Lehigh Valley Style June 2022 by Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc.

THE KIDS & FAMILY ISSUE

FAMILYFRIENDLY EATERIES

+ This Year’s Winning Pets!

YOUR LOCAL SUMMER

Reading 21 List MUST-READS

June 2022

Evermere

Contemporary Constrn.

French Country Manor

Positioned atop a gentle knoll on nearly 2 acres, this home offers timeless design and a floor plan with more than 8,395 sq.ft. of living space on three levels. The outdoor area offers a swimming pool, spa, and putting green. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $2,450,000

To be built, customization available. With more than 40 years of experience and awarded the #1 Custom Home Builder in PA, Myron Haydt brings you an opportunity for a contemporary home in the Newport Ridge enclave in Salisbury Twp. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths. $2,275,000

To be built, customization available. Located on a cul-de-sac, this European-style home is in the planning stages. Red oak flooring, spacious rooms, extraordinary craftsmanship. Myron Haydt Development, Inc., will work with homeowners to create their dream home. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths, $2,050,000

Wildberry

Starry Night Manor

Pullen Station

Enjoy the US Senior Open at your new Saucon Valley home—less than two miles from SVCC! On a private cul-de-sac amidst nearly 3 acres, the timeless design offers a floor plan with spacious rooms in more than 7,040 square feet on 3 levels. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths. $1,550,000

Built c.1750, artisanship of a bygone era is preserved & expertly blends today’s conveniences for a modern lifestyle. A turnkey weekend retreat easily reached from Manhattan & Philadelphia or a full-time residence with great access to I-78. 3 BRs, 3 baths. $1,100,000

Brimming with history in a quiet Quakertown area, this home blends classic touches with enough space for a family to spread out. Comprised of 3 parcels totaling 17.19 acres, Pullen Station offers everything that a modern family needs. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $799,000

Laurelwood

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Valley Green

A long driveway and more than ten partially wooded acres is the setting for this one of a kind log home in Nockamixon Twp. The mountain-like retreat is perfect as a full-time residence or an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 2 BRs, 1.5 baths. $599,000

Newport Ridge, in Salisbury Twp., offers meadows & forest embraced by rolling green hills. Within minutes of Saucon Valley Country Club & the vibrant Allentown and Bethlehem downtowns. Lots are designed to accommodate homes over 6,500 sq.ft., starting at $350,000

In the fabulous community of Valley Green, this home will melt your heart and welcome your family. Updates include a breathtaking new primary bath, a beautiful lower level with game room, bar, powder room, & exercise room, and a backyard patio. 4 BRs. $750,000

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CONTENTS

PHOTO BY ALISON CONKLIN

June Pop’s Malt Shoppe in Kutztown promises 1950s nostalgia served with a smile, pg. 54

12 THIS MONTH’S PICKS

What We’re Loving Right Now

17 TRENDING NOW

News, Notes & Quotes

24 GET THE GOODS

Giacomo’s Italian Market

27 LIVING WELL

Listen to Your Gut

31 INSIGHT

Kolbe Academy

36 5 THINGS

Family & Pet Portraits

38 HIT THE BOOKS

Your Local Summer Reading List

48 9 TH ANNUAL READER-VOTED PET CONTEST Winners Revealed

54 FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN

Eats for Your Summer Drives

62 BEYOND THE MENU Lechon Asado, Chef George Arce

64 INSIDE DISH

La Kang Thai Noodles Bar

70 DINING GUIDE

Where to Go to Please Your Palate

COVER PHOTO

Your Local Summer Reading List, pg. 38.

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72 DRINK THIS Lilac & Enjoy

Food tastes better when enjoyed in the sunshine, and drinks sip a little more slowlyunder the stars.

Gather your friends and family to join us this spring, summer, and fall for Easton Alfresco. Outdoor dining at more than 20 venues for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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EDITOR’S LETTER Fun fact: Alison Conklin has been photographing these kiddos since birth!

3 THINGS

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

Food writer Carrie Havranek had the best time at La Kang Thai Noodles Bar.

