Konnichiwa, described in The P-N as a “Pan-Asian” restaurant, opened last night. HarrisburgNightlife and Floor9 have already made their decision on it, but my column next week will go in further depth (and, I’ve actually been there).
The new inside is a complete contrast to the dingy boxcar look of the outside of the diner. It’s amazing what some carpet, wall tiles and tasteful decorations can do. The menu borders on Asian (we tried the edamame hummus, served with pomegranate seeds and crisp wontons, and it was very good) with beef pho, raw beef, shrimp tempura and the like. Chef staff is from Carmella’s.
The cocktail menu features wines, vodka infusions and martini-like concoctions.
Music is lounge-y beats, courtesy of Jamie Pascotti.
I’m still not used to the contrast to the outdoor section, but that will close soon for the season.
Tomorrow at 8 a.m., Nonna’s Delisioso is back in their new home at 263 Reily St. Join them for their grand opening and enjoy their city-famous hot dogs, sandwiches, Italian ices and sodas.
This weekend, the weather will be perfect. Stop out and welcome them back to Midtown.
Midtown Block Party
Friday, Sept. 21
6-9 PM
1400 Block of N. Third St., Harrisburg
There’ll be dancing in the streets (between Calder and Reily, to be specific) this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. when Friends of Midtown welcomes HACC to the neighborhood with music and ART! Join us as we unveil over 25 new works created by artists like Earl Blust, Kathy Busillo and Don Lenker two weekends ago during Gallery Walk ’07.
The festivities begin at “rent this gallery” @ 1417 N. 3rd St. and spill into the street with bands BRAVE THE DAY and High Society. Barbecue will be on sale by our friends at Club 1400, and Nonna’s will be selling their great “dogs” and Italian ices.
Bring a chair or a blanket, buy some art, enjoy the night, the neighborhood, the music, and watch the “big dig” as Powers
and Assoc. get the corner of Third & Reily ready for their new office complex!
I tried to succinctly generalize how I spend my football Sundays, and I said I watch them at home. I do not. I watch them at the home of my father.
For those of you playing along at home, you might’ve recalled my column on this two seasons ago when the Steelers won the Super Bowl. I went to my dad’s house. It’s tradition. Plus, he has a bigger TV and better food.
I just wanted to clear this up for my loyal readers. Dad, does this post satisfy you?
It’s not news – or even new at this point – but some may not be aware of the full transition of Zia’s at Red Door.
Once upon a time, Harrisburg’s first wine bar opened adjacent to Zia’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant on the corner of Second and Locust, cattycorner from the pinnacle of downtown debauchery, Fisaga (some of you may remember this as Politesse’s second home, as well.)
This wine bar served great wine and fantastic appetizers, but wasn’t set up for a full-on meal.
In the ever-evolving nightlife world that is downtown Harrisburg, we welcome Carmella’s, which opened in the former location of Max’s, next to the Hilton, last Thursday evening. Local businessman-cum-restaurateur Rick Galiardo is the new owner (he was a partner in Max’s).
At least we no longer have to worry about confusing Max’s with Maxine’s, the bar at Haydn’s on Pine.
The theme is – as you could guess by the name – Italian. I’m looking forward to checking it out this week.
From the creator of HarrisburgNightlife.com comes the recently launched DineOutHarrisburg, a complementary (and sometimes complimentary) blog dedicated to rating local food establishments.
This site allows readers and eaters to be the reviewers. You can simply click on however many stars you deem an eatery worthy, or log in and put your words on the screen.
The site also includes helpful information on the restaurants themselves, like the all-important website, address and description.
If you’re an aspiring foodie, or just looking for the lowdown on the latest and greatest, bookmark this site – and check out other local food writers, like Sue Gleiter or Pat Carroll’s off-Patriot temple to good eating.
For more information on the GSA’s decision and surrounding controversy, click here for a variety of articles and postings on the topic.
*UPDATE* NOTE: You do not need to donate any money to iPetition in order for your signature to go through. That is just the page that you’re sent to after signing.
