Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant at Featuring an amazing assortment of seafood, with a Creole flair, there is truly something for everything from daily raw bar selections, to little lobster tails and decadent steaks.
Emeril’s Fish House is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant at Sands Bethlehem. Featuring an amazing assortment of seafood, steaks and chops with a Creole flair, there is truly something for everyone. You’ll find everything from daily raw bar selections, to little plates, to lobster tails and decadent steaks.
Emeril’s Fish House is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant at Sands Bethlehem. Featuring an amazing assortment of seafood, steaks and chops with a Creole flair, there is truly something for everyone. You’ll find everything from daily raw bar selections, to little plates, to lobster tails and decadent steaks. PaSands.com
Emeril’s Fish House is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant at Sands Bethlehem. Featuring an amazing assortment of seafood, steaks and chops with a Creole flair, there is truly something for everyone. You’ll find everything from daily raw bar selections, to little plates, to lobster tails and decadent steaks.
Emeril’s Fish Sands Bethlehem. steaks and everyone. You’ll
by Alison Conklin
Photo
JULY 2016
Looking for love...
It’s a Monday morning ritual in our office to gather around my desk and share the details of our weekends. Who went where, who did something new or ate at a great restaurant; we love to share our adventures with each other. Since most of the staff leads relatively simple (dare I say “boring”?) lives that revolve around families and children, we’re always especially interested to hear the escapades of our resident “single girl.” (In the interest of respecting her privacy, she will remain anonymous, but hint: She is 26, smart, blonde and her name rhymes with Jelli.)
“Where did you go this weekend? Did you meet anyone? Would you go out with him again?” we implore. Single Girl patiently fills us in on the details of her life; she knows we anxiously await the day she’ll meet that special someone who deserves her. Inevitably though, our weekend recap ends with the conclusion that no matter where you go or what dating app you use, it’s a challenge for young
singles to meet each other in the Valley. Where are they hiding? What are they looking for? Is it really that bad out there?? We decided it was time for us to take a closer look…
In this edition, you’ll meet eight local singles who were willing to bare their souls about their search for a soul mate; six four-legged friends— and dozens more like them in shelters throughout the Valley—willing to exchange unconditional love for a place to call home; and one really cool young man who turned his love for skateboarding into a business that he’s passionate about. Love comes in many forms.
Cheers, PAMELA DELLER
pdeller@lehighvalleystyle.com
Photo by Lori Smith
BridalSummerShowcase
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016
Champagne Welcome
Strolling Fashion Show
5:00-8:00 pm • Tickets $10 To Register Call 610-625-2220 or 610-625-2213
Contributing Writers: Susan Bianchi, Carrie Havranek, Jaime Karpovich, Steve Piccione, Dustin Schoof, Daisy Willis
Contributing Photographers: Colin Coleman, Alison Conklin, Lori Smith, Andrew Tomasino, Elaine Zelker
Proofreader: Lori McLaughlin
Accounting: Donna Bachman, Debbie Clune
Circulation Manager: Andrea Karges
Editorial Interns: Miranda Alvarez, Joshua Herring, Hanna O’Reilly
STAFF SPEAKS
The dating advice I would give my younger self is...
“Never ever settle.”
Kelli Hertzog, marketing & events coordinator
“When someone shows you who they really are, believe them.”
Pam Deller, publisher
“Make sure he thinks more about you than himself.”
Denise Conlin, senior account executive
“You’ll meet him when you least expect it!”
Kristen Rinaldi, managing editor
FANS SAY:
“Have fun; have lots of fun!”
Carrie Rader Yocum, Allentown
“Don’t ever love anybody who treats you like you’re ordinary.”
Samantha Fryzol, Allentown
STYLE SCENE
EVENTS | BENEFITS | GALAS | PARTIES
2016 Kentucky Derby Party
BENEFIT: Equi-librium
LOCATION: Equi-librium stables
PHOTOS BY: Michelle Coppola Photography
1. Bethany Anderson Zavecz and Christopher Zavecz 2. Casey and Jennifer Hoch 3. Cheryl Dougan, Renzo Viscardi and Anthony Viscardi 4. Dave and Linda Matchett, and Tom Acker 5. Diana Wampole and Donna Scholtis 6. Emily Sweeny and Dana Linsky 7. George and Jodi Ferrio, and John and Adele Fagan 8. Holly Sachdev and Dorothy Stephenson 9. Jarrett and Mandy Laubach 10. Lis and Jim Hoveland 11. Linda and Bob Makos, and Liz Scofield 12. Mark Culp, Kayla Hildebrant, and Betsy Day 13. Mark Hartney, Megan Beste and Polly Beste 14. Wenda and Geoff Boyer
BY: Shelbie Pletz
1. Anne Giglio and Robert Singley 2. Carlos Palacios and Sabrina Blanco 3. Debbie Sottosanti, Lynda Giles and Leah Wartluft 4. Dick and Sandy Henry 5. Gwen Chung, Amanda Burnand and Lynn Rothrock 6. Fulton and Pat Brown 7. Gabe Barbaro and Sureya Lococo 8. Mary and Steve Hensley 9. Peter and Kristen Melan 10. Rebecca Watson and Matthew Simkovic 11. Todd Haldeman and Christine Gabel
Society of the Arts 2016 Show House Preview Party
BENEFIT: Allentown Art Museum
LOCATION: Renaissance Allentown
PHOTOS BY: Gabe Boucher
Heroes Happy Hour
BENEFIT: American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley LOCATION: Spring Valley Tavern
1. Judy and Doug Woosnam 2. Gary Milla and Jim
3.
and George Bloeser 5. Mar Haeussler and Tom Yuracka 6. Ron
and
and Quentin
7. Karen Hittinger and Jason Edmonds 8. Joe and Barbara Zelechoski 9. Al and Willy Byrd 10. Pat and Sandy Beldon 11. Rebekah Gruber and Scott Rothenberger 12. Tony Ortiz and Ari Diaz 13. Kathleen and J.B. Reilly 14. Jill Weinhold and Val Johnson 15. Laura Dean and Priti Morchart 16. Miria and Michael Ioannou 17. Joan and Richard Perose 18. Lia Papasimakis Fraccaro and Gus Fraccaro 19. Donald Senderowitz, Karen Zander and Bernhard Metzger 20. Sera and Paul Duffy 21. Carrie Oesmann and Kelsey Oesmann 22. Cindy and Mike Schiffer, and Tracey Seidel
1. Andrea Weismiller and Peter Brown 2. Cindy Wagner and Angel Firmstone 3. John and Maria Conklin 4. Jordan and Jaimee Umstattd 5. Kim and Frank McCartney 6. Nick Reinbold and Robyn Somers
Heeps
Jessica Ruisch
Gean Ann Frack 4. Judy
Gilbert
Eshleman
STYLE SCENE
Celebration of Caring
BENEFIT: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
LOCATION: DeSales University
PHOTOS BY: Michelle Coppola Photography
LOCATION: Bear Creek Mountain Resort
PHOTOS BY: Shelbie Pletz
1. Alan and Tammy Rex 2. Ashley Russo, Victor Salicetti and Dorota Kozak 3. Bernetta Frantz and Angela Marie Nardini 4. Brett and Paula Johnson 5. David Yanoshik, and Tekla and Anthony Onorata 6. Kris Grantham, Darlene Pors, Carrie Ward, Frances Hasselbein, Kathy Leber and Marilee Falco 7. Deb and Gerry Nau 8. Emily Paulin and Katie Wallace 9. Kristine Ortiz and Jill Brader 10. Lisa Fiore and Renee Hislop 11. Michael Schlossberg and Carol Obando-Derstine 12. Michaelle Smith and Rennard Clayton 13. Sarah Lewis, Cheyanne Wood and Kelly Chando
Style Insider Happy Hour
14. Sean Linder and Jill Kamant 15. Stephanie Wells and Mike Kelly
1. Angela Romano and Alyssa Davoli 2. Denise Conlin and George Pitsilos 3. Holly Frederick and Melissa Esch 4. Jason Fedor and Liz Mease 5. Jennifer Riggs, Mike Lichtenberger, Joe McDermott and Howie Gelbert 6. Joe and Jane Kloss 7. John and Dianna Kraynick 8. Kristen Rinaldi and Will Wagner 9. Sue Cichelli, Paul Lichty and Rose McGeehin 10. Travis Haines, Mark Cernese and Leonard Tabone
STYLE SCENE
Share the Heritage Dinner
& Auction
BENEFIT: Moravian Historical Society
LOCATION: Historic Hotel Bethlehem
PHOTOS BY: Didco Photography
Red Shoe Luncheon & Fashion Show
BENEFIT: Third Street Alliance & BW NICE, Inc.
LOCATION: ArtsQuest at SteelStacks
PHOTOS BY: Rachel Amelio Photography
Sippin’ Social Wine & Networking
BENEFIT: Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers
LOCATION: Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
1. Bob Bariana and Barbara Durante 2. Colleen Gorsky and Aubrey Hendricks 3. Debbie Matz, Sue Williams and Corey Williams 4. Lisa Briggs, Karen Downing and Debra Lamb 5. Terry Knox Ramseur and Charles Ramseur
1. Craig and Alice Mosebach and JoAnne Haines 2. George Sobetsky, Suzanne Simon, Stephanie Morffi and George Sobetsky II 3. Gwen and Charles Peischl 4. Ryan Knepp, Megan van Ravenswaay, and Linda Shay Gardner 5. Kathy and John Zoshak 6. Melissa LaBrie, Kathy Sanders, Brynn Levine and Dan Mies 7. Michael Wall and Cathy Rannels 8. Renee Keiderling and Becky Bogart 9. Tom McCullough and Timothy Nikander
1. Andrea Brock and Andrea Galgon 2. Carrie and Mark Fellon 3. David Givler, Laura Catanzaro, Laurie Siebert and Robert Ziobro 4. Dinoli Rowlands and Amelia Chapman 5. John Embardino and Brad Scott 6. Janice Bolomey, Kathleen Burgos, Crystal Rose, Susan Worobec and Michele Kavanaugh 7. Kathy Haney, Pete Ambrosino and Terrie Matz
8. Kent Ozman 9. Sarah Trimmer, Connie Challingsworth and Lisa Drew
CALENDAR 7.16
WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH
PREMIER EVENTS
2–10
Kutztown Folk Festival
This unique festival offers fun, food and entertainment along with the experience of the crafts, folkways and history of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Adults: $14, Seniors: $13, Students (13–17): $5, Children 12 & under: Free | Kutztown Fairgrounds 225 N. Whiteoak St., Kutztown 888.674.6136 | kutztownfestival.com
16 Disney in Concert
Together with the vocal skills of Broadway stars, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra is recreating some of the most memorable music from Disney’s library, bringing the magic to life for fans young and old.
$25 & up | 7:30 p.m.
Miller Symphony Hall | 23 N. 6th St., Allentown 610.432.6715 | millersymphonyhall.org
23 Yoga Festival
This day of movement, music and mindfulness benefits the Valley’s at-risk youngsters through the Pratyush Sinha Foundation. Enjoy yoga with like-minded folks and help share it with the young people who need it most!
Adults: $20–$40, Teens (15–18): $15, Children 14 & under: Free | 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Moravian College, Haupert Union Building 1200 Main St., Bethlehem | lvyogafest.com
30
Harry Potter Release Party
Join the muggles and wizards of Emmaus’s Let’s Play Books for a party in the Forbidden Forest of the Wildlands Conservancy to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Magical activities include wand making and a costume contest.
Known for prowling the bars of L.A. during the dead of the night, a group of 1970’s rock legends— headed by Alice Cooper—became infamous for their wicked stories as classic rock crusaders. Forty years later, Hollywood Vampires has been reformed by Cooper to honor these American rock stars. He enlisted Joe Perry and Johnny Depp to create a modern-day supergroup under the same name. See them perform live at the Sands for a night you’ll never forget.
$50–$110 | 8 p.m.
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem
610.297.7414 | sandseventcenter.com
8 Free Concert: The Monkeephiles
As part of the “Friday Evenings in the Sculpture Garden” summer concert series, this Monkees tribute band will inspire your inner “daydream believer.” Bring along a blanket or lawn chair and take advantage of this free Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission concert.
6 p.m. | Bethlehem Sculpture Garden 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem | bfac-lv.org
8 Catch the Bugler Race
In the spirit of Easton Area Heritage Day, a bugler will “come down” from the Sailor and Soldiers Monument at Easton’s Centre Square and race through downtown Easton onto the D&L trail where he’ll finish at Scott Park. Join the pack of runners who will chase him down this four-mile frenzy. A party awaits the finishers with music, food, awards and beer.
$20 | 5–8:30 p.m.
18 Centre Square, Easton heritageday.org
9–10 Pocono Whitewater Dam Release
Experience the rush of whitewater rafting adrenaline—and cool off too! The Lehigh River Gorge is known for being the best whitewater in the tri-state area, and the dam release this July will send you blasting throughout the gorgeous valleys in the Jim Thorpe area. Bring the kids ages eight and up; there’s no experience necessary!
$67 | Various times starting at 8:30 a.m.
1519 State Rte. 903, Jim Thorpe 570.325.3655 | poconowhitewater.com
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JULY
13–AUGUST 7
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
BY DAISY WILLIS
The play that might seem most controversial to modern audiences somehow continues to be one of Shakespeare’s most popular. At DeSales University’s Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this summer, you can see why The Taming of the Shrew, a hilarious and thought-provoking precursor to the romantic comedy, continues to compel theatre-goers with its treatment of the battle of the sexes.