Reads, Eats Here at Style, we’re celebrating summer with seven family-friendly eateries, 10 winning pets and 21 local book titles. It’s the season of reading and, on pg. 38, we’ve rounded up the works of talented local authors and illustrators to add to your list. No matter your genre of choice, there’s something for everyone, from picture books, to young adult, to memoir, to celebrity. While you’re reading local, be sure you’re shopping local, too. It’s the perfect time to explore a Valley bookstore offering new and used options and become a bookworm by fall. Then, on pg. 54, beat the hangries with family-friendly dining options from Phillipsburg, NJ, to Kutztown. Whether it’s

A visit to Giacomo’s Italian Market, finally!

Pad Thai at La Kang Thai Noodles Bar.

& Pets

ice cream, burgers, cheesesteaks or just a heaping dose of nostalgia you’re craving, it’s sure to be found at Dinky’s, Drip, Mountain Dudes, Rod’s Dogs, Petey’s Eatey’s, Pop’s and Wiz Kidz. If the names are any indication, the little ones will love ’em. And, of course, it’s that time of year! The winners of our annual reader-voted pet contest are announced on pg. 48. Did your cutie make the cut? Tag us on social when you post about your win—we can’t get enough of these furballs!

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I’m making my way through Anna: The Biography, which follows Anna Wintour’s journey to becoming editor-in-chief of Vogue and one of the most powerful people in media. It’s been a fascinating read since page one!

Ever the victim of self-inflicted tsundoku, I have quite a few backissues of The Atlantic, Harper’s and National Geographic to attend to, plus the latest arrivals from my aunts’ and sister-in-law’s respective lending libraries. (Still meandering through V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue; next on the docket is Paula Hawkins’s A Slow Fire Burning.)

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After falling in love with the Netflix show, I am determined to read the Bridgerton book series by Julia Quinn this summer!

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Contributing Writers Susan Bianchi, Alison Conklin, Carrie Havranek, Tess Steinberg, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis

I am in the middle of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. It’s so good! And I’m all caught up on all of Michael Connelly’s books.

Anything on Reese Witherspoon’s book list, which Denise Lichty highly recommends!

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus−a cross between The Big Bang Theory and Baking with Julia . I am a big fan of autobiographies so I am looking forward to reading the book by Dave Grohl called The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music . I can’t wait to get my hands on Heartbroke by Chelsea Bieker. Her book Godshot was one of my favorite reads of last year.

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We love driving by fields of forsythia—why not bring it inside? Grab a bunch at Gift Box Floral in Easton! giftboxfloral.com

Neutrals with a pop of yellow is what dreams are made of. We love this style by Have Some Fun Today. havesomefuntoday.com

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EASTON CYCLE When Rena Fimiano moved back to Easton and noticed a lack of boutique workout spaces, she knew she wanted to share her love of cycling with the area. “I’m starting with pop-ups because I want to establish a strong community presence while giving people a more intimate workout experience,” says Fimiano, owner and instructor. There are 10 bikes and Fimiano says the energy really drives the ride. “When you have nine excited people next to you, it’s an amazing feeling.” Keep an eye out for classes popping up in surprise locations around Easton all summer long. Leading up to each ride, hints for the next location will be posted on Instagram. Once revealed, anyone age 16 or older can register online. Easton Cycle is also available to book for private events, bridal party festivities and small business gatherings. “I’m also collabing with local businesses like Inner Shift Fitness and Good Health Acupuncture, which is really exciting too,” she says. Easton | eastoncycle.com

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Owner of C.B. Candles Chelsey Bruce turned what was once a therapeutic pandemic project into a high-quality, vegan and cruelty-free candle business. “At the onset of COVID-19, I was becoming increasingly aware of how many of the products we use every day contain chemicals and other toxic ingredients, so I liked the idea of making something that I know is natural and safe for my family and pets,” says Bruce. Now, C.B. Candles is full steam ahead, offering 100-percent soy, hand-poured candles and wax melts as well as custom scents, labels and designs. “If customers have a specific scent in mind that I do not carry, I can work with them to create that fragrance,” she says. “I am also happy to collaborate on creating signature candles and scents for businesses or special events.” Operating in Phillipsburg, NJ, nearly all materials used are sourced from other local businesses and all shipping materials are recyclable and biodegradable. Phillipsburg, NJ | cbcandlesco.com

