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FEBRUARY 2017
Layers
When it comes to style, I’ve always thought that it had less to do with the clothes and more to do with the man wearing them. Don’t get me wrong—the level of fashion displayed by the men on pg. 40 is truly noteworthy, but these guys have more to offer than just labels. Their passion for their careers, families, hobbies and life in general is especially inspiring. Meet Sean Hieter, who, when he’s not busy as a senior vice president at Robert Graham Designs in New York City, is playing guitar with his band, The ColourSound, and Michael Pierce, whose infectious laugh, love of champagne and energetic dance moves brought our entire photo shoot to life. These are the things that really mark a man as stylish in our eyes; the rest of it is just the frosting on the cake.
KRISTEN L. RINALDI krinaldi@lehighvalleystyle.com @kristen_rinaldi
Still, we know it’s easy to judge a man by his wardrobe—or, in this case, his uniform. If you’ve ever attended a Lehigh Valley Phantoms game, you’ve witnessed the talent, passion and skill of these guys as AHL players. But who are they off the ice? We wanted to get to know the faces behind the Phantoms, the men underneath the uniforms. We sat in on an afternoon practice and saw what the guys were like without a packed stadium full of fans. What we witnessed was a whole lot of energy, camaraderie and humility. There’s no doubt that these guys love what they do and the team they’re doing it with. On pg. 51, three leading players are sharing their pre-game rituals, go-to karaoke songs and—listen up, ladies—relationship statuses.
Then, there’s the mastermind behind Vision Entertainment and the $12 million Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Jeff Trainer. He’s the Valley’s ultimate dealmaker, the man behind the $9 million project that is the Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem, a guy who has rubbed elbows with Paul Newman and the Andrettis, along with every major star that has performed at the Event Center. Are you intimidated yet? After reading the text for this month’s Insight column on pg. 35, I was. But after ten seconds of being in his presence, those feelings disappeared. Jeff Trainer is down to earth, warm and seemingly “normal.” He was wearing an Original Penguin button-up shirt, a pair of jeans and loafers, but according to his decade-long business partner, he is the king of band T-shirts and Converse. That style shined through when meeting him.
This February, we invite you to get to know the men behind the labels, uniforms and Chuck Taylors.
Attend our “Men of Style” Happy Hour on 2/7 at Vision Bar, pg. 26 Try the “life changing” Meat Pierogi at Queen City BBQ, pg. 60 Cheer on the Phantoms! pg. 51
Photo by Elaine Zelker
Photo by Elaine Zelker
VOLUME 18, ISSUE 2
President/CEO: Paul Prass
Vice President/COO: Lisa Prass
Publisher: Pamela K. Deller
Managing Editor: Kristen Rinaldi
Director of Creative Services: Erica Montes
Art Director: Elaine Wyborski
Graphic Designer: Thomas Körp
Advertising Executives: Kellie Bartholomew, Caley Bittner, Denise Conlin, Pam Taylor
Marketing & Events Coordinator: Kelli Hertzog
Contributing Writers: Carrie Havranek, Steve Piccione, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis
Contributing Photographers: Colin Coleman, Alison Conklin, Shelbie Pletz, Elaine Zelker
Editorial Intern: Kellie Dietrich
Proofreader: Lori McLaughlin
Accounting: Donna Bachman, Debbie Clune
Circulation Manager: Andrea Karges
STAFF SPEAKS
I think the thing that makes a man truly stylish is his...
Personal grooming and attention to detail—not necessarily his clothing alone. Denise Conlin, senior advertising executive
Self-confidence (not arrogance!) looks good on every man— regardless of size or budget.
Pam Deller, publisher
Ability to appreciate quality and a well puttogether outfit.
Kelli Hertzog, marketing & events coordinator
Composure. It’s more than keeping current with trends or being capable of savvy self-editing and functional adaptation. It’s an absence of affectation—confidence without arrogance, poise without posturing.
Thomas Körp, graphic designer
Clothes don’t make the man; the man makes the clothes! It’s all about attitude and his aura.
Pam Taylor, advertising executive
Ability to be comfortable in his own skin—but I’m also a sucker for a good pair of shoes!
Kristen Rinaldi, managing editor
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Pam
Taylor Account Executive
How long have you been at Style?
How did you get started?
I joined the Style team in August of last year. Having over 16 years in media sales, I have worked in many different mediums from radio to print. Most of my time has been spent in the Lehigh Valley, but I have worked in other mid-sized markets.
We know your title, but what do you really do?
We are a small team here at Style, and it takes each of us, every month to pull together all our resources to produce this magazine. Being new to the staff, my primary focus is to develop new business and constantly be looking to educate new potential clients on the benefits of advertising with the publication. I think the Lehigh Valley is fortunate to have such a well-produced magazine such as ours. Typically, you would only find such a piece in larger markets.
Did you always know you wanted a career in ad sales?
I sort of stumbled into advertising sales back in the mid ‘80s—wow, I just dated myself. Like many in my industry, I got bitten by the “bug” and never looked back. Through my travels, I got to experience various areas around the country, selling different forms of advertising. This is one of the few careers that gives you the opportunity to meet all types of people in all types of businesses. Although we live in the digital age, getting out and talking with business owners is still the best way to connect with clients.
What surprised you most upon joining LVS?
I think what surprised me most about working at Style is how some photo shoots come together. Whether it’s shooting the products on our beauty page or out on site at an event or business, it all
Photo by Elaine Zelker
comes down to the skill and vision of the photographer and, of course, lighting!
What is the most rewarding part about what you do?
People and relationships still make the world go around. You can only help someone develop a marketing campaign if you understand their customers and their products or services. So, in turn, I try to take time to learn their business as well as take a sincere interest in it. The best part of the process is hearing the success they had with advertising with LVS, and that’s what makes it so rewarding.
What do you hope readers take away from the ads they see in LVS?
We truly are a city and regional magazine that reflects the attitude and culture of the Lehigh Valley. It is one of the fastest-growing areas in Pennsylvania with just over 821,000 people now. With that comes many new restaurants, shops and events, all of which we cover throughout the year. The ads in LVS let our readers find out about what’s new, what’s now and what is to come. We are a trusted source for information and I believe our readers see the ads as part of the experience when engaging with the editorial.
What’s the vibe in your work area?
The vibe is cool and relatively laid back. We are all so busy doing what each of us does on a daily basis, but we still find time to interact for a few laughs. It can get a little crazy when pushing to meet deadlines at the end of each month.
It’s lunchtime: What’s on the menu?
Hmm, menu...I try to bring a salad each day for lunch. Sometimes I forget to bring one and, in that case, I always have a can of soup at the ready!
What can readers see you drinking at an Insider Happy Hour?
Oh, this is an easy one. I love a good Long Island Iced Tea! In the summer, my drink of choice is a Top Shelf Margarita—on the rocks and with salt!
What are you currently obsessed with?
My current obsession far and away is the Obagi Skin Care system. I attended one of Dr. Lisa Bunin’s open houses and won a free skin care kit. It has changed my skin in just six weeks; I won’t ever go back to using anything else on my face. This is medical-grade skin care!
What are you excited for this year?
I am excited about our FACES section of the magazine that only comes out once a year. Last year, our May issue was such a success, I’m looking forward to participating in this year’s issue.
STYLE SCENE
16th Annual Bountiful Bowl
Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County Location: DeSales University
Benefit:
Photos By: Vlad Image Studio
1. Alison and JP Huddleston 2. Beth and Erik Walker 3. Ed and Denise Hozza, and MJ and Tom Muller
4. Glenn and Pam Bechtel 5. Hakan and Handan Gokce 6. Kristen and Brent Shriver 7. Maria Esposito and John Conklin 8. Michelle Lawall and John Schmidt 9. Mike and Lisa Luciano 10. Nadine Hotte, Linda Merkle, Norma Visnar and Rich Mathesz 11. Sean and Pam Hartnett, and Desiree Kemmerer 12. Pam Bechtel, Joe and Mary Pat Stark and Michele Grasso 13. Perry and Connie Hazeltine 14. Tom Koch, and Connie and Cliff Cardine
Bell Gate Farm Grand Opening
1. Angie and Charlie Balogach 2. Careen Yacoub and Lindsay Loeffler 3. Janice Sverha and Brooke Koelle 4. Liz Weaver and Gina Martens 5. Nancy Werteen and Kim Howie 6. Ray and Linda Cope 7. Joe Landrigan, and Maureen and Barry Kospiah 8. Sheri Kresky and Gail DeHelian 9. Stephanie Stevens and Parker Stevens 10. Suzanne Giovino and John Wirick 11. Jill and Al Douglass, and Jill Stevens
STYLE SCENE
Cocktails & Collecting
Benefit & Location: Allentown Art Museum Photos By: Shelbie Pletz
1. Cheryl Smith, Denise and Mark Smith, Julie and Marty Saucier, and Julie Nicoles 2. Elena and Joe Pascal 3. John Mackey and Colleen Reimert 4. Lynn and Matt Staples 5. Renee Krantz and Rhonda Gilly 6. Sandra and Harold Goldfarb 7. Scott Rothenberger and Etta Boettger 8. Todd and Sara Collins, and Jaime and Martin Martino 9. Nick Fazzolari and Hilary Vesell
Style Insider Happy Hour
Location: Buddy V’s Ristorante
Photos By: Shelbie Pletz
1. Jan Oren, Julene Martin-Morganelli and Sam Adams 2. Diane Albright and George Pitsilos 3. Doug Teti and Bob Burns 4. Kathy Sanders and Karen Ford 5. George Jacobs, Lucia Vanin-Agrusa and Mark Marina 6. Ryan Kneller and Haddy Younes 7. Kristi Lutes, Mike Robinson, Patrick Shuck and Howard Gelbert 8. Maja Trifkovic, Lucy Bloise, Sara DeBenedetto and Dawn Bauer 9. Tim Duquette and Janet Fiugalski
AABLC Awards Gala
Benefit: GLVCC African American Business Leaders Council Location: Event Center at blue
1. Aisha and Nicholas Ryan 2. Justice Davis and David Jones 3. Kevin Greene, Gina Martens, Sharon Fraser and Skye Henry 4. Michael Perry, Ray Scheetz, Kori Williams and Marc Troutman
STYLE SCENE
Toast to Hope
Benefit: Habitat for Humanity
Location: Renaissance Allentown Hotel
Photos By: Shelbie Pletz
1. Bob and Patti Reinhardt 2. Boykin Lucas and Sarah Dunn
and
5. Christine Hahn, Addie Higgins, Darlene Heller and Allyson Hutchinson
and Mirta Rodriguez 7. David and Joy Carbaugh 8. Deborah and John Heckenberger 9. Elaine and Tom Whalen 10. Ellen Schmidt and Ken Borger Sr. 11. Eric Hanlein and Gary Barraco 12. Jerry Schein and Linda Dietrick 13. John Price and Kathy Poole-Price 14. Kate and Mike Liedig 15. Linora Gula and Doug Godfrey 16. Mark and Christine Socha 17. Mike and Lisa Luciano 18. Mike and Terrilynn Zukawski 19. Jeneen and Tom Cramer 20. Sarah Hesener and Hasanna Birdsong 21. Stuart and Joan Boreen 22. Thomas and Gabrielle Young 23. Travis Cheeks and Tabitha Pitten
3. Brian
Stephanie Dillman 4. Caroline and Frankie Cruz
6. Claudia Lastres
20th Anniversary Gala featuring Vanessa Williams
Benefit & Location: Zoellner Arts Center
Photos By: John Kish IV
1. Alyssa and Joe Tammaro 2. Brenda and John McGlade 3. Jamie and William Amelio 4. Joe Brookes and Kirk Kozero 5. LuAnn and Rick Silberg 6. Peter and Joan Stephans
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SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ORAL SURGERY
Dr. Wayne J. Saunders began The Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery over 15 years ago as a solo practice. Now known as St. Luke’s OMS, the practice has grown to include twelve doctors with four locations throughout the Lehigh Valley, and a new location in Stroudsburg. Still the largest practice in the area, St. Luke’s OMS continues to be the most innovative. The practice is proud to announce the addition of not only the area’s rst and only female oral surgeon, but also the rst Latina and Spanish speaking surgeon—Dr. Veronica Barreto!
