December 2018

Whole-Person Healing

The Restoration Space brings holistic physical therapy to the Lehigh Valley They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. If you’re looking for a different result from your current pain management tactics, a new business in South Bethlehem might be the welcome—and healing—change of pace you need. Nestled betwee… »

Conquering Kilimanjaro for a Cause

Conquering Kilimanjaro for a Cause

This month, 14-year-old Ryan Baki will embark on an incredible adventure: Hiking to the peak of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world—the 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. But he isn’t doing it just for the experience; it’s the linchpin of his efforts to raise money for a global charity that benefits people in third-world countries. He arrived at this point… »

Local Chefs Dish: Tips for an Amazing Holiday Meal

“I often brine or smoke the legs, sear the turkey breasts, then finish them in the oven at a low temperature.” Lee Chizmar, chef/owner of Bolete “When my wife and I host, to ease some of the headaches, we batch cocktails,” Robert van Thiel, beverage director for Molinari’s “I like surprising people with a juxtaposition of ingredients, giving them what they think is going … »

Zionsville Antique Mall

Zionsville Antique Mall

  A. Geo. W. Keefer Egypt. PA Jug – $170 B. Moriage Japan Cup, Saucer & Plate – $35 C. Groom Doll – $17 D. Bride Doll – $22 E. Wyandotte Top – $35 F. Hess’s Patio Beer Bottle – $35 G. ‘Antique’ Sign – $275 H. Vintage Santa w/ Sleigh & Poinsettia – $16 I. Ceramic Xmas Tree – $62 J. Extra Large Norw… »

Zest

Zest

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 … »

Giftable Experiences Around the LV

Giftable Experiences Around the LV

So often the approaching holidays ignite a spark that sends consumers everywhere into an almost robotic spending spree. All of the shiny new gadgets, sparkly jewelry, flashing toys, and warm, woolen clothes beckon with lofty promises, and often, equally lofty price tags. With cabinets, closets, and toy boxes in most homes already brimming with, well, more than enough stuff… »

Homemade Oasis

Homemade Oasis

Coffee shop manager winds down with her own bath salts, teas, and candles. And she wants you to do the same. During the day, you’ll find Courtney Dech, 28, managing The Joint Coffee Co. in Bethlehem. She may even serve you a soda or latte with fresh sage from her garden. But after hours, in her grandmother’s second kitchen in Easton, Dech makes magic happen with candles, b… »

Kitchen Magic

Kitchen Magic

Everyone knows the legend of Apple’s humble garage-based origins. Full-service kitchen remodeler Kitchen Magic, headquartered in Nazareth, has a similar tale to tell—but this one’s actually true. The company began in a “mole hole!” Rewind to 1979. According to James Mayers, Assistant Vice President of Operations, company founders Jost (“Joe”) and Reine Fleck had been opera… »

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