CHARCUTERIE IN A CUP OLIVE TO BE SOCIAL A family friend of Keystone Farms Cheese in Bethlehem and a cheese enthusiast herself, Tiffany Seifert began Olive To Be Social earlier this year. “Our cheese comes straight from Keystone Farms Cheese, where the ingredients are simple, honest and the cheese is absolutely delicious!” says Seifert, who was initially inspired by the endless pairing possibilities. Olive To Be Social is a fun way to enjoy charcuterie, where every cup is packed with a unique, customer-chosen combination of anything found on a charcuterie board. Customers in the Lehigh Valley can order through Instagram or Facebook and get their cups delivered to them! Bethlehem |

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VOICES OF THE VALLEY

Anita Paukovits

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT, THE CHILDREN’S HOME OF EASTON

When Anita Paukovits was a young college graduate, she did not anticipate that she would eventually be the executive director and president of The Children’s Home of Easton. “I took my first ‘real’ job post-college to use my social work degree and thought: Why not? Let’s try this!” Paukovits says. Now, 39 years later, Paukovits is the first female to hold the role, which is one she accepted in 2015. The Children’s Home of Easton is a nonprofit organization that serves dependent, neglected and traumatized children who can no longer remain in their home or with family. AD-LVS-SN-FINAL.pdf

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These children are cared for and taught to cope effectively with situations in order to become productive members of society. Having the utmost desire to help others, Paukovits’ role in The Children’s Home allows her to do just that. Not to mention she herself is from the Lehigh Valley, so she is able to help people in her own backyard. “The changes that have been happening in our Valley have been amazing in that, yes, we preserve and respect the past, but we are also leaders in adapting to the necessary changes we are all experiencing in our world, and making the Lehigh Valley a better place,” says Paukovits. “The Lehigh Valley is an incredible area in that it is diverse in every aspect of the word!” She’s proud of what she has been able to do for the area through her work, but Paukovits does not stop there.

She is heavily involved in the community, serving as pastoral council chair at Holy Family Church and as a board member at Kolbe Academy while also supporting local restaurants, festivals, trails and nonprofit events. The passion to help others drove Paukovits both professionally and personally, and her drive has not yet dwindled. When asked to give advice for someone wanting to make a difference in the Lehigh Valley, she says: “Do it! Life is short, times are different. Share the gifts, talents and skillsets you have to make the Lehigh Valley a better place.” Watch the Unscripted with Russo podcast video with Anita Paukovits at lehighvalleystyle.com.

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With a drive to bring sustainable living to the Lehigh Valley, Jacquelyn Bassett opened FD Market, a sustainable goods shop and zero-waste refillery in Emmaus and online, in 2019. Nearly three years later, FD Market has opened its doors in Easton with its second brick-and-mortar location. “It is refreshing to be surrounded by such progressive and forward-thinking businesses and individuals,” says Bassett. “We have had the privilege of being a vendor at the Easton Farmers’ Market for the past year, which has been an incredible experience.” Now, the Easton community gets to shop sustainably all year round. FD Market offers a range of personal care and household cleaning products as well as being a spot for people to bring their own containers to refill. The same aesthetic and glowing customer service of their Emmaus location is sure to be found in Easton. “There is so much blossoming here and we couldn’t be more grateful to be part of it,” says Basset. 158 Northampton St., Easton | 1.888.450.5333 | fdmarketco.com

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The Best of the Lehigh Valley Party returns! We’re bringing back live music, all of your favorite food, interactive experiences and so much more. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine will even be on-site for a cocktail demonstration and tasting experience! We’re throwing a party that you won’t want to miss! Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown | 7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville | bestofthelehighvalley.com

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Tell us about the journey to opening Giacomo’s Italian Market. I had quit my job in the corporate world to help my husband at Giovanni’s Pizzeria. It had been about five or six years since I had worked at the pizzeria fulltime and I immediately began adding to the catering menu, offering a variety of different items along with charcuterie and grazing tables. I began creating beautiful set-ups that just took our catering to a new level and I absolutely loved doing it. Shortly after that, we began getting requests for family-style meals that were healthy and ready to just heat and eat. So, in January, right before COVID hit, we started offering one family-style meal a day. It was something that was not on our regular menu and gave a new option to families of any size. This concept caught on very quickly and, before we knew it, we had lines of cars waiting to pick up food each day. It was such a success, it carried us through COVID. We quickly came to the realization that we were running two different businesses out of one kitchen and we needed more space. The place right next to us was open and available so I stood in the vacant store one day and drew up my plans. I wanted to expand Giovanni’s. I took it to the landlord and I was denied the expansion because of exclusions in some of the surrounding businesses in the shopping center, but our landlord had bigger ideas and that’s where the market idea was born. I went back and drew up all-new plans for a market and, within months, the lease was signed!

