock Boutique

CONSIGNMENT 1. Fashion Cents Consignment 2. Stock Swap Furniture Consignments 3. Next to New Fine Clothing

THRIFT STORE 1. CommunityAid 2. (tie) Main Street Closet and Jubilee Ministries

JEWELRY

Fitness FITNESS/REC CENTER 1. Universal Athletic Club 2. Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA 3. Hempfield recCenter

YOGA/SPECIALTY STUDIO

Home & Garden RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/REMODELER 1. Metzler Home Builders 2. (tie) Dutch Quality Contractors and Garman Builders

KITCHENS/BATHS 1. (tie) KbE Design & Build and Bomberger’s Store 2. (tie) Horizon Kitchens and Kitchen Encounters

1. Evolution Power Yoga

ROOFING

2. West End Yoga Studio

1. Joyland Roofing

1. Koser Jewelers

3. Blaze Yoga Lancaster

2. Brent L. Miller Jewelers & Goldsmiths

POOL

3. Ream Jewelers

1. Millersville Lions Club Pool

FLOORING

BARBER SHOP

2. Lititz Springs Pool

1. Martin’s Flooring

1. The Black Comb

3. Willowood Swim Club

2. George J. Grove & Son, Inc. 3. Greenawalt Roofing

2. Bomberger’s Store

BIKE SHOP

3. Adair’s Brunnerville Flooring

3. Gary & Joel’s Barber Shop

1. Lancaster Bicycle Shop

TATTOO ARTIST

2. Martins Bike Shop

WINDOWS/DOORS/ EXTERIORS

2. Gentlemen’s Barbershop

1. (tie) Dreams Collide Tattoo and Mehndi Sol 2. Transcending Flesh

3. The Common Wheel

BIKING/HIKING/ JOGGING TRAIL

MANICURE/PEDICURE

1. Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

1. Modern Spa & Nails

2. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

2. Luxe Salon & Spa

3. Turkey Hill Overlook Trail

3. (tie) Pinkies N Toes Nail Studio and Attitudes Hair & Nail Salon

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SPA

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1. (tie) Choice Home Remodeling and George J. Grove & Son, Inc. 2. (tie) GR Mitchell and Klausmair Construction

INTERIORS HOME Best Interior Design Best Furniture/Home Accessories

Angel Irizarry (left) and Bryan Rivera. Photo by Jordan Bush.

INTERIOR DESIGN 1. INTERIORS HOME

PLUMBING/HEATING/ COOLING

2. Heritage Design Interiors

1. JK Mechanical

3. Henrietta Heisler Interiors

LIGHTING

2. (tie) Ranck Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Neffsville Plumbing & Heating Services

1. Yale Lighting Concepts

ELECTRICAL WORK

2. The Lighting Gallery

1. M. Goodman Electric

3. Olde Mill House Shoppes

PAINTING/ PAPERHANGING 1. Two Dudes Painting Company 2. Ville Painters 3. (tie) Joel’s Painting & Contracting and Barry Hoover Painting & Paperhanging

2. Lapp Electric 3. Haller Enterprises

CARPET CLEANING 1. Certified Carpet 2. Martin’s Flooring 3. The Rug Beaters

In truth, INTERIORS HOME inspired our salute to frontline and essential workers. Back in January, I stopped by the store as part of research for a feature I was doing for the March issue. I decided then and there that I would treat myself to a new recliner. Suzanne Hoffman helped me select one and estimated a delivery date of sometime in March. Unfortunately, serious supply-chain issues began to affect the industry and March came and went. With each passing month, Suzanne would send me an email apologizing for the delay and providing me with updates and a new estimate for delivery.

Then, voilà, a notice arrived that delivery would be taking place in August. The two men who delivered the chair could not have been nicer and made a lasting impression.

Delivery foreman Bryan Rivera and his assistant, Angel Irizarry, were obviously cut from the same mold. We met them for a photo-op at one of their stops in Lititz. Bryan has been on the job for nearly four years, while Angel is new to the company. Bryan says the two months he was idle at the onset of the pandemic were not easy to deal with. “It was a blessing to be able to come back to work,” he says. “I’m the kind of person who has to be constantly doing something.

I’m not one to sit around.” He says he likes his job because of the variety it provides. “I get to drive all over Central PA – but mostly Lancaster County,” he says. “Sometimes we even get to make a delivery to the beach!”

Senior interior designer Pia Cyrulnik has high praise for the delivery department’s personnel.

“I am on many customer deliveries. I can say with great relief and pride that INTERIORS’ delivery guys and coordinators are incredible!” she says.

“They are warm and friendly. They are respectful.

We are blessed with courteous guys who understand they are the last part of the sale and are as important as the first!”

FYI: INTERIORS HOME was named the Retailer of the Year in 2020 by the National Home Furnishings Association.

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FURNITURE/HOME ACCESSORIES

LAWN/YARD MAINTENANCE

1. INTERIORS HOME

1. Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape & Pest Control

2. (tie) Cocalico Creek Home and Heritage Design Interiors

PAINT/WALLCOVERING CENTER 1. Phillips Paint & Decorating Center 2. Bomberger’s Store 3. Grauer’s Paint & Decorating

APPLIANCE CENTER 1. Martin Appliance 2. LH Brubaker Appliances 3. Brubaker Inc.

HARDWARE CENTER 1. JB Hostetter & Sons 2. Bomberger’s Store 3. EM Herr Farm & Home Center

GARDEN CENTER/ GREENHOUSE

2. (tie) Tom Jones Landscape & Lawn Care and Landscape Impressions

OUTDOOR-LIVING CENTER 1. Stauffers of Kissel Hill 2. Penn Stone 3. Bowman’s Stove & Patio

FLORAL DESIGN 1. Floral Designs of Mount Joy 2. (tie) Royer’s Flowers & Gifts and Riverside Blooms

Professional Services ACCOUNTANT

1. Stauffers of Kissel Hill

1. Brad Rauch – Cloister Group

2. Esbenshade’s Garden Centers & Greenhouse

2. Brian Rosenberg – Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz

3. Ken’s Gardens

3. (tie) Terry Shepps – The Shepps Group and Douglas Loeffler – Loeffler Financial Group

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 1. Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape & Pest Control 2. Stauffers of Kissel Hill 3. Landscape Impressions

ATTORNEY 1. Thomas (TJ) Sabatino – Georgelis Injury Law Firm 2. Anthony Georgelis – Georgelis Injury Law Firm 3. Kevin Dolan – Nikolaus & Hohenadel

