Just saw that the Log Cabin is closing this week. Dang!

A few weeks ago I went to my favorite restaurant Meritage. Called to get reservations for this week and it turns out they closed. Anyone know where they went? They used to be in town then moved out to Groff's Farm.

That must be one tough business.

Any ideas on a new favorite restaurant?

You've got expensive taste buds. Try Carr's or The Pressroom. That might satisfy your cravings for expensive restaurants.

Just for those special dates,,,hubby's birthday is this week.

Newest favorite 'date' restaurant is Simon Pearce in Chester County - http://www.simonpearce.com/CSTM_restaurantsWindsor1.aspx

still excellent fine dining in Lancaster County:

Olde Greenfield Inn - http://www.theoldegreenfieldinn.com/
Cameron Estate - http://www.cameronestateinn.com/
Gibralter - http://www.kearesrestaurants.com/gibraltar/index.html
The Cove - http://www.alleykat-cove.com/Cove/index.html
John Jeffries - http://www.johnjjeffries.com/
Josephines - http://www.josephinesrestaurant.net/

Thanks Podunk!! That's some great stuff! I appreciate that

The Pressroom is owned by Lancaster Newspapers. Tim Carr is a big supporter of the hotel and convention center project, but refuses to explain why.

If you want to demonstrate your support for Lancaster Newspapers, or for the hotel and convention center project, either restaurant would be an excellent choice.

Meritage is in Mt. Joy. Still excellent!



http://www.themeritagerestaurant.com/location.html

I called this weekend and there's a message on the machine that they're no longer in business.

They haven't been out at Groffs farm that long have they? Maybe alittle more than a year? I never really cared for the resturant, and when they said they were moving out of the city, i figured it wouldn't be long till they were done. Groffs farm isn't exactly an easy place to get to. Just surprised two very upscale resturants closed within a week of each other.

Gibraltar is my "go to" place when I want a good meal. Although, I stopped into Fenz a few months ago, and thought the food there looked very good as well. I'm going to give them a try in the near future. Its right down the street from Gibraltar. http://www.fenzrestaurant.com/



Later...Shawn

We've always had good food and service at Gibraltar and Carr's. Let us know how it was when you try Fenz. My husband has clients who loved to go to The Log Cabin, so it looks like we'll need a replacement...

Too bad, I still have a gift card from Christmas.



FENZ? I did not realize it was a restaurant. Maybe the sign on Hburg Pike could use a little more info about what they do there.

Will do. If anyone is going to the Delaware beaches let me know (Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, etc.). I just returned from there and have a great recommendation. One of the best meals I've had in a long time.



Later...Shawn

Effie Ophelia on Prince St is my personal favorite. Interesting food, open kitchen with an intimate setting, authentic 'hole in the wall' dining (in a good sense)! It's also BYOB, which is a plus in my mind.

Two drawbacks however--no reservations and no bar (so there is no place to wait), but if you call an hour or so before you want to eat they will put you on a list (if there is one) and call you when your table is available.

www.effieophelia.com

Yeah, we had just stopped in for a drink at the bar, and really liked the look of the food that was coming out of the kitchen. They have some really nice outdoor seating on the second floor that has a nice view out towards the ballpark.



Later...Shawn

Where are you talking about Shawn? We vacation down there too, and wondering if we've eatin there too??

Its called Nage, right on Rt. 1, just before the turn into Rehobeth. Its in a little strip mall, on the right (heading south) right before the Nike/Old Navy Outlet center. Its kind of hard to see, and the strip mall isn't very inviting, so it is easy to overlook. I tried it out based on someon else's recommendation, and really enjoyed it. By far, the best food in that area, and probably within 100 miles or so. http://www.nagerestaurant.com/rehoboth_beach/index.htm



Later...Shawn

Once agian you are way crazy Artie. Tim Carr runs a great establishment and has done a lot of good for the downtown area. If because he won't kiss your !profanity! about the CC and you don't want to eat there that is great. But to campaign against his business, which pays taxes to the city and brings people into the city from places far and wide is just nuts. Eating at Carrs only makes the statement that you like good food professionaly cooked and served. It has NOTHING to do with the CC.



Everyone knows who owns the Pressroom and if people want to go there that is fine too.

I have all my business meetings there now......It is absolutely wonderful!!!! Try their organic tea-love it!!!!

Ok, i know exactly where thats at, we never ate there though. Will have to try it out the next time we are down there.

