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Autumn at Victor’s | Victor ’s

A Place to Gather | BrewVino

Mavericks of the Classics | Otto’s Kitchen & Cocktails

Local Recipes | A Collection of Recipes from the Surrounding Area

Monochrome Mastery | Arthur & Daughters

Where Grinds and Growth Unite | The Green Bean Roasting Company

Partners in Crafting Collaborations | CGA Law Firm

A Demand for Decadence | All About Brownies

Nurturing the Spirit to Serve | York College of Pennsylvania

Passion for Flavor | Mexitaly Brick Oven Brewhouse

Allen in Wonderland – The Mad Hairdresser | EPIC – A Michael Allen Salon

On the Trail to Landmark Art | Pennsylvania Arts Experience

A Reunion with Yourself | Evolution Power Yoga

Creatives at Work - “Susquehanna River Soul” | Creativity Unleashed

Transforming York | CORE Design Group

Beyond the Blooms | Foster ’s Flower Shop

A Fighting Family|Stick-N-Move Boxing

Cultural Fusion | Viet Thai Market Street Café

The Season of Flavor| Tutoni ’s Restaurant

Art Beyond the Canvas | Creative York

Where Landscapes Get Personal | Inch ’s Landscaping

Boundless Talent | Think Loud Studios

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Whether you’re a foodie or a locavore, York has you covered with every aroma, bite, sight, sip and stir. Why travel to a major metropolis when you can find the diversity of cuisines and the bounty of agricultural offerings in York County?

Step inside Central Market and you’ll taste it. Take a seat, pick up a menu, and you’ll witness it. Turn the pages of this issue, and you’ll read about it. York is southcentral Pennsylvania’s dining destination.

Come to York, and you’ll see the labors of agriculturists who grow and harvest some of the region’s freshest fruits and vegetables. You’ll explore the kaleidoscope of York’s cultural heritage in the German, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese and copious international cuisines that form York's culinary fabric. You’ll taste the alchemy when climate, soil, sun and service combine in a glass of wine produced from the fruits of the region’s finest vineyards and wineries.

Best of all, you’ll experience the hospitality that makes coming to dine in downtown York like coming home to a family dinner every day.

Let this special YRK food, beverage and dining issue be your guide to discovering the people, places and tastes of downtown York and its surroundings. #YorkPAdiningcentral

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With a lengthy list of awards, a fresh and seasonal menu, and a bar ready to serve handcrafted cocktails, the finest wines and craft beer, Victor’s is the complete package.

“We aspire to offer it all, a great meal, drinks and atmosphere that fits any occasion,” says co-owner Ann Marie Yost.

The building reflects the architecture and beautiful stained glass of the church that once occupied the space, with each section of the restaurant offering something a little different. From a family seeking a quiet spot to dine outside on the patio in the nice weather to friends grabbing a bite at the bar while listening to Friday Night Jazz, or a couple enjoying a romantic meal in the dining room, Victor’s offers something for everyone. Need a place to impress clients? Victor’s is ideal for holding lunch or dinner business meetings with a casual fine dining atmosphere. In addition to the dinner menu during the week, the bar offers a light fare menu. No matter where you decide to settle during your visit, the attentive and knowledgeable staff is ready to serve you cooked-to-order meals.

Award-winning Executive Chef George Sheffer develops Victor’s seasonal menus. Fall flavors of butternut squash, dried cranberries, goat cheese and a poppy seed vinaigrette are the stars of an autumn salad. Or try the heartier spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in the Pasta Ragù Bolognese. If it’s the classics that call

victor's

to you, Victor’s Shrimp and Clams Linguine and the freshly prepared Chicken Parmesan are regular features.

Front of the House Manager Zach St. John is available and happy to help you enjoy your visit to the restaurant. His knowledge of Victor’s premium wine list, hand-crafted cocktails and rotating beer selection can help guide you to the perfect pairing. If you are planning to host a special occasion or business function, he is also the guy to help you plan it “Victor’s Style.”

writer rebecca hanlon photographer lucia de giovanni

VICTOR’S

554 S. OGONTZ ST.YORK, PA 17403717.854.7958

@Victorsofyork

/Victors-Restaurant-Modern-Mediterranean-Cuisine

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pennsylvania arts experience

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Carol Oldenburg05 | YRKMagazine.com

Frances Donnelly Wolf

Visits to York often include stops at landmarks such as the Colonial Courthouse and Central Market. But don’t miss the art landmarks of area creatives: the Pennsylvania Arts Experience (PAE) Artist Trail.

Organized by the nonprofit PAE, the Artist Trail extends from York to New Hope. Traveling along this trail, you’ll encounter many of southeastern Pennsylvania’s artists and artisans in their studio spaces. This exclusive access is one of the hallmarks of this trail, in addition to exposing guests to the cultural, historical and scenic attractions of York and southeastern Pennsylvania.

Artists Carol Oldenburg and Frances Donnelly Wolf are two of close to 60 artists who call the Lower Susquehanna region their home and creative space.

