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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 Gener...

Chicken wings only come two to a bird, and producers can't slaughter without a market for the other pieces, so demand for wings is inflating prices.

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 T...

The Martha's Vineyard Times She sells seashells (and gives them away, too) Sherri Church sends Islanders on a scavenger hunt with dividends. Earrings await a lucky scavenger hunt winner. — Sherri Church Mystery Luck of the Shuck quahogs. — Sherri Church A hiding place at Squid Row in Menemsha. — Sherri Church Finders keepers when you're searching for hidden jewelry courtesy of Clammer Creations. — Sherri Church A lucky hunter picked up this key fob for free. — Sherri Church A Clammer Creations lucky winner found this at Tashmoo. — Sherri Church Shell hearts make great ...