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Redd’s Smokehouse BBQ: Southern Transplant

May 17, 2012 By

When Carlisle residents get a hankering for some real barbecue, they head to Redd’s Smokehouse BBQ. Redd’s owners are a family transplanted from down-home South Carolina to central Pennsylvania, bringing with them the secrets of quality Southern barbecue. Like any good BBQ joint, Redd’s has its own homemade specialty sauce along with varieties tinged with honey mustard and ketchup. This sauce is slathered on meats like pork, chicken, and ribs, which are then smoked over applewood to create an authentic taste. For affordable prices, Redd’s serves lunch options including chicken wings and hand-pulled pork or chicken sandwiches. You can also bring home dinner for the whole family with the half or quarter chicken dinner, whole or half rack of ribs, or the BBQ sampler featuring a little of everything. Sides include picnic favorites like baked beans and cole slaw.

Redd’s Smokehouse BBQ
728 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 254-6419

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Piatto: Regional Gems

April 19, 2012 By

Piatto is an Italian restaurant, but one that explores Italy’s many regions and flavors as well as drawing upon produce and meat from farms in Central Pennsylvania. Piatto’s chef Ross Morris believes strongly in the principles of the Slow Food movement, a style of cooking and dining emphasizing quality over efficiency. Slow Food encourages a transparency in restaurants that allows diners to know the origins of most every ingredient in a meal. Open for dinner and happy hour, Pattio is located on the ground floor of an old Victorian home, lending a romantic atmosphere to the restaurant. Happy Hour features small plates and Italian wines appropriately paired. Dinner offers a large array of chef specialties that vary by season. The set menu consists of traditional dishes typically with a twist including lobster ravioli, veal in red wine sauce, sausage with lentils, and chicken pate.

Piatto
22 W. Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-9580

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Marcello’s Ristorante and Pizza: Al Dente

March 22, 2012 By

Opened in 2005, Marcello’s Ristorante and Pizza is the third in a string of family-owned restaurants. The large Italian restaurant offers a variety of dining options to suit whatever the evening’s needs, from hosting a large gathering with family style portions to serving up an intimate evening with romantic red tablecloths and chandelier lighting. Along with a selection of traditional appetizers, the $10 to $18 entrée options all boast authentic flavors. The menu includes baked pastas such as lasagna and eggplant parmigiana, chicken and veal dishes, and seafood over pasta options like lobster ravioli and mussels marinara. You can also build your own classic recipe starting with selecting a type of pasta then fresh toppings and rich sauces such as vodka, garlic and oil, and pesto. Other options include classic pizza varieties, strombolis, burgers, subs, and more.

Marcello’s Ristorante and Pizza
900 Calvary Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-1222

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Carlisle Theatre: Cultural Center in Carlisle

February 16, 2012 By

Amidst historic downtown Carlisle, the Carlisle Theatre retains the plush decadence of an old time movie theater. Built in 1939 then closed in 1986, the Theatre was restored by volunteers to its original Art Deco style in 1993 and has since become a cultural force in the city. While screenings are no longer 25 cents a pop, the Theatre shows typically one or two independent or vintage films a week usually at 7:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. Generous sponsors often rent the space and offer special film screenings. In addition, the Theatre hosts the resident Carlisle Theatre Company, which performs four family-friendly shows per season. The group brings Broadway plays such as Annie and Guys and Dolls to Central Pennsylvania. Local and national musicians also grace the stage for uniquely luxurious nights of live music. Check the website for upcoming performances.

Carlisle Theatre
40 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-0666

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling

January 20, 2012 By

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Looking for Something Fun to Do?

December 2, 2011 By

If you’re looking for fun things to do and interesting places to see—you’ve come to the right place! Check back here for upcoming activities and events in your area as well as local restaurant reviews and much more!

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