Oldenburg’s 40-year career as a portrait artist and landscape painter has taken her work to curated and juried exhibits in galleries and museums across the country. But for her, York is home, and she delights in welcoming visitors to not only explore her art, but also the art of York’s environment. “I think the experience offers people the opportunity to see artists with a different vision,” she says. “I think that your environment helps you to form the art you produce. I’m thrilled that York is turning into an arts destination.”

Wolf’s artistry can be seen in her narrative painting style, one that features everyday objects with posed figures to visually represent words and phrases from the poetry and prose that inspire her. Her work has also been featured widely in both public and private museum and gallery collections.

“The Pennsylvania Arts Experience has been incredible for its support for member artists,” she says. “Some people may not consider artists’ studios as places to visit, but I think it’s hugely important and a real treat for visitors to research and meet these working artists.”

Upcoming events: Visit PAE at Marketview Arts on October 2 for Carol Oldenburg's exhibition and November 6 for Frances Donnelly Wolf's exhibition.

Visit the PAE website or call the PAE trail concierge to coordinate your personalized Pennsylvania arts experience.

PENNSYLVANIA ARTS EXPERIENCE

37 W. PHILADELPHIA ST. YORK, PA 17401717.884.8822

@pa_arts /Pennsylvania-Arts-Experiencepaartsexperience.org


Jen Schreiber and Vanessa DeLisio created successful careers for themselves over coffee. The co-owners of York’s The Green Bean Roasting Company have dedicated themselves to delivering exceptional coffee and beverages, baked goods, light fare, and customer service to the city’s residents and visitors alike. Their story of entrepreneurism and business success is one of both grinds and growth.

Schreiber and DeLisio met while working at a former York coffeehouse. The two later enrolled at York College; both alumnae studied marketing and public relations. The York College experience, they say, not only brought them together to co-create the concept of The Green Bean Roasting Company, but it also fostered their personal and professional growth.

“I used to be shy, but the small classes bring you out of your shell. You get to know people, and because you develop those

the green bean roasting company

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relationships, you can lean on your peers for support and encouragement,” DeLisio says. “York College allowed me to have those one-on-one conversations with the professors. We took the same one-on-one approach to our business. Each interaction we have with customers is one-on-one, and each drink we make is customized just for them.”

“York College, by default, connected me to pretty much every connection I have in my life now,” Schreiber says. “I was given an opportunity to be a part of a great community … both downtown York and York College.”

Schreiber’s and DeLisio’s story is an example of how York College’s Center for Community Engagement is continually being enhanced to work toward stronger college and community partnerships.

From day one, York College provides each student the connections, the community and the confidence to create a personal plan for life — one that directs passion into action to achieve goals and build meaningful careers.

Vanessa DeLisio


THE GREEN BEAN ROASTING COMPANY

100 S. BEAVER ST.YORK, PA 17401717.848.4070

@greenbeanroast@greenbeanroast

/greenbeanroastinggreenbeanroasting.com

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stick-n-move boxing

writer michelle bertini photographer lucia de giovanni

illustrator zachary rupert


The open garage door lets in the sounds of a busy city. Inside, children gather, silently waiting on one knee for instruction. Antwoine Dorm demands respect and discipline in his gym. He blows a whistle and directs them to the punching bags.

Stick-N-Move Boxing is a second home for some. “The kids that come here feel like they have a family here – an extra mom, dad, sister, brother, things that they may not have at home,” Dorm says.

In 2009, Dorm was working in a homeless shelter when he saw a need for this program. He says boxing kept him off of the streets, and he wants to share that outlet with his community.

“You can come in here and take it out on the bag,” says 10-year-old Antwoine Dorm Jr. “You can put gloves on and go inside the ring or hit with bare fists and go to jail. I’d rather do this than that.”

Stick-N-Move offers a safe after-school environment for children. Dorm has seen boxing bring kids out of their shells and teach them humility. Dorm works in the York City School District with children with special needs and encourages his students to take up the sport. He says 40 percent of his young boxers are autistic, but they don’t show symptoms in the ring.

The gym also promotes development outside of boxing. Stick-N-Move stresses healthy eating habits and good grades. The kids must maintain at least a B average in school to attend the youth program.

Dorm uses boxing as his vehicle for education, and his role as a father figure remains constant. The gym is open year-round, seven days a week. Stick-N-Move welcomes children and adults ages 8 and up to join.

STICK-N-MOVE BOXING284 W. MARKET ST.YORK, PA 17401717.600.9636

/StickNMove sticknmoveboxing.orgCheck out YRK’s video on Stick-N-Move’s youth boxing program at youtube.com/YRKMagazine


Prepare your taste buds for simple yet delectable food paired with unique cocktail creations with the arrival of Otto’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Otto’s is not just a reincarnation of Bistro 19, nor is it a fancier version of Roburrito’s, although owned by Rob Burrito himself.

The name Otto’s pays homage to the inventor of the bread slicer, Otto Frederick Rohwedder, whose invention in the early 20th century helped make good food simple and attainable, a founding principle of Otto’s.

Otto’s is bringing in serious star power to help develop the menu. Sarah Acconcia, winner of Baltimore’s Best Chef and a contestant on Beat Bobby Flay, consulted on the kitchen menu, and well-known Pittsburgh bartender Erika Joyner concocted the signature cocktail list.

