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Built in 2006, classic design and a timeless floor plan are the hallmarks of this stone and vinyl colonial in Haycock Township. Resting on 4 acres with more than 3,700 sq.ft. of living space, the location is near essential commuter routes. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $698,750

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Located in Newport Ridge, named community of the year for 2020, this Europeanstyle home will offer hardwood flooring, spacious rooms, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Myron Haydt Development, Inc., will work with homeowners to create their dream home. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths, $1,889,000

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April 14 THIS MONTH’S PICKS

What We’re Loving Right Now

19 TRENDING NOW

News, Notes & Quotes

24 GET THE GOODS Joy Boutique

27 ASK THE EXPERT Happy House Plants

31 INSIGHT

Afros in Nature

36 5 THINGS

Farm Stands

40 LIVE, WORK & PLAY

at Easton’s Simon Silk Mill

64 PLANT-BASED EATING IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

3 Growing Favorites

70 BEYOND THE MENU The Cure, Brewmaster Wayne Milford

72 INSIDE DISH

Yianni’s Taverna

COVER PHOTO

76 DINING GUIDE

Where to Go to Please Your Palate

Happy hour flights at Yianni’s Taverna, photographed by Alison Conklin.

80 EAT THIS

Lobster Roll

Separatist Beer Project’s Blendery at Simon Silk Mill is where the magic happens, pg. 40

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EDITOR’S LETTER

3 THINGS

our publisher, Pam Deller, is looking forward to this month! pdeller@lehighvalleystyle.com

Adding more greenery to my home.

Graphic Designer Taylor Van Kooten caught some BTS shots of photographer Marco Calderon on set at Simon Silk Mill.

Going Green Every year, our April edition celebrates outdoor living, but this year, I think the theme of the issue could better be summed up in just one word: green. As you flip through these pages, you’ll see it over and over again. One of this month’s features explores plant-based clean eating in the Lehigh Valley and, specifically, the growth of three local options. To learn more about the healing power of food, turn to pg. 64.

Then, on pg. 27, this month’s Ask the Expert is basically a how-to on not killing your houseplants. Have I hit a nerve? Here’s the good news: expert Dana Carpenter, the founder of Fancy Plants Club, assures us that anyone can successfully raise plants, so not giving up is step one. We go all-out green on pg. 14, where we share some of the Style squad’s favorite green products, both literally and figuratively speaking (margaritas are good for the planet, right?). Ranging from a plant-based makeup sponge to a local book recommendation, we’ve covered it all! Cheers,

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Spending an afternoon at Simon Silk Mill.

Hello, lobster roll!

HOW DO YOU SAY CARB LOADING IN ITALIAN?

Everyone’s watching their carbs. But if you’re craving handmade pasta with a delicious modern twist, we can help. You’ll find plenty of pasta choices, along with gourmet pizzas and other Italian dishes, in an expansive menu. All impeccably served in an inviting, stunningly beautiful atmosphere. Melt. Italian cuisine, totally worth every carb. meltgrill.com 610-798-9000 A PAXOS RESTAURANT

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My favorite spot at

SIMON SILK MILL President/CEO Paul Prass Vice President/COO Lisa Prass

is…

To rea d t h a t S a b ou t a l l i Mi ll h m on S i l k a s to off t ur n t o pg. 4 er, 0!

Publisher Pamela Deller

My heart belongs to Owowcow—gotta love their ice cream sammies—but I’m looking forward to eventually visiting the Separatist Blendery for some wild artisanal weirdness.

Editor Kristen Rinaldi Art Director Elaine Wyborski Director of Creative Services Erica Montes

I’m really excited to get my wedding day glam done at Alisha Nycole & CO! Aside from the beautiful work that they do, the studio space is also just so special!

Graphic Designer Thomas Körp

I look forward to visiting each spot at the Simon Silk Mill since I have not been there yet!

Advertising Executives Kellie Bartholomew, Denise Lichty, Pam Taylor Marketing & Events Manager Kelli Hertzog

It’s hard to choose just one favorite spot at the Silk Mill— they are all so incredible! It’s a tie between Separatist Brewing and Owowcow. My favorite beer from Separatist is their Fruity Dabs IPA. And my favorite ice cream from Owowcow is the Honey Lavender flavor!

Web & Graphic Designer Taylor Van Kooten Contributing Writers Alison Conklin, Carrie Havranek, Morgan Kornfeind, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis Contributing Photographers Marco Calderon, Alison Conklin, Shelbie Pletz, Andrew Tomasino

Owowcow is a must! I really love the Silk Mill overall. The vibe, atmosphere and design of each business is so unique and collectively feels like its own little city. I love Easton Wine Project for bites and wine, but I can’t wait to check out the newly opened Mario’s Italian Eatery for some gourmet authentic eats!

Proofreader Lori McLaughlin

Tucker Silk Mill—they make the best lattes in town!

Accounting Donna Bachman, Sarah Varano Circulation Manager Andrea Karges

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I absolutely love Brick and Mortar and eagerly await COVID’s demise so they can go back to displaying amazing artists and opening their space to the public. I miss art openings.

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WORKING ON THIS ISSUE

DAISY WILLIS Contributing Writer Our Ask the Expert Dana Carpenter of Fancy Plants Club inspired me to call off my moratorium on owning (killing) succulents and try again!

TAYLOR VAN KOOTEN Web & Graphic Designer I absolutely loved art directing the Simon Silk Mill photoshoot for this issue. Working with Marco Calderon, the brilliant photographer behind these photos, was such a creative delight. Being an Eastonian myself and frequenting many of these locations over the years, I really enjoyed getting the chance to meet and interact with the different business owners around the silk mill. Each business is so unique and it’s wonderful to be able to highlight some of the best in the area!

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THIS MONTH’S PICKS

There’s never a bad time for avocado toast, whether you’re mashing it at home or ordering it off the menu. We’re big fans of the variety available at Mitzi’s Table, topped with queso fresco, pickled red onion, cilantro and two eggs your way. mitzistable.com

Owner of Brown Skin Plant Mama, Veronica Moore believes that plant therapy is real, so she created a space dedicated to it! Feel the same way? Sport this crewneck! We sure will be. available at brownskinplantmama.com

Just in time for Earth Day, we’re sharing a few of our favorite green eats, drinks and products that we feel good about. Welcome the warm weather by sipping some margaritas. We like to keep it simple with Tommy’s Margarita at Top Cut, made with Tequila Ocho México blanco, fresh lime, agave and a pinch of salt. topcutsteak.com

Introducing your newest coffee table book, My Houseplants Whisper Wisdom by local author Tassia Schreiner. Schreiner wrote an ode to houseplants, filled with plant puns, words of encouragement and artwork. It’s also the perfect gift for the plant lover in your life! available at creativekindnessco.com

R+CO calls their Super Garden CBD shampoo and conditioner set a wellness-forward way to wash. Infused with hemp-derived CBD, the products instill a sense of calm while offering a blend of hydrating and invigorating oils—all without disturbing your scalp’s natural balance. available locally at Rooted Salon

We love every shade of Taylor Made’s toxin-free polish, and this season, we’ll be living in shades of green. Create your own custom color, ranging from turquoise, teal and emerald to mint and lime, with their Sea & Sky Color Kit. available locally at Taylor Made Studio or online at makeyourownpolish.com

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Beautyblender recently introduced its first-ever plant-based makeup sponge! Bio Pure is made with 60 percent renewable sugarcane. Fun Fact: Did you know the company is based right here in the Lehigh Valley? available locally at Sephora

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“As a platform to gather and grow communities, Hike it Baby offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children nationwide,” says Shannon Frankosky, Lehigh Valley Branch Ambassador. With a goal of at least one event or adventure a week, the Lehigh Valley Hike it Baby chapter hopes to gather families, partners and nannies within the area for an afternoon of discovery and unity. There are no costs involved in joining the Hike it Baby community, and while the location of each hike may vary, the distance typically stays around two miles.

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Owners Isaac Csezmadia, Frank Luise and Anthony Martelli opened Ciao Sandwich Shoppe right in the heart of Downtown Easton this past October. “Growing up Italian, food was a centerpiece of the family, bringing everyone together over delicious homemade meals,” they say. “Cooking is in our genes.” Ciao offers a wide variety of delicious specialty sandwiches, using only the best Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses. They also offer a tempting list of specialty Italian desserts, including their cheesecake crunch cones and, everyone’s favorite, homemade cannoli. Ciao offers online ordering, curbside pick-up, indoor dining and even catering for special events. And don’t forget: “We’re heroes, not hoagies!”

