Legal Tender brings new beginnings

The Legal Tender Pub and Bistro has been a staple in the Clancy community since 1982. Having endured a global pandemic, the restaurant continues to serve community members and tourists five days a week in the hands of new owners, despite the impacts of economic inflation.

Eric Stickline, a Baltimore native, made his first appearance at The Legal Tender as a kitchen manager after replying to an ad in August 2021. Having noticed Stickline’s hard work and dedication to the business, the previous owners suggested he write up an offer for the business when the restaurant started to struggle in December 2021.

On Feb. 6, The Legal Tender opened under the guidance of new owner Stickline and another of the restaurant’s former employees. A short time later, Stickline’s wife Armanda took over Sarah’s portion of the company, giving the couple total ownership of the business.