But don’t let the big names fool you. Otto’s brings a taste of home with a variety of reimagined comfort foods. “At Otto's, we are going to be

mavericks

classics

O F T H E

focusing towards a modern comfort food concept, bringing the guest our interpretations of dishes you already know and love,” says Chef de Cuisine Zac Bentzel.

According to Bentzel, what sets apart Otto’s from other York establishments is their “attention to detail” and “refined approach to comfort food classics utilizing creativity and culinary techniques.”

Otto’s will also be providing a real taste of York. “We'll be dedicated to being mavericks of the classics. Using locally

otto’s kitchen & cocktails

writer sarah walsh photographer lucia de giovanni

sourced meats and produce, with a rotating seasonal menu, everyone can expect to see a level of consistency and pure, unadulterated tastiness. The sky's the limit!” says Bentzel.

OTTO’S KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

19 N. GEORGE ST. YORK, PA 17401717.747.1922

ottosyork.com@ottosyork @ottosyork/ottosyork


When world-class talent comes to York to find musical inspiration, magic happens. Two-time Emmy award-winning violinist Damien Escobar, who graduated from The Julliard School at age 13, needed to recharge before creating his new album, Boundless.

“I came to York, PA, to start the journey of recording my album…not knowing what I wanted to do musically. I’ve been in such a confused space…and that’s why I wanted to get out of New York City and come here and just be around cows and trees and stuff like that. And just get space,” says Escobar.

During his stay, Escobar was impressed with the amenities Think Loud Studios has to offer, saying, “Think Loud Studios is pretty much one of the greatest places I’ve been in the world and I’ve been all over the world, in some pretty cool places…This is like Disney World for musicians.”

The York community has also left an impression on Escobar after he spontaneously attended August’s First Friday. “One thing I can tell about York is that people come together no matter what race, religion, color. Everybody comes together and are one as people,” he says.

While recording his album, Escobar wanted to work with local talent and found an excellent audio engineer in recent York College of Pennsylvania graduate James Fell. “Working with James has been great.... [His] openness really made me feel good about embarking on this journey with him. He understands the way I hear music, which is key. I’m going to take James everywhere with me while I’m recording,” says Escobar.

York College staff recommended Fell for this opportunity, and he couldn’t be more pleased. “Working with Think Loud has been a dream come true….Damien is something else...He’s so passionate about what he does,” says Fell.

Think Loud Studios plans to bring more exceptional musicians to York and continue to connect them with the local community, offering more opportunities for up-and-coming York talent.

think loud studios


“think loud studios is pretty much one of the greatest places I’ve been in the world and i’ve been all over the world in some pretty cool places…This is like Disney World for musicians.”- Damien Escobar

THINK LOUD STUDIOS

DAMIEN ESCOBAR

210 YORK ST. YORK, PA 17403

@ThinkLoudStudio /thinkloudstudios

@Dameesco /dameesco @dameesco


york college of pennsylvania


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At the heart of Pennsylvania’s tourism capital, the call to service comes from the front desks, the kitchens and the classrooms.

The call also comes from York College’s innovative hospitality management major program. To an aspiring hotelier, destination marketing specialist or event manager, the program itself serves the diverse needs of its students by preparing them for equally diverse careers in this service industry.

“In our program, students are receiving the requisite business education, but we are also focusing on the people and the product, and heavily on the people — the employee and the customer experience,” says Dr. John G. Hughes, program director and chair of the Hospitality, Recreation and Sport Management department.

This fall semester, York College is bringing the talents of Dr. Joseph Scarcelli to its hospitality management faculty. The former Niagara University professor arrives in York with not only more than 15 years of experience in the field, but also an alacrity for connecting students to employers who are hiring for positions in hospitality management.

Scarcelli says York College’s focus on faculty-student interaction and array of practical learning opportunities available in downtown York and York County make him eager to teach in York.

“Hospitality is about creating the best guest experience,” he says. “It’s about giving students an appreciation for everything — food, beverages, customer service — that goes into the guest experience.”

Hughes adds the hospitality management program also benefits York’s economy, as students get real-world exposure of what living and working in York is like. “You wouldn’t believe how generous our hospitality partners are toward our students. This college is continuing to build a great hospitality management program, and the York community is helping to make that happen.

“There’s no reason students can’t stay in the area and pursue opportunities for themselves, especially downtown,” he says.

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

441 COUNTRY CLUB RD.YORK, PA 17403717.846.7788

@yorkcollegepa /yorkcollegepa@yorkcollegepa ycp.edu


creative york

Creativity is all around York. It’s not just in the painter’s brushstrokes or the messy hands molding pottery. While creativity has long flourished in traditional art, it’s taking new shape as innovative concepts and fresh ideas pop up all over the city.

To help free thinking and new ventures grow, YorkArts is using its 25th anniversary as the opportunity to rebrand itself as Creative York — bringing a cutting-edge take on what it means to be a contributing, inspiring organization in the community.