While a subplot contains the familiar love triangle between a beautiful young lady and her suitors, the main action is the courtship of her violently rebellious older sister, Kate, by Petruchio, himself willing to throw convention to the wind in order to out-crazy his way to her heart.
Drawing on a historical context in which Queen Elizabeth had command of England along with Shakespeare’s habit of writing strong, three-
dimensional women, director Matt Pfeiffer doubts that the play can be read as a straightforward recipe for beating women into submission. This is a play, he says, “about fiery people who might not fit into this world, figuring out how to be in this world together. It explores how you give up some part of yourself to be with somebody else.” While relations between the genders continue to be complex and open to interpretation, the playwright whose work also fits that description will continue to offer not only terrific comedy, but also food for thought.
Pfeiffer’s approach is to bypass conceptual artifice, focusing instead on connecting the audience with material that demands engagement. Leaving some of the backstage bustle visible adds a candid quality to the storytelling, while, Pfeiffer says, “live music is something universal that allows audiences to get into the psychology of the characters.”
So delve into the confounding, compelling Kate and Petruchio at one of the Valley’s very best venues for Shakespeare’s kinetic and exciting comedy.
$25–$52 | Times vary
The Labuda Center
DeSales University
2755 Station Ave., Center Valley
610.282.9455 | pashakespeare.org
Photo
Lee A. Butz
CALENDAR 7.16
ART FRANCIS BEATY
BY STEVE PICCIONE
If a gallery decided to display Francis Beaty’s acrylics, watercolors and mixed media pieces in separate rooms, you might think it was an exhibit featuring three different artists. Her admirable versatility flows from a quest to share fresh perspectives with her audience. For the past 40 years, she has successfully embraced diligence in design and ludic exploration to produce pieces that inspire reflection and deeper inquiry.
A typically marvelous trip to Italy as a high school senior altered Beaty’s creative trajectory. Directly experiencing the works of da Vinci, Michelangelo and seeing the ruins of Pompeii thoroughly recalibrated this burgeoning artist’s sensibilities. Architects John and Gwen Michael, as well as her classes in oil, watercolor and mixed media at the Baum School, continued to shape her keen sense of design, scale, texture and color. Sometimes elements conspire to block an artistic path so a new one can emerge. Such was
the case in the ‘90s in her sweltering fourth-floor Allentown studio. The weather was so hot that painting became impossible. She canalized her creative energy by manipulating a roll of window screening into a freestanding sculpture. The process was so satisfying that she launched into an entire series entitled “Screenplay.” In 2015, she executed an exciting installation at The Cigar Factory in Allentown.
Beaty shares, “I transformed a studio space into a completely white room covering windows and the floor and placed over 40 amorphous screen sculptures in the room. I suspended them from the walls and ceiling and piled some on the floor. Dimly lit with rotating white lights and ambient music, people entered the room to experience a sense of that serenity that I felt making these sculptures.”
Beaty is staying busy with multiple shows and events this year. Check out her solo show this fall/winter at RE:find in Easton.
francisbeatydesign.com
Check out more of Beaty’s work online this month at lehighvalleystyle.com.
9–10 Wavelength Arts & Music Festival
Local jam-band The Frequency Collage invites you to enjoy some music performed by over ten local bands and musicians, from acoustic songwriters to keyboardists. The festival also features “live” artists creating paintings to the rhythm of the music, as well as yoga and meditation sessions.
$10–$20 | TriBoro Sportsmens Club 2110 Canal St., Northampton thefrequencycollage.com
12 Button Buzzers
This one’s for the kids. Attend this children’s sidewalk art program at the Sigal Museum where your little ones will be led by art educator Holly Houser on how to make Button Buzzers. Crafting these Colonial-time children’s toys will serve as both a fun, hands-on activity and a history lesson in honor of Easton’s Heritage Week.
10 a.m.–noon | Free | The Sigal Museum 342 Northampton St., Easton 610.253.1222 | sigalmuseum.org
14 Ben Folds & yMusic
So There is Folds’s debut collaboration with the award-winning, New York City-based chamber ensemble, yMusic. According to Folds, it’s one of the best records he’s ever made; check it out at Levitt Pavilion. Sounds swing from singersongwriter to alternative rock to poignant piano harmonies, and, on this record, his genre-rebelling musical nature is enhanced with yMusic’s background arrangements, which hit that satisfying middle ground between pop and classical.
$35–$39 | 7:30 p.m.
Levitt Pavilion, SteelStacks 645 E. First St., Bethlehem 610.297.7285 | steelstacks.org
14–17 Sportsfest
Come out and see some of the top-performing athletes from throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Sportsfest was founded in 1996, and since then it has grown from hosting 16 sporting events to more than 50. Athletes from local schools, clubs and exclusive leagues compete in this four-day tournament to become Sportsfest champions.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see what Rodale Institute’s researchers and staff have been experimenting with on their 333-acre organic farm. Participants will be able to talk with experts and learn about cutting-edge agricultural research at various demonstration stations, which will expound upon techniques like honeybee conservancy, livestock integration, maple syrup production and much more.
$35 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Rodale Institute | 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown 610.683.1400 | rodaleinstitute.org
16 Christmas City Summer Jazz Festival
Bethlehem will host the first Pennsylvania Jazz Collective Festival, a full day of over 60 jazz artists and musicians from the Lehigh Valley area. It will feature what the event sponsor, the Pennsylvania Jazz Collective, calls “an all-star regional lineup,” with musicians like Dave Liebman, Hector Rosado and even Moravian College’s Summer Youth Jazz Camp Big Band.
Free | noon–10 p.m.
Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink 345 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem pajazzcollective.org
16 Lonestar
Lonestar will be celebrating its 20-year anniversary by reuniting with original lead singer Richie McDonald for a 90-date tour in North America. These southern stars will be celebrating their milestone by performing some of their fan-favorite songs that will have you singing along. The award-winning group will be showing just why fans have adored them for 20 years by coming together for this unforgettable performance.
$25–$30 | 8 p.m.
Penn’s Peak 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe 610.826.9000 | pennspeak.com
16–17 Historical Bethlehem Blueberry Festival
Binge on blueberry-inspired concoctions at this two-day festival in Bethlehem. The annual festival celebrates 30 years of bringing together Bethlehem blueberry pie, ice cream, beer and more! Enjoy live music, ride a pony, dress up in Colonial clothing and, if you still have room after all of your good eats, compete in the pie-eating contest.
A night featuring a once-in-a-lifetime combination of two iconic American bands will be coming to the Sands Event Center, a concert that the Sands deems “surf and soul.” The rock legends—The Beach Boys—invented that uplifting Californiarock sound, while The Temptations are one of Motown’s greatest successes.
Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter star in this screening of one of the Coen Brothers’ most fanciful satirical films. If your sense of humor is a bit dry and you admire Fellini-esque characters, you’ll love this one. Better yet, the central plot of the film—a childless couple of an ex-con and an excop find themselves in a complicated predicament when they try to help themselves to one of another family’s quintuplets—may sound far-fetched, but just wait until you see the zany movie for yourself.
$8–$10 | 7:30 p.m.
Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org
21 Huey Lewis and The News
Don’t miss Huey Lewis’s distinctly rich, bluesy voice at this show. The front man’s band has sold over 20 million albums and has written Grammyaward winning classics such as “Heart of Rock & Roll.” Expect to experience spirited harmonica solos and an a cappella rendition of early rock ‘n’ roll classics like “Little Bitty Pretty One” and “Sixty Minute Man.”
Support the volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps of the Borough of Bath by signing up for the Bath Community Days 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds will ensure quality emergency services to the area. Continued on pg. 19
MUSIC
18–23
LV GIRLS ROCK CAMP
BY DAISY WILLIS
Lehigh Valley Girls Rock Camp is in its third year this summer, and providing an encouraging, supportive place for girls to discover their inner rock stars has proven to be a celebrated success.
Local musicians Kelsi Page of Allentown and Felicia Lockett of Bethlehem started the camp by teaming up with the Girls Rock Camp Alliance, an umbrella organization with member camps all over North America and Europe. This nonprofit is all about fostering an environment of inclusion and diversity, and these principles make for a life-changing experience for campers. Not only do they learn music, songwriting and performance skills, one girl’s testimonial says, “Every day at camp we learned about speaking up for ourselves, loving ourselves and spreading empowerment to others.” These are lessons that will serve a youngster throughout life.
Since its founding, LV Girls Rock has grown steadily, with supporters donating materials, gear, luthier work and videography and photography skills as well as merchandise. Teachers are drawn from the local music community but also include parents, Ladies Rock Campers (attending the equally rad weekend version for adults) and activists.
Each year, the organization also puts on LV Ladyfest, an arts and music fundraising festival that showcases local lady musicians and helps support the camps. This event has been steadily snowballing, showing how important it is to the denizens of the Lehigh Valley to see women and girls confidently picking up microphones and guitars and expressing themselves.
Page and Lockett are well versed in the art of rocking out as members of the band Moonstruck. Lockett also plays guitar for Voir Voir, while Page plays bass in a doom metal band called Seer.
If you know a girl who could use some rock in her life, seek out a spot at Girls Rock Camp!
lvgirlsrock.wordpress.com
Photo by Erin Gallagher, Stars & Moon Photography
CALENDAR 7.16
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There will be cash awards distributed to the top male and female finishers for first, second and third places in six different age brackets.
$32.64–$37.92 | 9 a.m.–noon
Cliff Cowling Field | Allen St., Bath 610.837.6400 | eventbrite.com
23 Colin Hay
The lead vocalist of the 1980’s band Men at Work will be stepping into the Musikfest Café to perform his open-hearted songs from the 11 criticallyacclaimed solo albums he’s produced since his beginning. Inspired by his Scottish-Australian upbringing, Hay’s pop-acoustic sound resonates with singer-songwriter fans. He has not only reinvented himself as a solo artist, his music has even been featured in TV shows such as Scrubs, Army Wives and Modern Family
Join other mindful beer lovers at the front of Weyerbacher’s Easton brewhouse for an hour of “pints and poses” with certified yoga instructor Amber Campbell. Just bring your own mat, and Campbell will ease the mental stressors in your life as she guides you through her unique spins on traditional yoga positions. After poses outside, enjoy a pint inside at the Tap Room.
$20 | 10–11 a.m. | Weyerbacher Brewing Company 905 Line St., Suite G, Easton 610.559.5561 | weyerbacher.com
30 Corner Store Country Run 5K
Saddle up! This is one of the Valley’s only farmthemed 5K runs, where both seasoned runners and more slow-paced folk are encouraged to dress in their most dashing country attire. Following the run will be what the Corner Store Country Run claims to be the “best post-race ever.” Stabler Arena will have a country fair with live music, food, carnival games, face painting and two free beer tickets for adults. All of the proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and local children’s charities.
$5–$10 | 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Rauch Field House, Lehigh University
123 Goodman Dr., Bethlehem cornerstorerun.com
ON THE STREETS
My fellow Lehigh Valleyans, (not sure if that is a word, but let’s go with it), the time has come to fess up and admit it: We love festivals.
Give us an excuse to gather in large crowds, and fest we shall. Throw beer and live music into the equation and let the congregating commence.
Musikfest, Great Allentown Fair, Warren County Farmers’ Fair, SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival, Nazareth Jazz Festival, Allentown Jazz Fest, Kutztown Folk Festival, Spring on the Southside—the list goes on and on.
Whether it’s celebrating the arts or culinary creativity—or simply looking for an excuse to spend an hour or so watching high-stakes tractor-pull competitions—there is a festival for nearly every interest and fascination. Put it this way: By the time 2016 is all said and done, the Valley will have experienced not one, not two, but three events revolving around food trucks. (Excuse me while visions of fried cheese curds and pretzels stuffed with chicken and buffalo sauce dance in my head.)
Yet there is one daylong celebration that ties together history, music, food and fireworks into one tidy, family-friendly package of fun: Easton Heritage Day.
Now, before you say, “Now just wait a minute, Dustin. What kind of cheap plug is this?”
Fair enough. I do volunteer my time as part of the Heritage Day planning committee, something I have been doing for the past two years.
However, I have genuinely looked forward to Heritage Day for more than a decade, even before moving to Easton nearly five years ago and long before I became involved behind the scenes.
I can still recall the excitement I felt as a teenager and early 20-something when Heritage Day would roll around on the calendar. My friends and I would pile into our cars and head from the Slate
Belt to Easton to gorge on greasy fare and watch the sky light up with bursts of color.
This year’s event is Sunday, July 10 in Downtown Easton.
Heritage Day is a celebration of not only the city’s history, but also its intertwining within the fabric of America’s formative years as a country. Fun fact: On July 8, 1776, Easton was one of three locations where the Declaration of Independence had its first public reading (which is commemorated with a re-enactment at noon on Heritage Day). Pretty neat, huh?
In addition to the festival’s emphasis on the city’s historical significance and its ties to America’s formative years as a country, Heritage Day features period crafters, a plethora of food vendors, a beer tent and multiple stages of local bands during the day and at night. Additionally, 2016 marks Heritage Day’s 40th anniversary. (The first event was held in 1976.)
During this month’s celebration, the School of Rock students will perform patriotic-themed rock songs throughout the evening on the Scott Park stage, against the backdrop of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers. Other scheduled acts include Dan DeChellis Trio, Copper Fields, The Jolly Tars, The Sea Dogs, Matt Dodd, Brian Dean Moore Band, Dana Gaynor Band, Roi and the Secret People and Joyous—a lineup representing styles ranging from blues and jazz to folk and high-powered rock ‘n’ roll.
