By Cathy Kiley There exists, on the corner of Chelsea Avenue and Greenwich Street in Bethlehem, a dining oasis serving up some of the best breakfast and lunch fare in the Lehigh Valley. For nearly eight years, this quaint eatery – Jumbars – has been a neighborhood staple, providing a popular venue for great food, warm hospitality and buzzing conversation between friends, f… »
By Cathy Kiley It is no secret that, for years, I listed The Farmhouse among my favorite dining establishments in the greater Lehigh Valley. I praised not only the wonderful food, but also its ambiance and professional, unpretentious service, all served up in a glorious old farmhouse sitting on the outskirts of the quaint Borough of Emmaus. The Farmhouse was one of the fir… »
By Cathy Kiley One of the fun aspects of writing about restaurants is the discovery of new eateries that are off the beaten path. There are many country inns in the Lehigh Valley with extraordinary histories that are situated in remote yet beautiful areas. One deserving example is the Landis Store Hotel located on Baldy Hill Road outside the picturesque borough of Boyer… »
By Cathy Kiley Anyone who knows anything about football recognizes that Don Shula remains one of the most successful and beloved coaches in NFL history. After taking the Baltimore Colts to the 1968 Super Bowl, Shula not only brought the Miami Dolphins to five Super Bowls in his career; but to this day, he remains the only coach ever to lead an NFL team to a perfect 17-0 wi… »
LehighValleyGoodTaste.com is the complimentary website to Good Taste, a publication, produced by Lehigh Valley Marketplace, whose inaugural issue was published in February, 2011. Good Taste, was created to showcase the best of the greater Lehigh Valley’s dining scene, and provide a beautiful (and easy) resource; one that you can use frequently, and throughout the year when… »
By Cathy Kiley My husband and I have many friends who winter in Florida. Recently, we gathered a few together before their departure for a night of food and fun at deLorenzo’s Italian Restaurant in Forks Township. The deLorenzos have been bringing their multi-generational family recipes to the area for the last three years and Marlene “Mama” deLorenzo uses the same TLC in … »
By Cathy Kiley From the moment you walk into Hunan Springs, you realize you are in for a treat. This is not your mother’s take-out Chinese! Prepare yourself to indulge in some of the best Asian food to be found in the Lehigh Valley. The old stone structure at 4939 Hamilton Boulevard (Rt. 222) in Wescosville once housed The Widow Brown’s Inn. Jay Ho explained that his paren… »
By Cathy Kiley Pizzerias come and go but every town has at least one. Some don’t last very long or change ownership over and over again, most times without changing names. You never know who will be taking your order over the phone or making your pizza while you wait. This, however, is not the case with DiMaio’s Family Ristorante and Pizzeria. Located in the Shoppes at Hel… »
By Cathy Kiley At the intersection of Rt. 329 and Main Street in Northampton sits an unpretentious white brick building that houses Assante Ristorante Italiano. From the moment you park your car and walk to the entrance, the delicious aromas emanating from inside let you know you are in for a treat. We were greeted at the door by family matriarch Louisa Assante, who immedi… »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark Spring was just one day old when my husband and I stopped at The Brick Tavern Inn after spending the entire afternoon roaming the back roads of Lehigh County. Crossing into Bucks County, both of us were hungry when we pulled into the parking lot at the intersection of Old Bethlehem Pike and Brick Tavern Road—but not for long. The happy mix of aroma… »