“People often say they’re not creative because they’re not good at art,” says Laura Abbott, Director of Marketing and Development at Creative York. “But artists aren’t the only ones using creativity. When you talk about the creative skills developed through the arts — like imagination and problem solving — people realize how creative they are in most facets of their lives.”

Later this year, Creative York will reveal its newly renovated gallery and studio class spaces. Visitors will notice a larger gallery, an expanded ceramics program, and the addition of advanced, sequenced-level classes. Physical changes outside will include a sculpture created by Patrick Sells of Salvaging Creativity.

Beyond the basic fundamentals of art, Creative York hopes people start to see themselves as creative individuals, Abbott says. Art classes can help spark new ideas for York, both inside and outside of the studio.

And celebrating those creative ideas is what it will be all about at the second annual Creative York Awards. Set for Oct. 23 at The Bond in Royal Square, the Creative York Awards will feature keynote speaker David Kelley, founder of the global design firm IDEO and the d.school at Stanford University.

“Creative York can provide the tools for people to build confidence in their imagination and creativity. Innovation stems from this process,” Abbott says. “That way, York continues to thrive with fresh, new ideas.”


CREATIVE YORK

10 N. BEAVER ST. YORK, PA 17401717.848.3200

@CreativeYorkPA /CreativeYorkPAcreativeyork.org


BrewVino has mastered the art of pizza with quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. Add to that the secret ingredient of a warm atmosphere made for spending time with friends, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a great restaurant and bar.

Jordan Chronister dreamed of opening his own restaurant loosely based off of one of his favorite restaurants in Delaware. He thought that 251 N. George St. was the perfect location with its oversized windows and its proximity to Route 30 and Santander Stadium. “I always said it a million times, if this place opened, we wanted to have it here. This is a prime spot in York,” says Chronister.

Once the plan was in motion to establish BrewVino, Chronister called on his family for their help, including his cousin Marc Bower, who returned

from Alaska a few weeks before they opened to jump right in.

The person who crafts new pizza recipes each week is no one other than Chronister’s brother, Ryan Chronister. By day, Ryan is your friendly neighborhood mailman, but by night, he puts together new ingredients to provide interesting and delicious featured pizzas of the week. The brothers’ mom, Julie, also works with BrewVino to come up with new recipes.

BrewVino prides itself on creating an atmosphere that is friendly and casual. “We wanted it to be a gathering place for friends, family, people of all ages,” says Chronister.

With that idea in mind, gather your friends for a night of relaxation with pizza and beer at BrewVino.

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BREWVINO

251 N. GEORGE ST.YORK, PA 17401717.850.2781

@brewvino/BrewVinoYorkbrewvino.com


evolution power yoga

writer michael vyskocil photographer eric forberger

40 DAYS TO A PERSONAL

REVOLUTION

A dynamic, life-changing program combining

yoga, diet, personal wellness, and self-inquiry.

Participants enter part of a network of power —

the power to reach inside the depths of your being

to exercise the full capacities of your strengths

and talents.

How much does your outside self mean to you? How would your quality of life shift if you truly loved yourself — no terms or conditions?

On September 26, Evolution Power Yoga (EPY) challenges you to “Love Your Selfie, No Edits” through this annual immersive program. EPY’s special guests, Adrienne MacKenzie and Staff Sgt. Dan Nevins, USA (Ret.), will both empower and inspire attendees to embrace and execute dynamic change in their lives.

“I do a program called Project Me, a project that explores self-esteem and body image,” says MacKenzie, a renowned motivational speaker and team-building trainer from the Delaware Valley. “I want people to focus on the power of who they are and the gifts they have to share.”


begins October 8th

40FALL

LANCASTER, THURSDAY 7-8PM | YORK, TUESDAY 7:30-8:30PMAS A PART OF OUR LOVE YOUR SELFIE: NO EDITS SERIES

Nevins is the director of Warriors Speak, a group of wounded warriors and caregivers presenting personal stories of courage and tenacity. His Wounded Warrior story of overcoming adversity — leg amputations resulting from injuries sustained in a 2004 IED detonation in Iraq — connects yoga’s transformative power with an awareness of the authentic self.

EPY’s “40 Days to a Personal Revolution” program, beginning October 8 at both EPY’s Lancaster and York studios, further promotes this value of authenticity.

“We want people to understand that they are enough as they are,” says Julie Mathers, EPY co-owner and Operational Director. “We have relationships with everyone, but the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. Give yourself the gift of a reunion with yourself.”

EVOLUTION POWER YOGA

2093 SPRINGWOOD RD.YORK, PA 17403717.699.2000

@EvolutionYoga /evolutionpoweryogaevolutionpoweryoga.com


Wyndridge Farm owners Julie and Steve Groff celebrate success with CGA Law Firm attorneys Andrew M. Paxton, Margaret “Mieke” Driscoll, and Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer II.


From orchards to fields, southcentral Pennsylvania’s agricultural bounty bursts forth from Wyndridge Farm. With unspoiled rural views, rustic chic facilities and a bevy of crafty beers and hard cider creations complementing farm-fresh fare, Wyndridge Farm has quickly garnered local, regional and national acclaim. Behind this startup’s success is a crafty combination of personal ambition and legal collaboration.

