Gypsy Kitchen

Chef Ed, seen here having lunch at Iron Hill Brewery with his friend Andy, is checking in with everyone to say retirement is good and there will always be great memories of all the years of serving everyone from Jethros, to Gypsy Kitchen and at the Columbia Market House.

Over the past year, some folks have asked, “What has Chef Ed Diller been doing with himself lately?”

Ed meets regularly with his friend Andy (Ed’s Covid Curbside Pickup Sidekick), to talk about good food and local real estate. This time they met for Happy Hour at 401 Prime in Lancaster. Thanks Bill B, for joining and capturing the photo op.

Then, Ed and his talented baker wife Ellen, make a regular trip to Wegmans to shop for their own dinners. Today, when Ed is not cooking for two at home, he is part of the team in the kitchen at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Leola.

Many Lancastrians can remember Ed at Jethro’s all those years ago.(Remembering the Tapenade to start your dinner) Ed is happy to hear that Jethro’s has recently been sold to a known local food entrepreneur who hopes to revive the vibe of a neighborhood tavern.

Gypsy Kitchen was the second labor of love for Ed and Ellen. Many Lancastrians and local organizations looked forward to having a party or event catered by GK. Their creative cuisine and welcoming service was complemented by the beautiful Refectory Room at the Lancaster Theological Seminary.

Ed continues to report that he just wants to keep cooking instead of thinking about retiring.

Gypsy Kitchen closes, leaving Columbia Market House without an anchor restaurant Just over a year after it reopened following a $3.5 million renovation, the beleaguered Columbia Market House can now add “anchor restaurant” to a list of needs that includes a

Today at the Columbia Market House, we are offering a selection of delicious soups from our display case. They are frozen, quart size and $12 each, unless otherwise noted.

Paul’s French Onion Soup
Lentil & Sausage
Vegan Chili
Mom’s Potato Soup
Ham & Bean
Vegan Broccoli
Brussel Sprout
Leek & Potato
Soup Au Pistou (French Style Minestrone)
New England Clam Chowder $18

We hope to see you soon.👨‍🍳

Chef Ed is sampling a special for today at Columbia Market House, a Pork Belly Sandwich w/Lettuce, Sun Dried Tomato Mayo and Avocado accompanied by a side of Pasta Salad. $10.50

Check out the Vintage Pop Up Shop and live music today as well.

We hope to cook for you sometime soon.👨‍🍳

Here is this week’s menu for dinner

We hope to cook for you soon.👨‍🍳

Here is the menu for dinner this Friday & Saturday at the Columbia Market House. $34 per person (does not include tax or gratuity.)

Please call 717 278-7355 for reservations.

We hope we can cook for you sometime soon.👨‍🍳

How about a salmon burger for lunch today at the Columbia Market House.?