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INSURANCE AGENT 1. Lee Kennedy – State Farm 2. Bart Ziegler – Olweiler Insurance Agency 3. Greg Sallade – State Farm

REAL ESTATE AGENT 1. Craig Hartranft – Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty 2. Nicole Messina – Coldwell Banker Realty 3. Brittany Garner – Life Changes Realty Group

BANK/CREDIT UNION 1. Members 1st Federal Credit Union 2. Fulton Bank 3. Belco Community Credit Union

PHOTOGRAPHER 1. Richard Waine – Richard Waine Photography 2. Stacy Kleinhaus – Stacy Parmarter Photography 3. Jeremy Hess – Jeremy Hess Photographers

Pets PET STORE 1. That Fish Place - That Pet Place 2. Keystone Pet Place 3. Basset & Lab

Photo by Nick Gould

VETERINARY PRACTICE 1. Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital 2. Landisville Animal Hospital 3. Willow Run Veterinary Clinic

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER 1. Stacy Bates – Paws’n’Tails

GROOMER 1. Pat’s Pet Grooming 2. Gochenauer Kennels 3. (tie) Country Pets Grooming; The Foxy Hound and Keystone Pet Place

Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital Best Veterinary Practice

Pandemic or no pandemic, just like us, our pets need regular care. Add in the fact that people have been adopting pets in record numbers since the onset of the pandemic and you know why veterinary practices have been working nonstop. Such is the case at Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital. Who knew it would be such a “hopping” place at 9 a.m. on a Thursday! The waiting area was cuteness overload. Two clients we met in the driveway were being pulled along by two very energetic and adorable 11-week-old beagles.

“I don’t know what we were thinking but we couldn’t say no,” one of the pet parents said of taking on two rambunctious puppies.

Metro Pet Vet, which consists of the Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital and locations in Leola and Downtown Lancaster, is owned by Dr. Jeffrey Steed, who purchased the original Manheim Pike practice (it dates to 1964) from its founders, Drs. Herr and Thompson, in 2000. He added the Leola location in 2015 and opened the downtown office almost three years ago. Last year Metro Pet Vet was named by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) as its Practice of the Year. It’s obvious the Metro staff is composed of animal lovers. Their website bios contain pictures in which they hold signs that report how many “feet” dwell in their homes. Incredibly, they number as high as 40!

Left to right are: Dr. Julia Bossert, DVM; Cindy Bingeman, Client Services; Julie Whaley, CVT; Sarah Dohren, VT; and Dr. Beth Nelms, VMD. The “Metro family” canine members include Splash, Elia, Kodi and Finale.

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PET BOARDING/ DAYCARE

CAR WASH/DETAILER

NURSE

1. Urban Werks

1. Gochenauer Kennels

2. Riptide Car Wash

2. Canine Country Club

3. Landis Car Wash

1. Nichole Beaty – Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster

3. Oscar’s Pet Resort

TIRES

RESCUE ORGANIZATION

1. H + F Tire Service

1. Pet Pantry of Lancaster County

3. (tie) Manheim Tire & Auto Center and A & R Tire Sales & Recycling

2. Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center 3. (tie) Speranza Animal Rescue and Humane League of Lancaster County

Automotive DEALERSHIP 1. Providence Autos 2. Lancaster Toyota 3. Lancaster County Motors Subaru

SALESPERSON 1. Dean Fry – Autohaus Lancaster 2. (tie) Linardo “Lino” De La Rosa – Chapman Ford Lancaster; Rick Pontz – Keller Bros. Ford; Ron Bezzard – Lancaster Toyota; Scott Greiner – Chapman Ford Lancaster and Tony Helmick – Chapman Ford Columbia

REPAIR/BODY SHOP 1. Landis Garage 2. Thru It All Body Shop 3. Warner Holdings Garage

2. Keener Tire Services

Healthcare Providers HOSPITAL 1. Lancaster General Hospital 2. Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital 3. Penn State Health – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

FAMILY PHYSICIAN 1. Dr. Christopher Putney – LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Strasburg 2. Dr. Andrea Stern – LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Mount Joy 3. Dr. Paul Curtin - Family Practice Center

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 1. (tie) Esther DiGiacomo – Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster and Janis Stone – WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital 2. (tie) Kimberly Brown – Lime Spring Outpatient Center and Melissa DeStefano – Penn State Medical Group

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2. (tie) Rachel Hamilton – Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Cassandra Haddad – Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center and Andrew Bender – Lancaster General Hospital

PEDIATRICIAN 1. Dr. Stephen Tifft – Roseville Pediatrics 2. (tie) Dr. Shakthi Kumar – Lancaster Pediatric Associates and Dr. Pia Fenimore – Lancaster Pediatric Associates

SURGEON 1. Dr. Louis Marotti – Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster 2. (tie) Dr. Perry Argires – Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster and Dr. Thomas Renz – Lancaster Orthopedic Group

CARDIOLOGIST 1. (tie) Dr. Matthew Bernabei – The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health and Dr. Dana Weinstein – The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health 2. (tie) Dr. Gregory Burkman – Penn State Hershey and Dr. Gurpinder Chatha – The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health

Dr. Joseph Kontra, the hospital’s chief of infectious diseases, received the first Covid vaccine last December courtesy of Bobbi Jo Hurst.

The first Covid vaccines administered in Lancaster County were witnessed by members of the media and applauded by the hospital’s medical staff.

Photos by Nick Gould

Staff members who received the vaccine expressed their support of the effort to combat the virus.

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Best Hospital

Since COVID-19’s arrival in Lancaster County, Penn

Two staff members arrived at the vaccination site carrying coolers that contained the Pfizer vaccines.

Medicine Lancaster General Health has been at the forefront of combatting the virus. When Pfizer’s vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA late last year, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health began vaccinating its frontline workers, with Dr. Joseph Kontra, who is the Chief of Infectious Diseases and the Director of Infection Prevention at the hospital, receiving the first injection. Since then, the hospital system’s frontline workers have traveled across Lancaster County to set up and administer sites and assist with programs. One such effort included the Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center, which was instituted with logistical assistance provided by Rock Lititz. At Park City, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health collaborated with other healthcare providers to administer nearly 118,000 vaccines (with 92,100 going to residents of Lancaster County) between March 2 and June 30. The hospital also collaborated with other community organizations to set up day-long sites at Bright Side Baptist Church in February, March and July (see following page).

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is also collaborating with the Lancaster County Office of Aging to provide vaccines to home-bound senior citizens. When Pfizer announced that booster shots would be made available in late September, the hospital system put plans in place to address that effort.

