On Monday, we reported that Craig LaBan, a Philly-area food reviewer and restaurant critic who has been writing about Lancaster since 2014, had published a list of 15 places that highlight how the food scene is in “full bloom.” 

He pointed to chefs like James Beard finalist Nathan Flaim of LUCA coming to the city, noting Lancaster’s welcoming status and tendency to support small business owners and entrepreneurs, along with the area’s value for those looking for farming resources and relationships. 

LaBan’s list (below) includes familiar names and places, such as Luca, Chellas, Central Market and Issei, and is largely city-focused – which brings us to our question: What did LaBan leave out? Let us know by clicking here to fill out a survey or by emailing szeigler@lnpnews.com.

Click here to read the full story., but here is the list.

1. Lapp’s Food Trailer, based in Holtwood and updating locations on Facebook

2. Luca, 436 W. James St. #101, 717-553-5770; lucalancaster.com

3. The Horse Inn, 540 East Fulton St., 717-392-5528; horseinnlancaster.com

4. Issei, 38 W. Orange St., (717) 449-6800; isseinoodle.com

5. Central Market, 23 N Market St., centralmarketlancaster.com

6. Passenger flagship cafe, 7 W. King St., 717-455-3633; roastery and coffee bar, 131 N. Plum St., 717-455-3633; drinkpassenger.com

7. Passerine, 114 N Prince St., 717-283-2996; cafepasserine.com

8. Chellas Arepa Kitchen, 325 N. Queen St. G01, 717-650-0773; food truck, 1830 Hempstead Road, 717-575-9171; eatchellas.com

9. Yi Pin, 1930 Columbia Ave., 717-509-8988; order.mealkeyway.com

10. Rice & Noodles, 1238 Lititz Pike, riceandnoodlesrestaurant.com

11. Mekatos at Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster; Facebook

12. Stoll & Wolfe Distillery 35 N Cedar St. rear, Lititz, 717-799-4499; stollandwolfe.com

13. Pizzeria 211, Southern Market, 100 S Queen St., 717-517-3015; pizzeria211pa.com

14. Pizzeria LUCA, 1200 The Crossings Center, Christopher Place, 717-869-4876; pizzerialucalancaster.com

15. Cavolo! Pizzeria Bar, 54 N. Broad St., Lititz, 717-947-3650; cavolo.pizza


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