Avanti’s marked the beginning of a new chapter Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating its new ownership and continued presence in the Erie community.
The event took place June 4 at the restaurant’s West 8th Street location, where new owner Jasmine Almeida officially welcomed guests and community members. The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership hosted the ceremony, which included remarks from Almeida and an official ribbon cutting.
To celebrate the occasion, customers who visited during the opening weekend were offered a free pancake with all breakfast orders—a nod to the restaurant’s longtime reputation for classic breakfast fare…