A growing trend here in Erie, PA is the concept of the rooftop restaurant and bar. We live on the shores of Lake Erie, and it seems like a no-brainer to take advantage of the scenery, particularly on Erie’s Bayfront. We have two new locations down on the bayfront, and the one I checked out…
The Gem City Dinor – Erie,PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Adam
Spellcheck is insisting that the name of the restaurant is wrong, but it’s just one of those weird things in the Erie, PA area…. Diners are often named Dinors instead. Why? Who knows? It could have just been a typo in some long-gone publication or it was just a way for this little town on…
Erie Reader’s 2018 40 under 40
Here at Fat Guy Approved, we are big fans of the local BBQ restaurant, Federal Hill Smokehouse, and on that note, we just want to say ‘Congrats!’ to Ryan Atzert for making the Erie Reader’s 40 under 40 list! He and Autumn, and the rest of the crew at Federal Hill, are doing a bang-up…
Famous Origins
Ever wonder where and when certain famous foods got their start? Well, look no further than this list from Thrillist! https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/most-important-dishes-food-that-changed-america
Beechwood Golf Course – Erie, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Adam
On March 4th, at Zem Zem Shrine and Banquet Center in Erie, the Erie Philharmonic will be hosting their 3rd annual Mac and Cheese event (more info at: http://eriephil.org), and over the last two events Beechwood Golf Course has been a contestant. I tried their Mac last time around, and I loved it, but that…
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…
Penn Avenue Fish Company in Pittsburgh, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Adam
I recently found myself in the Pittsburgh area for work and a concert at Heinz Hall, and since it was close to dinner time, I took advantage of the plethora of dining options in the downtown area. I have always loved visiting The Strip District in Pittsburgh, and this visit was no exception. While the…
Sunday Brunch at O’Charley’s Restaurant in Erie, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Adam
I know, I know, it’s been quite a while since I posted last. Well, depending on where you’re reading this from, you may have heard that my little corner of the world has made the news for getting just a little snow. We’re on track to have one of the snowiest winters on record…ever! As…
Fat Guy on the Road – #SummerOfMusic2017 – By Adam
A Summer of Music at Blossom In my little part of the world, the Summer of 2017 has become known (to me at least) as the “Summer of Music”. Why? Well, quite simply, this is the busiest concert off-season that I have ever had. During a normal season (September to April roughly) my sister and…
Fat Guy on Rails Part 3 – A Travelogue by Adam
This part of my travels wasn’t really on rails, but I saw no point in screwing up the theme 🙂 I arrived in Portland, OR safe and sound on Friday the 23rd of June, my birthday, and when I deboarded the train, it was just over 90 degrees outside. It wasn’t humid, and aside from…