When Wyndridge owners Steve and Julie Groff approached CGA Law Firm with their innovative vision, the attorney team of Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer II, Margaret “Mieke” Driscoll, and Andrew M. Paxton became valuable legal partners in this creative enterprise.

“Having a strong law firm behind us gave us confidence,” Steve says. “We were happy not to have to sacrifice legal expertise in order to stay local.”

Attorney Jeffrey Rehmeyer says that Wyndridge Farm demonstrates the importance of collaboration between legal team and client. “Our firm, by offering the varied skills of numerous

cga law firm

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attorneys, provided legal guidance on a number of issues that were important in establishing Wyndridge on solid ground — issues including financing, land use and development, liquor licensing, contracts and more.”

Attorney Mieke Driscoll stresses the significance of an ambitious vision. “Steve and Julie had a vision for what their property could be and an incredible passion to make it happen, but they also knew that they needed a solid plan and professional support,” she says. “From lawyers to architects, accountants to brewers … they have assembled an impressive team that they can trust.”

Trust and teamwork together make CGA Law Firm an advocate for any business owner’s ambition and vision. “Getting a new venture off the ground takes a team. We’ve got a depth of knowledge and experience and take pride in our ability to work as a team to produce the best outcome for a client,” she adds.

CGA LAW FIRM

135 N. GEORGE ST. YORK, PA 17401717.848.4900

cgalaw.com

/CGALawFirm @CGALawFirm


STEP INSIDE VIET THAI MARKET STREET CAFÉ AND IT’S ALMOST LIKE WALKING INTO YOUR OWN HOME.

viet thai market street café



Guests seat themselves at cozy tables with views of the busy kitchen behind them. Visit often enough and the servers will greet you by name, rushing to the table with your favorite Thai iced tea and a warm hug.

When it opened 19 years ago, the restaurant lacked an identity, serving everything from quesadillas to pad Thai to fill the hungry bellies of city factory workers.

It was Yen Nguyen, mother of current owner and chef Jenny DiMarcello, who helped introduce the restaurant’s unique menu. While Nguyen still fried up quesadillas by request, she often surprised diners with chicken satay or Thai-style shrimp.

“A lot of people in York didn’t even know what Thai food was at the time,” DiMarcello says.

As a Vietnamese refugee who lived outside Thailand, Yen and her husband, Khoi, brought their culturally infused palates with them to York County.

People who visit today will find DiMarcello running the kitchen, or her husband, Joe, in the front of the house. Her older brother, Frankie, is busy creating dishes while her oldest brother, Chris, who originally opened the restaurant, contributes to special menus and new creations.

Just as the restaurant introduced York residents to Thai cuisine years ago, the family hopes to show its more creative side with menu additions and unique courses. Later this year, visit Viet Thai

at their new location a mile down the road in East York at 2535 E. Market St. DiMarcello hopes this expansion will provide a more modern dining experience for guests. But don’t worry, #iloveyorkcity diners, Viet Thai will hold on to their downtown digs and plan to reopen in the future.

“We’re a family business, but our family is bigger than the people cooking or working in the front,” she says. “Our family is made up of every person who walks in our door and sits down to eat.”

Owner & Chef Jenny DiMarcello

Please visit Viet Thai Market Street Café at their new location, 2535 E. Market St., mid-October 2015!

VIET THAI MARKET STREET CAFÉ

917 E. MARKET ST.YORK, PA 17403717.846.9302

/Viet-Thai-Market-Street-Cafevietthaimarketstreetcafe.com

market street cafeViet Thaimarket street cafe

Viet Thai


FROM THE KITCHEN OF:

2 small kabocha squash or acorn squash5 eggs

2 cups coconut milk1/4 cup coconut powder

1 pinch of salt1 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Wash the squash. Cut a circular opening on top of the squash.

Remove seeds and rinse the inside until smooth and clean.

Mix remaining ingredients until smooth and well blended to create custard.

Pour the custard into the squash up to 1 inch below the opening.

Place the squash and squash lid in asteaming basket and place over gently boiling water.

Let steam for 45-60 minutes. (Check to make sure the custard is set with a skewer or toothpick.)

Let it cool completely. Slice and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

THAI PUMPKIN CUSTARD (SANKAYA)

market street cafeViet Thaimarket street cafe

Viet Thai


MEXITALY'S GUACAMOLE


4 medium to large avocado 1/3 cup diced white or yellow onion

2 plum tomatoes diced1/4 cup chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 tablespoons diced jalapeño

Salt and black pepper to taste

Choose 4 ripe avocados. (If avocados are hard and green, planon allowing three to four days to ripen at room temperature. Avocados

are ripe when they yield to slight pressure with your thumb.)

Cut avocados in half lengthwise; do not cut through the pit.

Carefully chop into the pit with the length of your knife.

Twist knife to release pit.

Spoon out the flesh of the avocado into a large mixing bowl and discard the skin.

Use a potato masher to mash the avocado, leaving a chunky texture.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix together with approximately one teaspoon salt and one teaspoon

black pepper.

Taste and adjust salt, pepper and lime juice to taste.

