While not quite as riveting as the national Presidential election - many Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County Maryland business owners, frequent tourists, and vacation homeowners have taken an interest in yesterday's election results where a local referendum would allow limited Sunday alcohol sales in area restaurants.
According to the most recent update on the Garrett County government's website it is projected that the Sunday Alcohol Sales referendum will pass in 3 of Garrett County's election districts - District 1 - Swanton, District 7 - East Oakland, and District 6 - Sang Run. According to some reports it's too close to call right now in District 14 -which is West Oakland. Please note all results are not final.
The following are the Deep Creek Lake area restaurants/bars and taverns that will be able to have limited Sunday alcohol sales should the results of this referendum hold up;
- District 7 - Pizzeria Uno's, Will-O-Wisp, and the Silver Tree Restaurant
- District 6 - the Wisp Ski Resort, Santa Fe, Pine Lodge Steakhouse, Smiley's Pizzeria, Black Bear Tavern, Canoe on the Run, and Ledo's Pizzeria
- District 1 - the Fireside Deli and quite possibly the planned restaurant at the new Thousand Acres Golf Course community.
Please note - even though this referendum will more than likely pass in these districts consumers will still not be able to buy alcohol on Sundays at convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations in these districts. You will still be out of luck if you go in to the Arrowhead Deli and Grocery store or the McHenry Beverage Shoppe on Sunday to buy alcohol.
It is interesting to note that if this referendum does not pass in District 14 - we will more than likely have a situation where on one side of Rt. 219 restaurants in the lake area (Uno's and Will O Wisp) will be able to serve alcohol on Sundays and restaurants on the other side of 219 will not be allowed (Brenda's Pizzeria).
I apologize if I missed any restaurants that may be affected by this referendum.
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