Folino Estate 340 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown folinoestate.com 484.452.3633 1. Drink Local Bottle Opener $10.95 2. Cow Apron $20.95 3. Viski Glacier Rocks $16.95 Social Still 530 E 3rd St, Bethlehem socialstill.com 610.625.4585 4. Bourbon $48 5. Mug $18 6. Flask $14 Mercantile Home 140 Northampton St, Easton mercantile-home.myshopify.com 610.258.4046 7. Bandit Scarf $14 8. Spect... »
Melanie Smith Old Job: Social worker Today: Yoga instructor and owner of Miss Melanie Yoga Most Rewarding Part of Her Job: “Watching the body language of a student change as they challenge their personal belief system that has kept them feeling small and showing a person what’s possible.” Most Difficult Part of Her Job: “Time management. I have so many things that I want t... »
Dear Lehigh Valley, we’ve just about made it to summer. It’s a time of fireworks and grilling, of camping and fairs—a time when our biggest complaints are how much sand is stuck in our swimsuits and how the humidity is ruining our hair. How sweet it is, no? What’s even sweeter is fruit-filled wine, and ’tis the season. Known as sangria, this ubiquitous on-the-rocks libatio... »
If you were a tourist wandering around Bethlehem, your first thought might be that we’re really obsessed with stars. Your second thought, though, might be that there are a lot of Italian eateries and pizza parlors here. From big names at The Sands and mom-and-pop spots in the townships to downtown mainstays and corner carry-outs, there is no shortage of them. Is there room... »
Galleria 126 126 S Chestnut St, Bath 610.417.4811 galleria126.com 1. Silver Bangle $26 2. Aztec Copper Bangle $26 3. Circle Bracelet $20 4. Hammered Aluminum Earrings $20 5. Seaglass Sterling Necklace $42 Khineder Creations 379 Chestnut St, Emmaus 610.928.0408 khinedercreations.com 6. Magnesium Foot Scrub $18 Loose Threads Boutique 436 Northampton St, Easton 610.829.1100 l... »
Whether super-dark stouts, fruity brews, or hop-forward pints are your thing, the local craft beer scene has a bud for your taste. Check out what’s on draft at these Lehigh Valley breweries for the next time you’re feeling parched. Fegley’s Brew Works 559 Main St #101 • Bethlehem 812 W Hamilton St • Allentown 610.882.1300 • 610.433.777 thebrewworks.com Space Monkey Style: ... »
If you’ve sipped a cold beer in the Lehigh Valley lately—or if you enjoy filling up your Musikfest mug every August—you probably have Banko Beverage to thank. The small but mighty beer distributor delivers beer from 30 different suppliers to more than 1,000 restaurants, bars, and distributors in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties every year. Founder Frank Banko Sr.... »
2017 is an interesting time to be a foodie. Perhaps by popular demand, buzzwords like “artisanal” and “local” have slowly infiltrated almost every menu. Gluten-free options are plentiful, vegan versions are expected, and organic materials are sprinkled across ingredient lists. Portions are often smaller, poetic in composition—with thought given to qualities previously rese... »
I am awesome. At least, this is what I’ve just been told. It’s moments after the Supergirl class at Sweat Like a Girl has ended. In the past hour, I have performed an unfathomable amount of burpees and squats, consumed 40 ounces of water, and, perhaps most importantly, been told how awesome I am by Heather Gidusko, the gym’s owner. Here’s the thing: I didn’t want to like b... »
Meet Chris Wilson Weyerbacher Brewmaster With a degree in physics, Chris was working on liquid crystal displays at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory until he and his wife headed to the West Coast for her to attend graduate school. A year of being unable to find work in California later, Chris announced that he was going to get a job in a brewery—two weeks later, he was br... »