I ate there twice last week, and almost went a third time. I'm already looking forward to next year's trip so I can eat there again.



Later...Shawn

FENZ is a great place. We go there all the time. For a more casual evening, I also really enjoy Molly's Pub.

FENZ is top notch, good food, good people.

Are you saying they closed the Groff's Farm location?

Edited to add: Sorry I was so distraught over reading this that I didn't read the rest of the posts before adding my question.

I stood looking longingly in effie Friday night wanting a table, but it was not to be. First Friday traffic I guess. We ended up at Iron Hill. The Mrs. really enjoyed the salad she ordered. I had the Hawaiian tuna. It was good. Not hit me over the head fantastic, but good. I would change it up a bit, but that is just me. Side note, I prefer the tuna dishes at the Fire House much more. No one mentioned Mazzi's yet. Long story short we had reservation for this past Tuesday. I was like a kid on his way to Disney waiting for Tuesday night to roll around. Unfortunately, I felt like crap when I woke up Tuesday morning and was not about to go if I felt less than 100%.

The Meritage website (as posted earlier) is still up with no announcement that they are closed or that they will be closing. I also called and the phone message doesn't indicate they are closed.

Is it possible you heard a message last week that said...."we'll be closed for the July 4th weekend"......?

I'll drink to that. I like just about any place I can go spur of the moment since I never [attachmentid=2124]

If you choose ext. 1 you will get the message, sadly.


Well at your age, planning ahead probably isn't a good idea.

Molly's has great burgers and salads! The staff is great too!

Well duh. I already told you that I don't even buy green bananas.

Or remember what your own car looks like.

Yes I do. It's black.

Classy place, classy food, non-classy prices -> Cat's Meow.

here's the number....653-2049 and press 1. Trust me...I tried it a few times hoping I was hearing it incorrectly.

The Stockyard Inn


I'M hearing this is an in spot...

will be there in November to check it out!


http://www.padutchcountry.com/includes/pro...fldMemberID=380


daisy

miami beach

Maybe Meritage and Log Cabin closing suddenly at the same time isn't a coincidence. Maybe the dude from Meritage is going to Log Cabin?



Later...Shawn

I tried too, hoping you were wrong but, alas, you were not.



It would be nice but who knows?

By the way Art, call the number and leave a message about your gift card. The answering machine says they will return calls. It's worth a shot.

...and if you are a-hankering for a good burger, go next door to Jimmee's (part of The Stockyards)

Speaking of 'burgers. Was at the mall yesterday and see the doors to Fudrucker's are closed. Letter on the door said, oops, someone forgot to pay the rent!

What's with the stars denoting this topic on the list of theads? It looks like a rating thingy, but we don't have that here, do we?

Five Guys has better burgers .........................

Really think so? I know many who agree, but I did not find 5 Guys to be all that special. If I am going for a Chain 'burger, Red Robin for me.

I am serious craving Annie Bailey's Kobe burger......

Kobe - yummy!!!

I love burgers but found 5 Guys to be dry. I don't care much for chain restaurants when it comes to burgers.

Cherry's Back Alley Bar and Grill had the best in Lancaster until they closed. Molly's has a very close second.

Yep, it's for $100.00, so I figured I'd give a try.



PS: It great to read posts that are friendly! I guess the common need for food and dinning out brings people together..

And it also helps that your not calling people names . Ya know keep everything friendly.

I'm with you Artie. Those are two I won't patronize because of LNP and LCC.

Thanks for the info on the Meritage. I am sorry to hear that it is closing. My only hope is that it will re-open again somewhere. I didn't mean to doubt you all, I just wanted to confirm that it was really closed - and it is after calling again to Ext #1. Thanks!

Than you, Sir, just like Artie, are nuts. Tim Carr has done more good for downtown Lancaster than Artie or any of the antiCC crowd

I thought one of the earlier posts said "Ya know keep everything friendly". Okay Tim, I guess I'm not allowed to post my opinion according to you.

New option for all. David & Steve's Fireside Tavern at the Historic Strasburg Inn in Strasburg. For those who do not know, Dave and Steve were the D&S in D&S Brasserie. In addition to the D&S, together or individually, they have owned the Harmony Inn, Distinctive Affairs, Center City Grille and Michael's Casual Dining. Many may remember some of those. They have also remodeled the place and brought in few favorites as well as some new.