If there s anything Erie folks like better than going out to eat, it s sitting out while eating.
Probably because of our long, harsh winters, we don t want to waste a morsel of warm, sunny breezes by hiding inside. COVID-19 only intensified that inclination, as it dies quickly in sunlight and has a hard time jumping from person to person when we re outdoors. Restauranteurs who didn t have outdoor seating before the pandemic tried bolting it on any way they could, giving us more choices than ever.
Here are a few of our favorites now that eating outdoors doesn t require an igloo.
Chris Campanelli may be one step closer to becoming Erie County s top cop.
The 52-year-old Democrat and sheriff s captain, who ran on improving deputy training and resourcing, appeared to clinch his party s nomination Tuesday night for sheriff, edging out Democratic rival and deputy sheriff Anthony Sanfilippo by more than 4,800 votes.
As of 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, unofficial results showed Campanelli with 12,973 votes and Sanfilippo with 8,089 votes.
If the results hold up, Campanelli will face off against Republican Brian Shank, the sole GOP candidate vying for sheriff in the Nov. 2 General Election.
The winner will succeed Sheriff John Loomis, a Democrat, who announced earlier this year that he wouldn t seek a third term.
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Erie County restaurant inspections: Jan. 5-14
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food, and they also inspect these facilities to ensure they follow COVID-19 regulations. Here is a list of inspections recorded Jan. 5-14:
COVID-19 INSPECTIONS
1 VIOLATION
Calamari s Squid Row, 1317 State St. (Bartender seen with face mask pulled below chin during inspection.) Jan. 8.
Trawka s Market, 712 Payne Ave. (No physical barrier between cashier and customers.) Jan. 7.
NO VIOLATIONS
Subway, 2665 W. Eighth St., Millcreek Township. Wednesday.
Giant Eagle, 2501 W. 12th St., Millcreek Township. Wednesday.
Dairy Queen, 3505 W. 26th St., Millcreek Township. Wednesday.