And, of course, there’s the fireworks finale.
Heritage Day is a great way to spend a Sunday with the family while being entertained and educated. Festivities start at 10 a.m.
See you bright and early in Easton.
heritageday.org
BOOKS
How to Improve Your
Emotional Intelligence
at Work & in Relationships
by Shawn Kent-Hayashi
Shawn Kent-Hayashi—an emotional intelligence expert and coach—demonstrates how to identify and increase your emotional intelligence: an aptitude to be aware of and in control of one’s emotions, affording the competency to properly maintain and evaluate interpersonal relationships. Create a life for yourself that puts your own passions, joy and purpose at the forefront. Become aware of your “emotional wake,” which will allow you to be more social, empathetic and confident.
Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected
by Kelle Hampton
Are you stuck in a mundane lifestyle or do you feel like you often get caught up worrying about trivial details? Learn to enjoy “the small things” through Hampton’s memoir. She fondly recounts— accompanied by marvelous photography—how she discovered the “beauty in the unexpected,” like in being a mother. Her words will have you rethinking your complaints and re-evaluating them as wonderfully unexpected circumstances.
The Bed Moved
by Rebecca Schiff
Positioned in today’s Internet-driven, socially drained society, Schiff combines wit and a talent for providing refreshing and exposed descriptions of her uncensored personal experiences. This collection of stories will give you a real sense of what adolescence in the modern world entails, but with surprising twists including death, deflowering, being “Jewish-ish” and simply finding one’s way as a young woman in the world.
LIFE IN THE VALLEY
NEWS, NOTES & QUOTES
The Sound of the Season SUMMER HARMONY
Glued together by camaraderie and adoration for singing together, Summer Harmony, the premier men’s chorus of the Lehigh Valley, is in the midst of its summer performance series. The group has been rehearsing since May and is scheduled to sing throughout the summer. Member Michael Conrad has been with the group since it formed in 1991. He says, “As we begin our 26th season, we reflect on all the men who have been a part of this chorus over the past many years, on all the music that was made, all the audiences we have entertained and all the happiness and deep meaning we have brought to so many.” Musicians Art Schmidt and George Boyer founded the chorus and are revered for imparting vitality to the group of men. Memorable performances include those at Mayfair, Musikfest, Souderton Community Park and Allentown’s West Park as well as singing the National Anthem on behalf of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Baltimore Orioles and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park.
610.351.6001 | summerharmony.org
Fashionable Furry Friends COLLIER LEEDS
“Dogs are huge,” says Mary Oswald, owner of Collier Leeds. After becoming inspired by a dog collar museum at the Leeds Castle in England, Oswald decided to jump on the “pamper your dog” trend in the U.S. Combined with her knowledge of the jewelry business as a former marketing director for Sorrelli, she received guidance from jewelry designers and leather crafters and “practiced, practiced, practiced,” she says. “I took a few workshops, but essentially I’m self-taught.” Her handcrafted dog collars with jewels and ornaments became “a product worthy of selling” in Oswald’s eyes, and once she hired a professional to create a website in 2008, Collier Leeds was up and running. Today, Oswald says that Collier Leeds recognizes “the importance of dogs in our lives.” Made from quality leather, cut as needed and decorated with solid brass, antique gold or silver finishing, she says, “My made-to-order collars are built to last and not only provide a functional duty, but also serve as a term of endearment to a loving dog.”
Just Kids Enjoying Life JUSKEL
CLOTHING COMPANY
Jim Jackson and his wife moved to Allentown 15 years ago with less than $200, their three children and a long-term vision for the future: start a clothing line. In 2014, Juskel Clothing Company was finally born, and was directly inspired by the kids of his wife’s in-house family center, Kula Children’s Center. The brand name is an acronym for “Just Kids Enjoying Life.” From the beginning, Jackson’s objective with Juskel Clothing was to combine an urban aesthetic with the brazen spirit of children: a line designed for adults with the intent of exposing the kid in your heart. When Jackson initially sat down to start designing, his wife’s children center’s mascot, a turtle named “Kelmorshelby,” seemed the appropriate symbol for the brand. Today, the Jackson-Davis duo is moving in a new direction from their original line— dubbed the “urbanisticate collection.” After contracting local artist Rigo Peralta of Bethlehem to conceive the logo of a new, mosaic-style turtle, they are debuting a second collection, “Turtleback,” with pocket shirts, polos and T-shirt hoodies. Now operating out of a small office on Hamilton Street, you can buy Juskel Clothing at The Archive, directly from the Juskel website and in more retail locations soon.
822 Hamilton St., Suite 201, Allentown | 484.788.5942 | juskel.com
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Sarah Stanlick LEHIGH
UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Nestled in Lehigh University’s Bethlehem campus is a dynamic “hub” at which the university’s faculty, staff and students are encouraged to form community partnerships in order to become engaged, active citizens through learning and research projects. Dr. Sarah Stanlick founded the Center for Community Engagement in 2015 after a year of multidisciplinary discussion regarding areas and opportunities to grow Lehigh’s sense of public purpose.
Still serving as the Center’s director, Stanlick says her objective is “to increase our capacity as students, faculty and staff to live as active citizens, and for unique talents—from our first-year engineers to our seasoned anthropology professors—to see themselves as agents of change.” Just in the last year, there has been tremendous growth in establishing the Center’s presence as a connector, according to Stanlick.
She says, “We are here to move from doing ‘for’ the community to doing ‘with’ the community.”
Stanlick’s continued dedication to the Center’s outreach operations has galvanized universitycommunity partnerships. With her leadership, both staff and students are encouraged to directly take concepts from service-learning classes and pursue involvement with community-based research projects in order to take on societal challenges. There have been connections made with local agencies to provide research and asset-mapping support. Students concentrating on human rights have created community dialogue groups examining inclusion and diversity. Studentathletes have implemented programming with a local school for after-school leadership development and community empowerment activities. Also, faculty members are exceedingly involved, from working with the DaVinci Science Center on educational outreach to long-term partnerships with local nonprofits like St. Luke’s Community Health Department.
Witnessing the formation of a healthy, thriving community made up of individuals who care is the most rewarding aspect of Stanlick’s job. She
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says, “I have the benefit of having a professional position that aligns well with my personal mission of meaningful, reciprocal and humble community engagement.”
Her days are an eclectic variety of academic obligations, such as teaching a course in the morning on the Internet’s impact on social change to meeting about the Center’s Mountaintop experiential learning and economic development initiative to ending the day with a Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Take the Lead event. Outside of her job, Stanlick works with the Lower Saucon Environmental Advisory Council to help preserve the natural beauty of the Lehigh Valley and, most notably, she works with a local refugee resettlement agency, Lutheran Child and Family Services, by promoting and supporting their efforts to welcome “our new neighbors,” she says.
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It’s a Piece of... Cookie
COOKIES IN A SNAP!
Kuhnsville native and local inventor Bill Stank was inspired by his wife’s peanut butter cookies one day. As she cut imprints into them with a fork, Stank thought, “What if there were different shapes?” Enter Cookies in a Snap! The new, compact system equips hopeful home bakers with changeable cookie cutter designs that “snap!” into place. Using the same roll of dough, Stank’s invention allows you to create eight different shapes of cookies. From Stank’s rough design sketches, the original prototype was a 3D print inputted by a Northampton Area Community College student. Now developed further by MTS Ventures in Allentown, Stank says, “We ended up with a product that cuts and molds in one motion, one that is lightweight, small and, a trait most commented on, self-storing.” As Cookies in a Snap! enters its final stages of product development, pay attention to purchasing details and Stank’s
NEW IN TOWN
Kickstarter campaign on the company’s website. With the right capital behind Cookies in a Snap!, Stank says, “We can get this product into stores across the country, including direct sales through Amazon, on QVC and the Home Shopping Network.” His goal is “to make memories for adults and children engaged in the fun and creative activity of baking cookies.”
Harmful UV rays are the one negative side of summer. With these top self-tanners, you can achieve that deep, sun-kissed glow without the worry of damaging your skin. (Just don’t forget your sunscreen!) Get the look you love without stepping foot into the sun.
Dr. Dennis Gross tanning pads $12, Sephora
Tan Towel self-tan towelette $27, Sephora
Neutrogena build-a-tan gradual sunless tan $8.99, CVS
A great way to combat the too-much-skin problem is to pair your cropped top with a flare pant offering a high waist—this way you can show off the cropped look without unwanted exposure. To take a more sophisticated approach, throw on a skinny scarf, bold clutch and a stand-out block heel—these accessories will assure your look is mature and stylish and not so “festival flower child.”
Nine West Baebee block heel sandals
$119, Macy’s
LOU ROU NEW YORK
Classico clutch
Skinny fringe scarf
$19, L Studio Boutique
RACHEL Rachel Roy retro reverie camperi off-the-shoulder shirt
$89, Macy’s
FASHION & BEAUTY
Summer Sunwear ESSENTIALS
Bikini Sun Hat
Cover-up & Comfy Sandals Beach Getaway in the Tropics
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Claudia Nichole green ombre scarf $150, BOUTIQUETOGO
Loeffler Randall beach tote $495, BOUTIQUETOGO
Trina Turk Swim & Spa Collection swim top $72, Macy’s
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Milo sandal in luggage, $89 STEP in 4 MOR
Doubles as a scarf or coverup!
FASHION & BEAUTY
Style Beauty INSIDER
BY DAISY WILLIS
PHOTOS BY COLIN COLEMAN
Matthew Alan Thorpe Artistic Director, Excape Hair Design Studio
MATTHEW ALAN THORPE
Artistic Director, Excape Hair Design Studio Allentown
What’s important to consider when choosing a product for your hair?
The texture of the hair. Most people don’t know their own hair texture. For instance, they may think they have very thick hair, when each strand is fine, but the hair is very dense. So they could be using a product for thick hair when, in fact, they should be using a product for fine hair.
Where do you look for inspiration?
Every day, I’m doing some type of research, whether it be the latest products, hairstyles, art, literature or travels. I’m also a painter, so I am constantly developing my eye.
Is there a certain product you love introducing to clients?
I go through different product phases depending on the season. Currently my two “go to” products are Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 styling cream and Davines’ Oi All in One Milk leave-in spray.
Prime conditioning:
Worried about fighting frizz and soothing split ends during the heat and humidity of summer? Three words: Condition, condition, condition!
Is there a difference between cutting hair for models vs. for other clients?
Yes! My clients are more open to change and I can easily make recommendations. Models can’t change their hair that often because of their portfolios. They need to look like their pictures when they go to a casting call.
Can you name a hair trend that you’re excited about?
I’m putting a lot of my foils away and doing a lot more balayage (which is sweeping the highlights into the hair). The effect is much softer than foiling. I think that’s the key: softness in the hair, no hard graphic lines in the colors, everything is fused.
What’s the best way to take care of your hair in the summer?
Condition, condition, condition your hair! I suggest clients use a once-a-week hair mask like the Living Proof Restore mask treatment and also a UV protecting spray. I like the Living Proof Restore Instant Protection hairspray.
What do you like best about your job?
The relationships that I’ve built with my clients over the 25 years that I have been doing hair. Making people look and feel good about themselves and being able to touch people’s lives in a creative way is very rewarding.
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Living Proof Restore Instant Protection hair spray, $17–$26
Living Proof Restore mask treatment, $12–$42
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 styling cream $15–$27
Davines Oi All in One Milk leave-in spray
LIVING WELL
HEALTH | FITNESS | ATTITUDE
Your Summer Guide To MOSQUITO SAFETY
TIPS & TRICKS TO KEEP THE BITES AT BAY
BY SUSAN BIANCHI, MS HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
Swat, smack, swoosh! Those pesky mosquitoes that come around this time of year may be more problematic and cause for concern than just your typical annoying, itchy welts. The increased transmission of the Zika virus primarily through mosquito bites has brought the mosquito to front and center. Here is some key information for keeping you and your summer space safe.
ABOUT THE ZIKA VIRUS
First discovered in 1947, the virus was named after the Zika Forest in Uganda. Up until 2007, only 14 cases had been documented, possibly due to similarity of symptoms with other viruses.
Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis and headaches lasting several days to a week after being bitten. Most people infected do not experience symptoms, which makes the spread of Zika more insidious. The greatest threat of the virus is to pregnant women. If infected during pregnancy, the virus has the potential to cause birth defects, microcephaly, impaired growth and brain defects. In addition to affecting pregnant women and their unborn children, Zika is one of the few mosquito-transmitted viruses that can also be spread through sexual contact by a man to his sexual partners. Sue Madeja, RN, MSN, nursing director at the Bethlehem Health Bureau assures, “We are in close contact with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the CDC and are working with clinics and healthcare providers to educate the community as well as provide follow-up with those infected.” If you are at risk, it is important to consult with your doctor to take proper precautions.
LIVING WELL
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THE CHALLENGE OF THE MOSQUITO
The preferred carrier of the Zika virus is the Aedes aegypti. It is an aggressive, daytimebiting mosquito that has evolved to prefer human blood and is very opportunistic. It adapts quickly to changing environments and has taken full advantage of international travel and urbanization. Once only breeding in water collected in tree holes and plants, it has adapted to urban environments, breeding in as little as a bottle cap of water.
With summer vacation, many travelers from the Lehigh Valley may be heading to southern states, Central America, Puerto Rico and other more densely affected areas. Vacationers may inadvertently bring back the virus and infect other mosquito species, thereby spreading the Zika virus more readily in the surrounding area.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND WAYS TO MAKE YOUR YARD LESS HOSPITABLE
While eliminating mosquitoes is impossible, there are steps to take to make the environment less hospitable. One of the first steps is limiting areas with standing water to minimize breeding grounds as much as possible. Take a careful look, as even small amounts of standing water can create a fertile environment.
