In the past four years, the multi-faceted Easton Public Market (EPM) has become deeply rooted in center city life, not only feeding the needs of urban consumers but attracting visitors to the increasingly vibrant downtown area. In fact, the excellence of EPM’s accomplishments were recognized with a prestigious statewide Townie Award for Anchor Building in 2017, bestowed by... »
Don’t leave without trying the Cheese Steak Spring Rolls. Why? Easily their most popular appetizer, the house-made spring rolls pack a traditional beef cheesesteak, American cheese, and caramelized onions into a fried and crispy exterior, with a sweet chili dipping sauce served on the side, General Manager Erik Sheetz says. With so many great bar snacks on the appetizer li... »
When in Scotland, prepare for a delicious feast with friends, family, neighbors, and countrymen complimented with kilts, tartans, and bagpipes. When not in Scotland, do the same at Braveheart Highland Pub in downtown Hellertown. The wealth of resources available on and off the coasts of Scotland originally provided early settlers with sustenance. Traditionally, dinner incl... »
Long-awaited and much-anticipated, the relaunch of the dazzlingly renovated Billy’s Downtown Diner in Allentown once again brings the likes of The Cannoli Tower and The Pretzel Reuben to hungry local audiences. Of course, with a consistent menu (and pricing) at the flagship Bethlehem restaurant, opened in 2000, and an Easton locale added last year, all the familiar breakfa... »
Some would say cousins Michael P. and Michael L. Dontas (nicknamed Senior and Junior respectively) were destined to be in the restaurant biz. They grew up working alongside their fathers in family-run restaurants, learning every job in the restaurant. From their fathers—who ran the Parkland Restaurant, and Tastee Donuts before that—they learned a strong work ethic and the ... »
Walking into Diana’s Cafe is at once cozy and inviting—much like walking into the house of a friend you haven’t seen in awhile. Except this friend makes stacks of pancakes covered in fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and always has homemade cookies and baked goods on hand.. WE LOVE When Diana and Jim Hall-Yurasits opened Diana’s Cafe 20 years ago, they wanted a place w... »
Fee-free Dining Membership puts an egalitarian spin on eating, drinking—and having fun—at the graciously gregarious Steel Club. WE LOVE An ample list of cross-cultural starters sends a brain-to-stomach message akin to “Gentlemen, start your engines.” Asian, Italian, Latin, and classic American flavors all promise gustatory gratification, and seasonal updates keep options f... »
Bountiful bennies, trendy toasts, and egg-centric specialties segue seamlessly into lunch and dinner dishes at this cozy Bethlehem destination with an upscale diner flair. WE LOVE On a well-appointed all-day-breakfast menu of savory and sweet delights, a dish named “Worth the Wait!” is bound to catch your eye. One bite of this addictively delicious Dutch Baby—a German-styl... »
Eat to a Ghanaian beat in Bethlehem’s newest downtown dining destination The grill is fired up and ready to deliver a culinary adventure. Traditional Beef Khebabs threaded with chunks of Delmonico steak, onions, and peppers, and rubbed with a traditional suya spice blend, arrive accompanied by yam fries and a piquant juko house sauce. Chef/owner Kofi Armah, who was born in... »
WE LOVE Owner John Trapani and Chef/Owner John “JP” Pukanecz have teamed up to open this exciting new restaurant in South Side Bethlehem. ZEST brings a new twist on some of the award-winning flavors of its Lehigh Valley sister restaurant, Grille 3501, such as the crispy lobster risotto appetizer, sea scallops, and filet, along with a few carryovers like the crab and mango ... »