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On a Sunday in February (and again on

days in March and July), Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health partnered with organizations such as the Lancaster branch of the NAACP, Patients R Waiting and Bright Side Opportunities Center to conduct day-long vaccination programs at Bright Side Baptist Church in the Southwest (SoWe) area of Lancaster. The inaugural effort saw 400 vaccines administered.

Photos by Nick Gould

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PULMONOLOGIST 1. (tie) Dr. Scott Silverstein – WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine and Dr. Keith Beaulieu – Pulmonary Associates of Lancaster

DERMATOLOGIST 1. Dr. Stephanie Mackey – Stephanie A. Mackey, MD 2. (tie) Dr. Ira Berman – Dermatology Physicians, Inc. and Dr. Richard Herschaft – Dermatology Physicians, Inc.

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN

2. Penn Manor School District

2. Dr. Carl Becker – Westphal Orthopedics

TEACHER

3. Dr. Gary Zartman – Lancaster Orthopedic Group

CHIROPRACTOR/ HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER

1. Dr. Edward White – White Family Dental 2. Dr. Andrew Sieger – Sieger Family Dentistry

2. Dr. Mary Colman – The Hetrick Center

3. (tie) Dr. Todd Feddock – Feddock Family Dentistry and Dr. Roger Strause – Centerville Family Dentistry

EYE PHYSICIAN 1. Dr. Roy Brod – Lancaster Retina Specialists 2. Dr. Francis Manning – Manning Rommel & Thode Associates 3. (tie) Dr. Pierre Palandjian – Eye Associates of Lancaster and Dr. Adam Thode – Manning Rommel & Thode Associates

1. Dayspring Christian Academy

1. Dr. Michael Gish – Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster

1. (tie) Dr. Rustin Glass – Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab and Dr. Erin Gattuso – Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center

DENTIST

SCHOOL

Community NEIGHBORHOOD 1. Lititz 2. (tie) Lake Wood Estates and School Lane Hills

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 1. Willow Valley Communities 2. (tie) Masonic Village at Elizabethtown and Landis Homes

3. Hempfield School District

1. Sandy Weismandel – Warwick School District 2. Randy Gehman – Dayspring Christian Academy 3. Brad Miller – Hempfield School District

ARTIST/MAKER 1. Liz Hess 2. Marilyn Hobday 3. (tie) Nate Nixdorf; Brian Lehman; James Hecker and Keisha Finnie

UNSUNG COMMUNITY HERO 1. Risa Paskoff – Aaron’s Acres 2. Patty Eastep – Anchor Lancaster

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION/ CHARITY 1. Anchor Lancaster 2. Aaron’s Acres 3. (tie) Water Street Mission and Clinic for Special Children

HOUSE OF WORSHIP 1. LCBC 2. Grace Church at Willow Valley 3. First United Methodist Church

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Lancaster Southwest Community (SoWe) – or Cabbage Hill as many know it by – exemplifies many of the words that describe Lancaster. Once the home of German immigrants, it’s now a neighborhood that defines diversity, as people of all colors and cultures live there. Scenic? It offers some of the best views of the city from atop Poplar Street. Friendly and supportive? SoWe’s advisory board, which is composed of residents and stakeholders, works with other organizations and financial institutions to implement a revitalization strategy that aims to make the historic neighborhood safe, clean and attractive to both potential homeowners and economic opportunities. As for the artistic element, murals have become a staple of the SoWe neighborhood, with the most recent project literally transforming streets into works of art.

The intersection of West Strawberry, West Vine and South Mulberry streets was given a metamorphosis thanks to the collaborative efforts of Lancaster Public Art, SoWe Neighborhood Group and the Department of Public Works, with funding provided by the Bloomberg Foundation’s Asphalt Art initiative. The street mural was designed by Fern Dannis and Peter Barber, the co-owner of Two Dudes Painting Company, which is headquartered on Poplar Street. Residents were invited to provide input during the design phase and then take part in a community painting project on September 18. It is estimated that the mural will endure for up to nine months.

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Last year, red and green uplights were used to illuminate the towering trees on the Martins’ property.

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The view from the porch took in holiday decorations, illuminated trees, a snow-covered field and a pond.

Artist Michael Hurrell created the lollipops that led the way to the lodge.

The walkways were lined in red-and-white lights.

Elves were also on the welcoming committee.

Last year was a record-setting decorating season for designer Tim Arpin. For the first time in 28 years, the owner of The Gilded Lily found himself fielding requests from clients asking if he could decorate their homes in October. No, not for Halloween, but for Christmas! In addition, he had spent the previous year working on a very special Candy Land-themed holiday project for some long-time clients.

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“I’ve

Top to bottom: Tim’s warehouses are stocked with white, brown and black faux animals.

Trees and woodland creatures welcomed guests to the lodge.

been working with them for 25 years,” Tim says of Sally and Larry Martin, whose beautiful property is tucked away in the woods of eastern Lancaster County. “It all started with their daughter’s wedding, which was being held at their home. I was up against two designers from Philadelphia for the job,” Tim recalls. “Fortunately, they chose me.” After the wedding, the relationship continued. “I started doing container gardens for them and then moved to helping them with parties and seasonal decorating.” The scope of Tim’s services further expanded when the Martins built a “hunting lodge” on their property in 2001.

The lodge was built at the behest of the Martins’ interior designer, Anita Yoder of Heritage Design Interiors, who could no longer bring rec-room harmony to Sally’s design aesthetics and Larry’s evergrowing collection of hunting trophies.

“Every time you’d get up from the sofa, you’d hit your head on the moose,” Anita explained in a feature story that ran in this magazine in 2003.

Larry finally agreed to Anita’s suggestion when he returned from a hunting trip that had taken him to within 400 miles of the North Pole and realized the polar bear that would be joining the menagerie would be a tight fit in the rec room. When the crate holding the polar bear arrived, Larry was all the more convinced he needed to heed Anita’s advice. “The crate was the size of a room,” he recalled. For the interim, the crate and its contents were relocated to a warehouse the Martins owned.

Larry has been hunting all his life and his trips have taken him all over the world. He says his definition of a vacation is “hooking up with a hunting guide and heading up into the mountains” with hunting and camping being the only things on the agenda. As for Sally, the only kind of hunting she enjoys is of the shopping variety.

Anita went to work and presented preliminary sketches of a “hunting lodge” that would be “spacious yet cozy.” Details included a soaring cathedral ceiling that would provide the space with the scale that was needed to accommodate Larry’s hunting trophies. Niches would provide ledges on which animals such as mountain lions could recline. A fireplace was also on Larry’s must-have list.

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Clockwise from top left: Candy Land provided the theme for a third time at the request of one of the Martins’ granddaughters.

