Cheers! Popeye's to reopen while Erie joints are all in on holiday drinks, events and spirits
Popeye's
The popular fried chicken franchise's 2600 W. 12th St. location will open under new management Wednesday, Dec. 21, and will be open daily thereafter from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the Erie County Department of Health, which issued the license for the restaurant Dec. 7. The restaurant has been closed since July. It originally opened in July 2018.
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Rosco's
The sports bar at 4646 Buffalo Road, will dress up for a Roaring 20's-style New Year's Eve Party, serving prime rib, hors d'oeuvres, Champagne toast, live music and more. The party is $40 per person and $70 per couple. For information, visit facebook.com/roscoserie, or call 814-315-9615.
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Skunk & Goat Tavern
The restaurant, at 17 W. Main St., North East, will host the Miller Mistletoe 1-mile run/walk in downtown North East Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. The proceeds go to support two North East High School seniors who have lost their parents. The money raised for these two will go toward a scholarship for their future. Please register online at https://bit.ly/mistletoerun.
Meanwhile, the restaurant is offering Hickory Smoked Holiday Hams previously sold by Freeport Restaurant. The 14-pound hams feed 14 to 20 people. Order online at skunkandgoattavern.com/order-online/. Price and details included on the online order link. You can also call in your order at 814-347-9078. All orders must be placed by Dec. 20. Pick-up is at The Skunk and Goat Tavern Dec. 23.
If you're in the mood, enjoy a video showing off the restaurant's seasonal mule featuring rosemary and cranberries at facebook.com/reel/1372705626813948.
Downtown Erie Holiday Shop Small Market
The pop-up market will offer lots of local vendors for holiday shopping inside the Boston Store at 716 State St. Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The Local Lovin pop-up shop takes place somewhere different the first Saturday of every month, usually from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find information at https://bit.ly/locallovingerie. This installment will provide baked goods from local bakery Sundae.
Andora's Bubble Tea
Andora's is offering $1 off every order with an ice skating stamp from the rink in Perry Square. The rink is open Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m.; and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. all winter.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is partnering with Slippery Rock, PA-based brewer North Country Brewing to produce its first ever, unique-to-Primanti’s, beer ― Almost Famous Red Ale. The new brew was scheduled to be on tap Wednesday.
Almost Famous Red Ale features specially roasted malts, and a light and drinkable flavor that finishes with a subtle sweet caramel note. The ale will be available in Primanti Bros.’ 23-ounce pours for just $2.50 during Happy Hour. The new beer is also part of a combo ― paired with Primanti Bros.’ Pitts-burger ― for $9.99 during all hockey games.
Bar Ronin
The Japanese restaurant in West Erie Plaza is featuring four new cocktails for the season: the Kyoto Sour, Nancy Regan, Boo You (W)hatchata and Benedryl Brownie. Visit facebook.com/roninerie to see their ingredients.
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Black Monk Brewery
Not to be outdone, Black Monk Brewery, 3721 W. 12th St., is offering two new slushies, Peach Margarita and Sugar Cookie, throughout the holiday season. Find information at facebook.com/BlackMonkBrewery.
Brew Ha Ha
And the hits just keep on coming. December drinks at Brew Ha Ha at the Colony come with a little bit of latte art. Also, a fun selection of holiday pins make fun stocking stuffers.
Cafe 7-10
The cafe at 710 W. 10th St. is filling holiday orders of a plethora of baked goods. Check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/cafe710 for a list. Orders are due Dec. 21 for Christmas. Call 814-572-0985.
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Cart/Horse Distilling
Cart/Horse Distilling, 12030 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, will celebrate the winter solstice with Yulefest, featuring warm drinks, a crackling fire and spirited spirits for those looking to celebrate the winter season and welcome back the sun. The fun takes place Dec. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. For information, visit bit.ly/carthorsesolstice or call 814-812-3186.
Cloud Nine
The wine bar at 25 E. 10th St., is hosting a Breakfast with Santa brunch Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended at online at bit.ly/cloud9santa or call 814-870-9007. Parties from one to eight welcome. A $10 deposit fee is due to reserve a table.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Popeye's to reopen, Rosco's celebrates 2023, Skunk & Goat's Mistletoe Run, more