What did the design process look like? I had studied interior design and fine art in Florence, Italy, during college and my time there was unforgettable! The culture made me want to create something like that at home. I wanted to bring that lifestyle and authenticity to Quakertown for people to experience. The market was completely designed by me, including the architectural drawings, light plans, floor plans, finishes, etc. I finally had used my interior design degree for a project for me. The market was built by family and close friends and holds so much sentimental value. This place I have created is more like my home and my heart and soul. It is named after our youngest son, Giacomo, who has wanted a place with his name on it, since his brother is named after the pizzeria (and my father-in-law). Postersize pictures of my kids from our last family trip to Italy are hanging in the market and it just completes the design. How has the market been received by the community? I did a lot of research when selecting the items I wanted in the store, and for a valid reason. I wanted something that has never been in this area. I wanted to create not only a market but an experience. As soon as you

walk through the door, I want you to feel like you’re in a different town, a different county—like you stepped into a market while on vacation! The first few months, I think I cried every time I watched people walk through the door with a huge smile on their face looking around like they had never seen anything likethis in our town. I wanted people to smile when they walked in, and they do! It has been above and beyond what I had hoped for. I have people that drive from an hour away to come here, regularly! It makes me so happy and proud to have created something that makes people excited to come to.

Tell us about your wide variety of offerings! I offer a variety of different items in my store. I have an entire wall of all imported grocery items from breakfast cornetti to pastas and sauces to olive oils, tuna, jarred condiments and aperitivo, to meats and cheeses as well as imported beverages. I have a deli where all of the meats are imported. I have a sandwich and charcuterie station that is made to order as well as an entire wall of grab-and-go and prepared foods both refrigerated and frozen. There is also a small counter with vats of infused olive oils and vinegars for you to fill up your own glass bottle. Then, in the middle of the store, you will find three cases full of pastries and baked goods—the most difficult section of the store to resist! Is there an offering that locals just can’t get enough of? I think the number one item is my mom’s cinnamon rolls. They are incredibly good—like, addicting! You cannot just stop at one bite. She has truly outdone herself with those!

Tell us about Giacomo’s Table and your event offerings! I love to cook for people, especially people who appreciate a nice sit-down meal. I wanted to be able to cook for a table of guests and allow them to sit back and enjoy an evening without the mess or hassle of setting up and cleaning up—a night where they can have a private dining experience to themselves with family and friends and, of course, lots of food. I have done many Giacomo’s Tables since I opened and each one has been so much fun! It really feels like I’m cooking for a group of friends right in my kitchen. 220 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown 267.347.4485 giacomos-italianmarket.com

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LISTEN TO YOUR GUT KRISTEN BENTSON, DC, MS, IFMCP drkristenbentson.com Terms like FODMAP, SIBO and IBS may not have been in our vocabulary just a few short years ago. However, our evolving understanding of our digestive system andits pivotal role in health, immune response, gene expression and disease has brought awareness and expanded opportunity to better address chronic conditions and increase the quality of everydaylife. One in seven people have digestive issues, and while that number is substantial on its own, it may not include those with symptoms not typically associated with digestion and gut health. Issues like brain fog, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, depression, poor sleep, chronic aches and joint pain, headaches and

food allergies can all be symptoms and indicators of poor gut health. We are composed of more microbes than human cells, with the majority of those microbes found within the digestive tract. The diversity and composition of microbes can determine our health and gene expression. For every one message from the brain to the gut, there are nine messages from the gut to the brain. Gut microbiota determines the messaging to the brain—whether to turn inflammation up or down, and whether to increase or decrease repair of organs and tissue. It is no wonder that the gut microbiome is being called the second brain. Antibiotics, factory farming, environmental toxins, mental and emotional stress, and poor diet all contribute to the issues. “For a long time, we shied away from language around the digestive system with most unwilling to talk about gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, etc.,” says Kristen Bentson, DC, MS, IFMCP, of Bethlehem. “For a significant part of the population, it has meant suffering in silence with no real answers.”