Other than that, he told Anita and Sally to design away to their hearts’ content.

As a result, the hunting lodge, which grew in size to more than 1,400 square feet, was outfitted with a kitchen, living and dining rooms separated by a doublesided stone fireplace, a powder room and a wrap-around porch that overlooks woodland and a large pond. Furnishings ranged from leather sofas to a dining table that can accommodate 24 guests.

Window coverings and accessories further reflected the hunting-lodge theme.

When the lodge was finished in time for Christmas 2001, it became holiday central for family and friends. It ultimately evolved from being Larry’s man cave to a place where he and Sally can entertain family and friends for holiday (all of them) gatherings and other celebrations.

“It’s become a party house,” explains Tim, who now decorates the lodge’s exterior throughout the year to reflect the changing seasons. As for the lodge’s interior Christmas/winter décor, which Tim oversees, it gets installed in early November and stays in place until some time in February.

Decorating for the holidays has

become an integral part of The Gilded Lily’s menu of services it provides to clients. “It all started in 1993, when clients asked if I could help them decorate for the holidays,” he says of the then-owners of Greystone Manor, a horse farm near Leola. Tim decorated the trees at the

The signage, which Tim designed, related to the décor’s theme, as well as the business the Martins own.

The porch’s “wildlife” consisted of squirrels, birds, deer and bears.

More signage created by Tim delivered holiday greetings.

entrance to the farm with lights whose hues changed from blue to amber to clear, which was revolutionary technology at that time. “The display was even featured in the newspaper,” he notes. From there, Tim began fielding requests for help from other clients who lacked the creative skills or the time that was needed to fully decorate a house.

Fortunately for Tim, the timing meshed with everyone wanting to emulate Martha Stewart, who skillfully decorated her home top to bottom, inside and out for the holidays. The days of simply decorating a tree the week before Christmas and buying a poinsettia or two were relegated to the past. As Tim discovered, his clients wanted to fully embrace the season through decorating their homes. He also came to realize they wanted their homes transformed as early as Thanksgiving (or sooner). “When people are going to the lengths they do to decorate, they want to be able to enjoy it for a prolonged period of time,” he theorizes.

Last year’s requests to decorate in October initially came as a surprise but Tim recognized that with people spending so much time at home, they were more than ready for some Christmas cheer.

“Last year, people seemed to skip right over Halloween and concentrate on Christmas,” he notes.

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The lodge was built to display Larry’s hunting trophies and serve as his man cave but has taken on the role of a party house. Here, Tim carried out the Candy Land and red-and-white color scheme indoors.

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Clockwise from left: Tim Arpin has been decorating homes for the holidays since 1993.

The polar bear that instigated the need for Larry Martin’s hunting lodge.

Decorating a tree doesn’t stop with the lowest limb – Tim uses ornaments and other items to decorate the floor beneath the tree.

Tim utilized poinsettias made of felt in the dining room.

Tim takes pride in the fact that The Gilded Lily provides adults and children alike with the element of anticipation that’s followed by surprise, both of which add to the spirit of Christmas. “Clients never know what they’re getting,” he explains.

“For a lot of them, the routine is we arrive early in the morning and they leave for the day. When they get home that evening, they walk into a fully decorated house,” Tim explains, noting, “It’s kind of a magical experience.”

The Martin project entailed a caravan of trucks, the talents of five staff members and a week’s time to install. “Just getting everything there was a challenge,” Tim recalls. “When we’re creating on-site, we always take more than we will need. It’s a team effort,” Tim relates, noting that from a creative standpoint, “one idea leads to another.”

As for the Candy Land theme, “This is the third time we’ve used that theme for them,” Tim says of last year’s décor. “Each time we did it differently. It was a favorite theme of one of their granddaughters – she requested that we revisit it for a third time.”

Tim honored the request and devoted a year to its design, which employed a red-and-white color scheme. In regards to carrying out the theme, Tim had plenty of decorating items at his disposal. “Currently we have three barns and two warehouses that are packed with everything and anything having to do with decorating for parties, weddings and holidays,” he says.

“Everything is very organized.”

Tim considers himself fortunate to have such a treasure trove available. “I’m always adding to and deleting from it,” he explains. “I donate a lot of items that I ‘retire’ to the Hospice Labor Day auction every year. This year we’ll probably be recycling a lot of items because of supplychain issues and the fact that I didn’t go to the Atlanta Gift Show that’s held in January. Fortunately, I bought a lot of items two years ago, so we’ll be in good shape this year.”

For those of you who are making decorating plans, Tim fears that supplychain issues will be ongoing and suggests that you “shop early, stock up on lights, which were hard to come by last year and, if you see something, grab it.”

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Top to bottom: The dining table in the lodge can seat 24 guests. Tim decorated the tabletop with a variety of edibles, including snow-dusted chocolate trees that were custom made

by Miesse Candies.

The candy – Tim worked with Tracy Artus of Miesse Candies on the design – was both decorative and edible.

He’s also become a fan of introducing natural elements into holiday décor. “For the first time in a long time, we put up a tree last year,” he says of decorating the home he shares with his spouse, James Henning. “We put it outside on one of the enclosed decks and decorated it with allnatural elements. I really liked the results and ended up incorporating that theme into several projects.” The fact that the tree was outdoors allowed Tim and James to safely entertain friends and family over the holidays. “We bought a supply of heavy throws guests could use,” Tim explains of the manner in which they addressed creature comforts.

As Tim worked on the Martin

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project throughout 2020, he visualized pairing Larry’s hunting trophies with faux animals – bears, deer, owls and squirrels – of all shapes and sizes. “We have stuffed animals in three colors,” Tim says of the white, brown and black animals that are in storage.

For the candy element, Tim worked with Tracy Artus, the owner of Miesse Candies, to create custom designs of sweet treats that were both decorative and edible.

As always, both sides of the fireplace were decorated, as were all the chandeliers. “Those are a must-decorate for all our projects,” Tim notes.

The theme encompassed the porch as well as outdoor areas, where trails of red and white lights led the way from the house to the hunting lodge. Colorful lollipops – created by artist Michael Hurrell of Millersville – were also situated along the pathways leading to the lodge. The final touch was dramatic uplighting – in hues of red and green – that washed over the stands of trees that surround the property.

For more information, visit arpinsgildedlily.com.

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Stepping out of the crisp, cool winter air and into a high tunnel, you’re greeted with a blanket of warm, humid air that envelops the winter produce that’s growing inside. The vibrancy of the produce is shocking. Deep, dark purples and robust, hardy green vegetables grow among the pure-white snow drifts that cover the fields of Fifth Month Farm.

