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Meet the ChefBy
Sue Barry and
Micah Webster of Molly’s Pub
Maia Cargas
Molly’s Pub, established in 1989, is
nestled in downtown Lancaster near the
newly renovated Musser Park. Here at
253 East Chestnut Street you will find
a cozy neighborhood pub atmosphere
with delicious foods and smiling faces.
Open the forest green front door of this
historic brick corner building, step inside,
and prepare yourself to be welcomed
by “The Friendliest Pub in Town.”
Big juicy burgers and traditional Irish
pub dishes are staples at Molly’s. Chef
Micah Webster is “sticking by the tried
and true–simple things that taste good
and that are done very well.” Micah
contributes a little ingenuity of his own
as he faithfully prepares these dishes and
more... a touch of personal creativity
never hurts.
Molly’s burger selection and classics
section on the menu show a taste of
the reasonably priced quality meals
that Molly’s has to offer. One favorite
is the Black Dog Burger that is soulfully
sautéed with onions, green peppers,
barbeque sauce and Muenster cheese.
A flavorsome choice from the Classics
section is The Molly Cristo. This original
batter-dipped bread topped with
smoked turkey, bacon, tomato, and
Muenster cheese is served with a side of
raspberry dipping sauce.
The open-faced melts are sure to
curb your hunger for a mouthwatering
sandwich. The Chestnut Street Melt
with smoked turkey, roast beef, tomato,
and ranch dressing is a local delight.
If you really want to absorb the pub
feel, enjoy Molly’s Homemade Irish
Stew with tender beef and large root
vegetables or Molly’s Homemade
Shepherd’s Pie, a vegetable and Black
Angus sirloin medley capped with rich
whipped potatoes.
Chef Micah Webster’s philosophy on
preparing Molly’s Pub cuisine is to keep
it delicious yet affordable enough that
couples, friends, and families can go out
on a regular basis. He feels Lancaster
has recently seen an influx of highend
restaurants that are shooting for
a market of $25 to $50 a plate. Micah
thinks it is nice to have those options
locally for special occasion dining, as
well as spots like Molly’s that provide a
comfortable and affordable dining place.
Regulars at Molly’s Pub love the
Thursday night meatloaf special. Chef
Micah admits, “It’s really basic, and it
really drives me nuts, but they love my
meatloaf. They said it is hands down the
best they ever had in their life!” One
patron already bought a whole meatloaf
to take home and serve for a party.
Micah Webster holds over ten years
of experience in his prominent line
of work. Recently he took part in
the Sauerkraut Competition for
the James Buchanan Foundation in
Lancaster. This talented local chef
facilitates a wide range of interests in
food from preparing sashimi tuna and
tofu to cooking Thai and French style
foods. Micah enjoys cooking at home as
well as at work. Cooking serves as both
a job and a passion for Micah. Just ask
his girlfriend; she can surely attest to his
culinary talents.
Micah is thrilled to have carved his niche
in an already established fine eatery.
“I couldn’t be happier here. The staff
and owner (Anthony Maglietta) are a
wonderful team to be a part of.” Micah
values the respect he is subject to at
his workplace, which only furthers his
strong desire to create pleasing fare to
tempt the palate of his loyal customers.
Travel upstairs at this cheery pub, and
you will find Molly’s On Top Martini
Bar and Lounge. This relaxed, yet
energy fused, second level sports a
contemporary decor and entertains the
crowd Wednesday through Saturday
nights with a live Disc Jockey. A Molly’s
event calendar can be viewed at www.
mollyspub.com. In warmer weather
the cliental can enjoy Molly’s outdoor
upstairs deck seating as well.
Anthony is in the process of renovating
the property next door and expanding
Molly’s on Top features a martini bar, contemporary decor, and a
live DJ Wednesday through Saturday.
Head Chef Micah Webster in front of Molly’s Pub; “The Friendliest Pub in Town”.
Molly’s Pub. The small kitchen will be
replaced with a brand new, commercial
size kitchen, which delights Micah.
There are also expansion plans for
Molly’s on Top Martini Bar and Lounge
on the second floor. Along with the
new and exciting changes at Molly’s Pub,
keep an eye out for a new menu.
Despite changes to the restaurant or
a revamped menu, traditional Molly’s
fare will prevail. Regarding the Molly’s
favorites on the menu, Micah says,
“They will always be there; they have to
be there.” Tradition and quality service
will always be two key ingredients to the
success of Molly’s Pub. FLL
Molly’s Pub is locasted on the corner
of East Chestnut and North Shippen
Streets in Downtown Lancaster.
253 East Chestnut Street
717.396.0225
www.mollyspub.com
Sue Barry has had original recipes published in
national magazines and for several years she
wrote articles on food and restaurants for a
Dauphin County publication. She is employed
by Lititz Borough as Borough Manager.
Maia Cargas has a strong passion for literature
and art. She resides in downtown Lancaster and
can be reached at mlcargas@comcast.net
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