Dining in Hershey

[Coop]

Mrs Coop will be working in Hershey for the next few weeks. Does anyone have any recomendations for good indepedent, casual restaurants for dinner?

[Coop]

well thanks for your help. If you come to Vancouver, I recomend Applebee's!

[Mummer]

The people on this board are eager to participate when they have something to contribute.

I've heard murmers about The Hotel Hershey, but it isn't casual and I don't know enough to post a recommendation.

Perhaps you can try your positive approach on another board.

[Coop]

Perhaps I became frustrated/"positive" because I was frustrated that no one even posted the faintest of suggestions. I feel a responsibility when people ask the same question on the Vancouver board. I geuss I thought a bit of an attitude may help get a reaction. I have heard that the people of Philly were famous for booing Santa Claus.

I geuss now there is no hope. Me and my big mouth.

Edited September 23, 2004 by Coop (log)

[CMN]

I don't think Hershey is much of a dining destination, which is probably why you haven't received any suggestions. The main reason people go there is for "Hershey". Does she have a car? Maybe you could look at a map and see how far she's willing to drive and ask about some of the other areas. I think the next "big" city is Harrisburg. If she's up for more a more substantial drive on the weekend, there are a ton of places in Philly and the surrounding suburbs...

[elephantstone]

Downtown Harrisburg is about a 20-minute drive from Hershey.

The only thing I know about Hershey restaurants is Hotel Hershey, and that's not casual.

[Rusa]

If Betty Groff's (I think that's the name) restaurant is still open, that is the best of Hershey. Amish, family style.

[mrbigjas]

they booed santa claus 35 years ago; we've moved on.

i just don't know anything about hershey, is all. except that the super duper looper was the first rollercoaster i was ever on.

if you want to know about most any restaurant in philadelphia west of broad street i've probably been there, though.

[richw]

Passage to India in Harrisburg is said to be really good.

[Coop]

Thank you for your responses. Mrs Coop does have a car and commutes to Harrisburg daily. I believe she is going to try the Indian place. As for Santa I'm not sure he has moved on.

[elephantstone]

If she's going to be in Harrisburg, she should try Mangia Qui, on 3rd and North Streets across the street from the Capitol Building. Passage to India is excellent as well.

[mantee]

Scott opened the "Washington House" restaurant a few years back. I haven't been in the area to go there, but he's a very nice fellow, cute also. I would be willing to bet that he's trying his all to do me proud. The address is 245 W. Main St. Margut Annville, Pa. 17003 #717-867-2347

[porkpa]

Parev's in downtown Harrisburg is an absolutely beautiful restaurant with real good food and a very good wine list. For lunch its a private club where the movers and shakers congregate. For dinner its open to the public.

Porkpa

[Rusa]

It's Groff's Farm in Mount Joy.

[lancastermike]

Brian Keith's in Hershey is very good.