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ith the temperature standing at 45 degrees, today is a warm day for early February, which allows the door to the high tunnel to be open in order to circulate cooler, drier air. Condensation gently rains down the transparent plastic walls, imparting the soft sound of a slow patter that precedes a heavy storm.

Located in Mount Joy, along a picturesque country road, the wintry scene at Fifth Month Farm is nothing short of bucolic.

Fifth Month Farm takes its name from the shared birth month of owners Kristi and Devin Barto, whose energy and fervor for growing food is contagious. Devin grew up in Manheim and has farmed organically for over 14 years. Like many folks I meet from Lancaster County’s food community, Devin lived in other areas – including Maryland and Philadelphia – before he returned home with new ideas. Kristi describes herself as a “fine artist, baker and plant caretaker,” but her farming skillset is robust. The two found the opportunity to pursue a dream by leasing five acres of farmland in Mount Joy from one of Devin’s childhood friends.

THINK YOU KNOW A CARROT

Devin and Kristi Barto, owners of Fifth Month Farm in Mount Joy, walk through the snow after leaving their hightunnel hoop house in which they grow an assortment of lettuces, frisée, arugula and spinach during the coldweather months.

As the Bartos have proved, not only is growing food during the winter months possible but the flavor and characteristics it yields are arguably better. For example, you think you know what a carrot should taste like but until you’ve bitten into one that’s overwintered, you’ll think otherwise.

In a process similar to melting ice with salt in the winter, vegetables change their

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Red leaf lettuce growing inside a high tunnel in winter.

chemistry in the cold in order to keep their cells from freezing. This process occurs with carrots, radishes, kale and spinach to name only a few.

When the temperature drops, such plants convert starches into dissolved sugars in an effort to lower the point at which they freeze and therefore, survive the frost. With less starch and more sugar, this natural resistance to freezing concentrates and sweetens the flavor. In the case of a carrot, its flavor becomes bright and citric, almost like that of an orange or lemon. For that same reason, I much prefer winter spinach and arugula over varieties that are grown in the summer. Winter-grown varieties simply deliver a sweeter and less-bitter flavor.

Winter CSA members tour the farm under an October sky.

Devin and Kristi dream of owning their own farm someday. For the time being, they are renting acreage in Mount Joy from a friend.

Leeks growing in the snow under a bed of straw for insulation.

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TO MAKE THE FARM prosper in winter, planting and harvest must be carefully timed with the arrival of frigid weather. To do so, Devin and Kristi employ organic practices inspired by northern European and northern Asian farming techniques that continue to evolve. Carrots stay warmer under a bed of straw, while spinach can endure some frost under tunnels that consist of small hoops covered in fabric and are low to the ground. Salad greens grow nicely in high tunnels or greenhouses.

As one might expect, winter farming is rife with challenges. “The weather is the obvious reason it’s difficult to farm in the winter,” says Kristi. “We have to figure out how to harvest in a very different set of circumstances than at any other time of the year. You don’t have as much daylight.

Everything you do, you move slower because you’re wearing more clothing. We can’t just get here at 7 a.m. and harvest lettuce. It’s still frozen. So to cut it, we would destroy the crop.”

Frustrations are big and small, from planning around the weather forecast to waiting for a frozen garden hose to thaw for cleaning equipment or watering plants, to deep snow that can limit the farm’s rear-wheel-drive van, making loading or unloading more laborious. “Harvesting is difficult,” says Devin. “But I don’t even think about it anymore; you have to know what to do.”

On a windy night, blasts of cold air keep Devin awake more than almost anything else. If temperatures get too low or arrive at the wrong time, frost will damage certain crops, and a strong wind could strip a high or low tunnel frame of its plastic cover, losing heat and all protection from the elements. If you’ve seen the film The Martian, picture Matt Damon’s potato harvest being destroyed

Outside, the exterior walls of the hightunnel hoop house are lined with snow, while inside the unheated space is vibrant with color.

On extra-cold nights, produce can be “tucked in” for added warmth.

by the frigid atmosphere of Mars in a storm, but to a far lesser extreme.

Of course, you can add something totally unexpected to the list of challenges – a pandemic. Last year’s restaurant closures and farmers market cancellations threatened the retail and wholesale aspects of Fifth Month Farm.

In search of other ways to complement their winter CSA (community-supported agriculture), the Bartos pivoted to providing customers with an online store and home delivery service.

WINTER CSA This will be my third winter subscribing to Fifth Month Farm’s 14-week CSA. If you’ve never joined a CSA, here’s the gist of how the farm’s winter CSA currently works. When signing up, you buy a “share,” or the number of items you can select each of 14 weeks. I opt for a fourchoice share (there are also shares that provide five or six items), so one week’s order might include a bag of arugula, a bundle of leeks, two pounds of fingerling potatoes and one-and-a-half pounds of carrots. Beets, watermelon radishes, Hakurei salad turnips, sweet potatoes and broccolini are other personal favorites. If

you’re planning a larger meal one week, a double order of a particular item can be selected, counting as two choices. I’ve found that if we’re going to be busy for a few days, root vegetables, which offer a longer shelf life, are a good choice.

Produce choices each week are “market style,” based on what becomes available. CSA members receive an email on Monday morning listing the fresh produce that will be available. Kristi often includes a recipe or dinner ideas to coincide with that week’s selection.

Members then have until Wednesday morning to place their orders online.

Following harvest, Devin and Kristi neatly package orders by hand on Thursdays.

Shares can be picked up by members at a designated location as early as Friday morning. Home delivery is offered for a nominal fee in a designated area of the county, as well.

Granted, some foods such as spaghetti squash are grown in the fall and kept in cold storage, but the attention to detail and freshness are preserved right there on the farm. Tomato purée is another choice that’s occasionally offered. The process begins in the summer months, when Kristi and Devin harvest a few tons of tomatoes.

They then load up their van and take the

tomatoes to a commercial canner in Berks County, thus capturing the freshness and flavor of summer that can be enjoyed throughout the fall and winter.

SHARED BENEFITS I’ve found the rewards of joining the CSA to be profound. Because our cold and gray winters are devoid of fresh produce, the temporary absence of our local farm stands always caused sincere longing.

Fifth Month Farm’s CSA has changed my mindset. Learning about and experiencing new veggies we otherwise might not have found or endeavored to try, cooking healthy, trying new recipes and embracing new flavors and textures were only the start of making the fall and winter months bearable. The weekly excitement of choosing fresh new produce proved to be striking and unexpected.

