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In 1921, a couple of families who immigrated to Lancaster County from Greece hoped to find fellowship, family and a place to practice their religion in the United States.

In 1921, a couple of families who immigrated to Lancaster County from Greece hoped to find fellowship, family and a place to practice their religion in the United States.

Nine restaurants opened for business, while two closed their doors. Seven restaurants announced future plans, including future openings and closings, as well as canceled plans. Located at 55 N. Main St. (Route 72), Artifice Ales & Mead will occupy part of the former Bickel’s Snack Foods complex being redeveloped into REO Manheim Marketplace.  Artifice Ales & Mead photo Here are the restaurants that opened in Lancaster County in May Artifice Ales & Mea...

The Hill, a longtime neighborhood bar in Ephrata, is closing next week as its owner looks to leave the restaurant industry. The last day for the Hill is Saturday, May 29, ending a 19-year run for owner Jon Speros, who had been looking to sell the restaurant for several years. “Even though we weathered the pandemic storm, this past year was a very hard year and was the deciding factor to move on,” Speros wrote in a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Speros, who owns the resta...