Fortunately, mosquitoes are poor navigators in windy environments. Using a ceiling fan or adding an oscillating fan to patio areas can make life challenging for mosquitoes looking to land on you and your guests.
Selecting specific plants for your garden and patio can provide aromas that naturally repel mosquitoes. Marigolds, citronella, catnip, lavender, basil, lemon balm and peppermint are a few aromatic plants and herbs that help fend off mosquitoes. If you are spending an extended time outside, break off some of the leaves of these plants and crush them in your hands to release more of the oils and aromas for a more potent effect.
PERSONAL WAYS TO MAKE YOU LESS BUG-FRIENDLY: PRODUCTS AND REPELLENTS
The first and easiest line of defense is wearing lightweight long sleeves, pants and socks to minimize skin exposure. For added protection, skin repellents are the next defense. The decision to use natural oils or synthetic chemicals is a personal choice and may depend on your risk factors. Sprays containing DEET may offer better protection, but exposures to higher concentrations of DEET have been linked to neurological problems as well as being harmful to the environment.
Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, vanilla and lemon eucalyptus oil are just some of the oils
that can be used as a natural repellent alternative, though they may be less effective. A combination of essential oils can be diluted to 10 percent concentration or less, so use a carrier oil like olive oil or jojoba and put it into a spray bottle for topical use.
For those less inclined to make their own spray, there are some great commercial sprays on the market that are made solely from botanical oils, including All Terrain and Buzz Spray. The essential oils and botanical sprays can be found in area health food stores, including Frey’s, Nature’s Way Market and Green Earth Natural Foods Store.
SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP
If you want a more comprehensive approach, there are professional services that deal specifically with mosquito and outdoor bug problems. Walter Srsich and Doreen Perini, owners of Mosquito Squad, have seen a big increase in their business with the Zika virus. Srsich explains, “For the Lehigh Valley, a major area of concern is typically tick control to help prevent against Lyme disease during the spring and fall [seasons]. With the Zika virus, the heightened concern about mosquitoes has dramatically increased requests for our services.” Perini notes that their clients come to them because they want to enjoy their outdoor spaces without being afraid. Depending on the client’s preferences, they offer a synthetic barrier spray or an all-natural protection made from botanicals. They even treat specifically for special outdoor events like weddings, graduation parties, company functions and barbeques. Srsich adds that “While it is impossible to eliminate mosquitoes, we guarantee an 85–90 percent reduction in mosquitoes, which helps give our clients peace of mind.”
MOVING FORWARD
Taking simple steps like selecting aromatic plants for your garden, wearing proper clothing and using fans and essential oil repellents are all helpful ways to create a safer environment.
As we face more invasive bugs and viruses, it is important to take a comprehensive approach in using environmentally sound methods as well as examine habitat deforestation, land usage and urban development, which all factor into the rise of “new” bugs.
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INSIGHT THE VALLEY’S MOST INTRIGUING
Andy Po OWNER,
HOME SKATESHOP
BY JAIME KARPOVICH PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW TOMASINO
A wall of symmetrical, bright red skateboards creates the backdrop. Displayed on a handcrafted wood countertop is a painted pair of one-of-a-kind sneakers. Bright white walls hold high-quality art prints. The skateboarding magazines look more like stylebooks. A floor-to-ceiling mural of Easton and its many neighborhoods takes up half a wall, where customers take visually elevated Instagram photos. And this is just the downstairs.
Andy Po, owner of Homebase Skateshop, can be found hard at work on his iMac but will instantly welcome anyone who walks through the door with a genuine smile and a warm hello. No matter who walks through the door, they will feel like the most important person in the shop. Whether it be through a handshake or a chance to play with Po’s dog, Holmes, everyone is greeted like a friend.
This simple act of welcoming seems like the perfect metaphor for the whole foundation of Po’s business: The secret to a successful retail store lies in creating an experience and building a community.
Po has been doing both for well over a decade. The strong roots he has planted here in the Lehigh Valley, with his first shop in Southside Bethlehem and then expanding to Downtown Easton, originally began across the country.
CHEERS FOR THE HOME TEAM
Po was born in Spokane, Washington and then moved to San Diego in first grade. He lived in California until his sophomore year of high school, when his dad’s engineering job transferred the family to the Lehigh Valley, where Po finished high school at Liberty. His mother was a nurse, who later decided to stay home to raise her family when Po’s younger brother was born.
Her presence played a big part in shaping who he is today. “She was always there to instill values and lessons,” he says. It was a strict household, one Po didn’t always like when he was younger, but now he links his work ethic to his mother
“That’s what a good skateshop does: it pulls together a community.”
investing her life and time into her kids. “I really think I’m successful because of the values my parents passed on. Getting things done on time, completing all our tasks, not being allowed to watch TV or play until we finished our work or chores… It was a sense of doing the job right for yourself, not just because someone may be looking over your shoulders.” That’s still how Po works—all or nothing. “If I think of an idea, I lay it all out, I find the most efficient way to do it. Then I chip away at it until the project is done. I don’t like starting something I can’t finish,” Po laughs. “Maybe to a fault.”
So why would a kid from California want to open a skateshop in eastern Pennsylvania? “I wanted nothing more than to graduate high school and get back to California,” he admits. Po grew up in a predominantly Filipino community and culture in San Diego. Naturally, a move to the Lehigh Valley as a teenager removed him from his comfort zone. High school life on the East Coast was like a teen film, he says. “The most popular kid [actually was] the quarterback of the football team, and the most popular girl was the head cheerleader. In the world I came from, that didn’t exist,” explains Po. But skateboarding helped Po gain independence and a sense of self. He found camaraderie with other outliers, and in this skate subculture, he found home.
Despite being one of the most well-known business owners in the Lehigh Valley, Po didn’t go to business school. He went to Northampton Community College for biological studies, and used his free time to film skate videos before eventually dropping out. He saw the potential for
Homebase as a lucrative business and wanted to start working on it. It took only five months for the doors to open. “I would recommend to everyone who wants to open a business to take classes in accounting and entrepreneurship. I made a lot of mistakes,” he says with a humble laugh.
A chance connection with a student at Lehigh University helped Homebase go from an idea to a real store. Po skated with a Lehigh student (“He was probably the only skater at the entire school at the time,” he says) who had a roommate that sat in on many conversations and brainstorming sessions about opening a skateshop. The roommate was getting his MBA, and offered to help Po write a business plan and become a partial investor. With his help, Homebase got a business loan for the rest of the money and opened a few months later. “We were naïve to how successful we [would] be.”
In the ‘90s, the Bethlehem Skateplaza didn’t exist yet. Bethlehem locals started skating with people in Allentown. It expanded to Easton, the Poconos, New York and New Jersey.
Chain stores sold the products, but had no knowledge, passion or concern for the skate community. They didn’t advocate for skate parks or hold contests like the shops Po knew in San Diego, so he started filming skate videos of his friends, and those projects really took off. That community had a need for a proper skateshop. The video skate projects gave kids an opportunity to meet each other. “That’s what a good skateshop does: it pulls together a community,” says Po.
As for the name? When Po was making skate videos, they called themselves “Home Team 610.” The store was literally the home base of the Home Team, and the home base of skateboarding culture in the Lehigh Valley.
FROM CURATOR TO INCUBATOR
From a young skater to successful business owner (who still skates), Po continues to carry out his parents’ ethics of working with dignity and respect and strives to set an example for the younger generation. If the Skateplaza in Southside Bethlehem, which Po put a ton of
energy and time into, has a problem with littering or graffiti, he rallies for help to clean it up. “When you want something for so long and finally get it, you’re going to take care of it. We try to instill a sense of ownership for the park," he says. It was built for them.
When anything can be bought, often cheaper, online, how did an independent skateshop in Pennsylvania stick around for 14 years and manage to open a larger, second location? At Homebase, Po isn’t just selling sneakers. “We can’t compete with an online conglomerate. But what we do have is the tie to the community and personal interaction,” he says.
Homebase’s intention has always been to create experiences to keep the culture of skateboarding alive. Instead of throwing money into a print ad or TV ad, Po and his supporters will set up a skate demo in the street and make it an event. It’s through D.I.Y. marketing that they built a name for themselves. “You need to build a reason for people to come and actually walk into your store,” he says. Homebase is about building an experience and a family.
Po took the storefront in Easton in part because of what he could do on the second floor. Po offers the space to micro-businesses to set up a several-month pop-up shop. To businesses just starting out, Po gives vendors semi-permanent table space to establish a retail area of their own.
This past winter, in prime holiday shopping time, the second floor of Homebase Easton was home to the Easton Flea, a curated collection of local vendors selling items like vintage clothes, succulent plants and art. In the spring it was Street Meet, a celebration of street culture and style, and weekend classes in screen printing or sneaker painting were offered. One of the most sought-after vendors was Izzy, who sells rare, handpainted sneakers. She brought a ton of people through the door at Homebase, proving the D.I.Y. marketing ethos works for Homebase. Get people involved, make them feel a part of something and they’ll talk about you.
Though viral marketing is a positive effect, Po genuinely wants to help others the same way
that he was helped 14 years ago. “I look at these pop-ups as incubators. Not everyone with a table wants to open a retail store, but somebody might. Maybe a year from now they’ll want to open up a shop downtown, which only helps strengthen the downtowns. I needed someone to take a chance on my ideas when I first started, so this allows me to give back,” he says.
COPING WITH THE GRIND
Running two busy stores, hosting events, curating a pop-up shop, collaborating with local organizations and constantly putting out new media online takes a lot of time. “In the early years, I had a mindset that I had to do everything myself to maintain control. But the store has really grown in the past few years because I’ve focused more on delegating tasks, and empowering other people to take on roles,” Po says.
Developing a personal routine has been important in maintaining balance. A few days a week he gets up early and goes to the gym, then does some work before going to one of Homebase’s stores. Nights are spent eating dinner at home, watching Netflix with Holmes and his girlfriend, Kali. “I make time every day to intentionally not work, or I’d just get lost in it” he says.
There has always been talent in the Lehigh Valley, but now it’s really coming out of the subcultures and into the mainstream. “I feel proud that Homebase has really helped forge the way for young business owners,” he says. “We want to encourage that, we want to see it grow.”
The idea that someone needs to move out of the area to be successful in art or business is not true anymore. Young business owners want to stake their claim here.
“Just because some people don’t understand skate culture doesn’t mean there’s not something important about it. It’s still recognized,” he says. “To any young business owner: Just know that you can succeed more right now in the Lehigh Valley than [at] any other time.”
Plenty of men feel daunted and discouraged by the world of online dating. If you’re wishing you had the nerve to get started or are flummoxed by disappointing results, local online dating and marketing consultant Emily Hammel-Shaver of MenAskEm has great tips to help men focus their efforts on creating great profiles and sending great messages.
ASK THE EXPERT
Emily Hammel-Shaver
Online Dating & Marketing Consultant
DO Share Specific Details About Yourself
Share real-life examples of your hobbies, interests, values, job, lifestyle and passions. Avoid general descriptors like “active” or “fun-loving.”
Instead of saying you’re “easy-going,” share how you normally relax. One man’s meditation is another man’s Walking Dead marathon. This shows both your personality and what you might share and enjoy together, so you’ll meet more women based on a foundation of solid connections, mutual interest and chemistry. That’s what leads to a great first date—and many more.
DON’T
Describe Who You’re Looking For
Instead of listing the qualities you want in a woman (or the types you want to avoid), take advantage of your profile to show women that YOU are who they’re looking for. When you’re specific about your lifestyle, values and passions, like-minded women will be drawn to you without your having to pre-screen them with a list on your profile. You know what you’re looking for. You’ll recognize it when you see it.
DO Have a Positive Attitude
Be excited to live in an era in which 35 percent of relationships start online, relationships that re search shows could be happier in the long run than relationships that start offline. Be proud of yourself for being proactive about meeting someone great. Let that positivity show!
Unfortunately, some men feel sorry for them selves because they’re dating online, or use their profiles to unload their baggage. Remember that this is one place where you get to be yourself so the right woman can find you. Maybe you grill the best steak in the Valley, or know the best hiking trails within a 20-mile radius; share it. Women find it really attractive when a guy knows who he is and what makes him happy. Be the man that women can’t wait to meet.
DON’T Forget to Spell-check
Some guys seem so relieved to be finished writ ing their profiles that they forget to check for errors
before posting. Tons of spelling and grammatical errors make a guy seem careless, lazy or dumb— not desirable qualities.
It’s fine if spelling and grammar don’t come naturally. Different kinds of smarts make the world go round! But don’t let excessive errors distract from what you’re actually saying.
DO Choose Your Best Profile Picture
Your main profile picture is your “bait” to get women to click on your profile. Make sure it’s flattering, clearly shows your face and shows only you, in good lighting! Avoid photos that are dark, shot from far away or include other people. This way, when a woman is scrolling through hundreds of men in her search results, your photo will stand out clearly, sparking interest and inspiring her to learn more about you.
DON’T
Forget
to Post a Range of Pictures
Choosing photos that show your hobbies, interests, sense of humor, pets and your full life are way better than any selfie, because they can show a woman how much you might have to talk about and do together—all before she’s even read your profile.
