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Romolo Chocolates in Master Class of Its Own Four generations of immaculate confections by Matt Swanseger
Photos by Jessica Hunter
Confectionery, like music, is only as good as its foundation. As both a master confectioner and an accomplished jazz bassist, Romolo Chocolates frontman Tony Stefanelli has an exceptional feel for both disciplines.
Although the summer concert series he hosted at his West Eighth Street shop has been retired, Stefanelli s commitment to his craft has not. At 71, Stefanelli still plays the roles of student and teacher with equal verve, studying unfamiliar techniques (such as the fresh cremé truffle, which
almost looks too good to eat) while passing on those tried-and-true to his two sons, confectioner Roman and chocolatier/also-musician Anthony (who moonlights as drummer for The Groove).
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
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