Serve with tortilla chips or add to your favorite Mexican entrée.


PUMPKIN CAKE

VANILLA CUSTARD

CINNAMON SAUTÉED APPLES

TO ASSEMBLE:


1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup salad oil 1 cup pumpkin purèe1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 tsp salt

2 tablespoons butter 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and medium diced2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 cups whole milk2 ounces sugar1 egg2 yolks2 ounces sugar 1 ounce cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ounce butter

Combine sugar, eggs, salad oil and pumpkin in one bowl.

Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl.

Sift your dry ingredients into your wet mixture and mix thoroughly.

Pour mixture into a greased 8-inch square pan.

Bake at 350˚ for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

In a medium sauté pan, melt butter and then add the apples and cinnamon to pan. Sauté over medium heat until fork tender.

Remove from heat and cool for future use.

Combine milk and 2 ounces sugar in a small saucepan.

Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. In a separate bowl, with a whisk, combine the yolks, egg, 2 ounces of sugar and cornstarch.

While continually whisking, gradually pour the warm milk mixture over the egg and cornstarch blend.

Once combined, pour the entire mix back into the saucepan and cook while continually stirring over medium heat until thickened.

Transfer to a bowl and add vanilla and butter.

Place plastic wrap on the surface of the custard and allow to cool to room temperature, then chill for further use.

Layer cubes of pumpkin cake, cinnamon apples and pastry cream in a glass of your choice. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon and fresh mint.

FALL HARVEST TRIFLE



1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey1 ounce apple cider

1/2 ounce honey syrup*1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

2 dashes Angostura orange bittersApple slices with cinnamon for garnish

*Equal parts honey and hot water

Shake; serve on the rocks. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon.

MADAM'S APPLE


FROM THE KITCHEN OF: VICTOR’S

2 ounces of Gentleman Jack whiskey1/2 ounce Amaro Montenegro

1/2 ounce Carpano Antica1/4 ounce Luxardo Maraschino liqueur

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Finish with an Amarena cherry.

THE TRENTA


From left to right: Drew Cerjanic, Michelle Benoit,

Kelly Cartwright, Nick Dreisbach


core design group

Shoppers fill the sidewalks. Diners hop in and out of restaurants. Beer drinkers enjoy frosty brews in patio chairs.

West Market Street, home of the Shops on Market, has transformed into a bustling downtown neighborhood that little more than a year ago was scattered with vacant storefronts. At the heart of the transformation are business owners with big dreams and architects and engineers from CORE Design Group.

Step onto West Market Street from North Beaver Street, and you’ll find Holy Hound Taproom, a craft beer-lovers watering hole, expanding next door to what will soon be a bottle house with pub-style food. Beside it, CORE Design Group has other upcoming projects within downtown.

Not too far down the block, the former Evolution Nightclub also is getting a makeover. The empty building will soon bustle with a ground floor brewpub while tenants fill apartments and a penthouse on the floors above.

“We are honored to be part of a movement that is creating a flourishing community for the people that live, work, pray and play in the City of York,” says Teen Vebares, Vice President of CORE Design Group.

The business moved its office downtown two years ago to be part of a movement of new ideas and collaboration. And that move has helped them grow. New hires include Structural Engineer Michelle Benoit, Architect Nick Dreisbach and Designers Drew Cerjanic and Kelly Cartwright.

They join a company that has already brought to completion the Graham Aquatic Center, Helen Thackston Charter School, Nello Tire and other standout projects.

“It takes a team of people working together to see a city transform,” Vebares says. “You can’t help but feel the excitement in making it happen.”

writer rebecca hanlon photographer eric forberger

CORE DESIGN GROUP

37 N. QUEEN ST.YORK, PA 17403717.741.2046

COREDesign / CORE-Design-Groupcore-designgroup.com


When Greg Skirboll introduced the counter service model paired with sophisticated entrées like braised veal cheek ravioli, York diners didn’t know what to think.

“I would eat good food on a cardboard box,” he says. “People in bigger cities are more accepting of that relaxed way of eating, so we’ve been trying to get York County to catch on to the idea.”

Skirboll not only uses his restaurant as an opportunity to infuse the dishes of Mexico and Italy onto one menu, but also introduce people in a casual setting to foods that explode with flavor.

After selling mortgages and working in other business-related positions, he decided it was time to chase a passion he hadn’t been able to shake since high school: a love for affordable, good food.

Mexitaly opened in 2004 and expanded when Skirboll moved his business a mile away to its current location on East Market Street in 2014. Guests order food at the counter and grab a pager while they watch cooks roll monster-sized burritos or toss pizzas into the flames of a roaring brick oven.

mexitaly brick oven brewhouse



The restaurant’s recently added brewpub also offers “drinkable beers” that aren’t too heavy, too hoppy or too complicated, Skirboll says. Weekends always feature live music, a passion that Skirboll infuses with the food he loves.

While Skirboll has added more classic Italian foods, such as lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs, he hopes to keep his adventurous side alive in the kitchen with a special board featuring gourmet small plates.

“I’ve always been worried about taste first,” Skirboll says. “I want to offer foods that people can’t get anywhere else, and I want to make it accessible to the masses.”