Post three to eight photos, including one showing your full body. Cute pets work double-time in your favor. Captions are a great bonus opportunity
DON’T Ignore Deal Breakers
It’s great to make sure you jive with a woman’s written profile, but confirm that you align with other details she shares, too, like the type of relationship she’s looking for, age range, height, faith, politics, whether she has or wants children and whether she smokes or not.
Women rely on these typical deal breakers to screen a barrage of messages from men who aren’t a true fit. Ignoring these details makes it look like you skipped the profile and were solely motivated by her pictures.
Your time and efforts are best spent messaging women who are looking for someone like you!
DO
Start the Conversation Other Men Can’t
Don’t bother with impersonal, superficial messages like Heyyyyy or Hello gorgeous… ;)
What a woman really wants in a first message is simple. She wants to know that you’ve found commonalities in her profile, find her genuinely interesting and are making an effort to start a conversation.
The best technique is to ask a question. Digging a little deeper, showing your interest in a woman’s thoughts, opinions and experiences— this is flattering. The more you learn about each other, the more certain she can be that she wants to meet you!
Single Valley INTHE
Inside the Lives of 8 Local Singles
BY JOSHUA HERRING PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELAINE ZELKER
Everyone’s looking for that special someone: a partner to confide in and to love unconditionally. Those who have already found “the one” know that the right person can transform an ordinary experience into an unforgettable memory. But while there is no shortage of websites, programs and apps available to search for love, finding it remains quite difficult.
This summer, eight Lehigh Valley singles divulge their personal love stories—or lack thereof. Experience life from the perspective of these sophisticated singles still navigating the dating world. Each reveals a different shade of local single life. And let’s just say, there may be more than fifty.
Alexa Tersigni 30 easton
A born and raised Valley girl—Lehigh that is—Alexa is a REALTOR ® for Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach in Bethlehem, and she adores her job. “I feel incredibly grateful to be able to do what I do and help people find their dream home,” she says. Her job affords her a lot of flexibility, so on most days (and even weekends), Alexa starts working as soon as her alarm goes off. Regarding her love life, she’s been single for about six months now, and she says, “It’s allowed me to really focus on myself and figure out what I want and need.” That being said, she’s still open to meeting and connecting with someone new. If she’s not cooking, baking, reading, spending time with her nephews, meditating or doing yoga, Alexa is probably out sipping wine or having dinner with friends.
“I love the Lehigh Valley; I’m very proud to call it home,” she says, “and I continue to meet so many amazing people.” Although, generally speaking, she doesn’t intentionally go out looking to meet other single people. “I just love good food and atmosphere,” she says, frequenting places like Bolete, River Grille, Molinari’s and Colonial Pizza and Spaghetti House. She admits, “I’m a sucker for pizza and a beer.” A recent, muchloved date she went on was when her mom, sister and best friends took her out to dinner and drinks for her 30 th birthday.
“My family and friends are everything to me; it was amazing,” she said.
But, in all seriousness, Alexa’s dating criteria doesn’t demand a long list of extraordinary attributes. She’s looking for someone with nice eyes, confidence, a sense of humor and who can hold a thoughtprovoking conversation. Referencing a quote from Chris Rock, she proposed that a gourmet meal with a dull, fatuous person is just a terrible meal. Therefore, “It’s all about company,” she says. “A hot dog with an interesting person is an amazing meal.” Reflecting on her experience navigating the dating scene for years, she says, “Timing and communication are everything. I could meet someone who is perfect for me, but if I’m not on the same page, it just doesn’t work.”
adrienne fessler 34 bethlehem
She relishes the unpredictable and describes herself as outgoing, honest and “a bit goofy at times.” Adrienne, a regional vice president with Arbonne and an employee at Lululemon Athletica, says, “I get to choose what I do every day and how I spend it; it’s something I truly love about my life.” Her days involve a gamut between meetings or webcasts with Arbonne and a possible shift at Lululemon. Most regularly, she fits in at least one to two workouts. From running to yoga to mountain biking, Adrienne’s main hobbies involve staying fit—apart from shopping, which is arguably a workout in itself.
After living in the Philadelphia suburbs for about ten years, she returned to the Valley— her hometown—and discovered a new appreciation for the area. “It’s a great place to be, and I love living in Downtown Bethlehem now where I can walk to places,” she says. Yet, she doesn’t think the Lehigh Valley makes it either better or worse to be single. She doesn’t typically go out with the intent of meeting single men. If you see her at one of her favorite spots—The MINT, Molinari’s, Molly’s for watching sports games and The Funhouse for live music—she’s probably meeting a friend and capping off her evening with a glass of wine. She says, “I just go to places I enjoy to spend time at with my friends.” Nevertheless, she’s definitely looking for her beau. She’s happy in her life, but with faith, strong morals and family values on her dating radar, she says, “I do desire to be in a committed relationship with someone who could be my husband.” Some of her friends call her picky when it comes to men: “I’ve always believed in not settling for less than what you want or deserve.” Between work, family, social life and settling back into the area, Adrienne’s comfortable and content as she’s growing herself as a person. “I have complete faith that I will meet someone at the right time,” she says.
Her first-date preference is to meet for a cocktail after dinner hours just to get to know each other. Then, she’d love to see where things go at a winery for a tasting and then dinner in the evening. Some advice? Prove you’re honest and can make her laugh.
luis cayamcela 32 bethlehem
It’s about eight in the evening, and the easy-going Dr. Lou— as his patients call him—is just off to work at St. Luke’s hospital in Bethlehem. He assures, “If you come in with chest pain at two in the morning and need to be admitted, I’m your man!” For him, free time is hard to come by. After about 12 hours of admissions and taking care of patients as an attending physician, he typically takes a few hours to grocery shop, prepare meals and head to the gym before finally going to sleep at noon. He has settled comfortably in a nocturnal lifestyle, but when it comes to dating, he says, “That sleep schedule carries over to my days off, and it makes meeting new people somewhat difficult.” Still, Luis aspires to share his life with someone.
“I am now emotionally, physically and professionally happy and mature enough to be in a relationship,” he says. His journey out of medical school took him from his hometown in Atlanta, Georgia, to St. Luke’s University Health Network after fulfilling a residency here at the Bethlehem campus, and now, he says, “I’m happy to call Bethlehem my second home.” Days off are a healthy mix between laid-back and adventurous. When he’s not catching up on sleep, at the gym, playing piano or watching football, you’ll see Luis traveling or exploring the Valley with the company of friends. He always has his eye out for a woman with long hair, who is physically fit and who carries herself with confidence. Listing off places like Tapas on Main, Corked, Broadway Social and ROAR Social House, Luis says, “There are numerous gems throughout the Valley that are perfect for meeting other single people.” He adds, “Even while just walking around the shops at the Promenade you can run into interesting people.”
Ideally, Luis seeks to find someone whom he can be himself with, a connection that doesn’t require too much effort to keep the conversation going. His ultimate weakness? A woman’s eyes. Luis says, “You can tell a lot from a single stare or glance.”
liz hunt 33 emmaus
“A good woman is hard to find,” says Liz Hunt, a licensed mortgage loan originator for Lehigh Valley’s Residential Home Funding Corporation. For her, the most difficult part about finding a partner in the Valley’s singles' scene is a combination of standards and timing. “I look for not only dynamic personalities but the same moral and ethical standards,” she says, adding, “I have faith that the right person will come to me at the right time.”
Some would describe Liz as confident and outgoing, while others would deem her nothing short of rambunctious. Yet, she affirms that underneath a high-spirited, “thickheaded at times” exterior is a sensitive, hopeless romantic. After splitting up with a long-term girlfriend because “it just wasn’t meant to be,” Liz says, “I am absolutely looking for a relationship. It takes a lot of work, but a relationship is also the most rewarding part of life when both people have the same goals and understanding of the work it takes.”
Right now, her days involve a leisurely breakfast and coffee while checking emails, then a trip to the gym and back home to get ready for the office. After a few hours at local real estate agencies before working from home in the afternoon, she usually enjoys happy hour or a nice dinner with friends. Liz tries to get out of the house as much as possible; “I don’t watch a lot of TV,” she says. Weekends for her involve yard work, visiting her parents (whom she considers two of her best friends), spending time outdoors with her camera or on local hiking trails, and one of her favorites: fine dining with intellectual conversation. However, Liz’s ideal date would be either enjoying a homemade dinner with drinks outside on a warm summer night or a trip to Dorney Park. “I’m a big kid at heart,” she says, and she’s looking for a woman who values that and can make her laugh, challenge her intellectually and who can appreciate food and drink just as much as she does. As far as physical traits, Liz finds women of all shapes, sizes and colors beautiful in different ways.
“I am positive that meeting people in the Valley is all a state of mind; if you’re unhappy being single here, then you will be unhappy being single anywhere,” she says. Dating history has proved to Liz that you will meet someone when you least expect it, so she tries to keep an open mind and an open heart.
evan howard 25 breinigsville
As the owner of his own business, a functioning wellness center called Forward Thinking Fitness, Evan’s work ethic is uncharacteristic for someone his age. “From the time I wake up until the few moments before I fall asleep, I’m working in some way. That can definitely deter a partner away from a relationship with me,” he says. Still, his nature as an optimist and sociable single allows for exciting experiences in the Valley.
He says the area is unique, and “There are certainly more families established than singles, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity to enjoy the single life around here; you just have to be outgoing.” Evan believes at some point in time he’ll find his other half, and for him in particular, he hopes to find someone who is willing to put enough energy into the relationship. Despite his busy lifestyle, if a woman makes the effort, he says, “they’re certainly going to get that energy right back.” Having had only one serious relationship in the past, which ended simply because, as Evan says, “it was time for both of us to move on,” his only serious commitment thus far has been to expanding his business. After actively searching for “someone special” for a few years after college—someone genuine and low maintenance with a sense of humor, a great smile and pretty eyes— Evan says he’s put his search on pause: “I’ve realized that it’s better to allow things to come together in that part of my life. Every other part has worked out, and in time a healthy relationship will come along.”
Leaving his romance up to fate, Evan enjoys his time off of work by being active outdoors—hiking, outdoor concerts, mini golf, amusement parks, bike riding or road tripping to a new area. When it’s winter in the Valley, he loves trying out new restaurants, going to the movies or comedy shows, heading to sports games and even playing laser tag. You won’t typically find him out and about for happy hour, but he says that after improving his worklife balance and learning you can go almost anywhere to meet someone, “You just have to be a little gutsy and willing to interact with strangers.” If he stumbles upon a date in the future, Evan says, “Good conversation paired with something completely spontaneous would be perfect.”
tony duncan 35 allentown
Until about a year ago, Tony was in love and deeply involved with his high school sweetheart. “She was one of the smartest and best-looking girls in school, and she was supposed to be my last girl,” he says, emphasizing his disappointment with a sad-face emoji. Yet, when long-term decisions needed to be made, life simply took the young lovers into separate directions.
Tony’s life path landed him a career as the head of graphic design and visual communications at the Lehigh Valley Faces marketing and development firm, where he considers himself a workaholic, but “That’s because I’m not in a relationship, married or have any children to spend time with,” he says. Following his morning regime of a “Men’s Health workout, a balanced breakfast and a protein shake,” Tony heads to work to manage his print and design duties until around 6:30 p.m., sometimes working until midnight during more demanding weeks. One of his more endearing habits is that Tony sends positive “good morning” text messages of encouragement to family members and co-workers. In fact, he tries his best to be an “it’s the thought that counts” kind of guy, which he credits to his upbringing. When he’s not focusing on the responsibilities that go along with his job title, Tony enjoys being single. “I have an openness for experience which entails a strong appreciation for adventure, music and the arts of all sorts,” he says. Whether it’s in the arts, culture or sports, his hobbies span a hodgepodge of activities from Latin dancing to fine tuning his digital playlist to dirt biking to the theatre. Don’t worry though, ladies; Tony enjoys spending some of his free time dating and meeting new people. He’s a sucker for romance, and he says, “Even though many have come close, I still have yet to find that one woman who complements me.”
Many of the new restaurants on Allentown’s Hamilton Street have earned his adoration, like The Dime, The Hamilton and grain., where he “fell in love” with the chicken and waffles dish and a drink called the Honey Nut Old Fashioned. He revealed his ideal first date: a daylong motorcycle ride throughout the Valley with a “curvier, professional woman who knows what she wants,” experiencing something new and stopping at various restaurants. Want to gain one step forward to Tony’s heart? Put down the cell phone.
tonyduncanjr @ yahoo.com
caitlyn mcgouldrick 29 bethlehem
Her contentment—and confidence—as a single, driven young woman in the Valley is evident in her response to exactly what she’s looking for. Caitlyn says, “I’m not ‘looking’ for a prince charming at the end of a fairy tale.” After working long days at Bethlehem’s St. Luke’s Health Network as a medical administrator, a job she “absolutely loves,” her evenings involve working out, spending time with family, working on projects at her home in Fountain Hill or going to local events. “I find myself to be an equal balance between a socialite and a homebody,” she says.
Apart from pet sitting as a side venture, playing softball, shopping and being “a little too much in love with sleep time,” Caitlyn typically picks one night out of every week to stay out late and enjoy the local singles scene. You’ll often see her at ArtsQuest events, Style happy hours, restaurants for wine-pairing dinners as well as the “endless events that pop up on Facebook” around Allentown’s up-andcoming Hamilton Street and Downtown Bethlehem. For now, she truly enjoys being single in the Valley, which according to her is “awesome,” and she wouldn't change any of the experiences she’s had. “It's exciting to know that I can live a great life, happy on my own,” she says, “but with that said, if someone comes along who will enhance my life, and whom I can do the same for, then I'm open to it.” The most serious relationship she’s had for most of her adult life has been with herself, and right now, Caitlyn’s just “soaking up youth, freedom and independence.”
