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05-14-09

NEW ‘AREPA CITY LATIN EATERY’ RESTAURANT OPENS IN THE DOWNTOWN

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new Arepa City Latin Eatery, a Venezuelan-style cuisine restaurant located at 316 N. 2nd Street in the downtown.

Reed said the Arepa City Latin Eatery is owned and operated by Daniel Farias. Farias is a business owner of Venezuelan descent who has long had a passion for Venezuelan cuisine and who is now bringing that style of food to Harrisburg.

Reed said the Arepa City restaurant specializes in arepas, a Venezuelan flat bread made of corn. The arepas at the restaurant are filled with typical South American fare such as cheese, ground beef, chicken, pork, chorizo, flank steak, beans, or grilled vegetables, depending on the dish. The Arepa City restaurant also serves soups, empanadas, and a host of entrees. Desserts are also available which include flan, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and cheesecake. Prices at the restaurant range from $3.50 to $10.95.

Reed said the owner privately invested $20,000 into the new restaurant. Four new jobs were created as a result of the restaurant’s opening.

"We are delighted that this new Venezuelan-style restaurant has opened its doors in the downtown," said Reed. "The Arepa City restaurant serves unique food that you can’t find at any other establishment in the area, and we believe it will be a huge success."

"The people of Harrisburg have embraced our new restaurant with open arms," said Farias. "We are excited to be located downtown and look forward to continuing to grow our business."

The Arepa City Latin Eatery is open on Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

For more information on the Arepa City Latin Eatery, call (717) 233-3332.

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