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After years of clients asking her to offer beautiful everyday arrangements, Sarah Petryk, founder and lead designer at Allium Floral Design and Event Styling, launched Allium Everyday. “To our surprise, we really enjoyed sharing these blooms, normally reserved for special events, but now lavishly used in private homes,” says Petryk. Allium Everyday offers a wide variety of arrangements and self-care trays ranging from $65 to $150. Clients can order individual arrangements directly through Petryk’s website or can join her subscription-based service for stunning flowers on a weekly basis. “There are so many gorgeous blooms out in the world, beyond what you can find at the grocery store,” she says. “We love to welcome our clients into our designer world of color, texture and breathtaking blooms.” alliumeveryday LEHIGH VA LLE YS T Y LE.COM : A PRIL 2021

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Cooking has been a lifelong passion for Khanisa Darby. “I’ve always had a love for the culinary arts,” she says. “I began cooking at 11 years old, and in high school I attended Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School where I received formal training in the culinary arts.” But the road to owning her own business in Downtown Easton was not a straight one. “In 2016, my husband, Sean, and I were already settled into our respective careers, but feeling unfulfilled,” she says. “In June of that year, my sister requested I make banana pudding for her barbecue, and once it was tasted, it was an instant hit. I posted a photo of the pudding nicely layered in a pretty trifle bowl and received close to 100 comments requesting an order!” From there, the journey to launching The Pudding Bar began. “We opened our first mall cart in September 2016 in the Lehigh Valley Mall, and opened three more in New Jersey by 2018,” she explains. “With a growing customer base and an even better idea of the experience we’d like to give our customers, we were finally able to open our flagship location in Downtown Easton in August of 2019.” The Pudding Bar offers customers a variety of delicious pudding treats, ranging from the Southern Classic, which layers vanilla pudding with yummy wafer cookies, to Lovers Lane, where banana meets strawberry for a perfect combination.

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“The state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators give players unparalleled accuracy and realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and advanced gaming software,” Easton franchise owner Rob Barlow says of X-Golf. “Measuring ball speed, launch, direction and spin, along with club path, impact and speed, the X-Golf system performs over 6,000 calculations per second.” At X-Golf, both pros and novices alike can experience the ultimate golf entertainment experience, including competitions, leagues, lessons and so much more. “With the bays being the size of a single-car garage, guests can safely play socially distanced from others,” says Barlow. “We have touchless floor panels with the ability to control auto ball teeing as well as aim/viewpoints and data analysis.”

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Joy Boutique in Quakertown curates a variety of inclusive sizes and styles for customers while encouraging them to find happiness in the everyday.

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Joy Boutique was dreamed up in a college dorm room.

Tell us a little bit about your professional background and what initially inspired you to open Joy Boutique. I have always had a huge passion for fashion! All throughout college, I worked at Ann Taylor LOFT while I minored in clothing and textiles at Liberty University. I knew that, eventually at some point in my life, I wanted to own my own clothing store of some sort. I always found an amazing correlation between fashion and helping women. I always enjoyed helping women feel beautiful and find their inner beauty through the means and power of a great outfit. Opening Joy Boutique was my goal to help every woman, no matter her age or body type, to find something that makes her feel gorgeous inside and out. What is the meaning behind the shop’s name? I actually created Joy Boutique while sitting on my dorm room bed my sophomore year of college! I was in a fashion merchandising class and was assigned a project to create a storefront, brand and business concept for a store all my own— Joy Boutique was created in that moment. I named the business Joy Boutique because I am a big believer that there is a reason to

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find joy every day in life. In the Bible, joy is defined as “gladness not based on circumstance,” meaning that happiness can be found in every moment of life, whether it is a great day or a bad day, sorrowful or glad. There is always something we can find happiness in. Therefore, I wanted to create a place that, no matter what your day, you would be able to find a sliver of joy in our store. That translates to the clothes too—no matter what the occasion, you’ll be able to find something at Joy Boutique for that agenda. What was the experience of opening a retail shop in the middle of a global pandemic like? Challenging to say the least! We originally planned on opening back in spring 2020; however, when the lockdowns occurred, we had to take a step back and be patient until a better economic time. It has not been easy—with so many at home, many people are not going to work or out and about like they used to, hence not as much need for style! However, we are doing our best to adapt to the times and create chic and cozy options for home. Our customers and local community are the most supportive and encouraging people and we are so grateful—our amazing support base is what keeps us going. We are beyond grateful for that, so thank you!

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Describe the variety of clothing and sizes that you carry! We are proud to carry an array of clothing and sizes. We carry sizes XS through 3X. We strive to supply many choices in a variety of sizes as well as different styles to meet the needs of our customers’ preferences and tastes. Talk a little bit about the jewelry and gift options you have available. We have a full jewelry collection, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more, which are unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Roughly half of our jewelry collection is handmade locally in the U.S. Supporting womenowned businesses near and far as well as supporting local businesses in our community is very important to us. We have a gift table that is always stocked with fun, unique choices that are perfect gifting items for others or yourself!

Is there one item that just continually flies off the shelf? We have two items that are extremely popular at Joy Boutique—the first is our “Waffle Knit Wide V-Neck Cozy Sweater” and the other is our “Heather Swing Plus Dress.” Both are soft, comfortable and no-itch. They are effortless style pieces, which we believe is what makes them such great sellers— stylish in a pinch and can be worn and styled numerous different ways. We constantly are getting them in in different colors and these items definitely don’t stick around for long. What do you love about being based in Quakertown? I have lived in Quakertown for almost 10 years and this town is home. I love the people, the atmosphere and everything about Quakertown! The best part of Quakertown, however, is the small, close community feel. We are exceptionally grateful to be part of the downtown borough community.

Everyone here was beyond welcoming when we opened and did everything they could to help ensure our successful start. What trends or offerings are you looking forward to this spring? The color palettes of spring/ summer 2021 are absolutely stunning. There are soft Easter palette colors with some great pops of colors in blues and pinks that really are stunning and energizing—they offer hope and brightness of better days ahead! I also am very excited about some of the great trends such as silver as the prime metal color, minimalism styling and the return of workwear as a prominent style. We are seeing such great pieces in runway and are excited to bring everyday options that reflect these trends to our boutique in the upcoming months! 245 W. Broad St., Quakertown 610.615.8761 joyboutiquepa.com

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Happy House Plants For those of us who were stuck at home this past year, the company of plants has been boundlessly beneficial. Whether you aspire to an indoor jungle or just to keep something green alive for more than two weeks, Dana Carpenter of Fancy Plants Club shares all you need to know to become a confident plant parent.

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You may have labeled yourself with a black thumb after helplessly watching a succession of plants wither, but Carpenter is convinced you should try again. “Maybe you started out with an unhealthy plant that had been sitting in a dark warehouse,” she says. Maybe you used a onesize-fits-all approach on plants with varying needs. Try again because anyone can raise plants!

The better you know each of your plants and their preferences, the more successful you’ll be.

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One of the best things about having plants around the house is spending time with them! They need you to gently paw through their leaves checking for signs of pests, dead leaves and crowding. “Like trimming the dead ends of hair,” Carpenter says, “pinching away yellow or brown leaves keeps plants healthy and fresh-looking.” Plants grow faster and fuller with straggling leaves trimmed away, and your connection with your plants grows, too.

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Like a loving grandmother foisting meatballs on an overstuffed grandchild, we often fall into the deadly trap of overwatering our plants. “Don’t water based on a schedule,” Carpenter warns. You’re going to have to get your hands dirty. Poke a finger an inch or two into the soil and check if it’s dry. That’s when it’s time to water. Carpenter recommends using room temperature water and reminds us, “Less is more!”

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In spring and summer, plants grow faster, requiring more water and even fertilizer to spur their new sprouts. “A fertilizer replaces nutrients in the soil that have been used by the plant over time,” says Carpenter, who’s a fan of Miracle-Gro. Following the package

directions, an infusion of plant food monthly or even every two weeks in the growing seasons will keep your plants thriving.