Terrible dates seem to amass one after another for her, but it’s more about a man’s character than the actual date, she indicates, recollecting “men with no drive, no goals, no establishment, too into themselves, who have nothing interesting to talk about and are just drama, drama, drama.” Changing Caitlyn’s single status is not going to be an easy feat for any man, but then again, affairs of the heart are never simple. Her requirements aren’t elaborate: a hard worker who’s driven, handy, athletic and has a sense of style. She says, “If we vibe, enjoy a good debate and feelings are mutual, it’s going to be a good time.”
trevor shelbo 33 bethlehem
“I’m just an ordinary guy looking for an extraordinary girl,” says Trevor Shelbo, a sales and marketing consultant for Dun & Bradstreet’s North American group in Center Valley. According to him, he’s been single “probably too long.” He aims to debunk the belief that there are two types of people out there: those who are always in relationships and those who are always single. “I’ve always been the latter. People often tell me that my dream girl doesn’t exist, but I will continue to look,” he says.
For him, no two days are the same. Between managing customer portfolios and working directly with customers and internal partners to help them grow their businesses, “It’s a wild ride,” he says. “But I enjoy the challenge, and the people I work with are great.” He winds down after work by cooking, reading, taking walks and watching movies. Otherwise, on weekends and when he’s feeling up for happy hour, Trevor tries to switch it up between the downtown areas of Easton, Allentown and Bethlehem. “The restaurant and bar scene is definitely modern and exciting in the Valley,” he says, pointing to Bar Louie as his favorite happy hour drink spot.
The toughest part about dating for Trevor is figuring out what the person is thinking and how they feel. “Sometimes you don’t know until you’ve seen each other a few times, but for me, I generally know if there is a connection fairly quickly into the date,” he says, also confessing that he’s very picky. It’s a 21st century struggle for him. “With the whole online dating dynamic and an endless number of potential matches, people are becoming more and more selective.” He tries to rely on a close network of family and friends in order to meet someone. Trevor’s first dates typically involve just coffee or drinks because, “It’s less formal and you have an out if there isn’t a spark,” he says. He’s looking for someone like him who enjoys the simple things, is laidback and is a good communicator. While most people get married in their twenties and start families, Trevor considers himself a part of a growing demographic that is waiting to get married. But in the end, he knows his “dream girl” is out there somewhere.
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Single uncensored
We asked and you told. Is dating in the Valley really this rough? Readers between the ages of 25 and 39 spilled on what it’s like to be single in the Valley, and let us tell you: The truth hurts.
3.5 years
Average length of LONGEST relationship
Unfortunately, most of the girls I meet are:
1. Airheads
2. Gold-diggers
3. Emotional wrecks
Bumble
3. OkCupid or Match
Top dating DEAL breakers
Best
place to
MEET
fellow singles
Corked
Broadway Social Brew Works
Stay tuned for the launch of single events with Style
Dating in the Valley
Impossible Lackluster
Non-existent
Difficult
Unfortunately, most of the guys I meet are:
1. Just after one thing
2. Damaged and disrespectful
3. Emotionally unavailable
Smoking Lack of ambition Texting Bad conversationalist Rude Not as advertised
Number of first dates that have made it to second dates
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8% almost all 26% I’d rather not talk about it
SINGLE AND I’M...
My partner has to be
Dating in the Valley would be better if… THERE WERE more single young professionals working and living here. THERE WERE more singles' events. THERE WERE more things to do that didn’t revolve around bars.
went on less than 5 first dates in the past year 68%
Best date spot
Allentown: The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, Roar, grain. Bethlehem: Tapas on Main, The MINT Center Valley: Melt, Torre Easton: Sette Luna, Mesa
By Hanna O’Reilly Photography by Alison Conklin
Did you know that by adopting a pet, you are saving a life? Six adorable dogs at the Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton are looking for forever homes and loving families to become a part of today! These six bundles of joy want nothing more than attention and love from caring people like you. From laid back to active, this shelter will help you find just the dog to fit your home perfectly.
FINN SHELTER STORIES
Now that you’ve decided to adopt a new best friend, you’ll need to spoil them! Pet stores around the Lehigh Valley have a variety of products to fit all your pet needs. Treats, leashes, beds, toys and even socks are adorable gifts for your furry friends. Stop by local stores like Chaar, Neighbors and Critter Corral for quality items your pet will love!
Finn here! I’m known to be a heartthrob and tend to have people wrapped around my paw no matter their age. The keys to my heart? Long car rides and delicious treats! I’m always up for a playful adventure but also down to cuddle if that’s what you prefer! Stare into my eyes and I promise I’ll have your heart in an instant.
SHADOW
My name is Shadow and I am a senior male beagle. Many people are surprised that I do not bark as much as my other beagle friends. I’m more laid back than they are but tend to be equally as friendly! I am a social butterfly who wants to be friends with everybody that I meet. I know when it’s time to play and when I should sit back and keep to myself. I don’t mean to brag but, I’m one of the best-behaved dogs you’ll meet!
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HIPPO DOG TOY
$18.99, Chaar
PEANUT BUTTER CREME DOG COOKIES
$8.99, Chaar
DOUBLE DIPS DOG TREAT
$1.49, Bone Appetit Bakery
LEASH
$16.99, Critter Corral
The king has entered the building! I’m Elvis! I am three years old and I am definitely an attention seeker. I tend to be picky with the dogs I hang with and am not a fan of cats. Oneon-one attention is my favorite— it helps me get to know you. I can sometimes be rough around the edges but I always mean well. I’m up for learning new commands and practicing my manners, so new tips and tricks would be fun for me! The more we bond, the happier I’ll be!
DREAMER
Hi there, I’m Dreamer! I’m a playful pup who’s always bursting with energy! I’m very enjoyable to be around and LOVE to eat. (A secret about me: If you want me to cooperate, bring on the food). Although I can be on the skittish side at times, I’ll eventually warm up and fill your home with lots of love to go around.
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DOG HARNESS
$42.99, Chaar
ALIEN DOG TOY
$14.99, Chaar
SPRING FLOWERS DOG TREAT
$.75, Bone Appetit Bakery
PHOTO PLAQUE
$18.99, Critter Corral
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Pardon my panting, I just got done running around outside! My name is Ariana! I am FULL of energy and love being included in family activities. I will hang with anybody no matter the age (as long as you are not a cat). I hate missing out on the fun and always want to be involved! I need to let this energy out somehow. Wanna race? Catch me if you can!
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Hello, my name is Red! I am a tall hound dog who’s a bit on the shyer side. I am very calm and easy to handle—although I may need a few pointers on basic manners. I am a huge family man with the hopes of finding a home for my sister and me to be together. We are known for our easy going mannerisms and huge hearts. You know what they say: Two is always better than one!
Dine with your pup every Tuesday on the Brew Work’s Biergarten patio and enjoy an evening of socializing with humans and canines alike. Don’t forget to order the “Yappy Hour Special” and that portion of your bill will be donated to an animal-related nonprofit. Charity recipients for July include the Lehigh Valley Pitbull Awareness Club, No Kill Lehigh Valley, No Nonsense Neutering and NJ Boxer Rescue.
Presented by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
Creature Companions Exhibit: Examine the role that pets have played in family, work and life throughout this region of Pennsylvania. Exhibit will run July 15 - October 30.
Bandana Activity: July 16 during Blueberry Festival
This kid-friendly arts and crafts activity will allow children to create personalized bandanas for their furry friends.
Furry Friend Fashions: August 6 during MusikFest
Pet Adoption Days:
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will be partnering with Logan’s Heroes and Canine Companions for Independence to bring you multiple adoption days around the Valley.
July 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Blueberry Festival
August 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kemerer Garden
September 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Colonial Industrial Quarter
Pets on Parade: July 17, 1-3 p.m. at Blueberry Festival
IronPigs Dog Day at Coca-Cola Park
$52.99, Neighbors
Bring your dog to the park for $1 and meet some adoptable dogs from Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue Inc.
Taking your pet out of the Valley? Check out the BringFido app for pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, events and more!
Computed Tomography—commonly referred to as a “CT” or “CAT” scan—utilizes rotating x-rays to make safe, fast, highdefinition medical images that can help your veterinarian make a definitive diagnosis of your pet’s condition and offer you the best options for treatment.
PETS Style Market
Pet contest WINNERS REVEALED! 3rd Annual
Leroy
Owner’s Names:
Sean Linder & Jill Kamant
Nickname:
Leelees, Bubby and Wiggle Butt
Breed: Olde English Bulldogge
Age: 2 years old
City: Bethlehem
Tyson
Owner’s Name:
Gina Marie Pedé
Nickname: Ty
Breed:
German Shepherd
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
Favorite Activity: Sunbathing in his baby pool
5th 4th
Age: 2 years old
City: Macungie
Unique Characteristics: Leroy was the runt of his litter, but he has grown to be quite a BIG boy! He likes to sleep on his back and snore loud enough to wake the neighbors! Each morning it takes about 45 minutes to get him out of bed without him swatting you away or sneaking back to bed after he eats breakfast. Definitely not a morning dog! We couldn’t imagine life without him or his cute wrinkles. Leroy completes our little family!
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
Favorite Activity: Playing ball and throwing his mama’s clothes off the balcony
Unique Characteristics: Tyson has not only taught me how to be a dog mama but also what unconditional love is. Ty was a birthday present for my boyfriend; three days after we received our little furball, my boyfriend passed away in an accident. Tyson saved me. He showed me happiness on my hardest days and strength when I felt weak. He is my best friend, my running buddy and my snuggle bug. He has the biggest heart and I’m so blessed to have him.
Favorite Activity: Shorty loves kayaking and Slinky loves playing in the snow.
Unique Characteristics: Shorty and Slinky love being out of the house and doing new things. They love getting dressed up and going places, such as IronPigs games, the beach and outdoor restaurants. However, they are not fans of wearing hats, which they truly show with their facial expressions.
Owner’s Names:
Jeff & Denise Dietsch
Pet’s Nickname:
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Over 100 proud pet parents raced to our Facebook page this year, all hoping to take home some bragging rights. The submissions came fast, and the 6,500 votes came even faster. We all think our pets are the cutest, but these participants were brave enough to put theirs to the test. Social media has spoken: These are the Valley’s most photogenic four-legged friends.
Sherman
Schmoopie or Schmoozle
Breed: Boxer
Age: 2 ½ years old
City: Walnutport
2 nd
Favorite Food: Yogurt and cheese
Favorite Activity: Sherman loves playing with his fursister Maggie!
Unique Characteristics: Sherman is a blood donor and a therapy dog. He visits group homes and the Adult Behavioral Unit of our local hospital.
Rudy
1 year | Easton
Owner’s Names: Jayson Morgan & Jamie Thomas
Pet’s Nickname: Rudy Tootie
Breed: Lab mix
Favorite Food: Chicken strips
winner
Favorite Activity: Chasing tennis balls
Unique Characteristics: Rudy is very friendly with every person and every animal he meets! He is a very rambunctious dog with a cheerful, tail-wagging nature. He loves playing non-stop, and once he starts with a game of ball toss, be prepared for it to go on for hours and hours! In the time when he isn’t chasing tennis balls, he is the most affectionate dog whose love shines through his eyes.
MEET THE LEHIGH VALLEY’S
This is the question that was posed to area lawyers to determine who deserves the distinction of Select Lawyer™ status. Lawyers were asked to consider reputation within the community and among colleagues and peers, quality of services provided, experience, educational background and continuing educational endeavors and their utilization of best-practice procedures and techniques.
Nominees consisted of lawyers listed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, allowing virtually every area lawyer in the region the opportunity to participate. Once the nominations were completed, an independent market research firm, Polk-Lepson Research Group of York, Pennsylvania, compiled the responses and tabulated the results of Select Lawyers™
Once our Select Lawyers™ list was finalized, the lawyers receiving the honor were checked against The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to ensure the nominees were in good standing and were contacted to verify the information listed.
There are many outstanding lawyers who are not included on this list. A lawyer’s inclusion on the Select Lawyers™ list is based on the judgments of his or her fellow lawyers as a peer review. We feel the Select Lawyers™ program is an outstanding directory of highly regarded lawyers in the Lehigh Valley.
BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR’S RIGHTS LAW
David Alan Eisenberg, Esq. Allentown
Lynn E. Feldman, Esq. Feldman Law Offices P.C. Allentown
Samuel F. Feldman, Esq. Feldman Law Offices P.C. Allentown
Allan B. Goodman, Esq. Goodman & Shaw P.C. Bethlehem
Kevin K. Kercher, Esq. Kercher Law Whitehall
Douglas J. Smillie, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
John R. K. Solt, Esq. John R.K. Solt, P.C. Bethlehem
BUSINESS/ COMMERCIAL LAW
Kenneth R. Charette, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Timothy D. Charlesworth, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Terence L. Faul, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Bernard M. Lesavoy, Esq. Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Allentown
Jane Picklemann Long, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Joseph J. Plunkett, Esq. Plunkett & Graver, P.C. Allentown
S. Graham Simmons III, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Zachary J. Cohen, Esq. Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Allentown
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Joseph S. D’Amico, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Kevin T. Fogerty, Esq. Law Offices of Kevin Fogerty Allentown
Gretchen L. Geisser, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Joshua A. Gildea, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN & MARCUS, P.A.