MEXITALY BRICK OVEN BREWHOUSE

2440 E. MARKET ST.YORK, PA 17402717.600.8226

/Mexitaly-Brick-Oven-Brewhousemexitaly.com


inch’s landscaping

Here’s where landscaping gets personal. When you enter an outdoor living space created by the Inch’s Landscaping design team, you walk into a piece of personality.

You’ll see al fresco entertaining starring in an outdoor kitchen, leisure meeting landscape with a backyard bocce ball court and beauty uniting with convenience to shape in-patio

herb and vegetable gardens.More than mere shrubs and stone

alone, Inch’s Landscaping makes outdoor spaces feel as inviting and livable as the indoors, says co-owner Jeffrey Inch.

“We have three items we focus on: space, material and light. The detail is what drives us, and we try to put a personal impression on each one of our projects,” he says.

Since its beginnings, the five-year-old company has taken the art of landscaping to new dimensions. “We’re bringing technology that’s never been done before into the backyard,” Inch adds, observing a rising interest in backyard entertainment centers — some complete with subwoofers built into the ground and outdoor lighting adjustable through a smartphone.

Inch and his team are even looking to the architectural revitalization of downtown York for landscape design inspiration. “We’re seeing the use of recycled materials, and we’re trying to

pull that recycled, fresh look out of the city and into other areas [surrounding York]," he says.

The working relationships formed with his customers, Inch notes, have been the hallmarks of Inch’s Landscaping since its founding.

By working with customers to co-create attractive outdoor living spaces, Inch says, “We want to create such close relationships with our customers that, when we are finished, they would invite us back to their next party.”“ We h a v e t h r e e

i t e m s w e f o c u s o n : s p a c e , m a t e r i a l a n d l i g h t . T h e d e t a i l i s w h a t d r i v e s u s , a n d

w e t r y t o p u t a p e r s o n a l i m p r e s s i o n

o n e a c h o n e o f o u r p r o j e c t s . ”

J e f f r e y I n c h

writer michael vyskocil photographer trinity walker keefer

INCH’S LANDSCAPING

2950 LEWISBERRY RD.YORK, PA 17404717.755.1565

@InchsLandscape /Inchs-Landscaping-Incinchslandscaping.com


all about brownies

For Nancy Nicholson, the secret to the sweet success of All About Brownies started by mixing experimental flavors with fudgy goodness for her kids’ teachers. And from it came a demand for decadence.

Today, brownie samples lure Central Market York shoppers to buy by the slice or take home a 9-inch brownie round for later. While the traditional Double

Chocolate won All About Brownies its fame, the Guinness Ganache, minty York Peppermint Pattie and gooey peanut butter cup varieties are just as tempting. And they’re just a sample of the flavors Nicholson has dreamed up.

Customers who fall in love with the brownies have gobbled them up as sky-high wedding cakes or handed out 4-inch rounds as favors at baby showers and birthday parties. With custom packaging and shipping available throughout the country, a scrumptious brownie is just waiting to be devoured.


ALL ABOUT BROWNIES

34 W. PHILADELPHIA ST.717.741.2452

@allaboutbrownie /allaboutbrowniesallaboutbrownies.com


As cooler days and colorful leaves signal a change of season, root vegetables, bright squash and pickled preserves replace sweet corn and tart berries, reminders of what summer left behind, at Tutoni’s in York.

With a focus on farm-to-table ingredients, a changing season means the menu at Tutoni’s is transformed. Creamy sauces, hearty soups and the restaurant’s popular squid ink pasta will return with fresh takes. But a new menu is just one of the exciting things to expect this autumn.

After months of anticipation, guests can finally explore Vintage, a wine and small plates bar set below the busy dining room. The dim-lit, cozy atmosphere is the spot to grab a Prohibition-style cocktail or sip on wines from around the world. Before or after dinner, it’s the perfect stop during a night on the town.

tutoni’s restaurant

writer rebecca hanlon

photographer lucia de giovanni

TUTONI’S RESTAURANT

108 N. GEORGE ST.YORK, PA 17401717.885.5169

@tutonisyork /tutonisyorktutonis.com


arthur & daughters

Channel your inner runway model with the help of Arthur & Daughters this fall. Each season, Hilary Arthur debuts new items as part of her private label that would fit in perfectly at New York Fashion Week.

This season, Arthur’s line features apron dresses, skirts, and a new jacket silhouette that is on trend with the monochromatic gray seen on the runways at Giorgio Armani and Stella McCartney.

Pairing the dress with a chic turtleneck in luxurious fabric adds a layer of dimension that says street style icon à la Alexa Chung or Olivia Palermo.

To balance the dove gray and soft fabrics, slip on a pair of biker chic boots that’ll add just the right amount of edge to your ensemble.


ARTHUR & DAUGHTERS

49 N. BEAVER ST.YORK, PA 17401646.269.1869

@arthur_daughter /ArthurandDaughters@arthur_daughter arthuranddaughters.com


foster’s flower shop

It’s easy to get lost in the flowing floral arrangements and whimsical displays that fill Foster’s Flower Shop in downtown York. While it’s common for brides-to-be to fall in love with owner Marcy Almoney’s creations, these displays aren’t exclusively for the chapel.