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Some plants are slow growing and will be happy in one pot for years with a little soil replenishment. Others grow actively and can outgrow their pots every 12 to 18 months. A quick way to check if your plant is getting crowded is to see if roots are making their way through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Early spring, when plants are entering their active growing season, is a good time to repot. Aim for a new pot that’s around two to four inches larger in diameter, with drainage holes to keep roots from getting soggy. Keeping old nursery pots is useful as they can become hand-me-downs for up-andcoming houseplants, and their plain exteriors disappear inside decorative planters.

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Another joy of cultivating plants is propagation, not just to multiply your own collection, but because you can gift and swap baby plants with your friends. You’ll have to research the methods that work with each type of plant, but some advice is universal: Plants do best with propagation in the spring and summer, and you can prepare your healthiest specimens with deliberate fertilization in advance and watering a day or so before. “Take more cuttings than you need,” says Carpenter, who loves propagating succulents. “Not all of them will grow successfully, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.” Use the proper tools—like a sharp knife to make clean cuts. Know your plant and you can proudly watch new babies take root and flourish.

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Afros in Nature A lot can happen in seven months—just ask the creative minds behind the Bethlehem-based grassroots movement Afros in Nature. “I was just saying to Melanie [Lino], it’s like we’re getting ready to have a baby,” says Amanda Jimenez, who, along with Lino and program developer for early learning and wellness Nia Watson and outdoor recreation coordinator Louis Rivera, serves as the group’s informal leadership board. “We all have different superpowers that, when put together, really balance each other,” Jimenez says. And, as the calendar turned from 2020 to 2021, they were able to take stock of everything they had accomplished during those brief seven months of Afros’ infancy, and to enthuse about their new “baby” on the way—a nonprofit café and community space in Allentown that aims to turn the hospitality industry on its head. “In our area there’s nothing like this,” Lino says.

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The idea for the collective had been percolating for a while. Its founders wanted to find a way to connect Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) with the natural scenes around them. Lino, an Allentown native and co-owner of Bethlehem’s Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop, where she sells treats from her Made by Lino line, says that meant creating an environment that provides accessibility to outdoor recreation and farming for fellow people of color. But first she had to find her own sense of inner peace about being out in nature. Her family is from the Dominican Republic, where being outside often is the norm, she says. She spent a lot of summers there. But the freedom to roam and explore that made those summers so memorable didn’t extend to the Lehigh Valley. “My mom wouldn’t allow me to do anything alone out in the wilderness, ever,” Lino says. “Bad things could happen to people like us.” She found a shared experience in talking to other people of color in the area—a general unease about spending time alone in natural spaces, coupled with a lack of local outdoor recreation groups specifically geared toward them. “We decided we were going to do this to reclaim space in the outdoors,” Lino says.

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One of the group’s first acts of outreach last summer was assuming guardianship of a community garden along South Bethlehem’s greenway that Jimenez says was in need of some TLC. It was an undertaking that certainly appealed to Jimenez, a Texas transplant who moved to the Lehigh Valley four years ago in part to cultivate her interest in farming. She says they tended to the plants that were there and added new ones, while using the garden rehab mission as a means to strike up conversations with people who happened to be walking by on the greenway. All of this was happening as the Lehigh Valley, like the rest of the world, was grappling with the ongoing challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was a nice way to ride out the wave of isolation,” Jimenez recalls. Soon, other outings began to populate on the collective’s calendar. Paddle boarding at Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County was

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sports like skiing and snowboarding at some point. But the collective is perhaps most excited about what it’s cooking up in Downtown Allentown. The Afros Homestead and Café is on 7th Street between Gordon and Chew streets, not far from where Lino grew up. “I immediately felt attached to this neighborhood,” she says. She first began looking at the space as a possible second location for her Lit coffee shop in Bethlehem. The pandemic forced her and her business partners to pump the brakes on those plans, but Lino still felt the building and the neighborhood had potential and didn’t want to walk away from the chance to do some good. “I asked [the property owner] how she felt about opening a nonprofit café.” The owner— and the team—were on board. The café aims to be much more than just a neighborhood coffee shop; it will offer employment as well as teaching opportunities to young people of color in the region. “It’s not just a job. You’ll be trained on how to be a leader,” Jimenez says. “We just want to prepare people to be their best selves.” Beyond the typical duties in the front of the house, workers in the kitchen can expect to learn food storage, food prep and knife skills. Outside, there will be garden beds to grow food that will be incorporated into the café’s menu offerings. A community space indoors will host workshops and meetings. “The goal is to support this community, not make money,” Lino explains. She hopes to offer the café’s wares on a sliding scale, while also providing discounts to people who live in the neighborhood. Of course, making those plans a reality requires more than just a vision: there’s also the physical work of renovating and refurbishing a building that Lino says has been abandoned for decades and was on the verge of being demolished. Earlier this year, construction crews and contractors were tackling the bigger jobs of redoing the walls and flooring and fixing the plumbing. Once those items are crossed off the to-do list, the Afros in Nature team will roll up its sleeves to bring the café to the finish line. Lino says the community has already been generous in offering time, resources and donations to help them power through any challenges that have popped up. She’s hoping that kindness will continue. “The way the community has come together has been such a blessing. Everyone is coming through to make sure this happens.” afrosinnature.org

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Surrounded by farm land, the Lehigh Valley is rich with lovingly tended local food. Support sustainable agriculture and a scrumptiously stocked kitchen with visits to these farm stands.

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The farm store at Flint Hill benefits the nonprofit farm, selling goat, sheep and cow products like aged manchego, yogurt smoothies, eggs and raw milk. Fresh sheep and goat products become available after kids and lambs arrive in March. With a purchase or donation, visitors are welcome to walk around the farm. Don’t miss the New Kids on the Block Party celebrating the baby animals!

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Not so long ago, Easton’s old Simon Silk Mill was the definition of an eyesore, better suited for a demolition crew than a community of entrepreneurs. And yet, against all odds, the property, which has adopted the more casual, contemporary moniker “Silk,” has been transformed into an inviting place to live, work and play.

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You probably know that steel used to be big business in the Lehigh Valley (hello, Bethlehem Steel), but maybe you don’t realize that silk manufacturing used to be a thriving industry around here as well. According to historians, by the dawn of the twentieth century, there were nearly two dozen silk mills in the Lehigh Valley, and Easton’s R & H Silk Mill was among the first to open its doors in 1883. Named for original founders and brothers Robert and Herman Simon, the mill changed hands many times throughout the 1900s. Other businesses occupied the property after the silk business unraveled. The sprawling campus had been vacant for decades before it was acquired by the Easton Redevelopment Authority in 2006. Finally, VM Development agreed to spearhead the massive renovation in 2010. Construction began in earnest five years later.

There are 15 buildings on the 14acre site in Easton’s West Ward, a mix of commercial and residential space. The triangle-shaped campus is bordered by 13th Street, Bushkill Drive and Bushkill Creek.

THE VENDORS More than 30 businesses have set up shop at the silk mill. They offer a wide variety of products and services—everything from massages to craft beer to balloon décor to a shave and a haircut.

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1 The R & H Silk Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. 2 Herman Simon’s former mansion is now the home of Easton’s Third Street Alliance for Women and Children. 3 There used to be an underground tunnel network beneath the mill that ran all the way to the downtown, but it’s been destroyed.

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FOOD & DRINK

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EASTON WINE PROJECT Founded in 2017, Easton Wine Project is one of the first urban wineries in the area. General Manager Amanda Thatcher says it’s evolved from a tasting room to a destination for delicious food, live music and special events. And they’re proud to support their fellow brothers and sisters in the booze business. “We always have eight local craft beers on tap,” Thatcher says. “Building connections and making our guests feel welcome is incredibly important to us.”

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TUCKER SILK MILL Looking for the best cup of joe in the Lehigh Valley? Jason Hoy, owner of Tucker Silk Mill, says he can help you with that. The Australian-style café also serves up breakfast and lunch fare that’s a departure from the typical fried food and sandwiches. While you’re satiating your hunger pangs, you can also fill your pantry. “Tucker is so much more than a café, we’re also a full-fledged grocery store,” says Hoy. “We have one of the best selections of herbs, spices and pantry items outside of New York.”

