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The Fulton, Carr's, & Pea Pod Wars in Lancaster Pa
As many of you know, my wife and I are huge fans of the Fulton Theater in Lancaster, PA. This past weekend, we once again had a chance to enjoy a Fulton theater production. The Christmas presentation of The Sound of Music was once again performed in beautiful fashion. Prior to the production, we dined at a Lancaster, PA favorite. Carr's restaurant which has been a fixture in the downtown Lancaster Pa restaurant scene for many years.
Carr's is conveniently located across the street from the Fulton theater. Carr's is a mainstay of the Lancaster PA restaurant scene, and consistently offers the finest in local cuisine as well as outstanding service. The chef at Carr's changes the menu periodically to reflect the local produce and products that are available. Normally I would include menu items, pictures, etc. however, this post is about something different you will experience at Carr's restaurant in Lancaster Pa.
We have been fortunate enough to experience the dining scene at Carr's restaurant in Lancaster, PA, for the past seven years. In that time, we have never had a bad meal or poor service. What has developed over the years is a fond friendship with two of the staff at Carr's restaurant. They are known as the two Pea's, of course there is a good Pea and the bad Pea. Depending on which Pea you are speaking to will determine whether you are speaking to the good Pea or the bad Pea. In the end, both are striving to provide the ultimate in service for your meal. The big winner ends up being the diner or customer. It has been fun through the years to get to know both the good Pea and the bad Pea.
When my wife and I make our reservations. We always make it a point to request a certain waitress (the good Pea), and we have been obliged each and every time by the staff at Carr's restaurant. On the rare occasion that the good Pea is not available. She has been kind enough to see that her partner. The bad Pea will cover and we again received outstanding service.
The combination of an outstanding menu as well as outstanding service puts Carr's restaurant above the rest. For us, we walk away feeling that not only have we have an outstanding meal, but as though we have visited with old friends. The entire staff at Carr's restaurant in Lancaster, PA goes that extra step, and it shows. Whether it be behind the scenes, or front-line staff the commitment to quality remains. Thank you. Carr's restaurant for once again exceeding our expectations.
If you are ever in the Lancaster, PA area and have an opportunity to dine at Carr's restaurant, by all means take the time to experience Carr's restaurant. Of course, when making your reservation, ask if you might be lucky enough to request the good Pea. You won't be sorry, because really there are no bad peas, only good Pea's. Tell them GettysburgGerry sent you.
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A new listing in Lancaster City - 315 North Reservoir Street! This is one of the coolest tree-lined streets in town, and the home sits back with a large covered front porch to sit out on and watch the world go by...
For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help with your Lancaster PA Real Estate needs. Jeff is also a photographer - view some of his lancaster pa photography portfolio. Comments are welcome!

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Lancaster Pennsylvania has some great Historic Architecture and coupled with that some great fine dining. Case in point, El Serrano a Latin-American restaurant which has been designed based on 150 year old peruvian architecture ideals.

Additional information can be found on the Official El Serrano Website

One of the features of El Serrano is Clementinas. This private room on the 2nd floor of El Serrano allows people to spend an evening in comfortable conversation while eating a course of the finest peruvian food. This meal will consist of especiales (specials) designed especially for you. With fine dining comes fine wine as a variety of Latin American wines will be available to complement your experience. Clementinas is available to refined people from Thursday to Saturday evenings. Reservations are necessary. Call 717-509-9915 to reserve. Check out the menu prior to calling.

El Serrano is located on 2151 Columbia Ave, Lancaster PA 17603

Come experience some of the best Peruvian food in the U.S! Yes, we said the nation. With Nathan being a former restaurant manager and Everard having traveled all over the world numerous times over, eating out numerous times each week, this statement, in our opinion, is arguably fact. This food is as good as the best mexican restaurants in California on par with "La Capilla" and Old Town San Diego hotspots. We highly recommend El Serrano! Take a look at the full menu for a look at all the best food this great restaurant has to offer.
One of the latest editions to El Serrano is Culturas, joining the family 3 years ago. Culturas is Lancaster's first Tapas restaurant. check out the party packages.

From Reading:
Follow US-222 South to US-30 West, heading toward Lancaster/York. Exit at PA-741 East and turn left. Follow 741/Rohrerstown Road to intersection with PA-462/Columbia Avenue. Turn left at light/intersection of Rohrerstown Road and Columbia Avenue. Follow Columbia Avenue a short distance to El Serrano on left.
From Harrisburg:
Follow I-283 South to PA-283 East via Exit 1A toward Airport/Lancaster. Follow PA-283 East to PA-741 East. Follow 741/Rohrerstown Road to intersection with PA-462/Columbia Avenue. Turn left at light/intersection of Rohrerstown Road and Columbia Avenue. Follow Columbia Avenue a short distance to El Serrano on left.
From York:
Follow US-30 East to PA-741 East. Follow 741/Rohrerstown Road to intersection with PA-462/Columbia Avenue. Turn left at light/intersection of Rohrerstown Road and Columbia Avenue. Follow Columbia Avenue a short distance to El Serrano on left

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We thought we'd share with you for a second the beauty of Fall in Lancaster PA.

Lancaster Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live!

Lancaster PA Rainbows. They do Exist!
Winter is upon us soon and with it will come another edition of the Beauty of Lancaster.
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Stauffer's Mansion was built in 1870 by John Frederick Sener, grandfather to Elizabeth Ludgate who in July 1975 willed her 16-acre estate to be deemed a public community park. Her will also asked for the formation of a 3-member trust that would help control financing and development of the park. This led to what all of us know now to be Stauffer park complete with a softball field, tennis and basketball courts, formal gardens, a children's play area, and parking for visitors when the Mansion became home to the Recreation and Parks department in January of 1976.

The Mansion itself features high vaulted ceilings, large rooms perfect for meetings, an oak paneled den(now used as an office) and beautiful stained glass windows. After the board moved into the property, alterations took place including the walls and steps from the basement level up to the 2nd floor. These alterations coupled with those made on the Carriage House, (former horse stable) ran up to 133,000$. Despite those excesses, monies collected over the years from Elizabeth Ludgate's will have helped maintain other public parks in Manheim Township.

This is a truly beautiful property that we were honored to have been allowed to walk through and recommend to others that they come down and take a look at this mansion themselves. While there, spend some time with the kids at the children's park or walk through the old park itself. This is a great hidden gem that's just waiting to be discovered.

Situated right off of Lititz Pike, this House is slightly visible off the road and leaves you interested to learn more about it. This is a great opportunity to view a lancaster historic home. While there pick up some information about the Parks and Recreation program which features all kinds of opportunities for individuals looking to take part in events around Lancaster County.
Stauffer Mansion is located at 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster PA 17601-7180
Administrative Office: (717)290-7180
Fax: (717)393-4221
Website: manheimtownship.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 A.M to 5 P.M

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