“I feel honored that I was given the opportunity to be the rst female oral surgeon in the area,” states Dr. Barreto. “I can understand being a female in a male dominated specialty can come with its own sets of challenges and preconceived notions, but I embrace those challenges with warmth and laughter. ”
Dr. Barreto received her dental degree from the Maurie H. Kornberg school of dentistry in Philadelphia, where she graduated magna cum laude, then completing her residency training at Temple University Hospital. She was the recipient of several awards including American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Predoctorial Student Award, the American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement award and the Edward B. and Arnold R. Cook Prize in Children’s Dentistry. During her dental school training, she also volunteered abroad, providing dental care and oral health awareness to the underserved populations in Costa Rica and Panama.
“Barreto is the perfect addition to the practice,” states Dr. Saunders, founder and managing partner of St. Luke’s OMS. “Aside from being a clearly skilled surgeon, myself and the other doctors are happy to have not only a skilled female surgeon alongside us, but also someone who is able to speak Spanish. Barreto not only is a great doctor, but she embodies the spirit of the practice with her philanthropic background. Giving back to the community is a large part of what we do and I have no doubt she will help us continue that mission.”
Barreto hopes to inspire others with her career choice and new position. “I hope that being a surgeon and a female will help to break barriers and set an example for other aspiring amazing women to join this highly rewarding profession,” Barreto proudly exclaims. “I plan to offer patients the utmost care just like any one of our doctors at St. Luke’s OMS
DR. VERONICA BARRETO
would provide, and I know that being a female is just the icing on the cake!”
Dr. Barreto and the other St. Luke’s OMS surgeons offer a full range of oral and facial procedures. The mission of all surgeons at St. Luke’s OMS is to provide patients with affordable, high-quality, state-of-theart care in a gentle, safe and secure environment.
For more information on Dr. Veonica Barreto, or any of the other St. Luke’s OMS Surgeons, please call 610.865.8077, or visit StLukesOMS.com.
10 THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
2017 LEHIGH VALLEY HEART BALL
Eat, dance, bid and support a great cause at the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Ball. It is an elegant fundraiser attracting physicians, business leaders and other community members who believe in the goals of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.
$200 | 6–11:30 p.m. | DeSales University 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley 610.432.6715 | lehighvalleyheartball.heart.org
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SONGS AND STORIES OF
Four-time Grammy-winning folk artist David Holt shares the charm and character of the Southern mountains with a variety of acoustic instruments and the gift of storytelling.
Adults: $19, Children: $6 | 2 p.m. Williams Center for the Arts Lafayette College 317 Hamilton St., Easton 610.330.5009 williamscenter.lafayette.edu
18 The Polar Plunge
Bethlehem Special Olympics is hosting the Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge where participants will be “freezin’ for a reason.” By raising a minimum of $50, plungers can choose to dip a toe, wade or fully submerge in the icy waters of the Delaware River.
9:30 a.m.–noon
Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big
Take an adventure through Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa, journey through the sea with Ariel and discover the magic with Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Tiana and the other Disney princesses. Ice skating, jumps and daring acrobatics put a twist on fairy tale classics.
$17–$77 | Times vary PPL Center 701 Hamilton St., Allentown 610.224.4625 | pplcenter.com
24 Strawberry Fields
Also known as the Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band, Strawberry Fields play Beatles’ hits in full costume with past performances including Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium and Citifield.
Featuring a heroic boy and a ravenous wolf, Peter and the Wolf is a great way to introduce the symphony to young children with each character represented with an instrument.
$25 | 2 p.m. | Miller Symphony Hall
23 N. 6th St., Allentown 610.432.6715 | millersymphonyhall.org
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POETRY OUT LOUD
Students from all over the Lehigh Valley compete in poetry recitation for a chance to attend state and national competitions. Come hear young speakers share timeless literary pieces.
Free | 6 p.m.
Allentown Art Museum
31 N. 5th St., Allentown
610.432.4333 | allentownartmuseum.org
5 Super Bowl Tailgate Trot
Get charged up for Super Bowl Sunday (and preemptively work off the day’s array of cream cheese-based dips) with a 10K through the bracing winter weather.
This full-scale, four-act ballet is set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend. It follows the story of a prince who works toward rescuing the swan maiden from an evil spell.
Best known for their debut single “Cake By the Ocean,” DNCE won “Best New Artist” at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Catch front man Joe Jonas, bassist and keyboardist Cole Whittle, guitarist JinJoo and drummer Jack Lawless at the Sands.
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2016 WINNER
Loren McCullough from Easton High School
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stage: THE NIGHTINGALE
BY DAISY WILLIS
music: SARAH BETH
BY DAISY WILLIS
With upbeat, radio-ready tunes and a voice at home in country cadence, Sarah Beth is a locally grown artist who is definitely going places. In fact, she’s already made the pilgrimage to Nashville to try her luck.
Sarah Beth’s family came to the Lehigh Valley during her high school years, and it was in Nazareth that her passion for country music took flight. Raised on the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts and Alison Krauss, Sarah Beth spent her childhood eschewing cartoons for the Country Music Channel.
In an age when the artificial and the authentic vie for our attention, the sweet message in Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Nightingale has not lost its wisdom. Brought to life by Mock Turtle Marionette Theater’s brilliant puppeteers and Johann Sebastian Bach’s beautiful music, The Nightingale is an enchanting family production presented this month by the Bach Chior at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center.
Set in 17th-century Germany, an Emperor who has chosen a bejeweled mechanical bird over the song of a flesh-and-feather nightingale is in need of some magical music when Death visits his sickbed.
“The Bach Choir has a very contemporary desire to use the works of J.S. Bach in new and original artistic ways,” says Doug Roysdon, director of The Nightingale and co-founder, with his wife Christy Roysdon, of Mock Turtle Marionette. “The Choir has a long record of adapting Bach to poetry, dance and theater.”
Based in Bethlehem, Mock Turtle was founded in 1978, has delighted audiences in some 4,000 shows throughout the Mid-Atlantic and continues to innovate in artistic partnerships like this one.
“Good puppetry,” Roysdon says, “is actually pretty serious business. We deal in real issues in scripts that are not at all easy to write. And we have pretty serious people out in front of us: children.”
Kids are captivated by this unique, three-dimensional, dynamic art form, a refreshing change from the bejeweled bird of electronics. Mock Turtle has developed a good record of conjuring the “buzz” between the puppeteers and the kids in the audience which means they’re engaged and enchanted, so don’t miss this magical show!
$17 | 3 p.m.
Baker Hall at Zoellner Arts Center
420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem
610.866.4382 | bach.org
She took her songwriting seriously from a young age, cutting her teeth entertaining at farmers’ markets and playing at open mics. As high school wrapped up, she filmed a video, wrote more songs than ever and approached the Lehigh Valley and Nazareth Chambers of Commerce to get gigs opening for local headlining acts. “The Lehigh Valley became a part of my life and was incredibly influential with its lively music scene,” says Sarah Beth. Thus emboldened, she ventured to Nashville last year, where she has played at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe where Faith Hill and Taylor Swift were discovered.
“Performing is this huge adrenaline rush mixed with a million emotions. It’s just a blast!” Sarah Beth says. Pouring her heart into her lyrics and melodies, she loves a performance that leaves her audience feeling they’ve experienced something rather than just heard something.
Her music is available for your ears’ delight on SoundCloud, and this spring she’ll be releasing her first country-pop EP. “Writing music is my therapy,” Sarah Beth says. “I feel this comfort in pouring everything into a song and not worrying about keeping anything inside.”
Stay updated on original music online.
sarahbethofficial.com
Photo by Hub Willson
Photo by Kristin Fields Photography
art: ROBERT MCFETRIDGE
BY STEVE PICCIONE
Robert McFetridge’s dynamic art expresses the grace and power of athletes frozen in time. In fact, his expert suspension of bodies in space collapses the distance between art and sports. The tense articulation of limbs, the laser-like focus in the eyes, the rigorous attention to detail and his imaginatively constructed backgrounds all blend beautifully, commanding the attention of ballers and art fans alike.
Working closely with his father (who owned a sign painting business) helped forge his early development in the arts. Sports Illustrated magazine and football cards also inspired the young McFetridge to create accurate representational renderings of competitors. Initially, he executed his photorealistic portraits with colored pencils. Over time, he employed airbrush and acrylics to efficiently achieve his highly detailed results. Although his vision seems to be fully realized in each piece, he is never complacent, and he continues to explore novel ideas and techniques to take his art to the next level.
McFetridge started playing football when he was six years old and went on to play as a free safety at Millersville University. There he learned the tremendous amount of hard work, dedication and love it takes to be successful. “Both sports
and art have played a huge role in shaping me to become the person that I am today,” he says. “As a kid, I had dreams of playing in the NFL someday. When I realized that was not going to happen, I focused on my art and becoming the best artist I could possibly be. By never giving up on my dream and my passion for art, I made the NFL—just in a different capacity. I became a licensed NFL artist.”
McFetridge’s art is now part of the visual legacy of professional sports. Through the Deacon Jones Foundation, three of his works were displayed at Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco. Four of his draw ings were used as program covers for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Another highlight occurred when he donated a painting of Andre Reed to his charity and watched Hall of Famer Franco Harris outbid everyone for it in an auction.
Robert McFetridge is licensed by the NFL through the Deacon Jones Foundation. Prints of his paintings can be purchased at deaconjones.com.
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photos of McFetridge’s work online this month at lehighvalleystyle.com.
In the God-fearing village of Salem, a group of girls accuse others of witchcraft, igniting a frenzy of paranoia, suspicion, and revenge. Faith becomes an instrument of destruction as witch-hunts like those of colonial New England become a powerful morality tale about the politics of fear. Ages 13+
LIFE IN THE VALLEY
NEWS, NOTES & QUOTES
A NEW BEVERAGE CLASS
Also known as KPOP, Pollock’s Kefir Pop is a non-alcoholic, non-GMO beverage that is organic, vegan and low calorie. Based in Kutztown, KPOP starts out with high-quality spring water that is brewed with water kefir (tibicos). “The brewing process creates healthy probiotics, vitamins and natural enzymes through the fermentation stage,” says co-owner David Shire. “Healthy probiotics are the key to our healthy beverage.” After the base is finished, organic, non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free flavorings are added and each has its own special health benefits. Some of the current flavors include Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Heritage Apple.
KPOP also partners with Homesweet Homegrown, another organic company in Kutztown, using ingredients from their organic farm to create KPOP flavors like Cucumber Mint and Holly Basil. “I will tell you what it doesn’t taste like,” says Shire. “KPOP is not super sweet like sugar water-type sodas. It is flavorful; however, not overpowering. It is fizzy, but not seltzer type of fizz.” Ultimately, KPOP is in its own unique beverage class. Bottles of KPOP can be found in numerous locations in and around the Valley, such as Kutztown, Bethlehem, Allentown, Trexlertown and Philadelphia.
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Edie’s Eatery BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Make time for the two most important meals of the day, breakfast and lunch, at Edie’s Eatery, a family-owned business dedicated to matriarch Edith “Edie” Rivera. The Allentown eatery’s staff, comprised of Edie’s children and grandchildren, believes each day should start with breakfast, specifically, their hot coffee and French pastries that are baked on site each morning. “We enjoy starting the day together with our clients for breakfast, helping them power through the day at lunch and spending time with our families for dinner,” says Managing Partner Matt Suarez. Additionally, Edie’s Eatery offers private dinners by invitation and reservations only. Suarez adds that the team has been humbled by the tremendous support from Allentown and its visitors. “We are currently at the table with a group of venture capitalists from New York,” he says. “Edie’s Eatery may very well be ‘spreading love’ through the Lehigh Valley, New Jersey and Brooklyn in the very near future.”
Edie’s Eatery proudly sources ingredients from local Lehigh Valley farms and offers an array of options for the health-conscious eater to the dessert fiend. Try their glazed croissants for breakfast, the meatless King Basil sandwich for lunch and macarons for dessert.