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SEPARATIST BEER PROJECT

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Separatist Beer Project was among the initial batch of businesses to call Silk home. “We were an early investor in the long-term vision for the complex,” says founder Joe Percoco. Separatist also has locations in Downtown Easton and South Philadelphia, but its Blendery at the silk mill (“where the magic happens”) is the spot where beer lovers will feel most at home. They host special events, too—meaning you can say “I Do” among 1,000-gallon Italian oak barrels and some very cool, very rustic beermaking equipment.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

THE VALLEY OM The Valley Om strives to provide “good, wholesome yoga and bodywork.” What exactly does that mean? Co-founders and co-owners Sue Amato and Erin Mascelli define it this way: “Mindful movement through a wide-ranging variety of postures and exercises in coordination with breath to bring fullfocused awareness to the experience of living in your unique being—body, mind, heart and spirit.” And there are a number of membership tiers and packages to fit whatever your body and your budget need.

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No time to work out, you say? Nonsense! Matt Stocker’s Trinity Fitness is open 24 hours a day for members.

Bonus: Silk mill residents get 10 percent off membership.

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Renew Wellness Psychotherapy helps its clients master the art of self-care. “We consider ourselves a progressive boutique therapy practice which promotes mental health, self-compassion and body kindness,” says founder and co-owner Natalie Asayag. “We strive to create a comfortable, uplifting therapeutic environment and our space here at the silk mill truly helps us achieve this.”

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BEAUTY SKINTEREST SKINCARE BOUTIQUE From lash lifts to facials to massages to foot scrubs, Skinterest Skincare Boutique strives to offer a one-of-a-kind head-to-toe spa experience. “A facial or massage you have had elsewhere is nothing like what you will have here,” says co-owner Catrian Schutzer. “Every smell, each intricate touch and every sensation is purposefully done.”

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SILK BRIDAL A wedding dress should be as unique as the bride wearing it. Silk Bridal features gowns that are either exclusive to them or offered with a limited distribution, meaning you’re not likely to find it at every other boutique in town. And once you pick the perfect dress, you can complete your look with Silk Bridal’s full line of accessories and accent pieces.

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AlishA Nycole + CO Ladies, prepare to be pampered at Alisha Nycole + CO. “Our goal is to give them a moment in time where they can indulge in self-care with a glass of wine surrounded by all the pretty things,” says founder and owner Alisha Nycole Becker. The studio and its glam squad provide hair and makeup services for photoshoots, weddings and special events. And now clients can take a piece of Alisha Nycole to go, thanks to a custom cosmetics line and luxury clip-in hair extensions.

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TALANA MARIA'S Talana Maria’s can help check off two of the most important items on any wedding or special event to-do list: the goodies and the flowers. “I truly love to bring visions to life one petal and sweet at a time,” says the company’s founder and namesake, Talana Maria. When it comes to cakes, her flavors are anything but vanilla (although she offers that, too): Death by Chocolate, S’mores and Caramel Apple are just a few of the options. Looking for even more help with your shindig? No problem. Maria is an event planner, too.

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AND DON'T FORGET... J TAYLOR DESIGN It seems fitting that an awardwinning design studio should occupy an office that’s conducive to creative thinking. James Taylor, founder of J Taylor Design, says he found that and more when he moved his business to the silk mill in 2017. “The industrial style with high ceilings and mixes of brick and wood is perfect for what I wanted and I jumped on leasing immediately,” Taylor says. “My office setup is a place that I want to be at daily.”

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The silk mill is right off the 13th Street exit of Route 22. It’s also a quick two-mile drive from Easton’s downtown. Parking shouldn’t be a problem—there are more than 400 parking spaces on the campus for residents and visitors.

BONUS: The entrance to the Karl Stirner Arts Trail is within walking distance of the silk mill. The scenic 1.6-mile path, named for an Easton sculptor, runs along the Buskhill Creek and connects the downtown, West Ward and College Hill areas. Take a stroll and check out the more than a dozen art installations along the way.

DIGGING THAT COMMUNITY VIBE... The silk mill is like a city within a city. Many of the vendors cite a prevalent welcoming community feeling as a reason for establishing their businesses there, and as one of the major selling points in attracting customers and clients. “We love feeling like we’re part of the neighborhood here, as we have gotten to know many of the residents… and their terrific dogs!” say Sue Amato and Erin Mascelli. “Our clients always remark on how cool the collection of businesses are as well as the character of our space,” adds Alisha Nycole Becker. Catrian Schutzer says Skinterest’s frequent customers appreciate the marketplace’s myriad of options. “They love that they can get their facials while their husband gets a haircut at Gentlemen’s Barbershop and then they meet up after for a cocktail at County Seat Spirits. We plan on staying here as long as we can.”

MORE TO LOVE Salon at the Silk KLO Events Böser Geist Brewing Co. Elaine Zelker Brick + Mortar BalloonWorks AR Workshop Omnes Landscape Architecture, Planning & Art RMG Insurance The Sound Parcel & more

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LIVING AT THE MILL

As of January of this year, all 170 apartments—mostly one- and two-bedroom layouts—had been spoken for; many of them were snatched up as soon as they went on the market. “Our apartments are primarily in brick buildings, with exposed brick and hardwood floors running throughout,” says Stephen Lavonier, property manager for VM Realty. “The top floors of those buildings offer apartments with lofts. Most of the top floor apartments have skylights as well.” And few of the apartments have the same layout, meaning renters who sign on the dotted line are truly moving into something unique.

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Since 2007, we’ve been fortunate to work with clients across various industries. Some include the impressive J.G. Petrucci, who are behind developing/advancing so much of our area, and Jaindl Enterprises, who are responsible for the gorgeous venue Vault 634 and the exciting upcoming destination The Waterfront, among many Best of the Lehigh Valley winners. Our goal is simple: Do good work. Always. J Taylor Design thejtsite.com thejtsite | thejtsite

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WHAT MAKES THIS LOCATION PARTICULARLY UNIQUE?

We’ve been serving the online community since 2016, so when the opportunity presented itself to put our roots down in Easton, we were thrilled to open our music showroom at Simon Silk Mill. This location allows us to offer a unique selection of equipment to Valley musicians and enthusiasts. Our customers love the curated, personal experience of shopping with us.

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IS IT TRUE THAT YOU CAN ORDER COUNTY Q: SEAT SPIRITS WITH YOUR HAIRCUT? A:

We are always about supporting local, so when the opportunity arose to collaborate with County Seat Spirits, we ran with it! They created a personalized menu for us, with barbershop-inspired drinks. You can get to-go cocktails from County Seat while receiving a grooming service at our Silk Mill location. It’s great to help a local business thrive. Our guests love it too! Gentlemen’s Barbershop thegentlemensbarbershop.com gentlemensbarbershop | gentlemensbarbershop

Q: WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS UNIQUE? A: My mission is to empower others to use their gifts and talents to rise and soar. For the past 11 years, here in the Valley, I have mastered the “perfect headshot” and enjoyed photographing thousands of people in the area and all over the country. Now, it’s your turn to be the face of your brand.

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Our craft brewery specializes in IPAs and German-style beers. We offer an inviting atmosphere equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, historic hardwood floors, and a 10-barrel brewhouse equipped with six bright tanks that frame the longest bar in the Lehigh Valley. Our delicious menu, conversation and table games will make you feel like part of our Böser family.

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WHAT CAN A FUTURE BRIDE EXPECT AT AN APPOINTMENT? We absolutely love helping a bride find her dream dress! Our main goal is to celebrate your engagement in a fun and relaxing atmosphere while bringing your vision to life. You can expect to receive personalized service and unparalleled dedication, leaving you with an unforgettable shopping experience. Our welcoming, caring and knowledgeable stylists will lead you to your perfect wedding day look! Silk Bridal Easton silkbridaleaston.com silkbridaleaston | silkbridaleaston

WHAT TYPE OF PROJECTS FALL INTO YOUR PORTFOLIO?

Omnes is a multi-faceted creative studio that designs parks, plazas and master plans, offering design services nationally. Most of our work is in civic landscapes, such as The Waterfront and The Confluence, and we occasionally work on residences. You may know us from the colorful pinwheel art installation that took place last summer for the Easton Pocket Parks Master Plan!

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WHAT IS YOUR MOST REQUESTED SERVICE?

Anything that involves touch! Our spa services like facials and massage always make people leave wanting more. Skinterest has done a lot of study on human touch and the benefits behind massage. In our facials, we use massage to lift and sculpt the face. In full-body massage, we use correct, precise movements to alleviate muscles and promote healing.

