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    The Empty Bottle

    4.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Room 33 - Short rib

    Room 33

    3.9(68 reviews)
    37.5 mi
    $$

    Neat and cozy atmosphere. A bit pricey for Erie. The short rib was pieces of meat on the potatoes…read moreand reminded me of Top Round as opposed to short rib. When I order short rib, I expect an actual short rib on the plate. Other than that, the experience was good. Server Josh was prompt and personable. Beer was in a deceiving small glass for tap beer. Prices reminiscent of PGH or Cincinnati, not small town Erie. Mac and cheese was good. I couldn't eat the app burgers due to aioli, and no offer to bring one free of aioli. I love the atmosphere, but very disappointed in my short rib dish. Asked for any reduction sauce instead of aioli and nothing was possible (I don't consider this a big ask).

    Hidden in plain sight…read more I've passed this place more than 50 times during my visits to Erie and never even blinked. Well that is until last week. I came here for an early dinner and my oh my I have got to pay more attention. Go in, push the book case and plan to stay awhile! Cocktails outstanding, appetizers were plentiful, the entree was just ok, vibes were everything. I started with the hibiscus spritzer which was a little bit on the sweet side for me but very refreshing. The whipped feta plate (I cannot recalled the exact name) with a very large portion with whipped feta, pita bread, rye crisps and sweet peppers which was healthy and refreshing. For an entree we decided to share the short ribs. It was a very large portion that came with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. The temperature was off like it wasn't fresh, it wasn't hot the short rib was dry the carrots were hots, the potatoes lukewarm, the plate hot, all very odd. I didn't care for it so I'm glad we shared it. My friend enjoyed it I didn't say anything. For dessert (there is no menu so they share the specials verbally) We selected what we were told was a strawberry cheesecake. It was not cheesecake. It was definitely a shortbreak with a way too sweet frosting. I was very disappointed in this because I would chosen the chocolate cake (or nothing). Just as we wrapped up the live music had started. This place is super cute, and perfect for drinks, dinner, a date, the live music, etc.

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    Whiskey Hill Saloon - Perfectly cooked Whiskey Hill burger. The sauce!

    Whiskey Hill Saloon

    3.4(79 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$

    Never Again! Server ignored us for the first 15 minutes we were there. And there was only one…read moreother customer. Server said yes, you can substitute a salad for fries, but, charged me for a salad. It was lunch, so we only had soda. They charged us for every refill and didn't say anything. For two of us our soda bill was almost $20. We should have had beer at those prices. I still left a decent tip, but I was pissed when I left $75 for a two person hamburger lunch.

    Just when you think you've walked into a dive bar, you get surprised by a 5 star experience. I'm so…read moresad I don't have a picture because it would be very different than the other pics on here. But, we were starving. They have scaled back on their menu bc of covid, so if you had something in mind, call first. BUT, the abbreviated menu was all we needed! We had the capris pizza. Please don't kill me, but I don't care for the Buffalo style thick, sweet sauce pizza (but don't get me wrong--I eat it). This was wood fired and maybe a combo of Neapolitan/New York? It was crispy but just thicker than Neapolitan. This was a white pizza with pesto. This tasted like everything but the cheese was made in house. The slight drizzle of balsamic was delicate but meaningful. All in all, this was not at all the pizza we expected when we walked into a bar called Whiskey Hill in Lilydale. It was some of the best pizza we've had. We will be back, but also when we just need a drink. The place was adorable, the crowd was friendly, the bar tender was helpful and made an excellent old fashioned.

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    Buffalo Whiskey Fest

    Buffalo Whiskey Fest

    4.7(3 reviews)
    60.2 miDowntown

    I'm writing this as a person that isn't too fond of whiskey but is open minded and can appreciate…read morequality. This event is great! $45 gets you tastings (in your own glass given at entry ) of over 200 whiskies at various booths. It was jam packed but I never found waiting for a tasting to be an issue. Everyone was knowledgeable and excited to be there. I liked that you were given a glass. It cut down on waste which gets 5 thumbs up from me!

    I LOVE THE BUFFALO WHISKEY FEST!!!! I've been the past 3 times when it was at the Adams Mark and…read morewhen it was in Hotel Lafayette (I'm pretty sure they're both called something different now but you get it). Lafayette was my favorite location because it was spacious. But Adams Mark was convenient because of its parking lot; even though me and my crew never drive during this lol. There's over 75 different types of liquor. I love whiskey and I'm not committed to one type. So this is the perfect event for people like me. Also, some of the distilleries offer more than just whiskey. There's usually scotch, gin, moonshine, and if you're lucky absenth (just a drop or in a mixed drink). I appreciate the fact that there's plenty of water at these events. The only thing I wish was there were more food/snack options. I've been to many wine tastings in the same venues and there's always cheese, nuts, crackers, and the occasional dip. At the whiskey fest you only have the option of paid food items that are over priced; you'd think there would be more with so much high proof alcohol. I did appreciate the coffee and donuts at the last one, but they were only available at the beginning. By the time you needed it, when you were about an hr into tasting and nearly drunk, snacks were nowhere to be found. I love that the vendors are always nice and knowledgeable. They even offer classes if you want further knowledge on specific topics. I also like that most vendors sell their products, but are very professional about it. Meaning if you really like something you can buy it, but they are not pushing products on you where you feel uncomfortable and inclined to buy. At about $45 for unlimited tasting, I definitely suggest trying it if you enjoy your dark liquors. I also suggest catching an uber/lyft, or having a DD. Oh...and bring snacks

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