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Carmella’s joins the nonsmoking ranks

Carmella’s Trattoria – among its many other changes (read more in next week’s column) – has gone nonsmoking, effective today, Kick Butts Day.

Previously, smoking was only permitted in the bar and not in the dining area.

Don’t be an April Fool

With the showers comes plenty of events. Clearly, we all have spring fever!

Level 2

Well, the buzz abounds.

Level 2, Cafe Fresco‘s soon-to-be cooler cousin (or second floor) is slated to open on May 1. A website has launched to promote the club, which is being teased as “nightlife redefined.”

For more info, or to be on top of the buzz, sign-up for their newsletter – and look for more details by the end of the month.

*UPDATE* – Level 2 will open to the public on May 16.

CATEGORIES: Harrisburg, Nightlife

In like a lion, out like a lamb

That’s right, it’s the weekend round-up. Before I head out to glorious Elk County this weekend, I wanted to leave you with some thoughts.

  • Tonight, the MODE Happy Hour is at the newly redesigned Spice (Fisaga). Drinks and apps are cheap from 5-7 p.m.
  • You must visit Kasbah tomorrow night for a night of belly dancing and Moroccan delights. A four-course prixe fixe dinner is $45 per person. BYOB.
  • If you’re feeling a little friskier, however, stop over to the CPAA‘s “Spay-ghetti” dinner at the New Cumberland Fire Hall from 4-7 p.m. and eat sketties to help animals!
  • Don’t be an April fool – TroegsThe Art of Drinking Tröegs bottle cap Art Contest” kicks off on April 1.
  • Come out for opening day at Commerce Bank Park. The Senators kick off their season on Thursday, April 3 at 6:35 p.m. against the Akron Aeros.

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Dawson’s Chocolate Lasagna

In today’s column, I mentioned a recipe for Dawson Flinchbaugh‘s Chocolate Lasagna, as tasted at The Cooking School at Giant last Tuesday.

Chocolate Lasagna
Ingredients:

  • 4 sheets fresh lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb Mascarpone cheese
  • 2 8-oz logs goat cheese
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 fresh whipped cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Cocoa powder
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup refined sugar
  • 1 box each, raspberries and blueberries

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CATEGORIES: Food/Drink

Breaking News

I got an iPod nano (silver). Many of you may recall my resistance to acquiring this magical musical device – and I am still concerned about having an elliptical-related accident or breaking out into a song-and-dance number like an Ally McBeal episode.

I’ve also realized that this small possession is just a gateway to more purchases. I now need new earphones (seriously, who can wear these things?), some sort of skin or case to hold the contraption and, of course, music.

Fortunately, I have a rather big music collection I intend to slowly move onto the iPod. I’m going to try not to spend my paycheck at iTunes.com.

CATEGORIES: Music, Web/Tech

FireHouse goes nonsmoking

The FireHouse Restaurant will go 100 percent nonsmoking next Thursday, March 20, to commemorate the first day of spring. Smoking will no longer be permitted on the first two levels after March 20. I have heard rumor, however, that smoking will still be allowed on the third floor during special events.

Oh, it is so that time of the week (Round it up)

Raise your hand if you’re relieved it’s Friday. Okay, put them down.

I’m not touching the you-know-what festivities – Alexis covered a sampling yesterday – but really, go find an Irish bar or a bar with an Irish spirit – And don’t forget to nourish! As for the weekend, let’s see what the fine folks of “central” PA have in store for you.

Weekend roundup – happy it’s March

I’m not sure what the rest of you are up to, but while I’m at the luxurious Hotel Hershey this weekend, here’s what is going on around town:

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