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COCKTAILS Q: THAT YOU CREATE? A: Our vision at County Seat Spirits is to create delicious and unique cocktails. Each cocktail is thoughtfully prepared, whether it is a classic with a twist or one of our curated selections. Menu changes occur seasonally to highlight new ingredients and flavors. Creativity is our driving force, so if you want to come in and challenge us with a cocktail idea, we welcome the opportunity! County Seat Spirits - Easton countyseatspirits.square.site countyseatspiritseaston | countyseatspirits_easton

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WHAT SIZE EVENTS OR CELEBRATIONS CAN BALLOONS BE ORDERED FOR? For 30 years, we have provided balloon décor for every imaginable event, from special surprise engagement displays to full room décor for a 500-guest gala to balloon drops for events with several thousand attendees. During the past year, we have pivoted, creating lawn décor for all of life’s celebrations, from baby showers and birthdays to weddings and anniversaries. Events by BalloonWorks, LLC eventsbyballoonworks.com eventsbyballoonworks | eventsbyballoonworks

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Right now, there’s a heightened interest in food, eating and cooking. Maybe it’s the pandemic and all the cooking we’ve been doing at home (broken up with well-placed takeout to keep our restaurants in business). But if you look a little more closely, you’ll see that clean eating of green things—i.e., eating plant-based whole foods—is really having moments of growth and change, especially with three of our own local businesses. These businesses operate with the Hippocratic adage of “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.”

Green Vida, owned by husbandand-wife team Jackie and Wilson Rueda, says everything in its health-focused café is made with love and transparency. That means the juices are 100 percent organic; almost two pounds of produce are in just one 16-ounce juice. The ingredients are healthy and vegan and vegetarian friendly. The path to Green Vida began when the Ruedas changed the type of food they fed to their son, whose autism symptoms had included lack of eye contact and verbal communication. Shortly after changing his diet, his behavior changed. “Treating our child with a clean diet full of organic whole foods helped improve his classic autism symptoms. His eye contact came back, he started to talk and was coming into our world,” says Jackie. From that point forward, the Ruedas began to educate themselves and Green Vida was born in 2018 out of the back of a small gas station in Bangor. They sold their juices there for about a year and a half until they moved to their current Forks location. Fast-forward to this writing, early 2021, and a smaller Green Vida outpost is slated to open at the Easton Public Market (all juices will continue to be made at the Forks location).

What’s unique about Green Vida is that they use a coldpressed process for their juices. “True cold-pressed juice is very different from centrifugal and slow/masticating juice, which is what most juice bars use. We are educating customers as much as we can,” she says. For example, most grocery-store cold-pressed juice is heat pasteurized, which gives it a longer shelf life, but nothing compares to fresh juice. “The nutritional benefits and taste of a raw juice are far superior to a pasteurized juice. We tell people if the juice is going through a screen and there is no press, it’s not cold pressed,” Jackie says. “Can you tell we are passionate about this?” Green Vida’s cold-pressed juices and immunity shots sell out almost daily, and the juice cleanses are really popular, with options ranging from one to three days. “A juicing cleanse is a powerful way to give your mind and body a complete reset and to replenish lost nutrients by consuming only juice for one to three days,” she says. But it’s not all juice. Yes, there’s avocado toast, smoothies and smoothie bowls, and lots more. Imagine farm-to-cup coffee from Devoción, sourced from small farms in Colombia and roasted in Brooklyn—it arrives in Forks within 10 days.

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If you grew up with parents who run a health food store, as Sarah Collins did, it seems like one of two things would happen: you’d run the other way as soon as you could make your own way in the world, or you’d really dig into health, wellness and the healing power of food. The latter happened, and the result is Café Santosha, which has been operating for about 10 years. It’s literally an organic outgrowth of Healthy Alternatives, which her parents, Lloyd and Dianne Burg, opened in 1994. Well, not totally—it’s inside the store. But what could be greener than that? Shop for your bulk items, grab some supplements and fresh local veggies (Salvaterra’s Gardens, among others, delivers there), and then have some breakfast or lunch. Or grab something for dinner from the refrigerated case offering a soup, sandwich or the quinoa salad of the day. (Or their super-popular vegan, gluten-free coconut rice pudding.) “The to-go fridge is always there even when I am not there,” says Collins, as the café closes at 2:30 p.m. and isn’t open on the weekend. If you’ve been following the progress of Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown, you may have seen something called Full Earth Goods, which sells Santosha food. That’s her

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business too. So you can still get your fix on the weekend, as she opened a mini-outpost at the market, full of graband-go items from the café, bread, eco-friendly gifts and thoughtful products. (And then go sit outside in the “Yard,” full of fire pits and tons of seating.) Santosha means contentment in Sanskrit, and it’s hard to feel anything but that when you eat its food, as it is largely plant based and organic whenever possible and made with tons of love and attention to detail. Ingredients are fresh, flavors are vibrant and food will sustain you, surprise you and nourish you. Collins and her crew are always leaving beautiful treats out on the counter as they come out of the oven. More often than not, they’re made with less sugar and spelt flour. These days, as a result of the pandemic, Collins started adding to-go dinners once a week—things like turkey sloppy joes (or with tofu) and pasta bowls with roasted veggies. “People just want to be comforted right now,” she says. But what Café Santosha offers is a small bit of comfort that can be taken from the knowledge that you’re eating something whole foodsbased and healthy.

CAFÉ SANTOSHA

7150 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown 610.366.1711 healthyalt.com/cafe-santosha

FULL EARTH GOODS 116 E. Broad St., Quakertown 267.875.0701 trolleybarnpublicmarket.com

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Sarah Hinsch, owner, and Todd Nemura, certified lifestyle medicine professional

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Sarah Hinsch’s launch of Greenmouth Café in 2014 is well documented—as the region’s first totally organic café, it was born out of the idea that health is wealth and the staunch belief that we can heal ourselves and our patterns and our lives with what we eat. The café became known for its scratch-made, plant-based vegan fare (epic avocado toasts, for one). But in spring 2020, Hinsch tweaked that business model and renamed it Greentruth Healing Haven & Plant-Based Kitchen, to represent a wider approach beyond just the café, and incorporate wellness across the board. You can now stay overnight at Greentruth, come for a Reiki session or even book a session with the Hippocrates Health Institute LED and red-light sauna, which helps to detoxify the body.

“Health is more than what we put in our mouths. It's what we eat, what we think, what we do and the environment we put ourselves in that creates health—a holistic approach if you will,” says Hinsch. The pandemic, she says, hasn’t changed anything in terms of how she approaches her business, per se, but the timing with the shift and expansion of her business mindset is perhaps ironic—or maybe prescient. Just as we are having trouble coming together in person because of social distancing, it becomes even more important for us to take care of ourselves in a multitude of ways. “Our mission is to build community around health. Community, purpose, food, movement, rest, they all work together to keep us healthy, happy and full of life,” she says.

G R E E N T R U T H H E A L I N G H AV E N & P L A N T- B A S E D K I T C H E N 134 N. 2nd St., Easton 484.560.5136 greentruthorganic.com

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TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

The Cure Pizza Wayne Milford, Co-Founder & Brewmaster of Birthright Brewing Company

Birthright is known for its woodfired pizzas and seasonal beers.

Wayne Milford was working in the fast-paced pharmaceutical industry in New York City when he decided to switch things up. He had always been curious about the kitchen, but it wasn’t until he was in high school that his appreciation kicked in. He enjoyed grilling and smoking meat and then eventually decided he wanted to experiment with beer. Milford’s newest obsession had been found. He poured himself into home brewing. So much so, that his hobby of home brewing turned into his profession. Milford now has 20 years’ experience, a degree in intensive brewing science from the American Brewers Guild in Vermont and has designed and built six other breweries. These days, he is running his own space, Birthright Brewing Company, on Main Street in Nazareth. It is a family-friendly spot where you can expect seasonal menu items paired with wood-fired pizzas as well as seasonal beers. At home with his family, pizza night is always a big hit. Birthright even sells dough that customers can take home and use to make their own pizza creations. Some homemade sauce and whatever may be in the fridge for the toppings is always a crowd pleaser. Here, Milford is sharing the recipe for Birthright’s famous pie, The Cure. But the best part of pizza is being creative with what you put on it—well, that, and the fact that it pairs really well with beer.

