3 new restaurants opening in Erie area: one in Corry, 2 in Millcreek. Icing on the Lake to close
Erie County has three new restaurants coming along at various stages in the process.
First, Twisted Sisters' Cafe, 8 S. Center St., Corry, is in the former Juice Shop. They were inspected and licensed to open Oct. 13, and are now serving breakfast and lunch Mondays through Fridays, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their menu is in flux, so check daily at facebook.com/TwistedSistersCafeCorry.
The Boardroom, is a new restaurant going into the former Twins Restaurant at 4353 West Ridge Road. Owners formed a limited liability corporation in May 2021 just before the sale of the building from Jeffrey and Susan Norris to Lake Effect Realty LLC. No word on when they're planning to open, but from driving by the outside, it looks like they've done a ton of work.
Saigon Nights is a Vietnamese restaurant being installed in former Khao Thai, 2430 W. Eighth St., according to its website, thuha122.wixsite.com/saigonnightsvietname. Hours are so far intended to be Mondays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Tuesdays. No time frame was available regarding opening.
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Icing on the Lake
For 12 years, Erieites with a sweet tooth swooned as they walked into Icing on the Lake bakery, first on West 12th Street and then in West Erie Plaza, feasting their eyes on their extraordinary cupcakes and full cakes and cookies and looking up to smiling faces as they made their agonizing choices.
Whether for just once-in-a-while treats or special celebrations, Heidi Fette, 48, and her happy staff have cheerfully boxed up those goodies for countless customers over the years. This will, fortunately, continue until Dec. 30. But then Fette is throwing in the towel. She posted an announcement on the IOTL Facebook page Sunday.
"When we opened, I had a fusion in my neck, and it was fine, but since then I've had two hip replacements," she said in an interview Monday. "I never expected that, and this is a physically demanding job. Lifting 50-pound bags of flour and standing on my feet all day. People don’t realize. It's extremely hard on your body.
"It’s easy to say 'you can hire' but it still lands on you," she said. "I've tried to replace myself a few times, but it always comes down to me."
There is good news for IOTL fans, however. The Sweet Vault, or the automatic vending machine located outside the shop will be staying — stocked. Fette said she and her current manager will work the roughly 15 hours a week necessary to keep it full of customer favorites. And the West Erie Plaza business will not stand empty. She and her husband have already lined up a new business that's "food-related."
She wouldn't announce any more specifics, but said "within the next year" we'd know more.
She said she doesn't want anyone to think she's closing due to lack of business. "The business is doing great, but I just can't keep up with it anymore."
She said she takes countless memories with her into her new chapter.
"Just being able to be a part of customers’ occasions. birthdays," has meant a lot to her over the years. "And the regulars that come in twice a week. It’s very heartwarming when you hear people’s comments.
But she's not looking back.
"I'm excited for the next chapter," Fette said.
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Altered State Distillery
Altered State Distillery, 1535 W. Eighth St, is starting a curling league, in which members learn to curl, meaning slide smooth stones across the ice while preparing the ice ahead of the stone to help it go farther. It's a little like a mix between cornhole and shuffleboard. You've seen the Olympics. You know what it's like. It's a Canada thing that seems to be infiltrating the northern U.S. If you're interested in trying to slide your stones over ice using weird brooms, join the league by visiting bit.ly/alteredstatecurling.
Everest
Indian and Nepali restaurant Everest, 222 W, Plum St., Edinboro, has been closed for a month for renovation but is reopening this Thursday, according to its Facebook page. See their menu and order online at bit.ly/3TRMfTi.
Oasis Pub and Tiki Bar
If you're looking for a place to watch NFL games, Oasis Pub and Tiki Bar has upped its game. They're featuring NFL Sunday Funday, including every game on more than 20 TVs, $5 Bloody Marys until kickoff, $3.75 Miller Lite pounders all day, 10 traditional wings for $14.99, flatbread pepperoni pizza & boneless wing specials. For more information, visit facebook.com/OasisPubErie.
Annapurna Kitchen
The southeast Asian restaurant at 1315 Parade St., was closed for a bit, but they're back open with mouthwatering new items on the menu. Check out their daily posts if you're looking for dinner possibilities. For more information, visit facebook.com/Annapurnakitcheneriepa.
Art's Bakery
Art's Bakery, 4380 West Ridge Road, has cut down on its Saturday hours, now open until 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. according to facebook.com/artsbakeryerie. The hours for the rest of the week are unchanged at 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 814-833-1098. They're also carrying apple cider from Godfrey Run Farm, 8958 West Lake Road, Lake City.
Beachwood Inn's Hardwood Grille
Beachwood Inn's Hardwood Grille, 4102 West Lake Road in Girard, is hosting a weekend-long Halloween bash. On Friday, pick up a six-pack of Johnny Rails Pumpkin Ale and get a pumpkin to paint with painting supplies on site. Take it or leave it on display. On Saturday, those in costume get $1 drafts. There will be two costume contests, one at 4 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. Winners get a $50 Erie Brewing Co. gift card. For more information, visit facebook.com/Beechwoodinnhardwoodgrille, or call 814-459-2427.
Black Monk Brewery
Golfers looking for a place to keep your golf swing ready over the cold months will enjoy the new golf simulator at Black Monk Brewery, 3721 W. 12th St. They're hoping to schedule leagues and recurring tee times. If you are interested, call 814-616-8659 or send an email to BlackMonkBrewery@gmail.com with your info. For more information, visit facebook.com/BlackMonkBrewery.
Bro Man's Sammiches, Birria & Burgers
Bro Man's Sammiches, Birria & Burgers, 8228 Peach St., located inside the Gulf station at that address, has established some regular hours for those trying to keep up with them. Visit them Mondays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed on Sundays. For more information, visit facebook.com/bromanssammiches.
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