Mediterranean/Middle Eastern (Habibi, Alkeme, Casablanca, Shish Kabob).
You might argue authenticity from one place to another, but you d be missing the point. Erie has discovered the world.
There s no stopping this train. In fact, it s rolling no brakes out of the Himalayas and into Erie s growing Indian and Nepali immigrant community.
Three restaurants with dishes associated with the subcontinent have opened their doors, with a bit of overlap, but what all three owners say are authentic to the India-Nepal region.
Fine Restaurant and Bar, 2330 E. 38th St.
This one might be the most symbolic of the new places, as it opened in February in the former landmark Nunzi s which closed in November after 67 years. New owner Chandra Khadka, 26, is a former grocer who once owned Oriental Mini Mart on East 38th St., as well as K.C. International Food on Buffalo Road.
2020 Best of Erie Winners and Finalists Your favorite people, places, and things in the Erie area by Erie Reader Staff
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Given the historic challenge of 2020, few could be blamed for not being at their best. In the context of COVID-19, sometimes doing your best was just hanging in there. But to transcend all that, to continue to be a superlative asset to this city and this community despite all those trials and tribulations? That deserves recognition and celebration sometimes in ways previously unthought
Your 2020 Best of Erie winners reflect this. With categories such as Culture & Nightlife and Food & Drink disproportionately affected by the pandemic, new subcategories were created while others have gone on temporary hiatus. Before 2020 could you have imagined voting for Erie s Best Alcoholic Slushie (Altered State Distillery) while live-streaming an award-winning Erie Playhouse