57 S. Main St., Nazareth 610.365.2225 birthrightbrewingco.com

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INGREDIENTS 10-ounce ball of pizza dough 2 ounces marinara sauce 2 ounces white sauce 3 ounces capicola 3 ounces prosciutto 3 ounces mozzarella 2 ounces shaved parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS Press and stretch the dough to about 12 inches using your knuckles and the fists of your hands. The dough will be sticky so be sure to use all-purpose flour on the work surface and on your hands. Combine the marinara sauce and the white sauce. Spread it out evenly to almost the edge of the dough. Place the cured meats on top and then the cheeses. Put the pizza in the oven at the highest temperature available on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Remove from oven once the cheese looks like it is cooked through and to your desired doneness.

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BY CARRIE HAVR ANEK | PHOTOGR APHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

Yianni’s Taverna

Along with the reopening is a renewed desire to bring many of the beverages of the Greek Islands to the Lehigh Valley dining public.

A Delicious Balance of Tradition and Transformation

Greek Potato Tart

with spicy aioli and micro cilantro

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A fire put Yianni’s Taverna out of commission for several years, and the pandemic definitely delayed the restaurant’s return to full operation, but Yianni’s is back, as of January. You might not recognize the interior of the restaurant—but the exterior is still that telltale stark white. And the tradition that has defined this restaurant for more than 40 years is definitely still intact. Yianni’s is no stranger to reinvention and renaming. The restaurant began in 1975 as Gus’s Crossroads, named for Gus and Eleni Zannakis, who started the restaurant when daughter Maria and son John were young. The restaurant was renamed Yianni’s around 2008, right around when Gus was ready to retire. “We stepped in and gave it a muchneeded facelift and brought the restaurant back to a true Greek taverna. We needed a new name, so named it after Gus’s father, Yianni,” says Melissa Zannakis, who married into the family many years ago. “In Greek tradition, the first son’s name carries forward through the generations so we followed the same thought with renaming Gus’s to Yianni’s,” she

says. “John and I have a son named after John’s dad, as does Maria. Gus is a nickname for Constantine. I know it sounds confusing.” Long gone are the dark hardwood floors and the crisp white and Aegean blue that you see so often in Greek restaurants. The transformation, which was delayed, understandably, due to COVID-19, conveys a more Mediterranean feel that’s less exclusively Greek. “Yes, we are Greek, but people don’t know a lot about Greek food. They might know feta cheese or fresh seafood but it’s more than that,” says Zannakis, who runs the restaurant along with her sister-in-law Maria Manakos. “It’s

about fresh, simple ingredients that are well prepared.” And yes, seafood is part of that—Greece is surrounded by water on three sides. To that end, the place is full of muted ocean colors, blues and greens, and the whole place imparts a very open and bright feel. Family tradition is present in the décor, too; black-and-white family photos line part of one wall. When you walk in, right on the left-hand side (and visible from the bar) you’ll find the “wall of proverbs,” too, as a unique feature. “It’s the kind of stuff you grew up hearing your parents or grandparents say, and some of it gets lost in translation,” she says. One of the favorites? “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”

EXECUTIVE CHEF SALAH BEN ATTOU

“My kids grew up hearing that one all the time,” says Zannakis, laughing. Never fear, though. The dishes you may have come to know and love remain, and the menu still lists everything by its Greek name (you can figure out what you’re ordering pretty easily). Those favorites that people have loved, such as the octopus, are prepared simply with Greek oregano, lentils, red wine vinegar and of course extra virgin olive oil. Saganaki—cheese flambé, lit tableside—hasn’t gone anywhere, either. It’s kasseri cheese, which is made from sheep’s milk, typically with a little bit of goat’s milk, too. Other classics such as spanakopita (spinach pie) are available. People also love the Shrimp Zorba, with tomatoes, garlic, feta and pita. And it wouldn’t be a Greek restaurant without the well-known avgolemono, or egg-lemon drop chicken soup. Many of these items are available to go (along with the cocktails, too!), because of the pandemic. There’s also

family packages and half trays of comforting basics such as moussaka, roasted chicken, Greek salad, salmon, whole roasted branzino, pastitsio (kind of like Greek lasagna) and souvlaki handhelds. “That one is fun. You make your own souvlaki—we provide all the accompaniments,” says Zannakis. But if you want to come in and check the place out yourself, the bar is positioned toward the front of the restaurant now, and there’s a great menu full of happy hour small plates they’re calling flights. None of these dishes are available for takeout; they are small and they all come out at the same time. You can choose three for $25 or three for $30 (the menus are slightly different at those two price points) among more than a dozen or so. Ideally, the best idea is to go with a couple of friends (or even one other person, depending on your comfort level these days), order a whole mess of things, pass the plates around, take what you want and put it on your separate plate, and share. LEHIGH VA LLE YS T Y LE.COM : A PRIL 2021

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Happy Hour Flight

Bouyiourdi, kasseri, octopus and crispy Brussels sprouts

It’s about fresh, simple ingredients that are well prepared.

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Keftedes (Greek meatballs) are super moist and flavorful, along with what they are calling tomato pie, but it’s really like nothing any resident of Pennsylvania (or anyone of Italian descent) would understand as tomato pie. It’s called bouyiourdi, but it’s tomatoes, caramelized onions and goat cheese, all baked and warm. Don’t miss the crispy Brussels sprouts, either, which are served with what executive chef Salah Ben Attou calls “the Greek version of Parm, a cheese called Kefalograviera,” and a garlic aioli. Don’t forget the skirt steak with Greek chimichurri and mashed potatoes, the baconwrapped dates… you’re starting

to see why these flights may be the best part of the menu, right? (For something a little sweet, the kasseri—that’s the awesome cheese that you can fry—is sliced with Asian pear and lavenderinfused honey and provides a light, floral counterpoint to the heavier, more savory small plates.) Along with the reopening is a renewed desire to bring many of the beverages of the Greek Islands to the Lehigh Valley dining public. Nikos Zissis, bar manager, has lived in Greece for many years, and is dedicated to educating people about spirits and flavors they may not be familiar with. For example, people may have heard of ouzo, an anise-

based liqueur not unlike, say, Italy’s grappa, but there’s more to Greek spirits than just that. The cocktail list includes a very popular drink called Lefko, which is basically a white Negroni. It’s so crystal clear, it looks like water, but doesn’t drink like it! There’s also the Paloma, made extra special with the imported Greek grapefruit soda from a company started by friends of Zissis’s back in Greece, called Three Cents. Many of the rest of the cocktails feature Greek spirits you may not be as familiar with, such as mastiha. The best way to describe it is that it is like Greek cuisine in spirit form—there’s herbal notes, there’s earthy notes, there’s a tinge of anise. “He is a true treasure of info and a perfectionist in his art. I am totally spoiled by his fabulous cocktails,” says Zannakis. Gus is still alive and well, but the family lost Eleni over the summer, so she wasn’t able to witness the renovation’s completion. “My sweet mother-in-law would have a shine in her eyes with the joy and pride to see their family restaurant full of life once again. She loved people, remembered everyone by name. She was a very one-of-a-kind lady,” says Zannakis. “She loved being with family and friends and creating an inviting space for all to gather. Melissa put it beautifully,” says Manakos.

Salmon - Solomos

Pan-seared eight-ounce salmon fillet, barley glaze, pickled beech mushrooms, tomato chutney and chilled spinach

Yianni’s Taverna

3760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem 610.410.9300 | yiannistaverna.com

*Please check their website and/or social media for current operating hours and procedures. Hours Tues.–Thurs.: 4–9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.: 4–10 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sunday brunch is on its way as of this writing; stay tuned.)

Parking Lot onsite

Reservations Recommended especially during the pandemic as indoor seating is restricted.

What to Order If you’re into tradition, Yianni’s does well with the classics, such as whole fish, spanakopita and the famous egg drop soup, among others. They’re very well known for their octopus, too. But if you want a wider taste experience, go sit outside on the patio and order some flights. It’s impossible to be bored with the choices and you’ll really get a lovely sense of the range of Greek food. If you save room for dessert, there’s a Greek-style apple tart; imagine the flavors of apple pie put in a crispy and flaky phyllo cup, with vanilla ice cream. LEHIGH VA LLE YS T Y LE.COM : A PRIL 2021

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Allentown hot spot featuring juicy burgers and Pennsylvania craft beers. Lunch, dinner & late night.