Before the CSA kicks off, Devin and Kristi host an event for members to tour the farm on an autumn evening in October. Knowing the people who grow our food and seeing how much care goes into the farm each day of the year, changes how you prepare meals. For us, meal planning has become more intentional and wasting food feels horrific. There’s LANCASTER COUNTY | NOVEMBER 2021

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an origin story attached to those meals, which is great while entertaining guests at dinner. We know we are supporting local farmers such as the Bartos, as well as their staff. The Bartos believe in paying workers a living hourly wage; after all, the labor is physically demanding and skilled, requiring agricultural knowledge.

Frisée is washed in ice-cold water during the winter months. The process was originally done by hand but is now carried out with the aid of a mechanical spinner.

Purple Napa cabbage fresh out of the ground and ready for winter CSA deliveries.

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Tatsoi, which is similar to bok choy, is a great substitute for spinach and can be eaten raw or used in a stir-fry.

BECAUSE I NOW HAVE a connection to the place where food grows, I’m often a visitor to the farm. Usually I’m there with a camera in hand, but at this point, I consider Kristi and Devin to be friends. Something Devin once told me as a CSA member resonates and I believe it’s something he would share with any other member: “Our farm belongs to you, too.” Inevitably, it is the support of CSA members that helps the husband-and-wife duo invest in new equipment, such as a produce washer or a heater for a high tunnel to help endure the bitter-cold days of winter. CSA memberships buy seeds that grow into the food that’s enjoyed by so many. Memberships help them plan how to best use their soil and the season by calculating demand and minimizing waste and expenses.

“Around 50-65% of the members sign up about 10 months in advance,” Devin notes. “That money [enables us to] farm the entire year. Usually, January and February are hard. This year, 50 people signed up for the CSA in January.

Having that cash come before we buy our seeds and supplies [enables us] to pay our employees in June and July. That money pays for our mortgage. That’s why we close the [online] store – the CSA members are shareholders of the farm.”

“We close the online store so that we can redirect all of our focus to our winter CSA customers, so they’re getting the best of everything,” says Kristi. “Our CSA requires us to really devote energy to giving really great stuff during a really special time of the year – you often can’t find that from a local farm in our area. They’re the lifeblood,” she says of shareholders. “We’re pretty small and we want to make sure that relationship is special and what they’re buying into is worth what they’re expecting.”

It’s not uncommon for a chef to walk the fields with Devin to see what unique foods are up and coming when planning his or her seasonal menu. According to Kristi, “We will sit down with [seed] catalogs and ask chefs, ‘What did you like last year?

What are you looking for this coming year?’ We’re super invigorated by the relationships we’ve been able to develop with local restaurants,” she adds. “I still feel like there aren’t enough restaurants in

NO-CRUST QUICHE • 5 eggs (beaten) • 3 leeks (chopped) • Ham (diced) • 1 Tbsp. butter • 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 cup cheese (Cheddar) • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • Salt, pepper to taste Beat the eggs. Trim and chop the leeks, using only the white portion. Sauté the pieces in the butter and olive oil until tender. Combine the ingredients, pour into a greased or non-stick pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Over-wintered leeks combine with ham, cheese and free-range eggs to create a tasty quiche accompanied by a side of winter salad greens.

Lancaster working directly with farmers.

It is a real commitment and it’s not always the right fit. I’d like to think there are a lot more of our vegetables that could be utilized by restaurants in Lancaster.”

KRISTI AND DEVIN dream of a community where more restaurants and grocery stores source food from local farms – any local farm, not just their own.

Food that stays close to where it’s grown travels less (lowering transportation costs), stays fresher (prompting less waste), keeps money in the local economy and supports other small businesses in the community. In addition, unique varieties of food become available.

“The dream is to live a life as farmers that is conducive to having a family and living a relatively normal life,” says Kristi.

“We’re more than just farmers. There is a struggle to living a life of farming, especially one where we’re starting from scratch. We didn’t have land but we had resources in the people we know. We owe a lot of our success to other small businesses. As we continue to grow, it becomes really important for us to remain connected to other small businesses.”

The Bartos also look forward to a future where they will own the land they farm. It’s a tall order in Lancaster County, where land is expensive and sought after for a litany of uses, and farmers are exiting perhaps at a greater rate than new farmers are coming up. “I’d like to grow fruit to have apples and pears in the CSA,” says Devin “We’d like to have a certified kitchen to make prepared food to include in the winter CSA.”

WHERE TO FIND THEM This year’s CSA is already underway and is sold-out, but sign-ups start soon after the current subscription ends in late January. I’ll warn you, spaces fill up quickly.

There’s usually a waiting list at any given time of the year and those commitments help the Bartos plan their seasons with stability. Devin acknowledges that the CSA could continue longer into winter, but offering quality produce consistency with enough quantity for 75 CSA members becomes more difficult as the season progresses. Wanting members to have a great experience from start to finish, “I would rather have the CSA end on a high note,” he says.

However, at the end of January, when the winter CSA ends, produce is offered to the public through Fifth Month Farm’s online store with a caveat. Updated weekly with the freshest crops, their online store is open for just 24 hours, starting at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and closing at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with deliveries made every Friday. In addition, their produce is stocked at Lemon Street Market and is included on local restaurant menus. You can also help to support local farmers by asking your favorite restaurant if any of their food suppliers are local farms.

For more information, visit fifthmonthfarm.com.

JORDAN BUSH is a commercial photographer. His work has allowed him to discover and document cultures and food across five continents. A graduate of Garden Spot High School and Millersville University, Jordan and his fiancée, Jessica, reside and cook together in Ephrata.

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TA B L E

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FRISCO’S CHICKEN

Locally sourced chicken is brined in Peruvian spices and slow-cooked over charcoal. Here, it’s accompanied by a trio of sauces whose heat index ranges from mild to hot, Peruvian fried rice and tres leches cake.

The Destination for Peruvian Charcoal Chicken!

Lancaster’s favorite new restaurant will celebrate its one-year anniversary this month. Located next to the Science Factory in Lancaster, Frisco’s menu focuses on the distinctive food of Peru, which is where the restaurant’s founder and namesake, Francisco “Frisco” Gomez de la Torre, was born.

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he walls of the restaurant provide a history lesson of sorts, as they are decorated with large posters that trace Frisco’s journey from his native Peru to becoming a restaurant owner in Lancaster County. Born and raised in Arequipa, Peru, he immigrated to the United States in 2003, arriving in Miami with $300 in his pocket, two suitcases and a big dream. Sadly, he had to leave his wife and one-year-old daughter behind. “My dream was to be able to work and soon send for my family,” Frisco explains.

