5 starts? Why not? I like this massive one square block building in the middle of downtown…read moreHarrisburg that houses many offices, businesses and restaurants. It's a center of commerce and social activity for the community. Generally clean and open during normal business hours, Strawberry Square contains some good restaurants in the food court and elsewhere. A couple banks and many offices make this a convenient location for all downtown workers. Some businesses have closed and others appear to be struggling, much like Harrisburg itself. It's better than it used to be and hopefully continues an upward trend in the coming years.

You should never come here in a Strawberry Beret. Just ask Prince. A Raspberry one, on the other…read morehand. Now we're talking. Like Christopher, I don't understand why there are so many haters for Strawberry Square. This fancy centerpiece of Harrisburg is a shopping arcade with all kinds of stuff. It's modest, but like the man said it's not meant to be freaking Tyson's freaking Corner is it. It's not really my scene - but it does give Harrisburg a little modernity that it desperately is crying out for. It's big and fancy and gets the job done. Like immigrants in Hamilton.

The West Shore Farmer's Market is actually so cool!!!! Just went for the first time yesterday and…read morewas really impressed. It was larger than the Harrisburg downtown one and reminded me of Reading Terminal in Philly (less crowded but still lots of options). There's also tons of parking all surrounding the building. The upstairs section has small specialty shops; the lower level is full of food vendors -- from produce to fresh pasta to tacos to pizza to pierogies to quiches. They also even had plant stands and floral arrangements. I got 1.5lbs of fresh made spinach fettuccine from Fasta & Ravioli, two very tasty bagels from Bagel Lovers (foccacia flavored and everything egg bagels--both were SO delicious and a great texture; they also had tons of other varieties like pumpernickel, onion, and blueberry, all made fresh daily and for a very reasonable price -- I think I paid something around $3 for my two bagels). I could've spent tons more time there but unfortunately was just stopping by after running an errand in the area. Needless to say, I will be back!!

Stopped by the market after a coworker mentioned they had opened a new fried chicken restaurant…read moreinside. I decided to give it a try, and overall, I was impressed. The fried chicken was the highlight of the meal. It had a golden-brown, crispy coating and was cooked perfectly--juicy, tender, and not dried out at all. The portions were generous, with some of the largest pieces of fried chicken I've seen from a hot food counter. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, making for a great side dish. The cornbread muffin was moist, soft, and paired well with the meal. The only downside was the potato wedges. They were seasoned well, but a few pieces tasted a little overcooked or burnt, which took away from an otherwise solid meal. Overall, this was a very good first experience. Between the large portions, fresh food, and flavorful chicken, it's definitely worth stopping in if you're looking for a quick comfort-food meal. I'd happily go back and try it again.

While shopping at the West Shore Farmer's Market today, I went upstairs to Susan's Treasures…read morespecifically for a Rewine candle. I purchased a few of the Rewine candles from Susan's Treasures before, so I know the Rewine candles are of great quality and burn evenly down to the bottom of the recycled wine bottles. That in itself is a great value, the wonderful scent that burns to the very end of the wick. I must say the staff at Susan's is consistently friendly and helpful. My only disappointment is that I purchased the last Rewine candle in the store.

This store is upstairs in the farmers market. It is right next to the baby shop. This is a good…read moreplace to go for gifts. I went in because it looked interesting. I headed to the jewelry case on the far right. There were some pretty pieces from local designers. The store is pretty big and there is a lot to choose from. There are traditional things like purses and homewares And then there's really quirky and artsy items If I need a gift this will be a place I look

A Celebration of Color, A delightful evening fundraiser at Susquehanna Art Museum featuring the…read moredebut solo exhibition, "If Herr Street Could Talk" of a Harrisburg High School 2004 graduate, Alteronce Gumby, a contemporary artist. It's great to support local talent and connect with friends at art fundraising events.

The museum is a bit small but the works are nice. Very friendly person, who took the $10 payment…read morefor entry, was very helpful/informative too. There was also a person on the 2nd floor that helped provide some info about some of the artwork we saw up there. The museum was still very quiet when I visited on a late Saturday morning (around 11am).

Mud Queen Pottery has such a creative and welcoming atmosphere. The pottery pieces are beautiful,…read moreunique, and clearly made with so much care and talent. I also love how hands-on and inviting the classes are, whether you're experienced or trying pottery for the first time, it's a really fun and relaxing experience. It's such a great local spot for finding meaningful handmade pieces and supporting local art in Harrisburg.

My husband and I took a class there a few years ago and the follow up to get our pottery was lax at…read morebest. Fast forward a few years and I took classes there with another artist who is fantastic and the lack of professionalism from the owners of the Mud Queen was disgraceful. Not only were they disrespectful and were bullying the venders in that space but were also rude to the customers that were there for a class. They were hovering in the class and talking maliciously about the artist holding the class to the clients taking the class. I will not go to one more pottery class with the Mud Queen as they are bullies and supper unprofessional.