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Friday, February 27, 2009

Agrodolce

Agrodolce Restaurant, York Pennsylvania © Susqueats.com 2009 North George Street in York has been going through a transformation. It began with the constuction of the new Soveriegn Bank Stadium, which houses the newly formed Atlantic League York Revolution baseball team. On the heels of the ballpark's construction came the ultra-modern, sexy-chic building that houses Agrodolce. The inside follows form with a simple yet elegant decor.

In Italian, agrodolce means "sweet and sour" so you know that this restaurant's menu is inspired by Italian cuisine, but French techniques and ingredients are also a big part of what they do.

Agrodolce Restaurant, York Pennsylvania © Susqueats.com 2009

Owner John Roeder is a York native, and after graduating from the Yorktown Culinary Institute, he went on to work at some of the area's finest restaurants before finally deciding to break out on his own.

John created Agrodolce from the ground up, including a wood burning oven in the build-out specs. In this oven, the Agrodolce team bakes their gourmet pizzas, as well as a selection of artisan breads.

In addition to its regular lunch and dinner menus, Agrodolce features a brunch menu that boasts several Benedicts, including a Spicy Cajun Crab Benedict, omelets, Hazelnut Encrusted French Toast, and a selection of sandwiches and pizzas.

The menus include plenty of seafood, not limited to the Mussels White, Fried Calamari with Dijon-flavored red pepper veloute and Scallops, each pictured here. The adventurous epicurean will find many options to ponder, including Grilled Octopus, Pan Seared Skate Wing and Spicy Grilled Frog Legs.