His first job in the hospitality industry was as a banquet server at a hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. “I discovered my passion for serving there,” he explains. “I moved around and moved up, and with hard work and endless hours invested, I was eventually promoted to a management position. My wife and daughter came to the U.S. in 2010, and two years later, our second daughter was born.”

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Along the way, a new dream of opening a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken restaurant manifested itself. When he was laid-off from a position with a Lancaster restaurant due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Frisco says he knew the time had come to make his dream a reality. “I knew this food is ideal for take-out,” he points out. “In my country, there’s a rotisserie chicken restaurant every few blocks in the cities. People do take it home to eat.”

What differentiates Peruvian chicken from most rotisserie chicken is the way it’s prepared and cooked. At Frisco’s, the chicken, which is locally sourced, is brined in authentic Peruvian spices and then is slow-cooked in a special charcoal-heated oven that was sourced from Peru. The end result, according to Frisco, is “very flavorful chicken.”

ON NOVEMBER 1, 2020, Frisco’s Chicken made its debut just six weeks before a statewide shutdown was ordered prohibiting indoor dining.

For most restaurants, the shutdown over the holidays couldn’t have come at a worse time. In the case of Frisco’s, the promise of flavorful food geared to take-out helped to make it an instant success. “We’re primarily a take-out restaurant,” says Josh Rinier, Frisco’s business partner. “You could say we’re the alternative to pizza.”

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY ambience – thanks to large windows in the front of the space – welcomes those who choose to dine in at Frisco’s Chicken. The layout features a display kitchen, with seating available at tables and booths (38 inside and 32 on a sidewalk patio). Customers place their order at a counter and then pick it up when it’s ready.

As for take-out, there’s a pick-up window along the side of the building. “We have some parking along the side in the back. When we were shut down for dine-in over the holidays [midDecember 2020 to mid-January 2021], we added numbers to those parking spaces for curbside delivery. We also offer delivery via DoorDash,” Josh explains.

THE MENU FEATURES a half or whole chicken with two or three sauces, which are house-made using Peruvian spices. The cilantro aioli sauce is the mild choice. The other two sauces offer some “heat.” Made with spicy Peruvian yellow peppers and huacatay leaves (taste-wise they’re described as a mix of sweet basil, tarragon, mint and lime), aji is considered to be a medium-hot sauce. Rocoto, made with spicy Peruvian red peppers and huacatay leaves, qualifies as the hot sauce.

Other menu items include empanadas (made with Peruvian-style chicken or beef), queso (a dish composed of signatures cheeses), loma saltado (sautéed beef with onions and tomatoes) and Frisco’s fresh bowls (a choice of pollo, loma saltado or veggie). Sides include Peruvian-style chicken-fried rice, house-made black beans, house-made seasoned yellow corn, fried plantains, yucca fries, coleslaw, Brussels sprouts coated in a honey-and-balsamic glaze, house salad, fries and mac & cheese. For dessert there’s a choice of Peruvian flan or tres leches cake. There’s even a traditional Peruvian beverage – chicha morada – that’s made fresh daily with purple corn, pineapple, green apples, cinnamon and cloves.

“OUR MOTTO IS, ‘We’re not just serving great food – we’re serving happiness.’ We want to be sure our customers are happy with the food and service,” Josh says. To help ensure that, they’ve launched a customer loyalty club, Frisco Fresh Club, which currently has about 2,500 members. In addition, a new app was recently rolled out. Josh notes that it not only offers a better online-ordering experience, but there are also enhanced rewards for loyalty club members.

Frisco’s is also committed to caring for the Earth – biodegradable or recyclable products are used as much as possible.

The owners of Frisco’s are also dedicated to supporting the community. Frisco and Josh plan to hold a community-outreach effort each November 1 – Frisco’s anniversary – whereby the restaurant is committed to providing 83 meals for those in need. Why 83 meals? That’s the number of meals the restaurant served on the day it opened.

THE NEW APP isn’t Frisco’s only news – a microbrewery is in the works. According to Josh, it will be housed in adjacent space in the same building as the restaurant. Frisco’s is currently seeking a master brewer and looking to secure equipment for the endeavor. The craft beer would be available at the restaurant.

“We’re located at the edge of the city. We want to make this a destination,” Josh says of their efforts to be customer-oriented. He also shares that Frisco’s may open a second location next year. “It’s too soon to reveal the exact location, but it’s in the works,” he says.

Above: The restaurant’s partners, Francisco “Frisco” Gomez de la Torre and Josh Rinier.

Left: Chicha morada is a Peruvian drink made from purple corn, pineapple, green apples, cinnamon and cloves.

Right: Take-out has been an integral part of the restaurant since opening last November.

Below: Peruvian chicken is accompanied by a signature dish – Brussels sprouts enhanced with a honey-andbalsamic glaze.

Frisco’s Chicken is located at 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dine-in, take-out and delivery are available. Catering is also available. For more information, call 717-740-5262 or visit friscoschicken.com. Online ordering is available via a link on the website or on Frisco’s app.

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The D I N I N G G U I D E HONG KONG GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1807 Columbia Avenue, Wheatland Shopping Center, Lancaster. 717-394-4336.

Our chefs have been serving Lancaster Countians their favorite entrées for 41 years. To add variety, they are always creating new and exciting specials. Vegetable entrées and children’s menu available. We offer lavish lunch and dinner menus, made with quality, fresh ingredients, for dine-in or take-out. Hours: Sun., 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m; closed Mon.; Tues.Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 12-10 p.m.

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We offer lavish lunch and dinner menus, made with quality, fresh ingredients, for dine-in or take-out.

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The B U S I N E S S A D V A N T A G E Beverage Distributor Since 1949

“When it’s Certified , you’re satisfied!” ™

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JOHN A. ZERN & SONS BEVERAGE 202 South Charlotte Street, Manheim.

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John A. Zern & Sons Beverage specializes in beer and beverage sales and service and has been serving the Lancaster region since 1948.

They provide beverage setups for weddings, banquets and other events and work with a number of venues across Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

Carpet Cleaner CERTIFIED CARPET 1855 Columbia Avenue, Wheatland Shopping Center, Lancaster.

717-394-3731 or 1-800-479-9258.

Certified Carpet can make your soiled, dirty carpets and furniture look like NEW again! Year after year, Certified Carpet is voted No. 1 BEST carpet-cleaning company by the readers of Lancaster County Magazine. Locally owned and operated since 1949. “When it’s Certified, you’re satisfied!” (#PA024067)

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Fashions NEXT TO NEW FINE CLOTHING 1920 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. 717-299-2924.

