Dominick's drops sale price. Mexican, Italian places coming. Local bites, brews at Blues & Jazz Fest

A new restaurant, Pueblo Real, has been inspected and licensed at 8155 West Ridge Road in Girard. The owner said he expects to open by Sept. 1. The Mexican restaurant has sister locations in Conneaut and Jefferson, Ohio.

New Italian place coming

The former IHOP at 2933 W. 12th St., which is owned by Scott Enterprises, is slated to open as a new restaurant in spring of 2023, according to Nick Scott Sr., president of the company.

"It's been delayed as we wait to see what the economy is doing," Scott said Monday, "But all along we've been planning an Italian restaurant with the name of Roma's, but that still might change. We're still researching and planning for that."

Brews, food trucks set for fest

Don't pack your lunch for the Blues & Jazz fest this year. The vendors will be ready and waiting, including Lake Erie Ale Trail members The Brewerie at Union Station, Erie Ale Works, Erie Brewing Co., Lavery Brewing Co., Riverside Brewing Co., and Voodoo Brewery. Food vendors will include Dickey’s BBQ Pit, E. Dogg’s Hot Dogs, Buckeye Chocolate, Cold Stone Creamery, The Big Cheese, Lombardo’s, and The Mad Tortilla. Offerings will include vegan/vegetarian options.

Peachy keen

If you like peaches, grab your red pen and circle the last two weekends in August and make your way to Courtyard Winery, 10021 W. Main Road, North East, where they'll be serving up peach shortcakes and slushies made from locally grown peaches.

Dominick's sale price drops

Dominick's Diner, 123 E. 12th St., which is for sale, dropped its asking price to $349,000 last week from $375,000. For more information, call Courtney Thieman at 814-452-2100, ext. 225.

Co-op, food hall delivery options

Erie Food Co-op at the Flagship Public Market, 34 N. Park Row, is offering free delivery to other downtown locations for a limited time, no minimums required. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/ojBf50K5Jjc. Flagship City Food Hall also is offering free delivery to downtown locations for a limited time. For more information, and to place an order, visit bit.ly/flagshipdelivery.

Romolo's hosts international tour

Romolo Chocolates, 1525 W. Eighth St., hosted Retail Confectioners International EduTour in Erie last week. More than 50 members of Retail Confectioners International wrapped up their annual convention in Pittsburgh by traveling to Erie for a tour of Romolo Chocolates. Participants talked shop with Romolo’s candy-making process with Tony Stefanelli, president of the group and certified master confectioner.

"This is the first educational tour offered by RCI," Stefanelli said. "I am so proud chocolatiers, confectioners and candy store owners from across the country came to Romolo Chocolates to learn what we do right here in Erie."

Notable additions

Federal Hill Smokehouse, 2609 Peach St., finally put their picnic tables out. Go enjoy them and something smoky-tasty.

Jekyll & Hyde's, 8 E. 10th St. has a new cocktail menu for summer. Have to say I'm going for Whip It Root Beer. See it at www.facebook.com/jekyllhydesgastropub.

If you have regional restaurant news or questions, please send an email to jgeisler@timesnews.com, or call 814-870-1885.

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