CASA TORO MEXICAN GRILL 7001 Rte. 309, Coopersburg, 610.282.8888, casatoromexgrill.com

Mexican restaurant and bar specializing in authentic, time-tested recipes and award winning margaritas. Lunch & dinner.

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*We recommend checking each individual restaurant’s website and/or social media to confirm whether it is open and accessible during these unprecedented times.

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COPPERHEAD GRILLE 1731 Airport Rd., Allentown, 610.403.4600, copperheadgrille.com

Copperhead Grille is a place where handcrafted recipes and sports merge to form the ultimate sports dining experience. Lunch, dinner & late night.

DON JUAN MEX GRILL

Berks FOLINO ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

BELL HALL

612 W. Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 610.437.1825, bellhallallentown.com

7751 Glenlivet Dr., West Fogelsville 1328 Chestnut St. Emmaus, 610.438.5661, donjuanmexgrill.com

Bringing Latin-inspired food to local communities. Lunch & dinner.

340 Old Rte. 22, Kutztown, 484.452.3633, folinoestate.com

Italian restaurant making homemade pasta, sauces, desserts and more! Serving lunch and dinner Wed.–Sun. and brunch 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. on Sun. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

THE GRILLE AT BEAR CREEK

GIO ITALIAN GRILL

6465 Village Ln., Macungie, 610.966.9446, gioitaliangrill.com

Gio Italian Grill offers old world charm with a progressive twist. Centering around their woodstone open flame hearth, Gio uses only imported ingredients to produce mouth-watering flavors. Take-out and private parties available. Lunch & dinner.

101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, 610.641.7149, bcmountainresort.com

Features modern American cuisine, a full-service bar, scenic views and award-winning outdoor dining. Dinner & late night.

Enjoy pasture-to-plate dining at its best, with food that is locally sourced on their 150-acre farm. Dinner.

Bucks

Savory at Home order from our curbside menu and shop our retail offerings at

SavoryGrille.com Wed.-Sat. 4:30-10pm Sunday 1-8pm Favorite Locally Sourced

2934 Seisholtzville Rd. Macungie

610.845.2010

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3501 Broadway, Allentown, 610.706.0100, grille3501.com

4 S. Main St., Quakertown, 215.538.1776, mccoolesredlioninn.com

Offering a dining room, martini lounge and bar in a beautifully restored inn from the 1700s. Monthly featured wines and brews from their own Red Lion Brewery. 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. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Carbon

Upscale, yet unpretentious. Fine fusion cuisine. Extensive martini, wine and beer menus. Lunch & dinner.

HOPS FOGELSVILLE $$

7921 Main St., Fogelsville, 610.395.3999, hopslehighvalley.com

Historic pub serving up all American classics with weekly specials to make mouths water. Lunch, dinner & late night.

HOPS AT THE PADDOCK $-$$$

SLOPESIDE PUB & GRILL 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, 610.824.1557, skibluemt.com

Offers indoor dining in addition to their ever-popular outdoor dining! Guests will enjoy delicious food, tasty drinks and unforgettable scenic views all year round. Lunch & dinner.

1945 W. Columbia St., Allentown, 610.437.3911, hopslehighvalley.com

Come to eat, drink and have fun! Friendly, food-oriented sports bar with cold brews! Lunch, dinner & late night.

HOUSE & BARN

Lehigh 651 Union Blvd., Allentown, 610.437.4023, aladdinlv.com

$$$

GRILLE 3501

MCCOOLE’S AT THE HISTORIC RED LION INN $-$$$

ALADDIN RESTAURANT

$$$

GLASBERN INN

2141 Packhouse Rd., Fogelsville, 610.285.2942, glasbern.com/dining.html

149 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.421.6666, houseandbarn.net

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 & dinner.

Two distinctly different restaurants, one spectacular setting, entirely re-imagined. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

KEYSTONE PUB

1410 Grape St., Whitehall, 610.434.7600, keystonepub.com

Demand better beer! Lunch, dinner & late night.

Photo by Alexandra Whitney

Torre’s famous margaritas continue to be available to-go via curbside pick-up!

KOMÉ FINE JAPANESE CUISINE AND HIBACHI $$ The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.798.9888, komerestaurant.com

A contemporary Japanese cuisine and hibachi. Extraordinary sushi, non-sushi dishes served in a contemporary, yet sensual atmosphere. Lunch & dinner.

MADELINE’S

JOIN US ON OUR NEW

$$$

1250 Turnstone Dr., Fogelsville, 484.277.2250, madelinesfogelsville.com

Casual fine dining with a creative gourmet flair. Madeline’s, where friends gather. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

MATEY’S FAMOUS STEAKS & PIZZA 1305 Broadway, Bethlehem, 610.866.6022, mateysfamous.com

Casual, family-friendly dining featuring cheesesteaks, pizza, salads, wraps and milkshakes. Lunch & dinner.

MELT

$$$

Expanded Patio Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.798.9000, meltgrill.com

Offering a sumptuous menu of contemporary Italian fare in its breathtaking 350-seat restaurant, with spacious and customizable rooms for private events. Lunch, dinner & late night.

THE MINT GASTROPUB 1223 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.419.3810, bethlehemmint.com

An American Gastropub focused on reinventing the “Table” in Comfortable. Brunch, dinner & late night.

MORGAN’S

3079 Willow St., Allentown, 610.769.4100, morgansrest.net

Great cuisine in a beautiful setting. Owner Blake Morgan serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to meet all dining needs. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT MEMORABLE! Contact us today to plan your

Special Occasion in one of our beautiful banquet rooms:

SARAH@MADELINESFOGELSVILLE.COM

NOTCH MODERN KITCHEN & BAR $$$

5036 Hamilton Blvd., 610.351.8222, notchmknb.com

1250 Turnstone Dr., Fogelsville | 484.277.2250 | madelinesfogelsville.com

Modern American with an Asian Twist. Lunch & dinner.

RINGERS ROOST

15+10=1

1801 W. Liberty St., Allentown, 610.437.4941, ringersroost1801.com

Family-friendly restaurant. Lots of parking. Friendly faces. Excellent food, from seafood to cheesesteaks. Great beer selection. Lunch, dinner & late night.

SAVORY GRILLE

$$$

2934 Seisholtzville Rd., Macungie, 610.845.2010, savorygrille.com

A culinary gem housed in the historic Seisholtzville Hotel, Savory Grille takes gives back to a time when fine dining was an experience to be savored. Dinner.

TOP CUT STEAKHOUSE

We've done the math, and we're ONE HOPPY BUSINESS to be celebrating our FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY at Hops Fogelsville and our TENTH ANNIVERSARY at Hops at the Paddock.

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The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.841.7100, topcutsteak.com

Classically inspired cocktails, exquisite wines and USDA prime steaks in a 1940s style rooftop atmosphere. Dinner & late night.

Stop in today and help us celebrate!

TOPGOLF SWING SUITE AT THE SWEET SPOT $$$ 2805 Lehigh St., Allentown, 610.813.2536, thesweetspot.golf

American bistro cuisine featuring indoor sports and entertainment. Lunch & dinner.

TORRE

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.841.9399, torrerestaurant.com

Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist in a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere. Enjoy Happy Hour gathered around the three-story tequila tower. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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THE TRAPP DOOR GASTROPUB 4226 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.965.5225, thetrappdoorgastropub.com

Upscale food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with an extensive craft beer list. Brunch, dinner & late night.

UNION AND FINCH

$$ T RY O U R " N E W " N O N N A' S P I Z Z A — A FA M I LY FAVO R I T E !

1528 W. Union St., Allentown, 610.432.1522, unionandfinch.com

A casual American bistro serving lunch and dinner six days a week and brunch on weekends. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

WHITE ORCHIDS THAI CUISINE

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.841.7499, whiteorchidsthaicuisine.com

Authentic Thai cuisine in a contemporary and relaxed dining atmosphere. Signature seafood dishes, house specialties and classic Thai entrées. New bar and lounge area. Lunch & dinner.

Grazie and Buon Appetito! –T H E D i M A I O FA M I LY

The Shoppes at Hellertown

610.838.8004 // dimaios.net

FOGELSVILLE: 610.395.3999 ALLENTOWN: 610.437.3911

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Dine-in & take Out

McCooles

ReD LiOn BReweRy BeeR On tap

¡CINCO de MAYO!