23 S. 9 th St., Allentown | 610.435.4971 | edieseatery.com Be
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Raspberry tiramisu, chocolate cake, Coconut Perfection and Burek are just a few of the most popular items at Natural Sweet Gallery, a family-owned business. Brothers Marko and Milan Golubovic are in charge of store design, management, marketing, quality control and, occasionally, baking and cake design. Their mother, Sally, is in charge of the kitchen. Natural Sweet Gallery is an “Old World bakery,” meaning that products are handmade using natural ingredients, and attention to small details is important to create a unique taste and quality creations. “Our inspiration comes from years of spending time with grandma and mom in the kitchen, and learning their baking secrets,” says Marko, whose family previously owned a bakery in Europe. “It was time to open one in the USA to bring savory and sweet baking goods from our kitchen to yours by using grandma’s recipes that have been passed down from generations.”
Currently, Natural Sweet Gallery has two locations: one in Fogelsville and one in the Lehigh Valley Mall. Within the next two years, they plan to open a few more locations in Pennsylvania and also New York City. “By popular demand, we are planning to add a few more savory items to our regular menu and are creating a catering menu for all occasions from birthdays to weddings,” adds Marko.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
CATHERINE BENINCASA
Catherine Benincasa has been volunteering at the Cetronia Ambulance Corps every Thursday for the past six years and works extra days as needed. Benincasa, who has Down syndrome, first began volunteering there because she wanted to help people. Cetronia Ambulance Corps, dedicated to saving lives and serving the community, was a good fit for her. Her uncle works at Cetronia Ambulance Corps and was the one who signed her up to be a volunteer.
Benincasa volunteers in the billing office where she files, alphabetizes, sends out mail, processes memberships and offers a helping hand to whoever needs it. She really enjoys working with the Cetronia Ambulance Corps and considers them her family. “I have learned how to be part of the Cetronia family and to ask questions if I don’t know how to do something,” says Benincasa. “We have social events and celebrate birthdays. My favorite memory was being included in the Cetronia Family Picture.”
Outside of her Cetronia family, Benincasa also volunteers with other community service groups. She walks dogs and pets at PAWS, a nonprofit
dedicated to helping animals, volunteers with Meals on Wheels and also enjoys reading to kindergarten students. Benincasa graduated from Parkland High School in 2005 and went to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute for an office clerical and administrative assistant computer class, which is where she became versed in Excel and learned the skills needed to volunteer in Cetronia Ambulance Corps’ billing office.
In addition to her Cetronia family, Benincasa enjoys spending time with her two younger siblings and her dog and two cats. She looks forward to Sunday family dinners and watching TV with her uncle. Benincasa participates in track and field, bowling and softball for the Lehigh County Special Olympics.
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Bike Bethlehem RIDE FOR FREE
This past August, Bethlehem introduced its free bike share program, Bike Bethlehem, to benefit low-income families who need transportation, tourists who want to explore the city and anyone who just wants to go for a bike ride. “The concept for a bike share program began several years ago,” says Kristen Wenrich, health director of the City of Bethlehem. “The health bureau was looking for creative ways to promote physical activity and thought that a bike share would provide the perfect outlet.”
Adult single-speed bikes, children’s bikes and trailers can be checked out at the program’s two locations: Bethlehem Area Public Library on Bethlehem’s North Side and Cutters Bike Shop on the South Side. An adult 18 years of age or older must provide a valid driver’s license or photo ID and sign a waiver to use the free bike, helmet and lock. The ID is held until the bike and equipment are returned. The free program is operated by the City of Bethlehem and is made possible through funding from St. Luke’s University Health Network. Wenrich says the program has had close to 100 riders and has received very positive feedback from the community.
“We are continuing to promote Bike Bethlehem to community members and local businesses so [that] everyone is aware of this free program,” she says.
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SCENIC VENUE TO OFFER EXPANDED BANQUET SPACE IN SUMMER 2017
Morgan Hill opened its doors under the new ownership of Sal Lapio Management and presented its new name, “The View,” in March 2015. Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Lehigh Valley, The View overlooks the historic City of Easton and the beautiful New Jersey countryside abutting the Delaware River. With delicious food and drinks served by friendly and attentive staff, The View is sure to surpass expectations.
As a restaurant, The View’s goal is to provide its guests with an experience as memorable as it is enjoyable. As a venue, The View is presently expanding with the addition of a beautiful banquet room, set to open in July 2017. This new event space can accommodate weddings, private parties
and golf outings for up to 175 guests. Additionally, The View offers a private banquet room located within the restaurant for parties of up to 65 guests. Reservations are currently being accepted for the coming season.
For casual diners, The View offers live entertainment every Wednesday and Friday, Jazzy Sunday Brunch with live music from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and the best Happy Hour in the Lehigh Valley, every weekday from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Weeknight specials include Tuesday Prime Rib, Wednesday Seafood Stacks, and Thursday
1/2-Price Wine Bottles. The View is open to the public for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Join fellow professional women from the Lehigh Valley and enjoy the beautiful Silver Creek Country Club in Hellertown in a noncompetitve league on Wednesday evenings from April–September. Club membership is not required and all skill levels are welcome!
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Tom McCormack started his full-service salon about a decade ago after retiring from a completely different field. Now, he’s in the business of making guys look and feel like a million bucks, and he’s got great insight on how to enhance your style just in time for Valentine’s Day.
BY DAISY WILLIS
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How has your personal style changed over the years?
When I was young, my hair was longer. Now that I’m older, I’ve gone for the shorter look. I find with shorter hair I can style it in many different ways using product. If I want the conservative look, I style it to the side with a neat part. If I’m out and about and want a more relaxed style, I can wear it messy with no part. That’s the luxury with shorter hair.
Tell me about a product you’re excited about. Right now, we’re really excited about a product line called Reuzel. Reuzel is Dutch for lard and refers to a not-so-long-ago time when pomades were made from animal fats and fragranced with apples. Pomade is actually derived from pomme, the French word for apple. This is a company that has done their homework. Barbers from Holland teamed up to provide us with a truly superior pomade, exclusively sold at salons and still available at a very affordable price. The line also offers beard care and an aftershave that has been a hit at our shop.
What’s your favorite thing about men’s style?
I love that once a man has a great, sculpted haircut, the rest is accessorizing. Whether you’re adding a T-shirt, jeans and a pair of boots or a slim suit, that same cut-in style is the main attraction.
What grooming step do you think men overlook?
Most men overlook the power of a little heat. The blow dryer adds volume for those who are thinning on top or suffer from lifeless locks. Adding a little heat each day to help train your hair to go a certain way will make the process an easier go. And many products distribute more evenly through dry to damp hair, versus out-of-the-shower hair. On that note, you may only be looking at the front of your hair, but others have a 360-degree view, so it’s important that you distribute your product evenly. A helpful trick is to wipe the excess product that’s on your hands onto the sides and back of your hair after styling the top. This will help those areas to stay put while ensuring shine all around.
What haircut/style trend is up and coming this winter?
The man bun is definitely trending, especially fading into a beard for the winter. There are also a few popular men’s haircuts that aren’t dropping off the trend list anytime soon: the undercut, the pompadour, the carved hard part and hair slicked back with shaved sides. Combine any of these looks with a floating beard into a skin fade, or a faded beard leading into a thick, longer beard at the bottom and you have a winner!
“Barbers from Holland teamed up to provide us with a truly superior pomade ”
Who is a fashion icon for you?
David Gandy, James Dean, Kit Harrington, Chris Hemsworth, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling. David Gandy and David Beckham are the most relatable, in terms of fashion, and diverse, in terms of haircuts.
What’s your style advice for a guy getting ready for a Valentine’s date?
Upgrade yourself to a great haircut! If it’s right before Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to ask your stylist for the “No-Haircut Haircut.” You know, the one where you’re all cleaned up but there are no hard lines around the edges. The natural finish will leave your date with the impression that you’re cool enough to keep your hair tidy all the time, and while you’re ready to impress, you aren’t trying so hard that you got your hair cut just for this date. While you’re at it, try American Male’s Quality Grooming Experience. Sit back and let the girls pamper you while the stylists help develop the look you want for that special someone.
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RETAILER Q&A
The London Shop
BY DAISY WILLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COLEMAN
The London Shop in Easton is a menswear gem worth discovering. Spacious in masculine hues and antique touches, it embodies an old-school attention to atmosphere and solicitude. “Service” has practically become a meaningless buzzword, but for owner Michael Cusano, providing good service to customers who want to dress impeccably is as authentic a concept as a well-tailored suit.
Michael Cusano Owner
What’s your philosophy when it comes to men’s fashion?
Offering the best product, with the best service, and showing the customer satisfaction.
How do you choose your labels?
We’re a classic store, so the clothing we handle is iconic, traditional pieces: navy blue, charcoal, with a very fine cut and tailoring to them. We coordinate them with outstanding accessories that make them pop. Our suits and neckwear are well made in the United States, Canada and Italy. Every season the stock changes, from the spring/summer collection to the fall/winter.
What are your customers looking for?
When our customers want something really extra special, they know the quality and service is going to be right. We know our customers personally. It’s
a comfort zone when they come in here—like going to a hairstylist you trust, you feel comfortable going back there. We have the time to spend with them, and the same folks are always in the store, so if you have a problem, you’re not going to end up saying, “That’s not the guy who sold it to me.”
Who founded the shop?
My father, Andrew Cusano, started the business in 1939. Prior to opening that, he owned Strongwear Pants factory in Easton. After I graduated college in 1964, I came to work with my dad.
How does your menswear compare to the stuff in department stores?
It’s a whole lot better. It’s better merchandise, number one. Department stores don’t have our quality, and they don’t have our service. By the time you go through three of them, you don’t know which one you’re in—they’re all the same. Everything in The London Shop is pinpointed to our customers’ taste. Merchandise says something.
Who makes a perfect customer for The London Shop?
A person that cares about his appearance, who appreciates quality and service and wants to get good value for his money. Everybody is the same; you want to feel good about how you spent your money. You’re never going to be disappointed, and it’s perfect for a special occasion when you really want to look sharp.
Can you tell me about how you got into this business?
I was selling clothes when I was ten years old. I liked it, and, fortunately, it liked me back. I went to Rider University in Trenton for business. I knew I wanted to do this. It’s a high when you go to a fine restaurant; you treat yourself, you say, “I want to get myself some new shoes or a new pocketbook.” You work hard for this, so it’s a good time—buying fine clothes is a good time. We catch people on a high note.
What do you stock that would make a good Valentine’s Day gift?
We carry probably 2,000 ties. If you’re in love with a man, he’s going to cherish whatever you give him.
Owner of Vision Entertainment Group LLC and Sands Bethlehem Event Center
BY AMY UNGER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COLEMAN
He’s the local boy who made good; the apartment flipper turned real estate baron turned entertainment ambassador who has a hand in wooing some of the biggest names in showbiz to the Lehigh Valley. And even though he has a resume longer than his arm, Jeff Trainer says it’s easy to get to the heart of what makes him tick. “Who is Jeff Trainer?” he asks. “He’s a deal maker.”
Raised in what he describes as a middle-class family in the south side of Allentown (his father was a lifelong Air Products employee), Trainer had barely graduated from William Allen High School when he started down the long and winding road that would lead to the co-founding of his own company, Vision Entertainment Group LLC (he owes a tip of the hat to the late
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Paul Newman for the name, but more on that later), and the creation of his own live entertainment hot spot, the Sands Bethlehem Event Center. He was 20 years old when he first dipped his toe into the real estate pond, with the purchase of his first apartments. “The goal was to live in one and rent the other,” Trainer explains. “I borrowed $4,000 from my dad. And that’s how I started.”
A FAMILY LEGACY
With generations of experience, James and Kelly have provided disciplined and conservative investment advice as well as holistic financial plans to individuals, families and businesses in the Lehigh Valley. Together, they possess a combined 41 years of industry experience and multiple advanced educational certifications, which means they are rarely surprised. They have helped hundreds of individuals and generations of families plan for their retirement, college and financial planning goals—ultimately building a strong family legacy for their children, grandchildren and beyond.