Norris McLaughlin & Marcus understands what it means to have roots in the Lehigh Valley. But they also understand that the community is growing and their clients are top-notch with high demands, which is why the firm has focused in recent years not just on the growth and well-being of the community, but on the services they provide to their clients, from individuals to middle-market companies to global organizations.
• Banking & Financial Services
• Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
• Business Law
• Construction Law
• Economic Development Law
• Employee Benefits
• Environmental Law
• Estate Planning & Administration
• Family Law
• Health Care
• Higher Education
• Immigration
• Labor & Employment Litigation
• Liquor Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Non-Profit Law
• Patent, Copyright & Trademark Law
• Real Estate & Land Use
• Taxation
• Workers’ Compensation
We congratulate our colleagues, Judith A. Harris, Steven E. Hoffman, Barbara L. Hollenbach, Donald H. Lipson, Scott R. Lipson, Timothy J. Siegfried; S. Graham Simmons, III; Richard B. Somach, Matthew R. Sorrentino and Jeffrey S. Stewart for being named as Select Lawyers. Nice work!
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STEVEN B. MOLDER
Steven B. Molder has more than 35 years of experience in the practice of law. He became a Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert A. Freedberg in 1980. In 1981, he received his Masters in Taxation from Temple University. Molder has represented many small and medium-sized businesses involving planning, structuring and tax issues. He has appeared before Courts in various jurisdictions and the U.S. Tax Court. He has also been heavily involved in Estate Planning and Estate Administration throughout his career. He is currently a member of the Northampton County Bar Association Board of Governors and Chairman of the Probate and Trust Committee.
J. Jackson Eaton, III represents businesses, nonprofits and municipalities in corporate, financing and governmental matters. Howard S. Stevens and Kimberly G. Krupka represent large hospitals and health networks as well as individual physicians in medical malpractice claims. Gross McGinley celebrates 40 years as a trusted legal advisor to individuals and businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With 33 attorneys, the firm has experience in business, employment, IP, litigation, family, municipal, real estate and estate planning law. Gross McGinley remains on the cutting edge of law and business, continually growing and adapting to the needs of its clients.
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Steven E. Hoffman, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
James T. Huber, Esq. Huber, Waldron & Williams LLP Allentown
Michael R. Nesfeder, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Domenic P. Sbrocchi, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Ellen C. Schurdak, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Douglas J. Smillie, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Joseph S. D’Amico, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Domenic P. Sbrocchi, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
CONTRACTS LAW
Joseph A. Bubba, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Colin J. Keefe, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Avery E. Smith, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
CRIMINAL LAW
Angelo T. Almonti, Esq. Corkery & Almonti Whitehall
Gary N. Asteak, Esq. Asteak Law Offices Easton
Joshua D. Fulmer, Esq. Lauer & Fulmer, P.C. Easton
Gavin P. Holihan, Esq. Gavin P. Holihan, Esquire Allentown
Phillip D. Lauer, Esq. Lauer & Fulmer, P.C. Easton
Mark Louis Minotti, Esq. Minotti Law Offices Easton
Brett J. Riegel, Esq. Anders Reigel & Masington LLC Bethlehem
John J. Waldron, Esq. Huber, Waldron & Williams LLP Allentown
EDUCATION LAW
John E. Freund, III, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Karley Biggs Sebia, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Donald F. Spry II, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
ELDER LAW
Robert C. Brown Jr., Esq. Law Office of Robert. C. Brown, Jr. Easton
Edward H. Butz, Esq. Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Allentown
Judith A. Harris, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
Karl H. Kline, Esq. Karl Kline P.C. Easton
Albertina D. Lombardi, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Anthony S. Rachuba IV, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Larry R. Roth, Esq. The Roth Law Firm Allentown
Sally L. Schoffstall, Esq. Schoffstall Elder Law Orefield
EMINENT DOMAIN LAW
Joseph S. D’Amico, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Erich J. Schock, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
LAW
Keely Jac Collins, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Nancy Conrad, Esq. White and Williams LLP Center Valley
FITZPATRICK LENTZ & BUBBA, P.C.
GENERAL PRACTICE
For nearly 30 years, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., has been providing cutting-edge, sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the Lehigh Valley. The firm’s client-first focus ensures clients feel completely comfortable with the attorneys, who should become valued members of clients’ inner circles. That can only happen when the attorneys fully understand clients’ business and personal matters; are passionate about clients’ goals; and are fully responsive. FL&B endeavors to create that type of relationship with each of their clients. An exceptional team of 30 attorneys provides clients with the advanced insights and individual attention needed to solve the most complex legal challenges.
• Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
• Business & Banking Law
• Corporate Law
• Elder Law
• Employment and Labor Law
• Estate Planning & Administration of Estates and Trusts
• Family Law
• Healthcare Law
• International Trade Law
• Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Patent, Copyrights & Trademark Law
• Real Estate, Land Use & Development Law
• Taxation Law
We congratulate our colleagues James A. Bartholomew, Steven T. Boell, Joseph A. Bubba, Kenneth R. Charette, Timothy D. Charlesworth, Joseph S. D’Amico, Catherine E. Durso, Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Gretchen L. Geisser, Joshua A. Gildea, Emil W. Kantra, Colin J. Keefe, Karl H. Kline, Edward J. Lentz, Albertina D. Lombardi, Jane P. Long, Marie K. McConnell, Kathleen M. Mills, Michael R. Nesfeder, Douglas Panzer, Anthony S. Rachuba, Erich J. Schock, Maraleen D. Shields, Jacob M. Sitman, Douglas J. Smillie, and Mallory J. Sweeney on being named Select Lawyers in 2016.
John S. Harrison, Esq. Broughal & Devito LLP
Bethlehem
Kathleen M. Mills, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Jacob M. Sitman, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Quintes D. Taglioli, Esq. Markowitz & Richman Allentown
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Michael C. Gross, Esq. Post & Schell, P.C. Allentown
ESTATE
PLANNING/ ADMINISTRATION/ PROBATE LAW
James A. Bartholomew, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Edward H. Butz, Esq. Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Allentown
Judith A. Harris, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
Karl H. Kline, Esq. Karl Kline P.C. Easton
Edward J. Lentz, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Albertina D. Lombardi, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Anthony S. Rachuba IV, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Larry R. Roth, Esq. The Roth Law Firm Allentown
Sally L. Schoffstall, Esq. Schoffstall Elder Law Orefield
Avery E. Smith, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Kirby G. Upright, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
FAMILY, CUSTODY & DIVORCE LAW
Lance M. Gordon, Esq. Law Office of Saltzman Gordon, LLC Allentown
Emil W. Kantra II, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Gwin M. Krouse, Esq.
Gwin M. Krouse Attorney Allentown
Amy Lynn Kruzel, Esq. Law Office of Saltzman Gordon, LLC Allentown
Alyssa A. Lopiano-Reilly, Esq. Lopiano-Reilly Law Offices Pen Argyl
Stanley J. Margle, III, Esq. Margle Law Office
Bethlehem
Jessica F. Moyer, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC
Bethlehem
Melissa Tia Pavlack, Esq. Pavlack Law Offices P.C. Allentown
Richard J. Shiroff, Esq. Law Offices of Richard J. Shiroff Easton
Donald F. Spry II, Esq.
King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Rebecca A. Young, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
Joseph S. D’Amico, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Kevin T. Fogerty, Esq. Law Offices Of Kevin Fogerty Allentown
Gretchen L. Geisser, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Joshua A. Gildea, Esq Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Steven E. Hoffman, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
James T. Huber, Esq. Huber, Waldron & Williams LLP Allentown
Michael R. Nesfeder, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Ellen C. Schurdak, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC
Bethlehem
Douglas J. Smillie, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
GOVERNMENT/CITIES/ MUNICIPALITIES LAW
David M. Backenstoe, Esq. Law Office of David M. Backenstoe Hellertown
Jeffrey R. Dimmich, Esq. Dimmich & Dinkelacker P.C. Orefield
J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esq. Gross McGinley, LLP Allentown
Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Michael A. Gaul, Esq. King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC Bethlehem
Erich J. Schock, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
HEALTH CARE LAW
Steven Thomas Boell, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Joseph A. Bubba, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Maraleen Danai Shields, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Matthew R. Sorrentino, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
INSURANCE
COVERAGE & BAD FAITH LAW
Steven E. Hoffman, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
Joseph Adams Holko, Esq. Thomas Thomas & Hafer LLP Allentown
INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS & DISPUTES
Timothy D. Charlesworth, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
LABOR
& EMPLOYMENT LAW
Nancy Conrad, Esq. White and Williams LLP Center Valley
Thomas L. Heimbach, Esq. Flamm Walton Heimback & Lamm P.C. Allentown
Kathleen M. Mills, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Jacob M. Sitman, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Center Valley
Jeffrey S. Stewart, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
Quintes D. Taglioli, Esq. Markowitz & Richman Allentown
PHILIP LAUER, ESQ. JOSHUA FULMER, ESQ.
Philip Lauer has conducted a respected and successful practice in Eastern Pennsylvania for over 40 years. His practice has had an emphasis on criminal defense cases, but he has successfully tried to verdict a wide variety of complex civil matters as well. Lauer is regarded as one of the best litigators and most successful criminal defense attorneys in the region.
Joshua Fulmer is a partner in the firm, practicing in the Valley for the last ten years, after graduating from Penn State University and New England School of Law.
The firm’s staff is dedicated to providing clients with the experienced and skilled legal representation needed to resolve their legal matter.
At Lauer & Fulmer, options for handling cases are explained to clients, so they are a part of the legal process, not just an interested bystander. At the end of the representation, clients will know that the firm has helped them with sound legal advice and dedicated representation. Lauer & Fulmer is committed to providing clients with compassionate and honest answers whenever they arise during the legal process.
Choose Lauer & Fulmer to represent you in your criminal defense, personal injury, civil rights, employment or workers’ compensation matter.
ALYSSA A. LOPIANO-REILLY
FAMILY, CUSTODY & DIVORCE LAW
Alyssa Lopiano-Reilly is an attorney with extensive experience in both simple and complex divorce, custody, support, adoption, and abuse issues. She graduated with honors from Moravian College with a B.A. in History and earned her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. Lopiano-Reilly is a member of the Family Law Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and practices primarily in Northampton, Lehigh, and Monroe Counties.
Within the Northampton County Bar Association, Attorney Lopiano-Reilly has served as chair of the Family Law Committee, a member of the Family Court Rules Committee and has served many years on the Northampton County Bar Association Board of Governors including holding the past offices of Secretary and Treasurer and the current office of President. She has served as a family law instructor for the People’s Law School held at Northampton County Community College and has taught continuing legal education classes on family law topics for attorneys.
Lopiano-Reilly regularly provides donations and volunteers her time to organizations benefitting children including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Miracle League of Northampton County, the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, the Saucon Valley Rotary Club Book Fairy Project and Lehigh Valley High School Mock Trial competitions. She received the 2012 Fair Share Pro Bono Award from North Penn Legal Services. The year 2016 marks Attorney Lopiano-Reilly’s 21st year of family law practice.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW
Mark K. Altemose, Esq. Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo
Bethlehem
Martin D. Cohen, Esq. Cohen Feeley Altemose & Rambo
Bethlehem
Steven D. Costello, Esq. Post & Schell, P.C. Allentown
Barbara L. Hollenbach, Esq. Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Allentown
Alysia Lynne Hudock, Esq. Post & Schell, P.C. Allentown
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Magical, Authentic Middle Eastern Fare
ALADDIN
BY CARRIE HAVRANEK PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN
If you’ve never been to Aladdin, which sits along an unassuming stretch on Union Boulevard, you have no idea of the delicious, made-to-order food that awaits once you pass through the heavy wooden door.
Those who know this restaurant love it. When you’ve been around as long as Aladdin has—35 years—you’re doing a lot of things right. Long-running restaurants have figured out how to wrap people in their warm embrace and keep them coming back for more. Samantha Younes, who serves as the manager, knows this all too well.
“There are customers here who held me when I was a baby,” she says. “I literally grew up in the biz. Coming down into the restaurant, it was like our big living room,” she says.
That’s no exaggeration. Aladdin began in 1981 at a Second Street location in downtown Allentown. Younes’s parents, Ed and Violette, ran the restaurant downstairs and lived upstairs with their five daughters. In 1999, they moved to a larger location with a dedicated parking lot, and that’s where they’ve remained.
A lot has stayed the same about Aladdin. Regulars know the interior for its white lights on the ceiling, reminiscent of stars. The homemade food, all cooked from scratch and made to order by Violette and two of her sisters, is a hallmark of the place. Violette even makes the bread during the week, wrapped and served warm in a basket, with supplements on the weekend coming from Atie’s in Wilkes-Barre—another fresh product with no
preservatives. (It’s just too much work for Violette to keep up with the demand on the weekends.)
The restaurant is sizable, with a total capacity of about 160, and easily accommodates large groups right in the restaurant, with its semi-private and private dining rooms providing space for rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, you name it. It makes sense: The service is pleasant, the food is easy to share and it’s delicious.
The only thing that’s different these days is the fact that Younes’s dad is no longer part of the operation—he passed away in 2000. But his spirit is integral, and one of his creations, Ed’s Favorite, is a fixed object on the menu. It’s a dish with lamb and chicken kabob, served with rice and a side of babaganoush. Among other things, Younes
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credits him for pushing the business forward. “I don’t think we ever would have moved to this location had it not been for my dad. He believed in it,” she says. The business still thrives after all these years, because “we trust each other and we are all working here with all of our hearts,” she says. “It has become bigger than all of us—it eclipses my lifetime,” says the 28-year-old.
