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Dinner and a Hockey Game

3/6/2016

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​When I was growing up in Harrisburg, PA, the family-run DeAngelis Restaurant in Hershey was a well-known spot for a good Italian meal with the best red sauce in the area. Last night I had the opportunity to dine there once again before attending a fund raiser hockey game. DeAngelis’ has changed hands and is now called Fenicci’s, but it holds a special place in my memory.
 
In the 50’s… February brought the Ice Capades show to the Hershey arena. My family would have dinner at DeAngelis’ before heading over to a show. My father played in the pit orchestra to supplement his teaching salary, and he always treated my sister and me to one of the performances (along with a great dinner).
 
In the 60’s… my boyfriend invited me to dinner at DeAngelis’. It was during a time when we were on the back side of a slight break in our relationship. I don’t remember much of the particulars of that night, but I’m sure there was probably more unsaid than said at the table that night – two teenagers trying to find themselves, wanting the same, yet different things from life.
 
In the 70’s… one weekend I brought home a different boyfriend to get to know my parents better. They sensed that this was a more serious relationship and wanted to make sure he had a good time. A trip to DeAngelis’ followed by a hockey game seemed right. I guess it worked. I’ve been married to Allan for almost thirty-nine years.
 
In the 80’s, my sister married into the DeAngelis family. By this time the restaurant was changing hands, but the recipe for the sauce remained in the family.
 
As I walked into the restaurant last night I had to search for the memories – the neighborhood is built up and the room looked different - but the menu clearly states that they still use the DeAngelis family sauce. And it was delicious!

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Lynne Dorfman link
3/6/2016 05:00:52 am

A trip down memory lane through one place like In My Backyard Garden by Eileen Spinnelli or My Momma's Kitchen. I loved the part where you let your readers know you have the recipe for the sauce and that the new restaurant still uses it. Funny how many things flood our conscious memory when we think of a familiar place! Thanks for sharing, Rosie!

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Clare link
3/6/2016 05:42:24 am

Rose, we have the same family restaurant in my life --The Hearth. We hosted my mom's funeral luncheon there and the owner's son still works there and remembered us. I have been working on writing about The Hearth. I like your structure -- it is giving me some ideas!
Clare

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PaulaBourque link
3/6/2016 05:49:16 am

Routines. Rituals. Landmarks. They are so important in anchoring us to moments in our lives that are special. I love that this place has been an anchor for touchstones in your life. I really loved this. As I read your paragraph lead "In the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's... I found myself trying to predict the special moments. LOVELY!

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Aileen Hower link
3/6/2016 06:13:49 am

You said you would write about this. I enjoyed reading it very much. I also enjoyed seeing you last night. Until our next event, be well!

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Fran link
3/6/2016 06:15:13 am

Rose,
I also loved how the time "In the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's" defined your special moments. So good to know that the sauce has remained the same!

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Cindy
3/6/2016 06:20:35 am

I love how you reflected on your life in decades and wrote what you were feeling, what you were thinking. It's interesting how things change so much, yet so much stays the same! Thanks for sharing!

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Jackie B.
3/6/2016 06:39:38 am

The power of place.

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Rose
3/6/2016 08:17:42 am

I always have trouble thinking of a catchy title. The Power of Place would have been a good one.

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arjeha link
3/6/2016 07:51:28 am

Rose, Fenicci's is one of our favorite places to eat in Hershey. Don't know what my favorite meal is because I have never had a bad meal there.

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Rose
3/6/2016 02:45:27 pm

Hope everything went well on Friday, Bob!

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Stacey Shubitz link
3/6/2016 08:51:28 am

I can't eat at most Italian restaurants anymore since I'm gluten-free. (I've only been to Fenicci's once.) The exception is Piazza Sorrento, which is also in Hershey, since they have a dedicated gluten-free menu. It's awesome!

Your memories are beautiful. I loved the way you organized them by decades, Rose.

LMK the next time you're in town. Would love to see you!

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Shelly
3/6/2016 09:52:36 am

I love how you share your memories through the decades!

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Tara link
3/6/2016 02:37:41 pm

I was hoping for that ending!

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elsie
3/6/2016 04:59:47 pm

One place is a constant in your life through the years. What a special memory this place has for you. I loved your trip through the decades. And a happy ending to boot.

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