“I think everyone should have the chance to enjoy something beautiful,” Almoney says.

While flowers steal the attention at any table, it’s the right vase, the glow of a candle and the carefully selected linens that pull the whole look together. Instead of buying each item or trying to find storage when it’s not in use, Foster’s Flower Shop offers rental pieces to bring a touch of elegance to any event.

Personal Thanksgiving tablescapes transform with the rich fall florals and the sparkle of mercury vases. Corporate events and holiday parties welcome guests with the textures of good linens and extravagant arrangements. “It’s nature’s beauty on display,” Almoney says. “It makes ordinary events a bit more unforgettable.”


27 N. BEAVER ST. YORK, PA 17401717.650.6009

/Fosters-Flower-Shopfostersflowershop.com

FOSTER’S FLOWER SHOP


At EPIC–A Michael Allen Salon, master stylists work to transform every client into the heroine of her own story. Whether you want to sport a heart-stopping regal updo or rock a Cheshire Cat eye, EPIC will make you “walk out of the salon feeling great and empowered,” says co-owner Dawn Smith.

In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice comments to herself, “Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle.” As she points out, who we are is continually evolving—both inwardly and outwardly. The stylists at EPIC help each client find the look that best represents this particular chapter in her life. During a consultation, the stylist and client will collaborate to develop a plan that will suit her needs, budget and lifestyle.

Master stylist and co-owner Michael Allen’s success at transforming hair from completely mad to worthy-for-a-queen comes from a “Just Do It” creative process. A client will come in and immediately a vision will pop into Allen’s head. He’ll know what he wants to see that person in and will help make the woman the best version of herself. From there, Allen and his team of stylists will use their special brand of magic to do the seemingly impossible and make women fall back in love with their hair.

Clients will come in on a weekly basis for blowouts from Allen and leave with perfected glossy locks and a certain je ne sais quoi. Both Allen and Smith agree that confidence helps transform a woman into a leading lady. “It’s the sense of confidence that you get when your hair is done. When you feel good about yourself, it shows,” says Smith.

Don’t be late to schedule an appointment with EPIC and let the transformation begin!

epic – a michael allen salon

writer sarah walsh photographer eric forberger

special thanks to: REFINDINGS: Props; PROVIDENCE DIVINE CAKES & PASTRIES: Prop cake; ELIZABETH & WEST FASHION HOUSE: Tweedle blouses, gray Dormouse dress, and Alice’s blue dress; ARTHUR & DAUGHTERS: Queens' dresses; SWEET MELISSA’S DREAM: White Rabbit dress; FOSTER’S FLOWER SHOP: Flower Arrangements; YORK WALLCOVERINGS: Wallpaper; CIRCA ANTIQUES: Props

EPIC – A MICHAEL ALLEN SALON

31 MILLS ST. YORK, PA 17402717.840.2680

@EpicMA_Salon@epicsalon

/EPIC-A-Michael-Allen-Salonmasalons.com

EpicA Michael Allen

Salon


From left to right: Back Row: Latricia Bradley, Cassie Wecker, Jackie Foxwell, Michael Allen, Dawn Smith, Carly King and Laura LeVan; On Bench: Michelle Newcomer and Rheannon Benton; Front Row: Garrett Wright Autumn Edition 2015 | 44

Soji Otuyelu


Few people are dynamic enough to be both creatively and technically talented. Soji Otuyelu is the rare exception. By day, Soji works as a manufacturing engineer at R.H. Sheppard Co., but by night, he embraces his creative side through songwriting and performing at open mic nights.

Soji previously lived in Schuylkill County, but he was looking for a change of scenery. At first, he considered Baltimore, but he “didn’t want to deal with the rush, rush, sit-in-traffic kind of lifestyle.” Eventually, Soji found himself attracted to York’s adult recreation activities and happily relocated despite not knowing anyone who lived here.

Since establishing his artistic career in York, Soji’s music has taken on a style all its own. Soji credits the York community and his experiences here for influencing his musical styling to what he now calls, “Susquehanna River Soul.”

When not performing, Soji channels his inner child. “I’m into playing sports, fun recreation stuff. Kickball leagues, softball leagues, a lot of outdoorsy stuff—all within 15 minutes of downtown. I can enjoy city living but without much of an effort appreciate a social and active lifestyle,” he says.

He likes that York is a fun place to live. “People are so readily available for friendships in York. It’s not that hard to say, ‘Hey, what’s going on? I’m new; what might I find interesting?” he says.

Now that he’s recently married and establishing his new family, Soji’s focus has shifted more toward the arts and listening to other musicians. But he still makes time to coach soccer and go to the occasional open mic night. With no plans to relocate in the near future, Soji and his music will hopefully be a part of York’s culture for years to come.

creativity unleashed | soji otuyelu


CREATIVITY UNLEASHED

144 ROOSEVELT AVE. YORK, PA 17401717.848.4000

@YorkUnleashed /YorkCountyCreativityUnleashedcreativityunleashed.com

CREATIVITY UNLEASHED


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