Through the years, Younes and her sisters have grown up at Aladdin, gradually assuming more responsibility as they’ve gotten older, gone to college, gotten married and so forth. The roles have rotated. “We always joke, ‘Who’s up at bat?’” she says, citing her sisters Janis and Jamie who have all clocked long stretches at the restaurant, but most of them (except Janis, who doesn’t live nearby) are typically on hand on the weekends. Younes says she has been there the longest, for 11 years. The business was never forced on them, she says; her parents gave them all the choice to follow their own career paths, but for her, it was not a tough decision. “I knew this is what I wanted to do,” she says. She enrolled at East Stroudsburg University and received a bachelor’s degree in restaurant management.
Younes says Aladdin has retained a strong customer base for many years, but in the past few, business has really grown. “We have so many new customers, people finding us by word of mouth,
from friends of friends,” she says. She is not 100 percent sure why, but it’s probably attributed to a number of factors. First, the Lehigh Valley has seen some tremendous growth with an influx of residents moving here from out of state. And, for five summers straight, Aladdin has been part of the Easton Farmers’ Market, which sees a couple
“They take no shortcuts in the kitchen; everything is made from scratch and with passion.”
thousand visitors every Saturday morning. “Our catering has grown tremendously [because of the market]; it’s gone up to the next level. It’s really intense and awesome,” she says. Ultimately, though, awareness of Middle Eastern food has exploded, even for a region that’s historically home to many immigrants from that part of the world. Factor in the amazing, veggie-driven fare of Yotam Ottolenghi’s restaurants and the reach of his award-winning cookbooks and, a bit closer to
Just because they know of them, however, doesn’t necessarily mean they have tasted real homemade fare, like the kind you find at Aladdin. And there are so many permutations of these dishes, which undoubtedly spark conversations about authenticity and which country invented which dish, or who does it “the best.” It’s the kind of conversation that leaves little room for ultimate, objective truths, which is a bit refreshing. (She says the Greeks take credit for inventing grape leaves, for example.) Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods share ingredients and dish names, but the iterations often differ. I ask whether she thinks it’s a result of regional quirks, or personal preferences. For example, is Lebanese hummus more lemony across the board, or is Egyptian hummus always necessarily more garlicky? (I cite two familiar, local examples of both; we discuss.) Younes doesn’t think it can be completely ascribed to regional preferences. “Syrian and Lebanese food are so similar—they are the most similar of all the Middle Eastern countries, which makes sense given how close they are,” she says. It’s more personal than Samantha, Violette and Serena Younes
home, Michael Solomonov’s restaurant, Zahav, in Philadelphia. “Middle Eastern food has become so mainstream. You can get hummus and pita at Wawa, along with a quinoa tabbouleh. People know so much more now—they didn’t used to know of all these foods,” she says.
SPECIALS: Aladdin is well known for its Saturday night belly dance performances at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. On Thursdays and Sundays, on a rotating basis, you can often find live jazz. Whatever you do, remember this: Aladdin is BYOB, with no corkage fee.
WHAT TO ORDER: The question here is really what NOT to order, so varied are the choices. Start with some mezze—some combination of hummus, babaganoush, arnabit, tabbouleh, grape leaves and kusa will do—to provide an overview. Digging in more deeply, the kabobs are popular. Save room for baklava.
Arnabit—fresh cut cauliflower, deep fried, topped with tahini sauce
Falafel Platter—ground chickpea patties, fried and topped with tahini sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, hot peppers and parsley
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geographical. “I think it’s just the way one person makes hummus versus another.” For example, she mentions that some Lebanese families will serve grape leaves with a tomato sauce, which feels anathema to her. “We always do butter and lemon,” she says.
Regardless of what dish you select at Aladdin, it’s authentic, freshly prepared and made to order, which is definitely discernible to the eyes and taste buds. “They take no shortcuts in the kitchen; everything is made from scratch and with passion,” she says. Additionally, Younes explains that they try to buy as much as possible locally, especially in the summer, picking cucumbers, mint, tomatoes and parsley from their garden in the back of the restaurant, and selecting other produce from fellow Easton Farmers’ Market vendor, Salvaterra’s Gardens (Alburtis)—spinach for the spinach pie and cabbage for the cabbage rolls.
While we’re talking veggies, Middle Eastern food is extremely vegetarian friendly, as many likely already know. But Younes says two changes to their menu, which has been streamlined a bit, include new vegan versions of two popular dishes: grape leaves and kibbeh. The vegan versions include grape leaves (with olive oil, not butter) and kibbeh swaps out the meat for ground chickpeas. “We have lots of vegans and vegetarians and we love catering to them,” she says.
Oh, and you have to save room for dessert, or at the very least, take it home with you. Aladdin makes not one or two, but four different kinds of baklava. “The Greeks say they invented it, but who knows, really,” says Younes. Reheat it gently in the oven or the microwave. “It’s so good that way,” she says. Don’t miss the Aladdin specialty baklava, topped with almonds and coconut. “It’s like a souped-up baklava, a supreme baklava,” she says. The other options include the standard issue with walnuts, one with pistachio (Bird’s Nest), or another one that Younes says is also popular— cheese baklava. “My mom makes the cream filling from scratch. It looks like fluffy clouds when she mixes it up,” she says.
One of the most appealing aspects of Mediterranean food is its interchangeability, especially when it comes to mezze. The flavors correspond intelligently, and the food is a cool reprieve that requires little heat to prepare in the dog days of summer. So whether you’re dousing grape leaves in lemon juice or dipping your pita in the leftover tahini sauce that drizzles over the cauliflower in arnabit or topping your falafel with tabbouleh, the pieces complement each other. “People often ask, ‘How do I eat this?’ I tell them, there’s no wrong way to do it. There’s no protocol here. If you want to put hummus on your baklava, knock yourself out,” she says.
Pie Sampler—bite-size portions of meat pie, spinach pie and kibbeh
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McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn 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 avail able 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. Sun. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Wed.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. 4 S. Main St., Quakertown, 215.538.1776, mccoolesredlioninn.com, Br, L & D $-$$$, CC
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Slopeside Pub & Grill Offers indoor dining in addition to our ever-popular outdoor dining! Guests will enjoy deli cious food, tasty drinks and unforgettable scenic views all year round. Sun.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, 610.824.1557, skibluemt.com, B, Br, L D & LN $-$$$, CC
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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 $$, RS, CC, BYOB
Allentown Brew Works Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery. Family owned and operated since 2007. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11-2 a.m. 812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.7777, thebrewworks.com, Br, L, D & LN $$, CC
Bell Hall A quintessential American burger joint, reimag ined 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
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,
Copperhead Grille The Lehigh Valley’s premiere grille, offering signature homemade recipes. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Two Center Valley and 1731 Airport Rd., Allentown copperheadgrille.com, Br $, L & D $$, CC, RS
Gio Italian Grill
Gio Italian Grill offers old world charm with a progressive twist. Centering around their woodstone open flame hearth, Gio uses only imported ingredients
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Taste of Italy Ristorante Visit Little Italy without the drive. Offering a full variety of Italian foods from gourmet pizza to veal, chicken, pasta and seafood. Great family dining. Full wine list and cocktails served. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1860 Catasauqua Rd., Allentown, 610.266.8011, tasteofitalypa.com, L $, D $$, CC, RS z
Tequila House Fiesta Olé Sun.-Mon. noon-9:30 p.m., Tues.-Wed. noon-10 p.m., Thurs. noon-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noonmidnight. 1808 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, 484.664.7109, fiestaoleonline.com, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Torre Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy Happy Hour gathered around our three-story tequila tower. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 pm., Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 2960 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley, 610.841.9399, torrerestaurant.com, Br, L, D & LN $$, RS, CC (Thurs.-Sat. starting at 4 p.m.)
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,
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 $$, CC
Billy’s Downtown Diner Not your ordinary diner. We’re giving you just a taste of what you can expect. For all this and much more, visit us in Historic Downtown Bethlehem for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Open daily Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.867.0105, billysdiner.com, B & L $, CC z
blue grillhouse | wine bar Prime steaks and chops, and seafood flown in daily. More than 250 wines. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem.,610.691.8400, bluegrillhouse.com, Br & L $$, 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 $$$, (tavern menu also), CC, RS z
The Broadway Social A place where whimsy and gastronomical delights go hand in hand. Consider this the modern American gastro pub where the food is as important as the drink menu. Experience the perfect blend of a bar and a restaurant where the casual-meets-refined atmosphere welcomes both the beer drinker and the wine connoisseur. A great place for fussy eaters and foodies alike and a charming neighborhood watering hole. Tues.-Sun. 11-2 a.m. 217 Broadway, Bethlehem, 610.868.2555 thebroadwaysocial.com L, D & LN $$, RS, CC
Buddy V’s Ristorante Featuring a twist on ItalianAmerican 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 $$, RS, CC
Copperhead Grille The Lehigh Valley’s premiere sports grille, offering signature homemade recipes. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Two great locations, 5737 Rte. 378, Center Valley and 1731 Airport Rd., Allentown, 610.403.4600, copperheadgrille.com, B $, L & D $$, CC, RS 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 30th 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 $$, LN, RS, CC
Emeril’s Chop House Enjoy distinctive culinary creations with prime meat and savor fine wine with unmatched service. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com/dining/ emerils-chop-house.html, D $$$, 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 $$$, RS, CC
Jenny’s Kuali Offering Malaysian cuisine, vegetarian entrees and noodle dishes freshly prepared in house every day. Mon.Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 102 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610.758.8088, jennyskuali.com $, RS, CC, BYOB
The Market Gourmet Express All of your favorites in one place. Nathan’s hot dogs, burgers, pizza, salad, sushi, ice cream and coffee. Open 7 days a week. Hours differ per restaurant. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem 877.726.3777, pasands.com/dining/ the-market.html, L, D & LN $, CC
Maxim’s 22 Maxim’s 22 bistro and brasserie is the latest from the award winning Sette Luna team. Known for comfortable french fare in a casual setting. Tues.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 322 Northampton St., Easton, 610.252.2622, maxims22.com, Br, L, D, LN, $$-$$$, CC, RS,
Mayflower Lunch Real food from Mom’s kitchen. This cozy neighborhood staple is famous for savory omelets and homemade Greek yogurt. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 622 W. Broad. St., Bethlehem, 610.691.8111, mayflowerlunch.com, B, Br & L $
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McCarthy’s Restaurant & Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar The taste of Ireland and the British Isles behind Donegal Square right off Main Street. Mon.-Tues. 10 a.m-4 p.m., Wed.Sun. 10 a.m-10 p.m. 534 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.861.7631, redstagpub.com, B, L, D & LN $, RS, CC
Mitzi’s Table Retro dining—all day brunch—classic comfort food kicked up with regional & ethnic specialties. Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.3650 Linden St., Bethlehem, 610.730.1670, mitzistable.com, B, Br & L $, CC, BYOB
Molinari’s Authentic Italian food—simple, fresh, flavorful. Indulge in freshly made pasta, pizza in the Neapolitan style, gelato and sorbetto made on premises, and Italian wines and craft beers. Mon.-Wed. 5-9 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. 322 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.9222, molinarimangia.com, D, $$, CC
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 $$, CC, RS z
Sette Luna Rustic Italian featuring wood oven pizza, homemade pasta, alfresco dining. The enoteca boasts the Valley’s most extensive wine and beer list. Private wine cellar and live jazz every weekend. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., 219 Ferry St., Easton, 610.253.8888, setteluna.com, Br, L & D $$, CC z
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 $$, RS, CC
Steelworks Buffet & Grill Experience a variety of fresh culinary dishes from around the world at Steelworks Buffet & Grill. Featuring live action cooking and a fullystocked bar, guests will enjoy a variety of fresh international culinary dishes at the all-you-can-eat buffet or choose their favorites from the a la carte menu, including artisan pizza, a pasta station, sushi, fresh-carved meats, and more. Sun.-Sat. 6-2 a.m. 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 610.419.5555, villaenterprises.com, B, L, & D $$ , 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 $$, RS, CC, BYOB z
Twisted Olive A casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist. Mon. 4-10 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 51 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, twistedolivebethlehem.com, 610.419.1200, L & D $$, RS, CC
Valenca Alfresco European dining in Downtown Center Square Easton, offering a full bar, Wine Cellar, and private rooms Mon.Wed. 4-10 p.m., Thurs. noon-10 p.m., Fri. noon-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 64-66 Center Square Easton 610.829.0360, valencaonthesquare.com, L & D $$, RS, CC The Widow’s Tavern and Grille Casual dining with an upscale feel. American cuisine
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Blood Orange Cosmo
SETTE LUNA
BY KRISTEN RINALDI | PHOTO BY COLIN COLEMAN
Beat the heat this summer with Sette Luna’s Blood Orange Cosmo. Don’t let the sparkling flames fool you—this drink is the perfect refresher for a sizzling July afternoon. With blood oranges being so popular in Sicily, it’s no surprise that this drink has become an alltime favorite at this rustic Italian destination in downtown Easton.
The Blood Orange Cosmo is a “complex drink,” says owner Josh Palmer. It’s made of Mandarin Blossom Hangar 1 vodka (which is actually distilled in an abandoned airport hangar in California), blood orange purée and Solerno Blood Orange liqueur. The drink is then topped off with a splash of San Pellegrino Aranciata (sparkling orange juice).
But that’s not all. The bartender will then ignite a flame to the rind of an orange, which is entertaining to watch, but also serves an important purpose. This releases the oils out of the rind, packing lots of extra aroma and flavor into your drink.
So grab a seat on Sette Luna’s outdoor patio and sip, sip, sip.
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