Fiesta with us Sat., May 1–Wed., May 5!

May 1–2: Food & Drink Specials May 3: Margarita Monday | May 4: Taco Tuesday May 5: Cinco de Mayo Specials

Northampton A CA MIA

4330 Lehigh Dr., Walnutport, 610.760.3207, acamiapa.com

Unique, homemade, Italian cuisine made with fresh flavorful ingredients; served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Lunch & dinner.

AMAN’S ARTISAN INDIAN CUISINE $$$ 336 Northampton St., Easton, 484.298.0400, amanseaston.com

Aman’s elevates Indian dining with an upscale ambiance and an award-winning menu to match. Lunch & dinner.

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AMERICAN LOBSTER

1420 Jacobsburg Rd., Wind Gap , 610.881.4031, american-lobster.com

The mission at American Lobster is to bring the best steaks and seafood to the area. Lunch & dinner.

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APOLLO GRILL

85 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.865.9600, apollogrill.com

Bistro-style restaurant encouraging a grazing dining experience. Comfortable, friendly, sophisticated and lively. Lunch, dinner & late night.

BLUE GRILLHOUSE & EVENT CENTER

$$$

4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, 610.691.8400, bluegrillhouse.com

From a party of four on the covered outdoor patio to a party of 400 in the newly renovated event center ballroom, blue delivers with prime steaks and seafood, a sprawling wine list and impeccable service. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

7001 PA ROUTE 309, COOPERSBURG 610.282.8888 // casatoromexgrill.com

4969 SWAMP ROAD, DOYLESTOWN

215.794.9400 // casatoromexican.com

BUDDY V’S RISTORANTE

$$$

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, windcreekbethlehem.com

The menu offers twists on Italian-American favorites like Sunday Gravy and Steak Pizzaiola. Lunch & dinner.

BURGERS AND MORE BY EMERIL $$

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, windcreekbethlehem.com

DELICIOUS TO THE VERY LAST DRIP

Chef Emeril Lagasse uses only the freshest and finest ingredients to create a mouth-watering burger customers will never forget. Lunch & dinner.

$$$

COPPERHEAD GRILLE 5737 Rte. 378, Bethlehem, 610.282.4600, copperheadgrille.com

Copperhead Grille is a place where handcrafted recipes and sports merge to form the ultimate sports dining experience. Lunch, dinner & late night.

DIMAIO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE $$ & PIZZERIA 27 Main St. Shoppes at Hellertown, 610.838.8004, dimaios.net

Family owned since 1985. Serving southern Italian Cuisine. Known for home-made bread, Chicken Francese, DiMaio’s Creamy Clam sauce and NY style pizza. Lunch & dinner.

DINER 248

3701 Easton-Nazareth Hwy., Easton, 610.252.4300, diner248.com

Fine diner-ing at its best. Handmade, fresh food, craft beer, libations and desserts. Call ahead seating available. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

DON JUAN MEX GRILL

5540 Crawford Dr., Bethlehem 2600 William Penn Hwy., Easton 300 N. 3rd St., Easton, 610.438.5661, donjuanmexgrill.com

Bringing Latin-inspired food to local communities. Lunch & dinner.

A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE WITH FAMILIAR FLAVORS...

Fresh Burgers • Fried Chicken Sandwiches Hard Ciders Brewed In-House • Craft Beer Milkshakes • Coffee • Sweets & More

1310 MAIN STREET, HELLERTOWN (484) 851-3700 • DRIPTHEFLAVORLAB.COM

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EASTON TACO & ROTISSERIE 1054 Northampton St., 917.379.4159, eastontaco.com

Authentic Latin food in a warm environment. Lunch & dinner.

EDGE RESTAURANT

$$$

74 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.814.0100, edgerestaurant.net

An all-scratch kitchen “combined with a fun, relaxed atmosphere, you get edge.” Lunch, dinner & late night.

EMERIL’S CHOP HOUSE

$$$

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, windcreekbethlehem.com

Indulge in a variety of irresistible dishes featuring tender steak cuts, mouth-watering prime rib and so much more. Dinner.

EMERIL’S FISH HOUSE

$$$

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, windcreekbethlehem.com

Discover an exciting new menu featuring notable additions including Grilled Octopus, a raw bar and so much more. Dinner.

GREEN VIDA CO.

1800 Sullivan Trl. Suite 330, Easton, greenvidacompany.com

Café and cold-pressed juice bar, using local and organic ingredients. Breakfast, brunch & lunch.

JENNY’S KUALI

102 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610.758.8088, jennyskuali.com

Offering Malaysian cuisine, vegetarian entrees and noodle dishes freshly prepared in house every day. Lunch & dinner.

KEYSTONE PUB

3259 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, 610.814.0400, keystonepub.com

Demand better beer! Lunch, dinner & late night.

THE MARKET GOURMET EXPRESS

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, windcreekbethlehem.com

All the classic favorites in one place. Nathan’s hot dogs, burgers, pizza, salad, sushi, ice cream and coffee. Lunch, dinner & late night.

MCCARTHY’S RED STAG PUB $$$ 534 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.861.7631, redstagpub.com

Experience the flavor of the Irish and British Isles! Over 200 scotch/whiskies, homemade breads and baked goods and from-scratch cooking! Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

PRIME STEAK HOUSE

325 Stoke Park Rd., Bethlehem, 610.882.4070, primestkhouse.com

Serving Premium Black Angus steaks, fresh seafood, chicken and pasta. Extended wine list. Lunch & dinner.

THE SLATE PUB

509 E. Main St., Pen Argyl, 610.881.4700, slatepub.com

Hometown pub known for its award-winning wings, cheese-steaks, original Belly Busters, nightly dinner specials, vegan and gluten-free choices. Enjoy an extensive cocktail and beer selection. Weekends include karaoke, DJs and live entertainment. Lunch, dinner & late night.

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530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.4585, socialstill.com

Full plate American-fusion restaurant, craft distillery, craft beers, local wine and tasting room. Lunch & dinner.

STEELWORKS BUFFET & GRILL

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, 610.419.5555, steelworksbuffetandgrill.com

Experience a variety of fresh culinary dishes from around the world at Steelworks Buffet & Grill. Featuring live action cooking and a fully stocked bar, guests will enjoy a variety of fresh international culinary dishes at the all-you-can-eat buffet or choose their favorites from the a la carte menu, including artisan pizza, a pasta station, fresh-carved meats and more. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

THE VIEW AT MORGAN HILL 100 Clubhouse Dr., Easton, 610.923.8480, morganhillgc.com

Upscale casual dining with the best view in the Lehigh Valley. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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The Rooftop at 306 S. New St., Bethlehem, 610.419.4320, zestbethlehem.com

A culinary and social experience offering a progressive menu that highlights the best of New American cuisine. Lunch & dinner.

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Lobster Roll 3RD & FERRY FISH MARKET On the hunt for the perfect lobster roll? Look no further than 3rd & Ferry Fish Market in Easton. “Our lobster roll is melt-in-your-mouth delicious,” says general manager Danya Kinsman. It’s one of the restaurant’s most popular offerings. (Kinsman noted that their fresh oysters delivered daily rank up there too!) So, what sets it apart from the rest? For one thing, it’s served warm. “We toss the lobster in warm butter and toast the croissant,” she says. “The flaky texture and sweetness of the croissant is perfect with the lobster. Warm butter was a better pairing with the lobster than a cold dressing.” Kinsman says that the dish always hits the spot, whether it’s lunch or dinner time, and can be made even better by upgrading to their famous Market Fries. “The Market Fries are decadent and like nothing you’ll find in the Valley,” she says. “Hand-cut fries tossed in our crab aioli, fresh crab meat, topped with Old Bay seasoning.” Enjoy your meal with one of 3rd & Ferry’s classic cocktails. “The Cucumber Collins is the perfect refreshing combination with the lobster roll,” says Kinsman. “A pint of All Day IPA or one of our white wine varietals always seem to be a favorite as well.” 56 S. 3rd St., Easton | 610.829.1404 | thirdandferry.com

3rd & Ferry’s lobster roll consists of a quarter-pound of warm lobster meat, butter and aioli on a toasted croissant.

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