Food Bank Fundraising Six generations have farmed one small hill just outside of Bethlehem. Ninety years ago C. Edward Werkheiser delivered milk, eggs, and chickens raised on that farm to the families of Hellertown. Today, his granddaughter, Shirline Bright Moser, grows dahlia flowers and uses the proceeds from sales to feed families in this same region through the Hellert... »
A conversation between Humberto Chavolla and Marlon Chevez, friends with culinary backgrounds who were reminiscing about genuine Mexican tacos – which are quite different from the “crunchy” Americanized version piled with chopped iceberg lettuce – sparked the idea of partnering to create an authentic taco eatery in the western Allentown suburb of Lower Macungie Township. T... »
Steel City Plant Co. is a one-stop urban plant shop rooted in Bethlehem, PA. Offering pet-friendly (already potted) houseplants and all things necessary to excel at plant parenthood, Steel City Plant Co.’s mission is to make purchasing and caring for plants a quick, easy, and accessible process while bringing together a community of plant lovers. In shop events, loca... »
A renaissance in the competitive – and fast growing – world of artisanal, small batch jerky fuels a startling array of flavors at Matt-Hat Jerky in Bethlehem. Launched four years ago by Matthew Kuplack at 11 years of age (his smiling face and eponymous cowboy hat appear on every bag of jerky) already had years of experience crafting this specialty with his dad, a family tr... »
In the forty years since Aladdin first opened on 2nd Street in Allentown, many of the dishes owner and head chef Violette Younes still crafts have been absorbed into popular American culture, from Hummus and Babaganoush to Spinach Pie and hand-rolled Grape Leaves. Less familiar specialties such as Arnabit (deep fried cauliflower) and Shawarma (thin slices of tahini-and-fre... »
In the midst of a busy and heavily-booked summer, a long-standing client of Local Mama Catering approached chef/owner Beth Anna Raynock about catering a birthday dinner for her husband – and 40 guests. Although the Bethlehem-based company was engaged for a large, full-service event on the Saturday requested, Raynock was determined to find a way to accommodate loyal custome... »
A new Sunday Brunch presents sweet-to-savory selections highlighting Executive Chef Justin Cogan’s expertise in infusing global flavors into progressive New American cuisine. Dishes range from waffles and bennies to salads and burgers. At dinner, exemplar entrées arrive in energized style – such as juicy pan-roasted duck breast from Joe Jurgielewicz & Son enlivened wit... »
Vintage Jeanetto Glass Red Swan Lipstick Lidded Trinket Dish/Vanity Powder Holder $15 Girl On The Hill Framing & Gift Shop In addition to a full-service, custom frame shop, Girl on the Hill Framing collects and preserves vintage art and fine collectibles available for sale in the shop. Such objects, that remain in our lives for so many years, that endure through our ha... »
The original Casa Toro, opened in 2006, was acquired by the Diaz-Albertini family in 2012. Their Cuban heritage—rich in culinary traditions—inspired a bi-cultural menu, with scratch cooking distinguishing both cuisines. A Mojito Lounge is featured at this and a sister locale added in 2017. A strong focus remains on in-house dining, with extra table space supplied by the cu... »
This story begins with a 9-year-old girl and her teacher. At the age of 9, she was beautiful and bubbly, intelligent, and funny. Always tall for her age, she possessed a body built for strength. Nine was a year of growth and a year of self-doubt for her. This would be the year that she became more sensitive about how she looked and the size of her clothes. In spite of eve... »
