Erie Restaurant Week wraps up its 5th year on a high note
According to VisitErie, this year's event included 63 restaurants. Last year, only 48 restaurants participated.
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Official numbers have not been totaled yet, but VisitErie leaders told JET 24/FOX 66 that large numbers are anticipated.
Event organizers said Erie Restaurant Week is more than just an opportunity to taste all that Erie has to offer, it's also a good economic driver.
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'January is typically a slower month for the restaurants. They took such a hit during the Thanksgiving weekend that restaurant week couldn't come at a better time, and I'm hoping that they will all agree that it was successful. They saw a lot of people coming in that might have been regular patrons and I'm guessing they saw a lot of people that are first-timers,' said Christine Temple, director of communications for VisitErie.
This was the fifth year for Erie Restaurant Week.
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