Eventually, he broadened his portfolio by buying up office space, fast-food restaurants and retail stores. He partnered with businessman and greenhouse owner Dan Schantz to buy the former Traub’s grocery store on Emmaus Avenue in Allentown in 1989 and turn it into a shopping center. Trainer says he even brought the first Blockbuster video store to Allentown. The list goes on and on. But one of his most ambitious enterprises opened its doors in 2003. The Steel Ice Center, which Trainer describes as a $9 million project, was the first new development to make use of abandoned Bethlehem Steel land on the city’s south side.
Just a few years later, and a mere mile down the road, the wheels would be in motion to bring an even more ambitious and game-changing venue to the area. In 2011, Trainer and his partners formed Vision Entertainment Group LLC. As for that Paul Newman-inspired name, Trainer says he was introduced to the actor turned race car driver through the Andretti family. During one of their conversations, he asked Newman what he thought was his best line from the myriad of movies he had under his belt. Newman, Trainer says, didn’t hesitate, and cited a line from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, when he, as Butch, told Robert Redford, as the Sundance Kid, “I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals.” Trainer says that concept stayed with him. “I see things that are successful or have a chance to be successful before they happen,” he says.
That foresight may have helped what would become the Vision team see an opportunity in a half-finished multipurpose center on the campus of Bethlehem’s Sands casino. The downtrodden economy had halted construction at the site in 2008. The steel skeleton sat abandoned, its future unknown. Around the same time, Trainer and his future partners were looking for the perfect spot for a medium-sized entertainment venue. ThenBethlehem Mayor John Callahan arranged a meeting between them and then-Sands Casino Bethlehem President Robert DeSalvio. “You had to have real vision to see what it is today,” Trainer says. “The site was a mess. It was a mud pit.” In fact, the Vision team was almost lured away from the Christmas City by a different development deal in Allentown, but, in the end, decided to take a gamble on the Sands site. “I look at deals
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as pieces of a puzzle,” explains Trainer. “Once all the pieces are filled in, you know you have a great chance at success.”
Live Nation was brought on board as a talent booker, and the event center opened to much fanfare in May of 2012, with an Incubus concert as the inaugural show. The introduction of the adjoining Vision Bar followed soon after, and Trainer hasn’t looked back since.
The concert roster over the years reads like a who’s who of rock and roll royalty: Frankie Valli, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart and Crosby, Stills & Nash are among the artists who have made the trek to Bethlehem over the years. Tony Orlando is a frequent visitor during the holidays. A November 2016 show featuring Stevie Nicks sold out in a matter of minutes. And it’s not just another gig for these luminaries; the musicians appear to appreciate the careful thought and planning that went into the design of the $12 million event center. Trainer says both Nicks and Stewart crafted special song lists to better suit the more intimate setting. Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik was also full of praise for the venue. “He said, ‘Everybody wants to play here now,’” Trainer recalls.
The Steel Ice Center... was the first new development to make use of abandoned Bethlehem Steel land on the city’s south side.
And all the while, Trainer is sifting through countless new offers every day from artists who want a piece of the action, which he knows is a good problem to have. The Sands Bethlehem Event Center has nearly doubled its offerings since its opening year, with healthy ticket sales that have helped to propel it to the ranks of one of the most popular clubs in the world. “We’re on billboards near the Lincoln Tunnel [in New York City],” he muses. It’s the best possible outcome for a local guy who was a novice in this field just a few short years ago—a self-starter who’s comfortable beginning at square one. “I’d never run a hockey rink or promoted a concert. What I did was surround myself with great talent.”
When asked about his favorite “get” in the concert game, Trainer struggles to pick just one. He rattles off names like Mötley Crüe, The Killers and Guns N’ Roses, but it’s clear that the caliber of the artist isn’t what’s important. For Trainer, the thrill is basking in the change he helped to bring to South Bethlehem. “I get a chill when I stand in the back [of the Center], knowing that I had a part in creating this.”
MEN of style
Photography by Elaine Zelker
6 LOCALS SETTING THE BAR HIGH
These men all have one very important thing in common: noteworthy fashion. However, what sets them apart plays a very crucial role in said fashion. Here, we’ve got the CEO glued to his phone, the artistic, Brit-rock guitar player, the life of the party, the mysterious motorcyclist, the self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd and the classic, always dapper, gentleman. But to generalize any of these guys would be doing them a major disservice, because, as with most people, there’s more than meets the eye. Get to know the 2017 Men of Style.
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MICHAEL PIRES
JetPay HR & Payroll Services President/CEO
My style could best be described as: tailored, comfortable and confident.
I feel best when wearing: a well-tailored suit or just a great sport coat and jeans.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: my watches.
My style icon(s) include: Bradley Cooper, David Beckham and Sean Connery (in his prime).
My go-to brands are: Armani, Prada, Charles Tyrwhitt, Indochino, Antonio Maurizi, 7 for All Mankind and Ferragamo.
You will never catch me wearing: baggy jeans or cargo pants.
I tend to splurge on: watches, suits, shoes and pocket squares.
My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is: Top Cut.
The last drink I ordered was a: Manhattan, up, from Bolete.
I can’t start my day without: a great workout and a cup of coffee.
The last movie I saw was: Deadpool
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custom suit, Charles Tyrwhitt shirt, Ferragamo shoes, Bally belt, Panerai watch and Ray-Ban sunglasses
SEAN HIETER
My style could best be described as: contemporary, artistic and Brit-rock.
I feel best when wearing: a denim shirt, vans and a knit skull cap.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: rings.
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My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is:
My style icon(s) include: Paul Smith and Liam Gallagher. Nothing like the erratic front man of a ‘90s Brit band with swagger.
My go-to brands are: Rag and Bone, Robert Graham, Paul Smith, Black House Academy and Pretty Green.
You will never catch me wearing: boot-cut jeans.
I tend to splurge on: jackets, shoes and guitars.
Robert Graham Designs Vice President, Mens get the look
Jenny’s Kuali on the South Side [of Bethlehem] with my family. It’s my daughters Eliza and Finola’s favorite. We tend to go casual when we go out.
The last drink I ordered was: Monkey Shoulder Whiskey from McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub while performing with my band, The ColourSound.
I can’t start my day without: a large coffee after my two-hour commute to New York City.
The last movie I saw was: Stranger Things on Netflix.
R Collection by Robert Graham vest and tee, Naked & Famous Denim jeans, H by Hudson shoes, Brera Orologi watch, Moira Anne bracelets, Ron Bryant rings and Fender Custom Shop Telecaster 1969 Relic guitar
BASIL LEONETTI
AFN Regional Branch Manager
My style could best be described as: classic, tailored and clean-cut.
I feel best when wearing: a blazer, button-down shirt and jeans.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: a well-tailored navy blazer.
My style icon(s) include: never had a style icon, but I’ve always respected people who carry themselves with confidence.
My go-to brands are: dozens of brands can be found in my closet. I’m less interested in what the tag says and more interested in the fit.
You will never catch me wearing: trendy items that don’t withstand the test of time.
I tend to splurge on: shoes and accessories. But while we’re talking about it, I don’t shy away from spending more on really great food.
My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is: Cali Burrito. Not necessarily the getting dressed up part, but it’s definitely the best place to go if you’re looking for great people and the best burritos.
I can’t start my day without: a pot of French Roast coffee. You read that correctly: an entire pot.
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Jos. A. Bank shirt and blazer, 7 for All Mankind jeans and John Varvatos shoes
The last drink I ordered was: the Ghost of Mary martini from Bolete in Bethlehem.
The last
I saw was: Rogue One. Yes, big Star Wars nerd.
DENNIS COSTELLO
Hotel Bethlehem General Manager
My style could best be described as: classic, business and business casual.
I feel best when wearing: a sport coat and dress pants.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: cuff links.
My style icon(s) include: Ralph Lauren.
My go-to brands are: Polo and Brooks Brothers.
You will never catch me wearing: sweatpants.
I tend to splurge on: ties.
My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is: the State Theatre.
The last drink I ordered was: rum and Coke from Apollo Grill.
I can’t start my day without: tea and a newspaper.
The last movie I saw was: Sully
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Brooks Brothers suit, Charles Tyrwhitt shirt and tie, Kenneth Cole shoes and The New York Times cuff links
MICHAEL PIERCE
Sure Fit, Inc.
Procurement Buyer
My style could best be described as: night on the town.
I feel best when wearing: jeans and a fancy dress shirt.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: my watch. I just feel naked without it. That’s why it must be big and heavy #Invicta.
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a new one. I’m going to need a new one for the Men of Style event.
My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is: wow, everywhere. Corked, Blue, Melt, The Hamilton Kitchen, The Dime, Hook, Grain, Broadway Social. You name it— wherever the party is.
My style icon(s) include: it would be my Uncle Johnny. When I was growing up, I just thought he was the sharpest dresser. He was just so cool. I even got one ear pierced because he did. It was many years later before I got the other one done.
My go-to brands are: English Laundry, Roar Affliction, Envy Couture, Suslo Couture, Tallia and Tasso. Anything that catches my eye, really.
I tend to splurge on: fancy dress shirts. There’s always a new event to attend and it gives me an excuse to go and buy
The last drink I ordered was: a VIP Martini from Del Frisco’s Las Vegas.
I can’t start my day without: a glass of water. Supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day? Well, at least I have the first one in the morning.
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The last movie I saw was: Ben Hur. I saw the original with Charlton Heston and I wanted to see the remake. Took a couple of friends that never saw the original. Been a long time since I’ve been to the movies. Have to go more often now that they have recliners and a bar.
Barabas shirt, Joseph Abboud shoes, Biker Ring Shop bracelets and rings and Invicta watch
SAM BENNETT
LivaNova
Field Clinical Engineer
My style could best be described as: contemporary, curated and calculated.
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I feel best when wearing: the perfectly selected outfit for the situation at hand, be it a winter weekend in a cabin or a rooftop party in the summer sun.
One fashion staple that I could not live without is: a pair of raw denim with a button fly.
My style icon(s) include: Dr. Frasier Crane and Philip J. Fry.
My go-to brands are: Eton, Raleigh Denim, Miansai, Shwood, Grifter Company, J. Crew, Johnston & Murphy, L.L. Bean, Hartmann, Unsimply Stitched and Filson.
You will never catch me wearing: sandals. Shoes are just far more interesting.
I tend to splurge on: sunglasses and luggage. I have different shades and bags for all occasions.
My favorite place to get dressed up and go out in the Valley is: wherever the magazine is doing their happy hour, obviously.
The last drink I ordered was: Bluecoat, neat, from Centro.
I can’t start my day without: a wake-up cuddle from my cat, Ami.
The last movie I saw was:
The Royal Tenenbaums But that’s hardly fair considering I watch that film a few times each year.
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Red Wing Iron Ranger boots, Raleigh Denim jeans, J. Crew shirt, Barbour International Classic Moto jacket, Apple watch and Miansai bracelet
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The Lehigh Valley has no shortage of intrepid, talented and dedicated men at work in our local community. Doctors, Realtors®, personal trainers, retailers, small-business owners—their occupations are as diverse as their success is inspiring. Read on and discover what they have to offer.
CHRIS CARULLO
Chris Carullo and his team at Liven Up Health and Fitness have been changing lives in the Lehigh Valley since 2012. Liven Up is a personal training facility specializing in results-based fitness programs and healthy lifestyle guidance, empowering the lives of all who walk through the doors. Great service, highly educated trainers and members who get results are all part of his quality-driven club.
In the field for over 12 years, Chris has worked with clients of all backgrounds and fitness levels. Whether a client is coming off an injury, has never before worked out or is an avid fitness enthusiast, Liven Up has a program that fits every need.
RAVI SHAH, MD
Ravi Shah, MD, is a highly experienced Cataract, Cornea and LASIK surgeon who is recognized as one of the leading eye surgeons in the Lehigh Valley.
He graduated from Columbia University and completed his residency and medical training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He then went on to a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute, which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best” clinical research and training centers in Ophthalmology.
