Eori enjoying move to restaurant business

By Mon Valley Independent

By Sarah Pellis

spellis@yourmvi.com

“Big” Joe Eori had never been in the restaurant business until he acquired property in Sutersville after selling Big’s Sanitation in September.

Formerly Driscoll & Sons Cafe at 2101 Douglas Run Road, Eori renamed it Big E’s Bar and Grill. The business reopened March 22 as a bar and restaurant offering a diverse menu and weekly specials.

Eori said he got into business with Sharon Thomas — who handles day-to-day operations at the restaurant and makes...

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