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Located on Plum and Walnut, the Lancaster Brewery revitalized a once thriving local industry that was decimated by Prohibition. In 1868, The Daily Intelligencer newspaper proclaimed, "Lancaster in America occupies the same position that Munich does in Germany in regards to the brewing industry." In this picture, Pom arrives and waits for Bianca and Prentice to open the doors. Lancaster's Kolsch is among his favorites...

In Penn Square overlooking the Mariott Convention Center. The facility was built into and around existing structures to combine historical and contempory motifs. It features a large exhibition hall and ballroom along with a large area in which to mingle prior to events.

Located near Penn Square, the Central Market is the country's oldest continuously run farmer's market. Pom arrives early for some fresh baked bread.

Sypro Gyro is a unique restaurant on North Queen Street which specializes in Greek cuisine. Pom's favorite is the Gyro platter. Be careful. The Greeks pronouce it "Yee-ro". This go-to closed in late 2016. We have no idea why. We're leaving it here because this picture is so damn cute.

The Fulton Opera House on Prince Street is a National Historic Landmark. The theater combines Broadway caliber musicals, comedies and dramas with the grandeur of ornate Victorian architecture. It's where Pom goes to impress his dates...

When Pom wants to celebrate a special occasion or a job well-done, he keeps Ma(i)son on his short list. They provide an intimate atmosphere and excellent food.

Located on the west side, Rosa Rosa Cafe serves one of Pom's favorites: spaghetti pizza. It's a carb-lovers dream. Spaghetti wedged between two layers of crust with sauce on the side. One slice is more than enough. If you want something more traditional, the cafe also features a nice line of small brick oven pizzas. Pom's favorite is veggie primavera. Unfortunately, Rosa Rosa was hit by fire in late 2016. Pom eagerly awaits its reopening.

The Brickyard is a sports bar and night club on the north side. They have many teevees that allow Pom a chance to see his favorite teams: Yale, Georgia, Mississippi State, Gonzaga, Fresno State and The Citadel.

For some reason, Pom loves Wendy Jo's Homemade Cookies, Pies and Dog Treats...

Square One is the kind of place that extreme conservatives seem to loathe. It serves fair-trade organic coffee which is always fresh and delicious. For some reason, they hate that.

Located on the lovely west end, Chestnut Hill Cafe offers outdoor seating with a view of one of the nicest streets in Lancaster. Go for the coffee, stay for the artisan pastries...

When Pom's on the east end, he loves to stop at Molly's Pub. They have a dog-friendly atmosphere outside with comfortable tables by the street. Inside, they have a cozy dining area with fantastic food. There's an upstair martini bar featuring the area's best local deejays.

Located in an old brick warehouse downtown, Building Character provides 10,000 square feet of interesting items. Pom can spend hours examining art, handmade jewelry, antiques and collectibles. The warehouse displays works by various local artisans. Hope you have a few hours to spare. It takes a while to go through it all...

Since this photo was taken, Rachel's moved from their original location on the 300 block of North Queen to 201 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Rachel's Cafe is one of Pom's favorite restaurants. He grabs a table by the street and Rachel fills his water bowl. The cafe serves individually prepared crepes that are out of this world. It has a full espresso menu and it's always BYOB.

Located just west of Musser Park, the Lancaster Museum of Art always puts on a great show for the holidays featuring the work of young as well as established artists.

Located in the Northwest, the Lancaster Theological Seminary is a ecumenical graduate school affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Its quiet campus offers sweeping Gothic brick and sandstone buildings similar to F&M's Old Main which is across the street.

This is a satellite campus for Millersville University which is located out in the suburbs. This exceptional property was acquired by the university in early 2010. It will house classes as well as certain university departments and it provides MU with a downtown presence.

Appropriately located near Gallery Row, the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in several disciplines as well as adult evening classes. Their class catalog is available online. Check it out you'll probably find something of interest.