An innovator in his field, he has authored numerous clinical research studies and was a principal investigator in the US FDA clinical trials for Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, which is a new eye surgery technology that was recently approved in the United States. He is a founding member of the American-European College of Ophthalmic Surgery and one of the only regional surgeons to be certified on multiple laser platforms for vision correction.
When it comes to one’s eyes and vision, experience and training make a difference. Dr. Shah’s commitment to helping people achieve the best possible outcomes by using the most advanced technologies makes him the informed person’s choice for corrective vision surgery.
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After deciding to buy or sell a home, choosing a real estate agent is the next most important decision. Put the next transaction in the capable, caring hands of one of these Men of Weichert. For a first venture into buying or selling a home, they have the experience! Those who’ve previously purchased or sold a home will already know the value of a responsive, caring, experienced agent. These full-time realtors are supported by Weichert, the nation’s largest privately-owned real estate company. Throughout the Lehigh Valley, Weichert collectively sold more than $191,151,494 in 2015; and $210,952,681 in 2016. What sets them apart from the rest? Dedication. Knowledge. Experience and expertise. Resourcefulness and reliability. Responsiveness to clients and a true love of the job. There is more to being a Realtor than just showing homes—price evaluation, staging to sell, client negotiations, short sales,
estates, investment properties, financing and appraisals, inspections and township guidelines—they handle it all, every day!
The Men of Weichert love their job… because the end result is a client with keys to a new home, or successfully moving on to another phase of life after selling a home. They would be happy to make that happen.
NEVILLE GARDNER
Donegal Square was established in 1985 by owner Neville Gardner out of a desire to build a business while caring for family back home in County Antrim and also fulfilling friends’ requests to bring back items from Ireland each time he visited. His goal was to create a comfortable, friendly, warm atmosphere with a rich cultural experience. The shop name is taken from the Georgian Square in Belfast, where Neville worked as a civil engineer before coming to the US in 1979.
The store moved to its current location in 1996, almost doubling in size and allowing the addition of McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar (formerly McCarthy’s Tea Room). The Celtic Destination concept includes family-inspired recipes, handcrafted gifts, clothing and accessories. Neville grew up with both Irish and Scottish heritage, and it’s fitting there are products from all Celtic lands.
Neville and Donegal Square have been involved with Celtic Classic since its inception in 1987. He is also chairman of the Downtown Bethlehem Association and has been instrumental in helping create Harvest Fest, the Cocktail Trail, Christmas City Village and Tunes at Twilight. Visit the Saturday before St. Paddy’s Day for the Parade of Shamrocks. Feel right at home, perhaps finding a wee bit of Ireland or Scotland in Eastern Pennsylvania.
EVAN HOWARD
Evan knew his calling was to help others achieve their dreams after winning weight-loss battles throughout his life. His involvement in the personal training industry started in high school and his passion grew during his undergraduate years at Penn State. After graduating in 2013, he came back home to grow an award-winning personal training program at a local gym. Confident in his ability to build a new company founded on integrity and innovation, he decided to take the future of fitness into his own hands and shake up the culture in the Lehigh Valley.
With the help of his father as his business partner, Evan became one of the youngest gym owners in the area by opening Forward Thinking Fitness on his 25th birthday in 2016. In just a short year, word-of-mouth referrals have driven his business to managing over 130 clients. Forward Thinking Fitness specializes in small-group personal training, allowing the community to pay a fraction of the cost of private personal training. All clients are screened in-depth to ensure a safe and effective journey at the facility. Evan surrounds himself with rock star employees that help him to provide the very best services in the area. Between massage therapy, personal training, nutritional counseling and physical therapy, Forward Thinking Fitness has a solution for everyone.
THE FACES BEHIND THE PHANTOMS
3 LEADING PLAYERS TELL ALL Jordan
24 age 2 Sisters North Vancouver, BC, Canada in a relationship
Tell us about your hockey history: Fifth year professional (three and a half with LA; one and a half with Phila). 2015 Calder Cup Winner/MVP of Playoffs.
What’s the best part about being a LV Phantom? What could you do without? Best: The fans/facility Worst: Winter
What’s your dream team to be a part of? Flyers
Do you have a passion project outside of hockey? Real Estate
What’s something you must always have with you on the road? Music and a book
Favorite away-game destination: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Do you have a team nickname? Wealer/Weals
What’s your go-to snack? Trail Mix (no raisins)
What do you do in your down time? TV shows/Video games
PHANTOM SINCE 2016 POSITION FORWARD
27 age 4 Siblings
Moorestown, NJ single
Tell us about your hockey history:
Grew up near Philadelphia, playing street/roller hockey. Started ice hockey when I was 11–12 years old. Played locally until age 17, and then went to Canada for three years. Got drafted my first year away to Buffalo Sabres. Been playing professionally for eight years, now with the Phantoms, hopefully Flyers one day and for a while!
What’s the best part about being a LV Phantom?
What could you do without? The best part right now is being a part of a winning team and a good, positive environment. Also, since I am close to home, having my family and little nephew be able to come watch me play live more often. I am very lucky!
What’s your dream team to be a part of?
Stanley Cup Philadelphia Flyers team, but will start with a Phantoms Calder Cup team.
Do you have a passion project outside of hockey? I really enjoy playing sports. [I’m] trying to expand toward other things that spark my interest besides sports, expand my horizons. My brother, father and I started a business that is teaching me a lot of new things as well.
What’s something you must always have with you on the road? Toothbrush
Favorite away-game destination:
Every rink is unique in its own way. I try to make positive associations with them all so that I look forward to playing there, but if I had to choose, maybe Hershey.
Do you have a team nickname? Brens/T.J.
PHANTOM SINCE 2016 POSITION DEFENSE
Went to Yale University
Moved from Glen Falls, NY to Allentown in 2014
The purple used in their uniforms was replaced with blue when they moved to the Lehigh Valley
Top minor league affiliate for NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers since their 1996-97 season
Named to All-Ivy League First Team following 2014-15 & 2015-16 seasons
Were originally called the Philadelphia Phantoms 1998 & 2005 Calder Cup Champions
Feb. 25 Faith Night Mar. 11 Post-game skate with the team
THE EAT
Tim Hortons
This celebrated Canadian chain is known for its premiumblend coffee and light fare. Fill a Phantoms’ helmet with ice cream, too.
Chickie’s & Pete’s
Famous for their signature Crabfries, which are bathed in a secret blend of spices and served with their oneof-a-kind White Creamy Cheese Sauce, this Philadelphia-made sports bar is a must on game night.
99 Bottles
The most recent addition to the arena, 99 Bottles is an American-style gastropub with coal-fired comfort food; 70 bottled and canned craft beers plus 29 bourbons, scotches and whiskeys gives you their name.
Scored first Phantoms goal of 2016-17 season in 4-2 win vs. Springfield on October 15, 2016
Mark
27 age center
Rochester, NY
Signed by Philadelphia Flyers to two-year extension on February 27, 2016
23
Rochester, NY
taken
age 1 brother, 5 steps
Tell us about your hockey history:
In high school I played for the U17 [Under-17] and U18 [Under-18] national teams. I was also lucky enough to play for the USA U20 [Under-20] world junior team. I played my college hockey at Cornell University and then signed with the Flyers after my senior year.
What’s the best part about being a LV Phantom?
What could you do without? Having the best fans and facilities in the league. I could live without the long bus rides.
What’s your dream team to be a part of?
Any NHL team
Do you have a passion project outside of hockey? I have been lucky enough to be a part of several successful breast cancer events including Lehigh Valley’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
What’s something you must always have with you on the road? iPad
Favorite away-game destination: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Do you have a team nickname? Bards
What’s your go-to snack? Peanut butter and banana sandwich (before games) and cereal (before bed)
What do you do in your down time? Anywhere I am up and moving. I have a lot of energy; love cooking, the outdoors and all sports.
What’s your favorite place to go out in the Valley? Usually bounce around Downtown Bethlehem but still looking for somewhere to call my favorite. Would love
some suggestions.
Jordan Weal
continued from pg. 51
What’s your favorite place to go out in the Valley? ROAR
What’s your go-to Netflix binge?
iTunes instead of Netflix—Spartacus is the show
What’s your favorite karaoke song? “Follow Me” by Uncle Kracker
What’s one thing about you that people would never expect? Read up to 15 books a year
Are you a lover or a fighter (on and off the ice)? Lover for both
Words to live by: “Be a good person and people will be good to you.”
What’s your favorite team-bonding activity? Night out with the guys
Do you have any pre-game rituals? What about post-game indulgences? Visualization
How many bones, teeth, body parts have you broken, lost, injured? Jaw bone
T.J. Brennan
continued from pg. 52
What’s your go-to snack? I try to eat as healthy as I can, take care of my body. That being said, I’m not perfect and I do love my ice cream. Usually some coconut butter or maybe a nice healthy shake.
What do you do in your down time?
All depends. I am an active mind so I like to keep moving. Being close to my family now, I try to see them when I can. I like to stay balanced in all aspects of my life, so on off-days, I try to do something completely different or out of my comfort zone.
What’s your favorite place to go out in the Valley?
To be honest, I still feel really new! Haven’t seen as much as I’d like just yet, but with time I’ll find all the great places around here.
What’s your go-to Netflix binge?
I try not to watch too much TV. Probably because I could sit there for days and watch show after show. I really love The Office though. I’ll toss that on when I’m in the mood and get tuned in.
What’s your favorite karaoke song? I’ll put it this way—if you find me singing karaoke, I’m sure things aren’t looking too good for myself.
What’s one thing about you that people would never expect? This is probably embarrassing, but whatever. I used to pee the bed until I was probably 12–13. It was a problem! Thankfully, solved though! Another cool fact is when I started hockey, I was actually a righty!
Are you a lover or a fighter (on and off the ice)? I try not to title myself too much, but if I had to pick, probably a lover! But I’ll let you find out yourself!
Words to live by: “Be like water, adaptable to anything, any environment, any situation,” and “If you want to run with the big dogs, you have to lift your leg high.”
What’s your favorite team-bonding activity? Anything that gets people out of their comfort zone!
Do you have any pre-game rituals? What about post-game indulgences? Not exactly, just routines and try to prepare for the game as best as I can by warming up well and being mentally engaged and loose at the same time.
How many bones, teeth, body parts have you broken, lost, injured? None yet! Minor injuries, of course, but nothing major.
continued from pg. 55
What’s your go-to Netflix binge? Currently, I am very into Entourage
What’s your favorite karaoke song? “Piano Man” by Billy Joel
What’s one thing about you that people would never expect? I am absolutely terrified of snakes.
Are you a lover or a fighter (on and off the ice)? Fighter on the ice but lover off the ice
Words to live by: “Never too high, never too low.”
What’s your favorite team-bonding activity? Bowling night
Do you have any pre-game rituals? What about post-game indulgences? I don’t really have any rituals, but I do like to treat myself with a bowl of ice cream if I play well.
How many bones, teeth, body parts have you broken, lost, injured? The list is pretty long, but some of the highlights include a broken neck, losing front four teeth and a nice Harry Potter scar on my wrist from a skate blade.
2555 NAZARETH RD., EASTON
Local Hot dog Legends
If there’s one thing the Valley is chock-full of, it’s hot dog stands. Arguably the two kings, Jimmy’s and Yocco’s, have no shortage of customers coming from miles to get their fill, and these doggie legends have built their businesses around a product that costs less than a pack of gum. Here’s a look at what makes each so special.
Photography by Colin Coleman
Owners Frank and Polyxeni Bounoutas
Iacocca, Julius Iacocca and Chris Iacocca
INSIDE DISH
BEHIND THE MENU
The Bayou Boys Bring Smoke to Allentown with Queen City BBQ
BY CARRIE HAVRANEK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN
Fred Grant
Executive
Chef
There’s something democratic, egalitarian and crowd-pleasing about good barbecue. It doesn’t lend itself to pretense very easily, even if you tried really hard to gussy it up. It’s still just smoked meat, sides and sauce. The folks behind Queen City BBQ know that. “We deliberately tried to appeal to everyone,” says Cristian Duarte, one of the owners and part of The Bayou Boys Hospitality Team along with Jerry Straub and Mo Taylor.