In college, Bentson found herself with serious health issues, having a constellation of symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues, fainting, fatigue and pain. Traveling from doctor to doctor, she was left with more questions than answers. Her symptoms were so significant that she took a year off from school to find out what was happening and how she could fix it. She quickly realized that she needed to be an active participant in her own healing. In addition to an invaluable GI doctor, she found key support in her healing through chiropractic and functional medicine. It would prove to be a guiding force in redirecting her own career into those two professions. After her second child, she had severe reactions to food, which had her dive deeper into gastrointestinal health and a low-FODMAP diet.

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A key question Bentson asks when working with someone is: Are you really ready to make lifestyle changes and are you willing to work to get to the root of things? As she likes to say, “There is not a pill for every ill.” As a functional medicine practitioner, Bentson takes a comprehensive and systematic approach through clinical testing, lifestyle changes and a whole-foods approach in finding the root of the issues and the dietary match that works for each individual. Food is information for the body and, as such, can help turn on and off genetic expression. Just because a food may be deemed healthy does not mean it will be healthy for your body. The same applies to supplements. Some supplements could be working for you and against others, despite what an “influencer” may say. Bringing in a functional medicine doctor to work with you alongside your allopathic doctor may provide the guidance and knowledge needed to help you discern the underlying issue and the imbalance causing your symptoms as well as help you navigate a path to effectively rebalance your systems.

SMART PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY MICROBIOME

Even if you don’t have obvious digestive health issues, maintaining a healthy microbiome is key in maintaining good health and preventing the expression of disease. Bentson reminds us to keep it simple and consistent.

“First, remember that the best foods don't have food labels; focus your food approach on getting a wide variety of brightly colored, unlabeled and unprocessed whole foods,” she says. “Next, if the foods you're eating do have a label, read the list of ingredients and avoid added sugar, numbers (like red dye #40 or polysorbate #80) and chemicals.” Bentson notes that cutting back on and ultimately eliminating alcohol may be one of the best decisions you can make for gut health and overall health. Look to incorporate nutrient-dense foods, prebiotic fiber and polyphenols. These include things like artichokes, ground flax seeds, raw fermented sauerkraut, blueberries, green tea, fresh herbs and unsweetened yogurt. Promoting diversity in your microbiome can also benefit from seeking diversity in your foods and food sources. It is easy to get stuck in the same few vegetables as well as shopping at the same stores. Step outside your normal routine, incorporate different fruits and vegetables and provide more diverse phytonutrients. Sourcing from farmers’ markets and various stores can mean different regions, different soil conditions and differing micronutrients. Minding your food is one aspect, minding how you eat is another. It is a basic yet mostoften-bypassed strategy to improve your digestion. The expression “drink your food and chew your water” is indicative of how we should be eating. Simply taking the time to truly chew your food until it is liquid allows for the proper enzymatic breakdown from our saliva to take place. Swallowing after just six or eight chews puts more stress on the rest of the digestive tract, reduces nutrient absorption and can increase bloating and gas. Chewing your food fully helps you slow down, provides greater satiety and can encourage relaxation when eating. Our digestive system is very sensitive to stress. Bentson encourages everyone to have specific, routine stress-transforming strategies in place. This can include breathing practices, gentle exercise, prayer, time in nature, listening to calm music and sipping an adaptogenic tea like tulsi. In addition to emotional stress, environmental stressors like mold, environmental toxins, chemicals and pesticides can be contributing to poor gut health. Just like minding the soil in a healthy garden, minding the health and diversity of your microbiome is foundational to all aspects of your own health. Paying attention to your body’s signals, being an active participant as well as finding trusted, knowledgeable guidance can help you to flourish.

