Hello! Welcome back to Fat Guy Approved. Many in the Erie area would be familiar with Sticks and Bricks food truck if they have been out to any of the summertime events here. They were always a solid decision for a great pizza. The owners now operate Vintage Wood Fire restaurant and catering as well…
Author: Scott Peterson
Bricks at Cashier’s House – Erie, PA – reviewer: Scott
I realize Adam already beat me to this, but definitely check out his review from March 2023 for a more extensive historical background on the building itself and and his in-depth review. Recently I was working downtown and needed to find lunch somewhere close by. I also want to try a place I had not…
Outlaw BBQ – Erie, PA – Fat Guy reviewer: Scott
Outlaw BBQ is located in my neighborhood, having opened in 2021. https://www.outlawbarbecuerevolution.com/ I have driven past it on West 38TH street many times and repeatedly said to myself ‘I need to try them some time’. Well, that sometime was this last week. After finishing some on-site work at a client location I found myself driving…
Molly Brannigan’s Irish Pub – Erie, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Scott
**UPDATE: Unfortunately Molly Brannigan’s is now closed permanently. Following extensive water damage to their ceiling and dining area they made the decision to cease operations. I have left the review up for the time being. Recently I had lunch at Molly Brannigan’s in downtown Erie. I have been going to this restaurant for many years…
Herb and Honey Bakery – Erie, PA – FatGuy Reviewer: Scott
Located within Urbaniak’s market at 310 East 24th Street you will find the Herb and Honey Bakery, and what are simply some of the best baked goods in the region. As a fat guy I have eaten many pastries. These are truly exceptional. They do offer a range of bread and rolls as well. You…
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant – Erie, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Scott
https://www.upick6.com/pier-6/ The rooftop bar or restaurant (a format long enjoyed in larger ‘real cities’) has now become a thing in Erie. Its like a patio bar, but on a roof with a view! What a time to be alive! Much to the enjoyment of the local populace we now have several to choose from and…
Timber Creek Tap and Table – Meadville, PA – FatGuy Reviewer: Scott
My job took me to Meadville recently and I was able to have lunch at Timber Creek, which I have wanted to try for some time. I had heard good things from friends who had gone there and tried a few of their beers (and root beer) myself beforehand. Their website: http://www.timbercreektapandtable.com/ I was there…
Icing on the Lake – Erie, PA – Fat Guy reviewer: Scott
We tend to be a tad meat-centric here on FGA, but we definitely love our baked goods as well; with Lunch dessert being the most important dessert of the day. If you have not been by the West Erie Plaza lately, there is a lot going on. It is in the midst of a major…
U Pick 6 Public House – Erie, PA – Fat Guy reviewer: Scott
It’s always a delight to visit Public House. As with the other U Pick 6 locations it is owned by John Melody, a very pleasant Irishman who is no stranger to the Erie restaurant and bar scene. All of his establishments I have visited are top notch. If you frequented Molly Brannigan’s in its earlier…
Federal Hill Smokehouse – Erie, PA – Fat Guy reviewer: Scott
Welcome to my first of many food reviews for Fat Guy Approved. We are just getting things going here and look forward to bringing you plenty of pithy, honest, and possibly verbose reviews in the future. We had been wanting to try Federal Hill for lunch since they opened recently. As a fan of smoked…