That wide appeal is directly solicited by the presence of many televisions, a couple of shuffleboards and a jukebox, along with the 20 taps
pouring crowd-pleasers like Pabst and Miller to regional craft brews from Pizza Boy, Weyerbacher and HiJinx. The sheer size of the place—Queen City can seat more than either of the owners’ other establishments, Grain and The Bayou—means it’s prepared for crowds. There’s also a fair dose of sports bar thrown in for good measure; Queen City is located across from the PPL arena and “When there are hockey games, people are just piling in here,” says Executive Chef Fred Grant. There’s ample space around the bar for spillover, and outdoor seating nearly adds about 60 people to the 120 inside. “Some days are very busy. Some days, well, it’s still Allentown,” says Grant, with a chuckle.
You can see the lack of pretense—and a fair bit of cheekiness—coming through in the cow-patterned booth seats, the wall of Andy Warhol-esque animal screen prints and the language on the menu. Chicken, pork and beef are all ordered by the pile, mound and heap, which equal a quarter, a half and full pound, respectively. Naming the amped-up brisket sandwich, chockablock with
hot fried onions, pepper marmalade, bacon jam and cheese, proved to be a stumper, Grant says. They didn’t want to name it something totally straightforward and boring. “Someone said, ‘It’s a ridiculous brisket sandwich,’ and the name stuck.”
The vibe at Queen City can get convivial but the approach is definitely laid-back. The owners took over the space formerly occupied by Shula’s Steakhouse, and it now bears little resemblance to its previous life as an upscale dining spot. “It’s sort of like barbecue shack meets restaurant,” says Grant, a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and Bethlehem native. There’s reclaimed wood from a barn in Germantown, and real honest-to-goodness picnic tables outside. Rolls of paper towels await any mess. You’ll need it, because fare like this doesn’t spare you. Shareable items are prioritized for Bayou Boys restaurants, so you have to order Dat Nacho, which is Queen City’s take on classic bar food. “Everyone loves nachos, and I figured we’d put on it everything we already have,” says Grant. The toppings are piled
high, carefully so as to not crush the chips or make them excessively overloaded, with all three meats they smoke in house (brisket, plus pulled pork and chicken), along with baked beans, pickled peppers and scallions. What holds it all together, however, is a creamy American cheese sauce. “It’s better than American cheese itself,” says Grant.
Another must-order is the meat pierogi, whose success has been so instantaneous and stunning that it forced the kitchen to shift its prep gears. Grant says that Jerry Straub, general manager and beverage director for Queen City (and part of The Bayou Boys Hospitality Group), “had a vision” for pierogi. Through much tinkering, it came to life, filled with brisket and “tater,” but when it arrives at the table, it looks like something else altogether. It’s not sufficient to just load it with brisket and potato. No, here you’ve gotta take it to the hilt, and transform it: Meat pierogi is best described as a pierogi-poutine mashup, situated atop gooey cheese curds and a demi-glace, with a mound of delicately fried onions topping the whole outsize thing. “When we came up with this, I thought, ‘We are going to sell a million of these,’” says Grant. At first glance, the pierogi are not visible; it takes a minute to uncover them. It’s pierogi with attitude; pierogi’s sassy Southern sibling. If you look even more closely, you’ll discover it’s—gasp!—not technically a pierogi. It’s oversized because Queen City is using empanada dough.
“The first day we opened, we had 70-some orders for this, and we had to 86 it because we wouldn’t have had enough for the rest of the weekend,” says Grant. It became immediately obvious that making pierogi dough from scratch every day would have required too many resources and a higher price point—neither of which felt right to the team. Necessity is the mother of invention, so the kitchen (which also includes chef Dan Haddon, who’s spent time from day one at The Bayou), opted for empanada dough instead, which is both larger and sturdier, better for the filling. Southern cooking is still receiving a fair amount of the culinary spotlight—it’s partly what prompted the team to open The Bayou three years ago this March. Funnily enough, a handful of new-ish barbecue places have popped up in the past year or so, too, so Queen City has company: More Than Q (Easton Public Market), Sugar Hill (Allentown), Mission BBQ (Whitehall) and, in 2015, the Chow Hall (Emmaus). The concept behind Queen City is fairly straightforward—Southern love, with a Pennsylvania twist, evident on both the food and beverage menus. We’ve talked about the pierogi. There’s a whoopie pie on the dessert
Meat Pierogi
Brisket and tater stuffed pierogi, topped with demi-glace, onions and Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds
INSIDE DISH
menu. On the cocktail side, the Ginger Shoo Fly consists of Jim Beam bourbon, Jim Beam Maple, muddled ginger, molasses and ginger beer. You can also order a Sarsaparilla Float, complete with A-Treat soda and house-made ice cream (bourbon vanilla or French toast are regulars).
You can order from the smokehouse menu in the aforementioned denominations of pile, mound and heap. Everything is smoked in-house, low and slow, on a regular, as-needed basis, usually a couple hundred pounds at a clip, says Grant. Seasonings are fairly straightforward, but it’s all in the balance: pork and chicken receive brown sugar, paprika and salt as the main components; beef gets ancho chile powder instead of brown sugar. For pork, it’s not just one cut. “We use the whole long shoulder, which is the picnic and the butt,” he says. The end result? A meatier texture, as opposed to just pulled pork that will likely fall apart and create a mushy mess on the plate or, in Queen City parlance, on your “sammich.”
At the end of the day, it takes a whole team of enthusiastic folks with different skill sets to keep things running smoothly
Speaking of which, those are available in pork, brisket or chicken, with a choice of one “fixin,” for $10, or a quarter, half or full rack of ribs (St. Louis style, a squared-off cut) and “smok’d” sausage. The list of sides, or “fixins,” meets expectations with braised collards, buttermilk biscuits, a traditional mayo-based slaw and a cider vinegar-based slaw, along with corn muffins, burnt-end baked beans, hot fried onions and tater salad; the latter is an “orange” potato salad Grant grew up with—it’s his
grandma’s. (The orange comes from paprika.) It’s typically served on a silver tray lined with butcher paper and the sides are piled around, making for a no-fuss presentation that, you guessed it, can be easily shared.
Collectively, the team behind Queen City has decades of experience in the restaurant business, but owning and operating one is a whole different challenge. It’s worth reminding that The Bayou, Grain, Cork and Cage (their beer store) and Queen City have all opened sequentially in less than three years. And there’s more on the way; while I was there, the team was also working on what I was calling a surf-and-turf sandwich (prime rib and lobster) for a new concept in Bethlehem on Elizabeth Avenue. There’s simply no down time.
Everyone has his particular role. Duarte and Taylor manage marketing and day-to-day operations. Grant, who’s worked across the Lehigh Valley, has been with the team for about a year and a half, and works as sort of a “corporate executive chef,” says Duarte, overseeing menu development at all destinations. Straub remains a whiz with beverages and an inspired presence, prone to waxing poetically about creating restaurant environments and menus. As for what’s in a name, Queen City BBQ reflects its location in Allentown but also hints at a larger conversation. “It’s our style, it’s what we bring to the tradition
of barbecue. We didn’t want to be Texas, Kansas City, or Tennessee or Carolina,” says Straub. Ask him about the American flag wall with the restaurant’s logo on it, which has become a destination for a photo op in and of itself, Straub says.
In order to expand and grow, a company has to be a well-organized, well-oiled machine. When asked what he’s learned in the past couple of years of ownership, Duarte says, “Oh man, we are learning every single day.” More specifically, he’s learned how to delegate, and that includes hiring someone to manage the overall operation of the business, which has been a tremendous help. “I’ve also learned how to position employees and that I can’t do everything,” he says. At the end of the day, it takes a whole team of enthusiastic folks with different skill sets to keep things running smoothly, and, as Duarte says, “We have no interest in stopping.” When asked what’s next, they couldn’t share details just yet.
“We want to share ideas with people. We want to give people cool stuff that we ourselves would enjoy, too,” says Straub.
Dat Nacho
House BBQ chips, American cheese sauce, baked beans, pickled peppers, brisket and pork
...the key lime tart with graham cracker crust topped with creamy whipped buttermilk is a must.
27 N. 7th St., Allentown 610.351.4072 | qcityq.com
Street parking and several parking decks within walking distance.
PAYMENT
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
RESERVATIONS
Recommended. “Event nights seem to be on random days in Allentown, so it’s always for the best, although not always necessary. We always keep space open for walk-in traffic as well,” says Duarte.
WHAT TO ORDER
Dat Nacho, a signature take on nachos but with smoked meats and house-made potato chips (not tortilla chips); meat pierogi; the “ridiculous brisket” and anything on the smoked meats menu. The cocktails shine here, too—the Vanilla Almond Old Fashioned is a hit, along with the Peach Arnold Palmer and Smoked Dark and Stormy, with in-house smoked pineapple. Once the weather changes, you might be enticed to try one of Queen City’s eight “frosty drinks” (frozen margaritas, mocha lattes, sangrias and the tropical slushy, with Red Bull). Dessert is essential. The ice cream flights are seasonal, special and treated with thoughtful toppings, but the key lime tart with graham cracker crust topped with creamy whipped buttermilk is a must.
SPECIALS:
Happy Hour: Mon.–Fri. 4–7 p.m.
Food and drink specials include wings, nachos and pork sandwich with house-made barbecue chips, $6; wines by the glass, signature cocktails, craft beers and more, $5–$7, with “More to come!” says Duarte.
DINING GUIDE
WHERE TO GO TO PLEASE YOUR PALATE
B Breakfast
Br Brunch
L Lunch
D Dinner
LN Late Night
Bucks
McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn Offering a dining room, martini lounge and bar in a beautifully restored Inn from the 1700s. Monthly featured wines and brews from their own Red Lion Brewery. Outdoor patio dining is available in season. Also offering a complementary door-to-door and hotel shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the restaurant to bar and restaurant patrons, as well as private events at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. 4 S. Main St., Quakertown, 215.538.1776, mccoolesredlioninn.com, Br, L & D $-$$$, CC
Carbon
Slopeside Pub & Grill Offers indoor dining in addition to our ever-popular outdoor dining! Guests will enjoy delicious food, tasty drinks and unforgettable scenic views all year round. Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, 610.824.1557, skibluemt.com, B, Br, L D & LN $-$$$, CC
Lehigh
187 Rue Principale Modernist French restaurant utilizing local and sustainable products in its creative ever-changing menu. Sun.-Mon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 187 Main St., Emmaus , 610.928.0418, 187rueprincipale.com, Br, L, D, LN $$-$$$, RS, CC
Aladdin Restaurant Family owned and operated for over 30 years. Serving a variety of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine from homemade grape leaves to delicious shish kabobs. Lunch: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Tues.Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. 651 Union Blvd., Allentown, 610.437.4023, aladdinlv.com, L & D $$, RS, CC, BYOB
Allentown Brew Works Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery. Family owned and operated since 2007. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11-2 a.m. 812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.7777, thebrewworks.com, Br, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Bell Hall A quintessential American burger joint, reimagined for the discerning diner. Mon.-Thurs. 11-1 a.m. (kitchen until midnight), Fri.-Sat. 11-2 a.m. 612 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.437.1825 bellhallallentown.com, L, D & LN $, RS, CC,
Billy’s Downtown Diner Not your ordinary diner. We’re giving you just a taste of what you can expect. For all this and much more, visit us for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Open daily Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.432.5484, billysdiner.com, B & L $, CC z
Copperhead Grille The Lehigh Valley’s premiere sports grille, offering signature homemade recipes. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Two great locations, 5737 Rte. 378, Center Valley and 1731 Airport Rd., Allentown, 610.403.4600, copperheadgrille.com Br $, L & D $$, CC, RS z
Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn Upscale farm-to-table cuisine in a casual fine dining atmosphere. We are committed to supporting our local farmers! Tues.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Pub Menu Served Until 11 p.m., Sun. Brunch: 11 a.m.-
The Dime A modern upscale take on traditional American comfort food. Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. 12 N. 7th St., Allentown, 484.273.4000, thedimeallentown.com, B, L, D, LN $$$, RS, CC
Fiesta Olé Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican restaurant with fresh food and very friendly ambiance and service with affordable prices. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 1116 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.966.5522, fiestaole.com L $, D $$, CC, RS, BYOB z
Gio Italian Grill Gio Italian Grill offers old world charm with a progressive twist. Centering around their woodstone open flame hearth, Gio uses only imported ingredients to produce mouth-watering flavors. Take-out and private parties available. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 6465 Village Ln., Macungie, 610.966.9446, gioitaliangrill.com, L $$ , D $$ , CC z
Glasbern Inn Come experience dining at the Farm’s Table. Many of our ingredients are grown and raised on our sustainable farm just 10 minutes west of Allentown. Our new Grand Lodge is open year-round and accommodates up to 150 guests. The Glasbern offers options for both rustic and elegant weddings, great views for outdoor ceremonies, overnight lodging options, meeting rooms and spa facilities. Dinner every night 5:30-8:30 p.m. 2141 Packhouse Rd., Fogelsville, 610.285.4723, glasbern.com, L $$, D$$$, CC ) (limited) z
The Green Pepper Fast, casual Mexican food. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2880 Center Valley Pkwy #602, 610.709.8899, thegrnpepper.com, L, D, LN, $, CC
Grille 3501 Upscale, yet unpretentious. Fine fusion cuisine. Extensive martini, wine and beer menus. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., Sat 4-10 p.m. Open Sun for private parties only. 3501 Broadway, Allentown, 610.706.0100, grille3501.com, L $$, D $$, CC, RS z
The Grille at Bear Creek Mountainside dining featuring continental cuisine with a Pennsylvania twist. Open daily. Seasonal outdoor dining. Sun.-Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie 610.641.7149, bcmountainresort.com, L & D $$, LN $, CC
The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar The Hamilton features seasonal American cuisine from regional classics to favorites from the family dinner table. Seasonal outdoor dining. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 645 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.3535, thehamiltonkitchen.com, BR, L & D $$, CC, RS,
Hop’s Fogelsville Hotel Casual, comfortable pub built in 1798 with three separate dining areas and outside seasonal patio. Diverse menu with huge bottle and draft selections. Mon. 4 p.m.-midnight, Tues.-Sat. 11:15-2 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 7921 Main St., Fogelsville,
Dine Downtown | Allentown
Say it with dinner.
