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Eat the way through summer

Keep summer interesting by trying new foods with friends. Photo by Nova (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Keep summer interesting by trying new foods with friends. Photo by Nova (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Trying new foods and eating out with friends or family is one of the best parts of summer. Even though the community is small, there are many cultural spots to explore when students have more free time. Restaurants range from the Japanese tradition of sushi to the tacos and fajitas of Mexican cuisine.

 

Sushi

   Though Japanese cooking is not limited to various sushi rolls, sushi seems to be the most popular among Americans. Sushi utilizes steamed rice, seaweed, and various types of seafood and vegetables. To clarify, sushi is not at all limited to raw fish. In fact, it is very easy to have a filling meal without even looking at uncooked seafood. In the Southern York County area, there are multiple restaurants that offer this cuisine.

In the Shrewsbury Commons shopping center, Emerald Gardens offers both Chinese and Japanese menu items, which includes sushi. From eggrolls to sushi rolls, Emerald Garden always seems to please customers with prices around seven to ten dollars. As a frequent customer, Laura Savin gives input on the restaurant’s food.

“I like Emerald Garden sushi because it has a unique taste you don’t get everyday,”said Savin.“It doesn’t taste like normal food that we’re used to.”

Also in the Shrewsbury Commons shopping center, Ginza Japanese Steakhouse offers an experience along with its sushi menu. The restaurant is set up with tables wrapped around large hibachi grills. Experienced cooks wow diners with spatula tricks as they cook food in front of customers. Ginza’s prices range from 11 to 30 dollars depending on what type of meal is purchased.

In York, Kissho Sushi offers diners an authentic Japanese experience complete with an actual sushi bar and a full Japanese menu along with a sushi one. Rolls include a spicy tuna Kamikaze roll, a baked California roll, and a tempura (fried) shrimp roll called a Phoenix roll. A little more on the expensive side, with prices from 10 to 25 dollars, Kissho offers a more upscale offering of sushi.


Local Businesses

   The Amish Market is not solely based on food, but many small businesses based on fresh ingredients are included in the market. Located on the Susquehannock Trail in Glen Rock, PA, the market showcases the various foods that the Amish grow on their local lands. The market is open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but vendors’ food seems to be worth it.

The Amish Market is a great summer spot to grab lunch and go shopping through other various vendors, and prices range greatly depending on which small business goods are purchased from.

 

Mexican

   For all the Hispanic food lovers, the surrounding area has many options including chains like Chipotle and Qudoba to authentic restaurants run by Hispanic families.

Chipotle has multiple locations that are within driving distance of the school. There are multiple restaurants in York, Hunt Valley, Timonium, Hershey, and Harrisburg. Chipotle’s mission statement is all about fresh, healthy foods priced under ten dollars for an entree. Also, the company began catering and is currently advertising for graduations.

Sophomore Lizzie Vesper’s favorite option at Chipotle is a burrito bowl, and she likes to go to hang out with friends.

“[I like going there] because they have really good food,” said Vesper. “Plus it’s modern and fun.”

Qudoba is also a Mexican chain that has more locations in northern Pennsylvania rather than around here. However, there is an accessible restaurant in York on Arsenal Road. Not only does Qudoba offer taco salads, burritos, and other options, but it also has a breakfast menu. Qudoba’s prices are very similar to those of Chipotle.

If one wants more of an authentic Mexican experience, Guadalajara, located on East Market Street, is owned by a family with Hispanic roots. Its menu includes classic Hispanic items like quesadilla, fajitas, and guacamole made at the table priced from under ten to around twenty dollars.

 

Italian and Pizza

   Italian is yet another culture that is represented through the restaurants of York County. Small pizza places and full-fledged Italian restaurants are spread out through the area.

  On Main Street in New Freedom, Paesano’s not only serves pizza, but it offers Italian meals like chicken parmesan, lasagna, and other pasta dishes for reasonable prices ranging from 11 to 30 dollars. The restaurant is family-owned and employs some high school students.

Sophomore Katie Wilson has worked at Paesano’s for almost a year and a half.

“I really like the people I work with,” said Wilson. “The customers are always really nice also.”

In Shrewsbury, Sons of Sicily is located within the Giant shopping center. Also family owned, the restaurant’s menu has everything from pizza to other traditional meals priced from under ten to twenty dollars. It is relatively new, but it seems to be in York County to stay.

Glen Rock’s Mignano Brothers focuses more on Italian dishes other than pizza though there are several pizza options on its menu, which has prices around 15 dollars. Mignano Brothers is good for parties because of its big dining room, and it also has an ice cream bar for dessert.

 

Dessert

   For after the meal, the area has multiple dessert locations for a sweet treat.

Local ice cream place Bonkey’s makes its ice cream homemade and has many creative flavors. It also has snowballs, milkshakes, sundaes, and candy five to ten dollars each. The shop is very homey and has been a New Freedom staple for ten years.

Sophomore Maggie Kaliszak has worked at Bonkey’s for one full year and enjoys spending her summer there.

“We’re super family-friendly and willing to meet allergy needs,” said Kaliszak. “It’s a good place to go relax and grab a sweet treat.”

Sweet Frog has multiple locations around York County such as Shrewsbury and Queensgate. It offers all different flavors of frozen yogurt and tons of toppings to complete a fro-yo sundae. The environment is vibrant and light, and it’s a nice place to hang out. Prices depend on how much the full yogurt cup weighs.

Of course, Starbucks is still a favorite for high school students and adults alike. In addition to its regular menu, Starbucks has a “secret menu” of special items not many people know about. Offering pastries, coffee, and other specialty drinks, Starbucks keeps York County awake and happy. Prices are around five dollars depending on extra syrups and flavors.

Sophomore Julia DeLuca is a dedicated customer of Starbucks, and likes the cotton candy frappuccino, which consists of vanilla bean and raspberry flavoring.

“[I like going there because] I really like this drink, and it’s the only thing I ever get,” said DeLuca. “The whipped cream is definitely my favorite part.”

Starbucks opens at 5:30 a.m. for a morning boost and stays open until 9:30 to keep energy going throughout the day.

   

Make sure to eat adventurously at the various types of restaurants in the area. Grab lunch with a friend or brighten up your day with something sweet to keep your summer fun.

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About the Contributor
Karly Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Karly Matthews, a third-year Courier reporter, is editor-in-chief of the publication. At Susquehannock, Karly is also a part of the yearbook staff, TV Studio, Spanish Club, and National Honors Society. Outside of school, Karly is a dancer and runs her own blog, which focuses on the entertainment world. In the future, she hopes to attend college as a broadcast journalism and political science double major. Karly looks forward to making The Courier the best it can be during her last year on the staff.
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