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History Tastes Delicious at Pierce’s Restaurant


© Eve Carr

Dec 5, 2004


Dine at Pierce's Restaurant in Elmira Heights, New York and you'll enjoy a culinary trip back in time. As you're savoring their signature Crab Rangoon appetizer and sipping a fine wine from their world-class wine cellar, you will be joining the thousands of people who have dined here for over a century.

Ever since 1884 when entrepreneur Joseph Pierce entered a lottery and won this land in downtown Elmira Heights, New York, and established: a bowling alley, a gas station, and a bar that grew into what is now a very pleasant restaurant, people have been enjoying Pierce hospitality.

Now, four generations later, his great-grandson, Joe Pierce owns and operates this local landmark and carries on the family's famous hospitality tradition. Elegant, yet comfortably relaxed, Pierce's offers you the chance to escape from the tensions of today; so, sit back and relax in a comfortable, yet stylish atmosphere.

At Pierce's you can feast on an eclectic collection of dishes that showcase a wide range of diverse culinary styles. Menu selections are attractively displayed, but not contrived, and entrees give you the most pleasant task of selecting from equally excellent options. Service here is efficient, informative and unobtrusive, to allow you enjoy your meal, as well as make it a memorable occasion.

Selecting the right wine here is easy because Joe Pierce has developed a unique wine list to share his extensive knowledge of wines with you. Rather than just list wines, he gives you a brief summary of what each category is like, giving you the benefit of his almost 30 years' experience in the field.

Dessert at Pierce's is truly the [b]piece-de-resistance[/b]. Willpower goes out the window as informative servers wheel in a three-level, oversized dessert trolley laden with a delicious variety of sweet temptations. Their detailed descriptions make you want to order one of each. Make your own decision, but their famous whiskey cake is something you're not likely to find elsewhere.

For more information about Pierce's Restaurant at 228 Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY, visit http://www.pierces1894.com or call 607-734-2022.

Pierce's is open from Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5 pm.

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1.   Jan 10, 2005 10:13 AM
My mother-in-law lives near here and has eaten at this restaurant quite a few times. I forwarded your article to her, and she enjoyed it very much!

Thanks! ...

-- posted by CulinaryJen



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