Chew On It

Food has been an integral part of Andrew's life from a young age; from cooking with his mother and grandmother to creating recipes in his own kitchen. Now he scours the area's non-chain restaurant scene to find the best of the best of local food from chicken wings to French cuisine.

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Posted: May 15th, 2013

Mi Scuzi

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! For just over two years, Michael Farsace has been the owner and chef at Mi Scuzi Ristorante Italiano.  Although the restaurant has changed owners since the last time I was there, the authentic and intimate atmosphere brought on [...]


Posted: May 8th, 2013

Vegetarian in Review

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! At the start of my vegetarian food tour, I was worried that it would not only be a struggle to find options, but it would be a struggle to write about.  I was wrong on both accounts. [...]


Posted: April 30th, 2013

Torero’s Mexican Restaurant

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! Torero’s Mexican Restaurant is a small, local chain based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. They have called upper Peach St. home to one of their locations for almost the last six years. Last night, Amanda and I [...]


Posted: April 23rd, 2013

Frankie & May

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! In January of 2012, Frankie & May Fresh Grocer opened their doors to offer Erie local and high quality meats, fish, cheese, and produce among other things.  They also offer many different cooking classes in addition to [...]


Posted: April 17th, 2013

Casablanca Grill

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! Casablanca Grill has called 2174 W. Eighth St. home for almost five years now. Syria native Darin Masri is the co-owner of the restaurant and with help from her parents, has created an exciting and fresh menu [...]


Posted: April 9th, 2013

La Bella

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! The former Hector’s Restaurant at the corner of 18th and Liberty Streets has been transformed into La Bella; Owner Harry Miller opened this, his newest restaurant, just about three years ago. Bold and vibrant colors inside are [...]


Posted: April 2nd, 2013

Khao Thai

If you haven’t yet, be sure to “like” Chew On It: Beard vs. Food on Facebook and follow me on Twitter! Next door to Hook’s Catfish Kitchen at 36 North Park Row is Khao Thai. Owner Tat King serves up traditional Thai dishes that are healthy, low in fat, and MSG free. Fresh ingredients, tons of vegetables, and [...]