“Eat” listings
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Dunes
Enjoy the fusion of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine at this casual restaurant. Try authentic dishes like Bastilla, phyllo stuffed with succulent morsels of shrimp, chicken or spinach. The wild salmon tangine with tomatoes, bell peppers and potato slices is a surefire way to please. $$ (09/2011)
19 S Third St
717-695-0873
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Miso Sushi and Grill
This quaint spot is quickly becoming a local favorite for its larger-than-average sushi rolls. Going raw? Try an orange flamingo roll (spicy salmon with homemade wasabi). Want grilled? Go for a dish with homemade teriyaki sauce. The chef is known for surprising guests with creations (on the house). $$ (08/2011)
4620 Jonestown Rd
717-526-4088
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Accomac Inn
This award-winning spot serves French-American cuisine in a building that’s as old as the nation itself. Enjoy gourmet presentations like a half duck flambéed tableside with breast and leg confit, parsley potatoes, veggies and rhubarb-sage jus—inside or on the porch that overlooks the Susquehanna River. $$$$ (07/2011)
6330 River Dr, York
717-252-1521
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Red Rabbit Drive-In
This eatery—a regional landmark since 1964 that's still run by original family members—is a '50s-style diner with curb service where everything is made to order, including the “hand-spun” milkshakes. $ (05/2011)
Rte 322, Duncannon
717-834-4696
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Café Bruges
This place serves distinctive Belgian fare—including mussels and waffles—and American faves like burgers. Try the Carbonade Flamande (Flemish beef stew cooked in dark ale), and wash it down with a flight of Belgian brews from the dozens of choices. $$ (03/2011)
16 N Pitt St, Carlisle
717-960-0223
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Sammy’s Italian Restaurant
With its great location across from the Capitol, ample window seating and $7 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, this cozy restaurant is hopping around midday. Shellfish is the specialty here, and it makes its way into most signature dishes, like the scallops Provencal or linguini with clams. BYOB. $$ (03/2011)
502 N 3rd St
717-221-0192
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AREPA LATIN EATERY
You’ll fi nd authentic Venezuelan food at its best at this new eatery, often bustling at lunchtime. Enjoy a mouthwatering variety of arepas and empanadas. Even better, it’s BYOB. $ (01/2011)
316 N Second St, Harrisburg
717-233-3332
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TREVI 5
Innovative small plates take the place of traditional appetizers so that everyone can sample more flavors at this Italian eatery; try the citrus-marinated olives or the eggplant caponata. Each dish focuses on simplicity, combining no more than five flavors (hence the restaurant’s name). Pesto, saffron, and truffle oils infuse Trevi’s cured meats and cheeses, and 90% of the wines in the cellar are from Italy. $$$$ (11/2010)
100 Hotel Rd, Hershey
717-534-8800
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BLACK N BLEU
Black tie meets blue collar at this classy restaurant with a casual dresscode. Must-haves include the house specialty blue-cheese fondue, potato-wrapped sweet chili-soy shrimp and the lobster mac-n-cheese. $$ (09/2010)
6108 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-458-8105
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CHALIT’S THAI BISTRO
This casual BYOB offers authentic, tempting Thai tapas, including an extensive selection of gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. The Golden Triangle tapioca-breaded wontons with shrimp and faux crab are a great place to start. $$ (07/2010)
5103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-695-9889
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UPTOWN CHICAGO GRILL
This casual BYOB serves dishes large enough to sate the heartiest of appetites. Order falloff- the-bone ribs or the pulled pork platter, both of which come with sides like coleslaw and red potato salad. $$ (05/2010)
2101 N Second St
717-233-7487
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UNION CANAL HOUSE
Known by locals for sticking it out through thick and thin—it has been open since the 1700s—this carefully preserved restaurant of yesteryear offers a casual atmosphere, prime cuts of meat and fine service. $$ (03/2010)
107 S Hanover St, Hershey
717-566-0054
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