Ah, the romance.
Overlook the city lights at the Dime, have a sparkling cocktail in HUSH then get close in the ambiance of ROAR, let your hair down at Queen City BBQ, or cozy up with a specially-designed dish from Centro’s Chef Jason. From prix xe to specially priced dishes, you’ll nd the perfect atmosphere downtown.
Top it o with a romantic overnight package at the Renaissance®Allentown Hotel.
DINING GUIDE
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Hops @ The Paddock Voted friendliest neighborhood place. Stop by and you’ll see why. Mon. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues.-Sat. 11-2 a.m., Sun. noon-2 a.m. 1945 W. Columbia St., S. Whitehall, 610.437.3911, hopspaddock.com, L, D & LN $, RS, CC
Hunan Springs Asian Restaurant Authentic Asian cuisine with full-bar service and a fine dining atmosphere. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sat. noon-10:30 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m. 4939 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 610.366.8338, hunansprings.com, L $, D $$, CC
Italiano Delite Ristorante An eatery where the food’s good, the atmosphere’s comfortable and jeans-worthy, and the service feels like family. Live music Fri.-Sat., Thurs. Karaoke. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. 1375 Chestnut St., Emmaus. 610.967.9000, L $, D $$, CC, RS z
KOMÉ Fine Japanese Cuisine and Hibachi A contemporary Japanese cuisine and hibachi. Extraordinary sushi, non-sushi dishes served in a contemporary, yet sensual atmosphere. Lunch: Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 3-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3-11 p.m. The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.798.9888, komerestaurant.com, L & D $, CC, RS
Limeport Inn New American cuisine in a relaxed country setting. Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 2-8 p.m. 1505 Limeport Pike, Limport, 610 967 1810, limeportinn.com, L & D $$-$$$, RS, CC
Matey’s Famous Steaks & Pizza Casual, family-friendly dining featuring cheesesteaks, pizza, salads, wraps and milkshakes. Fun, 50s-style décor! Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. noon-8 p.m. 1305 Broadway, Fountain Hill, 610.866.6022, mateysfamous.com L & D $, CC
Melt Offering a sumptuous menu of contemporary Italian fare in its breathtaking 350-seat restaurant. Lunch: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.4 p.m., Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri-Sat. 4-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. 2880 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 624 610.798.9000, meltgrill.com, L $$, D $$$, LN, CC, RS (Thurs.-Sat. starting at 4 p.m.)
Morgan’s Great cuisine in a beautiful setting. Owner Blake Morgan serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to meet all of your dining needs. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 3079 Willow St., Allentown, 610.769.4100, morgansrest.net, L & D $, CC, RS
Randall’s on the Orchard A warm and welcoming atmosphere in a unique orchard-side setting featuring delectable American continental cuisine. Tues.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m., Fri-Sat. 4-10 p.m., entertainment Wed. & Fri. 5-9 p.m. 2016 Applewood Dr., Orefield, 610.395.8000, randallsontheorchard.com, D $$$, RS, CC
Roar Social House Steaks, seafood and classic American cuisine in a 1920s-themed restaurant. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-11 p.m. 732 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.434.1230, roarallentown.com, D $$$, RS, CC
Roma Ristorante Casual fine dining with full bar. Experience Roma Ristorante, tying in Old Rome with the new. Pasta, steaks, chops and seafood. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 925 Airport Center Dr., Airport Shopping Center, Allentown, 610.841.7662, romapa.com, L $$, D $$, CC )
Savory Grille Savory Grille is the expression of the culinary passion of Shawn and Dorothy Doyle, husband and wife chefs in residence. Dinner: Wed.-Sat. 4:30-10 p.m., Sun. 1-8 p.m. 2934 Seisholtzville Rd., Macungie 610.845.2010, savorygrille.com, D $$$, RS, CC ) z
Switchback Pizza Company Neapolitan pizza made with local ingredients in our Italian wood oven for you to enjoy. Wed–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 525 Jubilee St., Emmaus, 610.928.0641, switchbackpizza.com, L & D $, CC BYOB
Taste of Italy Ristorante Visit Little Italy without the drive. Offering a full variety of Italian foods from gourmet pizza to veal, chicken, pasta and seafood. Great family dining. Full wine list and cocktails served. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1860 Catasauqua Rd., Allentown 610.266.8011, tasteofitalypa.com, L $, D $$, CC, RS z
The Tavern on Liberty “Life, liberty and the pursuit of beer.” Check out our other location in Reading called The Liberty Taproom at thelibertytaproom.com. Open 7 days a week; 11 -2 a.m., 2246 Liberty St., Allentown, 484.221.8765, L, D, & LN $, CC
Top Cut Steakhouse Classically inspired cocktails, exquisite wines and USDA prime steaks in a 1940s style rooftop atmosphere. Tues.–Thurs. 4:30-10 p.m., Fri.–Sun. 4:30-11 p.m. 2880 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 625, Center Valley, 610.841.7100, topcutsteak.com, D & LN, $$$, RS, CC
Torre Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist in a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere. Enjoy Happy Hour gathered around our three-story tequila tower. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 pm., Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 2960 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley, 610.841.9399, torrerestaurant.com, Br, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC (Thurs.-Sat. starting at 4 p.m.)
The Trapp Door Gastropub Upscale food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with an extensive craft beer list. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner: Tues.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight. 4226 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.965.5225, thetrappdoorgastropub.com, Br, D & LN $$$, RS, CC
Union and Finch A casual American bistro serving lunch and dinner six days a week and brunch on weekends. Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat.-Sun. 10a.m.-midnight. 1528 W. Union St., Allentown, 610.432.1522, unionandfinch.com, L & D $$, RS, CC
White Orchids Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai cuisine in a contemporary and relaxed dining atmosphere. Signature seafood dishes, house specialties and classic Thai entrées. New bar and lounge area. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2985 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley, 610.841.7499, whiteorchidsthaicuisine.com, L & D $$, CC ) z
Yianni’s Taverna & Euro Lounge From our seafood (which is flown in from around the world), to our homemade gyros and vegetarian specialities, to our Greek honey and home-grown herbs everything is extraordinary. We keep preparation simple to keep the true integrity of the flavors at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, which is our way of life. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 3760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, 610.867.8821, yiannistaverna.com, Br & L $, D $$, CC, RS
Youell’s Oyster House “Sea to Table Since 1895.” The region’s seafood destination. Minutes from PPL Center events. Featuring Maryland crabmeat dishes, authentic paella and cioppino. Raw bar with varietal oysters, seafood towers and ceviche. Directly and sustainably sourced seafood delivered 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 3-8 p.m. 2249 Walnut St., Allentown, 610.439.1203, youellsoysterhouse.com, D $$, RS, CC
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1741 on the Terrace Casual farm-to-table menu. Exquisite view. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner. Sun.Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. 437 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.2219, 1741ontheterrace.com, D $$, RS, CC,
A Ca Mia Unique, homemade, Italian cuisine made with fresh flavorful ingredients; served in a family friendly atmosphere. Tues. 3:30-10 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m. 4330 Lehigh Dr (Rte. 248), Walnutport, 610.760.3207, acamiapa.com, L & D $$, RS, CC, BYOB
Apollo Grill Bistro-style restaurant encouraging a grazing dining experience. We’re comfortable, friendly, sophisticated and lively. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m-10 p.m. Bar open late. 85 W. Broad St., Bethlehem 610.865.9600, apollogrill.com, L $, D $$, LN, CC, RS z
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Bethlehem Brew Works Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery. Family owned and operated since 1998. Sun.-Sat. 11-2 a.m., kitchen open weekdays 11 a.m.11 p.m., weekends 11 a.m.-midnight. 569 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.882.1300, thebrewworks.com, Br, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Billy’s Downtown Diner Not your ordinary diner. We’re giving you just a taste of what you can expect. For all this and much more, visit us in Historic Downtown Bethlehem for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Open daily Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.867.0105, billysdiner.com, B & L $, CC z
Black & Blue Dark, delightful and delicious. Located in Downtown Easton. Like our food—we are a little off the beaten track— but well worth seeking out. Offering an extensive Belgian beer list and cuisine in a sophisticated, yet cozy setting. Tues.-Wed. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight. 683 Walnut St., Easton, 610.438.3604, blackandblueeaston.com, $$, CC
Black Forest Deli We pride ourselves on serving the freshest and tastiest lunch in town. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 745 Union Blvd. & 7th Ave. Bethlehem, 610.865.3036, bethlehemdeli.com L & D $, CC z
blue grillhouse | wine bar Prime steaks and chops, and seafood flown in daily. More than 250 wines. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem.,610.691.8400, bluegrillhouse.com, Br & L $$, D $$$, RS, CC z
Bolete Restaurant & Inn Bolete is a fine dining restaurant where our care and passion for what we do is evident in each carefully and skillfully prepared dish. Tues -Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m 1740 Seidersville Rd., Bethlehem, 610.868.6505, boleterestaurant.com, Br & L $$, D $$$, (tavern menu also), CC, RS z
The Bookstore Speakeasy Step back in time at The Bookstore, a 1920’s speakeasy. Tues.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 336 Adams St. (near 4 th St.), Bethlehem, 610.867.1100, thebookstorespeakeasy.com, D & LN $$, RS, CC,
Braveheart Highland Pub Authentic Scottish pub. Great atmosphere, food and beer. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11:30-1 a.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 430 Main St., Hellertown, 610.838.6555, bravehearthighlandpub.com, L & D, $$, LN, CC, RS
The Brick Wood-fired pizzeria, restaurant and bar. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11-1 a.m. 1 W. Broad St., Bethlehem 610.419.1141, thebrickpa.com, B, L, D & LN $-S$, CC,
The Broadway Social A place where whimsy and gastronomical delights go hand in hand. Consider this the modern American gastro pub where the food is as important as the drink menu. Experience the perfect blend of a bar and a restaurant where the casual-meets-refined atmosphere welcomes both the beer drinker and the wine connoisseur. A great place for fussy eaters and foodies alike and a charming neighborhood watering hole. Tues.-Sun. 11-2 a.m. 217 Broadway, Bethlehem 610.868.2555 thebroadwaysocial.com L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Buddy V’s Ristorante Featuring a twist on Italian-American favorites as well as an impressive desert selection. Sun-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m, Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 484.777.7777, pasands.com L & D $$, RS, CC
Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun and festive family-owned environment. Voted best Latino restaurant in the Valley. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2915 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, 610.814.3000, cactusblue.biz, L $, D $, CC, RS, BYOB z
Colonial Pizza Spaghetti House Longest operating pizza restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. Known for our upside-down pizza and anti pastas. Dining room 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Bar 11-2 a.m. 136-138 Spring Garden St., Easton 610.252.3033, colonialpizzapub.com, L & D $, RS, CC z
