Jennie Geisler

The restaurant will close on July 1 for employees to attend the funeral services. Erie icon and restaurateur Stephen Konstantine Paliouras died June 28.

Stephen Paliouras, owner of New York Lunch-East Avenue for more than 50 years, has died. His wife and son will continue to run the restaurant.

Smith's Provisions, a family-owned business in Erie, has been operating since 1927. The company's hot dog recipe was developed in 1949 and has not changed.

How was your week? Mine went well with onions and ketchup, thanks to a popular poll on how we Erie folk like our Smith's.

Owner Tom Kaliszak has helped many employees straighten out their lives and given them second chances. And he makes a mean Greek dog, too.

Jennie Geisler, Erie Times-News At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food.

You can freeze uncooked hot dogs, or you can use them to get your creative juices flowing.

Mabel Howard, owner of Cafe 710, wants her shop to grow into more than a bakery, but a community hub celebrating creativity, as well as tasty treats.

Erie Times-News July 9, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET O'Charley's, 2077 Interchange Road in Millcreek Township, is closing July 19. It opened there 18 years ago.

At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspects restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food.