Hershey and Harrisburg have so much to offer residents and visitors in the way of food, drinks, entertainment and more. In order to get the inside scoop on where the best places to visit in Harrisburg and Hershey might be, we went to an extremely reputable source, Rick Dunlap, Director of Public Relations for Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau.
PA Eats: What would you say is Harrisburg’s best kept foodie secret?
Rick Dunlap: BBQ. For some reason BBQ has become a very popular offering in the Hershey Harrisburg Region. Here are some of the top spots for BBQ when you visit.
If there’s a dessert one MUST try while visiting Harrisburg, what is it?
Ice cream! Here is a list of 6 popular ice cream shops around our region.
Who has the best beer scene (can be quality versus quantity)?
Federal Taphouse in Harrisburg.
What is some big foodie news on the horizon for Harrisburg?
There are some great, new restaurants coming soon. Full lineup here.
Which rising star chef (or chefs) should food enthusiasts keep their eye on?
Jason Viscount, Chef at Bricco Restaurant.
Cher Harris, Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel Hershey.
- Rick Dunlap photo: Alexandra Whitney Photography
- Federal Taphouse photo: Alexandra Whitney Photography
- Jason Viscount photo: Bricco
- Cher Harris: The Hotel Hershey