Corked Up beat/high energy Vegas-style wine bar & steak house located in downtown Bethlehem. Offering 32 wines by the glass, 24 tap beers, 1 great menu. Mon.-Thurs. 3:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3:30 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 3:30-9 p.m. 515 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.9463, corkedwinebar.com, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
DeLorenzo’s Italian Restaurant Homestyle Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. On- and off-premises catering available. Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m. 3417 Sullivan Trl., Easton 610.438.6026, delorenzosrestaurant.com, L & D $$, RS, CC z
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria Family-owned and operated since 1985. Serving southern Italian cuisine in a friendly and casual family atmosphere. Known for our homemade bread, chicken francaise and DiMaio’s clam sauce. Celebrating our 31st Anniversary. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Mon -Thurs. 11 a.m.9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Seasonal outdoor dining. 27 Main St., Hellertown 610.838.8004, dimaios.net, L & D $, CC, BYOB z )(for parties over 8)
Diner 248 Fine diner-ing at its best. Handmade, fresh food, craft beer, libations and desserts. Call ahead sitting available. Sun.-Thurs. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 3701 Nazareth Rd., Easton, 610.252.4300, diner248.com, B, BR, L, D & LN $, CC
EDGE No need to go to NYC! EDGE is the scene for fine cuisine, fab food and hip lounge. Dinner Mon.-Sat. starting at 5 p.m. 74 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.814.0100, edgerestaurant.net, D $$, LN, RS, CC
Emeril’s Chop House Enjoy distinctive culinary creations with prime meat and savor fine wine with unmatched service. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com, D $$$, RS, CC
Emeril’s Fish House Featuring an amazing assortment of seafood, steaks and chops with a Creole flair. Sun-Thurs. 4-10 p.m, Fri.-Sat. 4-11 p.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem , 484.777.7777 pasands.com D $$$, RS, CC
Hampton Winds Enjoy leisurely gourmet dining at reasonable prices in this handsome restaurant showcasing the talents of the college’s culinary arts students. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 5-7:30 p.m. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem 610.861.4549, northampton.edu/campus-life-and-housing/campus-dining/ hampton-winds-restaurant.htm, L à la carte, D $35 prix fix for 5 courses, CC, BYOB, L-RS, D-RR z
Jenny’s Kuali Offering Malaysian cuisine, vegetarian entrees and noodle dishes freshly prepared in house every day. Mon.Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 102 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610.758.8088, jennyskuali.com $, RS, CC, BYOB
Jumbars Great food. Great atmosphere. Everything made fresh to order. Desserts are delectable! Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 1342 Chelsea Ave., Bethlehem, 610.866.1660, jumbars.com, B & L $$, CC, BYOB
Leaf Restaurant & Cigar Bar Global fusion cuisine on the finer side of casual. Fresh, local and sustainable menu. Full bar with over 90 craft beer selections. Sun., Tues. & Wed. 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. 90 Mort Dr., Easton, 610.559.1336, leafcigarbar.com, L, D, $$, CC, RS,
Mama Nina Foccacheria Mama Nina’s Foccacheria uses only fresh ingredients, everything delivered fresh daily and prepared on-site. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 546 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.867.9802, mamaninabethlehem.com, L $, D $, BYOB
Marblehead Grille & Chowder House Casual, coastal and cozy, reminiscent of your last shore vacation. Fresh seafood, prime rib, filet mignon and pasta. Sun.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 4101 William Penn Hwy., Easton, 610.258.4301, marbleheadchowderhouse.com, L $, D $$, CC, RS z
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The Market Gourmet Express All of your favorites in one place. Nathan’s hot dogs, burgers, pizza, salad, sushi, ice cream and coffee. Open 7 days a week. Hours differ per restaurant. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com, L, D & LN $, CC
Maxim’s 22 Maxim’s 22 bistro and brasserie is the latest from the award winning Sette Luna team. Known for comfortable french fare in a casual setting. Tues.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 322 Northampton St., Easton, 610.252.2622, maxims22.com, Br, L, D, LN, $$-$$$, CC, RS,
Mayflower Lunch Real food from Mom’s kitchen. This cozy neighborhood staple is famous for savory omelets and homemade Greek yogurt. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 622 W. Broad. St., Bethlehem, 610.691.8111, mayflowerlunch.com, B, Br & L $
McCarthy’s Restaurant & Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar The taste of Ireland and the British Isles behind Donegal Square right off Main Street. Mon.-Tues. 10 a.m-4 p.m., Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m-10 p.m. 534 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.861.7631, redstagpub.com, B, L, D & LN $, RS, CC
Miguel’s of Belfast, Restaurant & Lounge A European Spanish, Italian and American restaurant which features dishes with an emphasis on home cooking and fresh local ingredients. Tues. 4-9 p.m., Wed.-Thurs. noon-9 p.m., Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 2-10 p.m., Sun. 2-9 p.m. 5881 Sullivan Trail, Belfast, 610.746.4225, facebook.com/miguelsbelfast, L, D & LN $$, CC
The Mint Gastropub An experience without counterfeit. Specializing in contemporary comfort foods, American craft beers, unique spirits, cocktails and wines. Mon.-Sat. 4:30-11 p.m. 1223 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.419.3810, bethlehemmint.com, L $, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Mitzi’s Table Retro dining—all day brunch—classic comfort food kicked up with regional & ethnic specialties. Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 3650 Linden St., Bethlehem, 610.730.1670, mitzistable.com, B, Br & L $, CC, BYOB
Molinari’s Authentic Italian food—simple, fresh, flavorful. Indulge in freshly made pasta, pizza in the Neapolitan style, gelato and sorbetto made on premises, and Italian wines and craft beers. Mon.-Wed. 5-9 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. 322 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.9222, molinarimangia.com, D, $$, CC
Nawab Indian Restaurant Nawab has been voted Best of the Valley for 13 years in Lehigh Valley Magazine. Offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Vegan friendly. Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Dinner: Tues.-Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 13 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610.691.0388, nawabcuisine.com, L & D $, CC, BYOB z
Ocean With an eclectic, diverse menu and a New York restaurant and lounge feel, Ocean is the place to experience before a State show or for a romantic dinner in Easton’s growing new restaurant scene. Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight. 235 Ferry St , Easton 610.559.7211, ocean235.com, D $$ & LN, CC, RS, RS z
Prime Steak House Serving Premium Black Angus steaks, fresh seafood, chicken and pasta. Extended wine list. Sun.Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 325 Stoke Park Rd., Bethlehem, 610.882.4070, primestkhouse.com, L & D $$, CC, RS z
Red Brick Grill at Revolutions The Red Brick Grill at Revolutions is part of a family and corporate entertainment complex that offers a bowling alley, amphitheater, various bars and an arcade. Red Brick serves comfort food with a sophisticated edge that’s fresh and made from scratch. Mon.-Thurs. 2-11 p.m., Fri. 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 11-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 3717 Rte. 378, Bethlehem, 484.935.3001, revolutionsentertainment.com, L & D $, CC
Sette Luna Rustic Italian featuring wood oven pizza, homemade pasta, alfresco dining. The enoteca boasts the Valley’s most extensive wine and beer list. Private wine cellar and live jazz every weekend. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., 219 Ferry St., Easton 610.253.8888, setteluna.com, Br, L & D $$, CC z
Shankara Vegan Restaurant & Juice Bar Organic, vegan restaurant and juice bar. Asian influenced, novella Indian cuisine, farm-to-table and eco-conscious. Lunch: Tues.-Wed. noon-2 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner: Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Call/text to confirm opening time). 201 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 484.330.6405, balasia.net, L & D $$ $, RS, CC, BYOB
Social Still Craft distillery, tasting room, tours, bar and American style tapas restaurant. Wed.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-11 p.m. 530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.4548, socialstill.com, Br, L & D $$, RS, CC
Steelworks Buffet & Grill Experience a variety of fresh culinary dishes from around the world at Steelworks Buffet & Grill. Featuring live action cooking and a fully-stocked bar, guests will enjoy a variety of fresh international culinary dishes at the all-you-can-eat buffet or choose their favorites from the a la carte menu, including artisan pizza, a pasta station, sushi, fresh-carved meats, and more. Sun.-Sat. 6-2 a.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 610.419.5555, villaenterprises.com, B, L, & D $$ , CC
Stefano’s Italian Restaurant “Traditional Italian Taste, Modern Italian Flair” Family owned and operated in the Lehigh Valley for over 26 years. Take-Out, Dine-In, Lounge and Banquet Facilities Available. Mon. 4-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 2970 Linden St., Bethlehem 610.867.7775, Fax: 610 866 6081 stefanosrest.com, L & D $, CC ) z
Stefano’s Sicilian Grille Italian restaurant with a Sicilian flair. Family-oriented with a casual attitude. Tues.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m., Mon. 4-9 p.m. (no pizza). 5364 Nor Bath Blvd. (Rte. 329), Northampton, 610.262.8760, stefanossiciliangrille.com, L & D $-$$, RS, CC
Tap Room Vintage 1920’s atmosphere overlooking historic Main Street. Award winning restaurant. Live Jazz every Thurs. & Sun.-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 437 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.2219, hotelbethlehem.com B, L, D, Br, & LN $$, RS, CC,
Thai Thai II Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1:30-8:45 p.m. 509 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.868.1919, facebook.com/thaithaiII, L & D $$, RS, CC, BYOB z
True Blue Mediterranean Café Mediterranean cuisine, fresh, vegan, vegetarian. Belly dancer, opera singer, café, clean, reasonable and centrally located. Tues.-Sat. noon-9 p.m. 81 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.866.3901, yourtrueblue.com, L $, D $, CC, RS, BYOB z
Twisted Olive A casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist. Mon. 4-10 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 51 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, twistedolivebethlehem.com, 610.419.1200, L & D $$, RS, CC
Weaversville Inn/Jessica’s Tearoom Historic country inn offering American cuisine for dinner. Victorian tearoom and lunch by day. Tues. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Wed.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6916 Weaversville Rd., Northampton 610.502.9881, L & D $$, RS, CC z
The Widow’s Tavern and Grille Casual dining with an upscale feel. American cuisine with an Asian flair to please any palate. Beautiful, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Entertainment every Wed. starting at 7 p.m., and Sat. starting at 9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 200 Main St., Stockertown, 610.365.8890, widowstavern.com, L & D $$, RS, CC z
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Maybe it’s because Valentine’s Day is around the corner, maybe it’s because our New Year’s resolutions are starting to wear off, but whatever it is, February has us craving chocolate, and Diner 248 is serving it big in the form of their massive slice of Chocolate Grace Cake.
Almost six inches high, the dessert is complete with two layers of the restaurant’s fudge brownie-style cake, “a touch” of Kahlua, scratch-made whipped cream and chocolate whipped cream and is finished with sweet morsels and chocolate syrup. The top-selling, shareable dessert got its name from the former employee, Grace, who created the dish.
Chocolate arguably goes with everything, but co-owner Stavros Gougoustamos recommends pairing the cake with d’Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz, Australia, or their Tröegs Java Head Stout, brewed in Harrisburg.
Another must-try dessert is the diner’s house-made banana cake with cream cheese icing, which is neck and neck with the Chocolate Grace Cake as far as best sellers go.
