Jenessa Norton, Business and Economic Development Specialist, supports Anissah Sanchez the owner of Empanissah’s, a new Latin-American fusion restaurant that will be opening in the heart of downtown Erie.
Jenessa helped bring together many community stakeholders to ensure that Anissah’s dream of opening her own restaurant a reality.
The new restaurant when opened it will be located in the former Catfish Kitchen space at 38 North Park Row. The official “Grand Opening Fiesta” will take place on Sunday, November 2 from 2 to 8 p.m. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting at 2:15 p.m. with special promotions, free tastings, music and much more.
The hope is to welcome the entire community to experience the newest Latin culture in Erie.
Empanissah’s will specialize in over 10 different empanada flavors, sweet and savory, amongst manty other flavorful Latin-inspired plates. The restaurant takes a deep love of authentic flavor, community, and culture and blends it into traditional Latin tastes with a modern style of dining.
The “Create Your Plate” meal will allow guests to customize their empanada with meat and sides. A “Lil’ Empanaditos” kids meal gives kids the chance to try Latin cuisine in a new way.
The owner herself has been cooking and sharing her dishes with the Erie community for over six years while operating out of a local kitchen. Now she is achieving her long awaited milestone of opening her own restaurant.
The goal of the up-and-coming restaurant is to serve not only as a restaurant but as a hub for cultural pride and connection amongst Erie’s growing Hispanic and Latin communities.