By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey
Yes, I know it’s a month away, but I figured I’d give you ample time to put some extra miles on your treadmill to prepare for
Hershey and
Harrisburg’s third annual
Restaurant Week. During these gastronomic extravaganzas, selected area dining spots — from casual to ultra-gourmet — will be offering three-course lunch and dinner menus (excluding beverages and gratuities) at don’t-miss prices.
More than nine restaurants operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HERCO) will be featuring three-course lunches for $15 and three-course dinners for $30 from Sun., Sept. 12 through Sat., Sept. 18. If you haven’t had the budget to dine in the sumptuous surroundings at the Hotel Hershey’s
Circular Dining Room or the chance to try the recently opened, contemporary Italian-inspired
Trevi 5, this is the perfect time to do some culinary catch-up.
Other participating HERCO restaurants are the
Bears’ Den,
The Forebay and
Hershey Grill at Hershey Lodge;
Harvest at The Hotel Hershey;
Highlands Grill at Hershey Links golf course; and
Devon Seafood Grill and
Houlihan’s, both of which are located in the downtown Hershey Press Building. Capping off the week on Sunday, September 19 will be the
Hotel Hershey Food & Wine Festival. Swirl, sniff and sip vintages and beers from more than a dozen international wineries and two local microbreweries while sampling elaborate hors d’oeuvres as you stroll the impeccably landscaped grounds and gardens. Tickets are $40, $20 for designated drivers.
During Harrisburg’s “
Pamper Your Palate” week, which runs from Monday, September 13 through Friday, September 17, a number of downtown dining hotspots will offer three-course meals for $30. Participants include
Bricco,
Carley's Ristorante,
McGrath's Pub,
Raspberries in the Hilton,
El Sol Mexican Restaurant,
Spice,
Zia's at Red Door and
Stock's on 2nd.
It’s not too early to make your reservations. In fact, I would highly recommend it to be sure that you have the best chance of booking the place, date and time you want.