FOOD & DRINK

It won’t be long now until Wawa hoagies and coffee arrive in the Harrisburg region. A groundbreaking held Wednesday in Lower Swatara Township signaled the Delaware County chain is making good on its promise to bring dozens of stores to central Pennsylvania. The groundbreaking was held at a A...

The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of April 8-14. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. If you purchase a...

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Mangia Mangia Italian Grill, 2981 Elizabethtown Rd. Hershey, April 5. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed several raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in two door upright freezer next to the walk-in cooler with potential for cross contamination. Observed raw salmon and raw pork stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler with potential for cross-contamination. Observed bag of stuffed shells stored directly on top of raw pork thawing in pan in the walk-in cooler. Bag of stuffed shells were thrown away by person in charge due to cross-contamination. Observed walnuts mixed in with red pepper spice in containers in the cooking area. Red pepper was thrown away by person in charge and walnuts and spices were separated to prevent contamination. Observed package of raw bacon thawing on shelf above stove in the cooking area where food was actively being cooked with potential for cross-contamination. Corrected on site. Observed multiple food ingredient bottles/containers (walnuts, cashews, spices), in the cooking area, not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed multiple in-use knives stored between edges of prep table and countertop behind cooking line, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Observed multiple tongs in the cooking area stored at a height which makes them not accessible to not touching the food contact end of the utensils, causing contamination. Corrected on site. Observed single service, single-use containers stored in bins of sugar and salt without handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected on site. Observed two bus tubs of packaged squid thawing at room temperature on the floor next to the walk-in cooler, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected on site. Observed numerous plastic containers broken/cracked stored on racks across from three compartment sink and are no longer durable under normal use in the food facility. Corrected on site. Loose/deteriorated rubber door gaskets observed on both bain-marie refrigeration units in the pizza making area and on the walk-in cooler and are in need of replacement. Observed numerous deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed the following on food contact surfaces: Two containers storing steak knives in the wait staff service area with accumulation of old food debris and crumbs are not being cleaned at a frequency, corrected on site; Plastic bin storing paper goods (straws, cups…) in the wait staff service area with accumulation of old food debris and is not being cleaned at a frequency, corrected on site; Accumulation of dirt/food residue on inside of soda gun nozzle in the wait-staff service area and is not being cleaned at a frequency, corrected on site; Manual can opener blade with accumulation of old food residue/dirt and is not being cleaned at a frequency, corrected on site; Bus tub storing variety of lids on racks across from three compartment sink with accumulation of food debris/crumbs and is not being cleaned at a frequency, corrected on site; Ice machine with accumulation of pink slime on interior surfaces, corrected on site. Observed the following on non-food contact surfaces: Static dust accumulation on vent above pizza oven and is in need of cleaning; Spray nozzle for sink next to mechanical dishwasher with accumulation of old food debris/dirt and was in need of cleaning, corrected on site; PVC piping from underneath sink to food debris trap below mechanical dishwasher with accumulation of pink slime/dirt around the end where water is dispensed and is not cleaned at a frequency; Shelving storing cooking equipment/containers throughout the food facility have accumulation of food debris and are in need of cleaning; Bottom shelf of two door upright freezer next to walk-in cooler with large accumulation of food debris and is in need of cleaning. Observed clean stainless steel and plastic containers on storage racks across from three compartment sink, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Soap was not available at the handwash sink at the salad prep station. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the dry storage area due to too many to count rodent-like droppings underneath dry storage racks and on pallet beside it.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier Wednesday, Wawa shared plans for their expansion into Central Pennsylvania. abc27 news previously reported last week when Wawa shared that they would be holding an event at the State Capitol to share plans for new locations across the Midstate; in addition to breaking ground on a new Middletown location.

Barberet Bistro and Bakery, located at 26 E. King St., was given the award by the French Association of Master Restauranteurs.

It’s been a busy couple of months on the Harrisburg restaurant scene since the start of 2024. Several spots opened including Ward of Health and Kuora Bar & Lounge, both in Harrisburg, and the much-anticipated K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Swatara Township. Tikka Shack Indian Grub is a few days away from its opening in Derry Township.

LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in Londonderry Township on Thursday. The Londonderry Fire Company says just before 9 a.m. they were dispatched to a home on Colebrook Road for a kitchen fire. Firefighters arrived at the home seeing smoke and were...

(WHTM)– You don’t find answers to urban legends very often, if sometimes ever, but one that has caused a split in Pennsylvania for years just has been. “Sheetz or Wawa,” is one of the most iconic questions asked in Pennsylvania and is usually answered by comparing the food that each place offers. Everyone knows that […]

Smoking Aces BBQ and Fried Chicken, near Hollywood Casino Penn National Race Course in Grantville, specializes in barbecue and fried chicken. It hosts car shows, bands, cigar nights and cornhole events, and does catering. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — This week in Central Pennsylvania we had a new butcher shop and bakery open, a new seafood eatery that will be opening soon, and an update on the Broad Street Market. Stone Cold Meats & Seafood. This new locally-owned butcher shop and bakery recently made...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Broad Street Market’s new temporary structure now has a full lineup of vendors and will soon officially open for business. abc27 news reported earlier this week when the Broad Street Market announced that it secured three new vendors, rounding out their 16 available vendor spaces.

April showers bring…basement and foundation damage!. In central Pennsylvania’s wettest April on record to date, Taylor McBryan of Baker’s Waterproofing explains how an influx of water can damage your home. Learn more about Baker’s Waterproofing and how they can help keep your home dry.

"He is proud of his lifestyle and I don’t think that should be imposed upon our students,” said Cumberland Valley School District board member Bud Shaffner

There are two new residents at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. In a post on Facebook, the staff of Lake Tobias welcomed two juvenile giraffes to the Halifax zoo. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

CAMPBELLTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The popular cheesesteak and hoagie eatery named Stuff’D Steaks recently announced that it will be closing its doors in Campbelltown, and will relocate to Dauphin County. Stuff’D Steaks is owned and operated by Brian Boltz and his family, who first opened a food truck...

A new version of the McCrispy is arriving at central Pennsylvania McDonald’s restaurants. Starting April 22, the fast food chain is introducing Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy for a limited time at restaurants across Harrisburg, Lancaster and York. The sandwiches feature crispy southern-style fried chicken with smoked bacon, spicy Cajun...

It's a fairytale classic -- with a twist! The Harrisburg Opera Association is performing "Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears" as it's first children's opera in over 20 years. We get a preview of the show with a performance of "Little League Cookies! (Goldie Locks' Aria)."

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned butcher shop and bakery recently made its debut in Lancaster County last week. Stone Cold Meats & Seafood (SCM&S), is owned and operated by an Elizabethtown native named Kyle Stone, who has almost 15 years of experience working in the meat trade. Stone says that he first started working with meat at the age of 14, and eventually began working for the popular Darrenkamp’s, which closed back in 2018.

WITF is offering a great summer camp program for eager learners this June and July!. Students from second to sixth grade can experience hands on education in WITF’s Slide Into Summer Camp programs. From content creation to electrifying science, get a glimpse of what your children could be learning with Jennifer Eley and Jen Balda.