Consistently voted one of the BEST consignment shops in Lancaster County year after year, Next to New Fine Clothing Consignment has something for everyone’s style, taste and budget. This one-stop shop offers women’s apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry and more.

Sizes 0-3x. Closed Sundays. Follow Next to New on Facebook @ NextToNew1920.

Flooring CERTIFIED CARPET 1855 Columbia Avenue, Wheatland Shopping Center, Lancaster.

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Certified Carpet is the complete carpet and flooring center for home and office. We feature a full line of name brand carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile and luxury vinyl tile with friendly, personalized service from a highly experienced and knowledgeable staff. “When it’s Certified, you’re satisfied!” (#PA024067)

GALEBACH’S FLOOR FINISHING, INC. 202 Main Street, Landisville. 717-898-9680.

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Galebach’s Floor Finishing, founded in 1924, is the oldest floor finishing company in Lancaster County. We specialize in residential wood floor refinishing and have extensive experience with historic restorations. Our dust containment system keeps your home as clean as possible while our workers are on-site sanding and finishing. (#PA019030)

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For over 20 years, our mission is helping you LOVE your hair and nails! We specialize in trendy and traditional hair design, refreshing color, brightening highlights and perms for added style. Rejuvenate your hands and feet with relaxing manicures and pedicures. THANK YOU for trusting us to help you look and feel your best and voting us ‘Among the Best’ salons in 2020. Call us to schedule your appointment.

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Real Estate LUSK & ASSOCIATES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Anne Lusk represents the area’s finest properties and gives unmatched customer service for all your real estate needs from start to finish, ensuring a smooth transaction every time. Call Anne and her team at 717-291-9101, or stop by her office at 100 Foxshire Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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It’s a Beautiful Day W I T H M A R S H A L L W . S N I V E LY

Imagine Covid doesn’t exist and you have a day off from work. You are free to spend the day doing exactly as you please.

Inspired by U2’s It’s a Beautiful Day – “It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away” – we asked Marshall W. Snively to describe his perfect Lancaster County day.

About Marshall

Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Marshall earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Maryland, College Park. After graduating, he quickly realized that his love for architecture and urban environments ignited a desire to support the growth of historic cities.

Subsequently, his career has always revolved around the strengthening of urban communities.

After college, Marshall moved to Baltimore, a city he frequented regularly with his family while growing up. “I remember when the National Aquarium and Harbor Place were under construction and opened,” he says of the projects that were key to the revitalization of Downtown Baltimore 40 years ago. “I’m proud that I contributed to the growth of the downtown and the extended waterfront area over my 15 years in Baltimore,” he says of serving as vice president of economic development and planning at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, a nonprofit business-improvement district. In his 10 years at the Downtown Partnership, he spearheaded the development and implementation of strategic plans for both business and economic development initiatives.

Before his move to Lancaster, Marshall served as special projects director for Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse (now Cross Street Partners), a real estate development company focusing on restoring and strengthening existing urban communities in many cities along the East Coast, through the redevelopment of historic properties and in-fill new construction.

Marshall moved to Lancaster City in 2007, serving as the vice president of the James Street Improvement District. He is now the president of the Lancaster City Alliance (LCA).

He lives in the city with his partner of 18 years, Paul Gibbs. Both are avid travelers, selfproclaimed foodies and Baltimore Ravens fans.

The Role of the Lancaster City Alliance

Created in 2013, the Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) represents the consolidation of two nonprofit organizations: the James Street Improvement District and the Lancaster Alliance, both of which were dedicated to community and economic development for the City of Lancaster.

With a focus of empowering neighborhoods and setting the stage for increased investment, Lancaster City Alliance was charged with the

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development of Building On Strength, the city’s 15-year economic development strategic plan.

Now in its sixth year, implementation of that plan remains one of LCA’s largest bodies of work.

Perhaps the most visible aspects of LCA are the red-shirted Bike Ambassadors and blue-shirted Clean Team members who work hard every day to ensure that the city is welcoming and clean.

ACCORDING TO MARSHALL, “Lancaster City has seen extraordinary growth over the last 15 years and we want to see that continue.

Not only in Downtown, but throughout the city.

Our work to enhance communities through partnerships with residents and small business owners is significant and through initiatives like our façade-improvement programs and entrepreneurship assistance, we are seeing great success. Everything we do is based on collaborations. We are truly an ‘alliance’ and we are able to leverage the support we get from our many partners, as well as our corporate, small business and resident investors to make a big positive difference in the city. We have a small but mighty team, all of whom are dedicated to the mission of LCA and that shows in our results.”

In His Own Words:

MARSHALL SNIVELY’S PERFECT DAY It should be no surprise that my perfect Lancaster County day is city-centric. With the huge influx of investment over the last decade, the growth and diversity of our city galleries, boutiques, cultural institutions, bars and restaurants make it very easy to have a perfect day, if not week, in Lancaster City.

I’d start and end my day at home. When Paul and I renovated our city home, we included a rooftop deck. While they’re very prominent in Baltimore, at the time we didn’t see a lot of them in Lancaster City. It’s become our favorite place to relax and entertain. On a perfect day we would start and end it on the deck, especially if there is a game or event at Clipper Magazine Stadium (unless we are at a game), as we have the perfect view of the fireworks.

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE things to do is take a casual stroll to Downtown, stopping at galleries and shops – with several pit stops for small bites and a cocktail along the way. Especially on a nice spring, summer or fall day, our stops would include several of the many outdoor or rooftop options throughout the city. Those who know us are aware that we are fans of the perfect Tito’s

dry martini and our favorite bartenders usually have them at the ready.

If it is a nice Saturday, we would start with a trip to Central Market and then enjoy a Bloody Mary somewhere nearby. After dropping off our loot, we’d make our way back to Downtown – sometimes to meet friends, but always knowing we will run into people we know along the way.

A perfect weekend would start with a First Friday or Music Friday. A perfect week would include a show at the Fulton Theatre and our weekly Thursday date-night dinner.

BUT HONESTLY, one of my most favorite things to do is to bring friends to Lancaster – especially those who have never been here before. Without fail, they are always blown away and instantly become ambassadors. After all, there is always something new to explore in the city, whether it’s a new store, bar, restaurant, exhibit or show. The city never disappoints and we feel really blessed to live here. The sense of community is unparalleled and the support that continues to be shown for our businesses that make Lancaster so special – even after the challenges of the last year – speaks to why our community is so unique and why I am so happy to live here and play a role in the continued growth of such a special place.

For more information, visit lancastercityalliance.org.

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