SOMA Becomes Official

Posted by Bone on November 30th, 2007

After months of quietly referring to the area between Chestnut and Market as “SoMa”, the name has finally stuck according to a recent article in the Central Penn Business Journal.
Harristown Development Corp, the people behind Strawberry Square, Bricco, and International House are going to put forth a branding campaign in this district in order […]

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Tara Station

Posted by Bone on September 27th, 2007

Well, I heard about this new project last week and I’m glad we finally get some good hard info about it– and quickly thanks to Sara.
She reported in her column that a previous manager of Ceoltas will be remodeling the former Epic Bar and Grille near the train station into a new multi-level bar and […]

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Non-Smoking Please

Posted by Bone on July 28th, 2007

While Pennsylvanians wait for the state house to pass a non-smoking bill, many restaurants, and some bars, are starting hop on board a little early.
As an ex-smoker, I sincerely support this move restaurateurs are making. I would much rather see businesses in the dining and hospitality industry follow the trend and public support rather […]

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“The Sun” Shines on 3rd Street

Posted by Bone on June 11th, 2007

El Sol is a welcome addition to the expanding SoMa district, south of Market Street, in downtown Harrisburg. This upscale Mexican restaurant recently opened along 3rd street, almost across the way from Bricco.
It’s no surprise I’ve wanted more upscale and authentic Mexican cuisine to come to this area for a while now. El […]

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