Weil Antique Center
2200 31st St SW | Allentown | 610.791.7910 | weilantiquecenter.com »
November 2020
Zionsville Antique Mall
7567 Chestnut St | Zionsville | 610.965.3292 | ZIONSVILLEANTIQUES.COM »
Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team
The Allentown Rescue Mission, founded in 1900, is often perceived as a place for homeless men to get an occasional hot meal and a bed for the night. But that’s only partially true. The Rescue Mission is a social services organization, which provides goods and services to homeless and impoverished men. “Homelessness can strike anyone at any time,” said Michael Mauro, manage… »
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Before the pandemic, Michael Arenella was traveling to New York City three to five days a week, performing jazz at various clubs, venues and events. These days, the trombonist, singer and band leader, who moved to Tinicum Township in 2015, is more likely to be found playing in Bucks County than in the Big Apple. “Even before the pandemic, I had been planting the seeds to p… »
The Sweet Spot
Alas, the diminished daylight hours and frosty temperatures of November tend to put a damper on the spirits of avid golfers. Happily, though, technology ensures that playing conditions are always ideal at The Sweet Spot in Allentown. Five indoor Topgolf Swing Suites—high definition simulator bays —allow guests to take on the thrills of playing at Pebble Beach, plus 83 othe… »
Spinnerstown Hotel
November serves as a confluence of seasons at Spinnerstown Hotel, melding the pleasurable amenities of both summer and winter into a distinct and welcoming autumnal style. The vaulted barn-roofed deck, equipped with space heaters tucked amid the rafters, extends the outdoor dining season (a great benefit for those who revel in sweater weather), and the highly popular drive… »
Digital Detox
Do you check your email before you’ve gotten out of bed? Do you have a Pavlovian response when your phone bings, buzzes or beeps? Have you interrupted a conversation, an intimate moment or a family meal with real live people because there’s a new post on Instagram? If you’ve answered “yes” to even one of these questions, you’re a good candidate for what is referred to as a… »
Growing up an Elf in Christmas Village
PHOTOS BY KONNOR DURANTE Christmas was always the most wonderful time of the year on the Koziar family farm in Jefferson Township, Berks County. “It was amazing, even to us,” says Sonia Koziar, co-owner of the world-famous Koziar’s Christmas Village near Bernville and one of four siblings who grew up on the farm, witnessing its transformation from a year-round agricultural… »
The Beginner’s Guide to Drinking Scotch
Scotch is a type of whisky produced in Scotland, typically from malt grains. (Bourbon, another type of whiskey, is mainly made from corn mash and produced in the United States.) The term “whisky” itself is an English version of the Scottish Gaelic “uisge beatha”—literally “water of life.” While there are many types of whiskys, Scotch and bourbon are the most popular. To b… »
Best I Ever Had: Tuscan white bean & rosemary soup at Sette Luna
Although a year-round menu staple since day one of Sette Luna’s opening in 2006, the siren song of this classic Italian zuppe crescendoes in chilly weather. Chef/owner Josh Palmer reports making up to 5 gallons a week to satisfy fans. After being introduced to the hearty and herbaceous soup at a Lake Placid ski resort one frigid January—prior to becoming a restaurateur—Pal… »
