As anyone from the Erie area knows Greek food here means something different. Forget about your spanakopita, souvlaki, moussaka, salads and lamb dishes. In Erie a Greek restaurant means they have Greek sauce and they will put it on just about anything – hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, even sometimes an omelet (which is great,…
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Vintage Wood Fire restaurant – Erie, PA – Reviewer: Scott
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…
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…
Bricks at Cashier’s House – Erie, PA – Fat Guy Reviewer: Adam
The City of Erie in the Northwest corner of Pennsylvania, right on Lake Erie, is one of those towns in the USA that has been around for over 200 years. As such, it has a decent number of historical buildings that have survived the decades to see revival as a different kind of venue than…
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…