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KOLBE ACADEMY Pete B. knew he was in over his head. The self-described “quiet kid” was just a freshman trying to find his place in the local high school hierarchy when he began using drugs. “It just led down a path that was really hard to get off of,” he recalls. After he sought professional treatment, Pete and his mother decided he should enroll at Kolbe Academy in Bethlehem, the first faith-based recovery high school in the United States. “They put me back on my feet and got me where I need

to be,” says Pete. “It’s more like a family. We use that word a lot here.” If Kolbe is a family, then perhaps John Petruzzelli is its patriarch. He had been working in Catholic education for about 30 years when the idea of establishing a place like Kolbe was first bandied about in the Diocese of Allentown. Although the concept of a high school experience tailored to kids struggling with alcohol and drug dependency wasn’t new—there are more than 40 such places in the country, including the

Bridge Way School in Philadelphia— what would set Kolbe apart was its faith component, or what Petruzzelli calls “the missing piece.” Petruzzelli was working as the principal of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia following a seven-year stint in the same role at Bethlehem Catholic High School when he was summoned back to the Lehigh Valley to help get Kolbe Academy off the ground. It was an assignment that came with a lengthy to-do list. “I was the

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“I think there are very few people out there who don’t know somebody, that don’t have a connection with someone who is in recovery or battling addiction,” he says. Seery believes social media is making the problem worse by adding to the pressures already weighing heavy on many young people’s shoulders. “People don’t realize how much drugs and alcohol affect youth,” she says. Every morning at Kolbe Academy begins with a check-in where students are encouraged to talk about anything that might be bothering them. There are also morning prayers, and the recitation of the Kolbe Promise, where students recommit themselves to the school’s mission. Throughout the week, students meet with licensed drug and alcohol counselors in individual and group settings. Twelve-step meetings are run by students (with the support of a Certified Recovery Specialist) and held once a week. Beyond the services provided to aid in recovery, Kolbe tries to give its students as much of the typical high school experience as possible.

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announced in the spring that it would be moving to the former Sacred Heart School in Bath. “This has all been in God’s hands the first couple of years,” Petruzzelli says. “We’re not going to change that now. He’s going to take us where we need to go.” Not long after that announcement, Petruzzelli disclosed that he had made the difficult decision to step away as principal. At the time of this interview, he was unsure of his next move. He says he doubts he’s done with education for good, but he wants to take a break for a little while. And one thing is for certain—he still plans on being part of the Kolbe family in some way. “I’ve put a lot of heart and soul and sweat and tears into this place, and I just think it’s so needed,” says Petruzzelli. “It’s such an important part of our diocese and our community. I’m going to do everything I can to make sure it continues to succeed and flourish.” Although Petruzzelli’s tenure is ending, in many ways Kolbe’s work is just in its infancy. “There are probably still people out there who don’t know about us but could use our help,” he says. Petruzzelli speaks with pride about Kolbe’s success stories—the graduates who have moved on to other endeavors and are winning their own personal battles with addiction: one is on the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University; another got a job at Mack Trucks and already has been promoted. Pete is planning on joining that distinguished group, too. His grades are up, and after he graduates next year, he wants to join the U.S. Army for four years, and then attend college. Nursing is one possible career choice, although he says he also likes to cook. He’s currently employed at a local Panera. Pete says he’s had some slip-ups in his recovery journey, but when asked how things are going at the moment, he responds with one word: “Awesome.” And he has this message for any young person standing where he was two years ago, ensnared in the grip of addiction, with little hope of beating back the darkness: “I know how bad addictions can get, especially at a young age. It’s most important to know that there is a way out, and there is a different life waiting for you. You can do whatever you truly want to do.” kolbe-academy.org

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Three stories of shelf-browsing heaven and a cafe to boot! Grab brunch and explore this reader’s paradise on Historic Easton’s Millionaire’s Row.

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS Chapter Book

Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog BY LISA PAPP

Author and illustrator Lisa Papp returns with another companion in her series of picture books about how kids and dogs can make a difference. This time, Star is testing to become a therapy dog at a retirement community. Together, Madeline and Star try to reach one man in a wheelchair who seems firmly forlorn. With soft, sweet illustrations, this tale of intergenerational connection educates on the power of volunteering and the world of therapy animals.

Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep

BY JOSH BERK & SAUNDRA MITCHELL Bethlehem Area Public Library’s director doesn’t just run the place, he’s graced the shelves with several books for young readers. Last year, Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep continued a middle-grade series set at a spooky summer camp in the early ’80s. Tez and Corryn’s counselors are going missing this summer, and the kids don’t believe the camp director’s assurances that the counselors simply quit. Could something more evil be afoot?

Jack the Unicorn BY JOE BORDA

The colorful picture book comes with a simple lesson as it explores the life of Jack the unicorn. With all kinds of likes and dislikes, activities and interests, life is about learning and having fun—whether it’s by baking, or playing with toy cars, or wearing your favorite clothes! The book includes a section to write in a child’s own preferences to look back on later in life.

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Chapter Book

How Do You Fix A Bad Day?

In Honor of Broken Things

Mother-and-daughter team Pam and Kelsi Cantone created this conversation and picture book to help youngsters understand, articulate and cope with their feelings. Problem-solving and self-reflection are fostered with graphics and conversation starters to help spark discussion and connect over that universal challenge—a bad day.

Three middle schoolers are wading through heavy life challenges when they find each other in a pottery class. From parents divorcing to the loss of a sister and the shakeup of a move, these heavy topics are all-too-common realities of life handled deftly by Acampora. With support from each other, the youngsters navigate healing and how to embrace that some hurts will never fully heal.

BY PAM & KELSI CANTONE

BY PAUL ACAMPORA

Simeon Bleeker’s Magical Sneakers:

A Walk Through Anxiety

BY SOUL PERSPECTIVE LLC Before you judge another person, walk a mile in their shoes. We all know the adage, but Simeon Bleeker really has the ability to share the experiences of other kids with the power of his magical sneakers. When he doesn’t understand why Kolby is too anxious to participate in summer camp, Simeon uses his magic red high-tops to find out what it’s like to live with anxiety. Empathy is a superpower in this vibrantly illustrated story!

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MIKAYLA’S VOICE LOCAL NONPROFIT

FUN FACT:

Carson’s New Tripoli farmhouse was featured in our December 2018 edition!

Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big?:

A Cheeky Guide to Feeling Sexier in Your Own Skin & Unleashing Your Personal Style

The books published by Mikayla’s Voice are written by children, in keeping with the nonprofit organization’s mission to empower children of all abilities to educate others about diversity and inclusion. Who better to start the conversation with kids about how to compassionately encounter and understand people with disabilities than peers on their own developmental level? Explaining friends with a brain injury (Our Friend Mikayla), Down syndrome (High Fives and A Big Heart) and autism, (Super Brady: Always on the Move!), the three books released thus far help explain that it’s normal to be uncertain when we meet someone different, and a little kindness and curiosity will carry us through to understanding!

BY CARSON KRESSLEY Emmy Award-winning fairy god stylist and TV star Carson Kressley may swan among the stars, but his fashion wisdom is fit for any budget. Anyone can glean a good glamour education from this guide to style from head to toe, rich with Kressley’s saucy voice and splashy watercolor illustrations. Take these targeted tips as tools to create your own self-assured style.

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FUN FACT:

Lauren moved to the Lehigh Valley as a child and is a Parkland High School graduate.

A Million Quiet Revolutions BY ROBIN GOW

Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty BY LAUREN WEISBERGER

Known best for The Devil Wears Prada, Weisberger fired off another page-turner last year, tangling with sisters, secrets and the crumbling of a perfect-family façade. Peyton is a polished morning show anchor, her sister Skye a stay-at-home PTA princess, but both of their outwardly immaculate lives are about to be rocked by a college admissions scandal implicating Peyton’s husband, and he’s not the only one with something to hide.

Growing up in a small rural town with an almost nonexistent queer community, trans teens Aaron and Oliver are lucky to have each other. When Aaron moves away, the two turn to historical stories hinted at and untold to orient themselves in the legacy of queer and trans people. A lyrical story told in verse, A Million Quiet Revolutions is full of the passion and poetry of young people in love.

Dagger Hill

BY DEVON TAYLOR It’s 1989, and four friends are set to enjoy the smalltown summer before their senior year begins. So much for that—a freak plane crash directly onto their hangout spot has them sucked into a paranormal mystery and searching for an abducted member of the group. Fans of Stranger Things will love the creepy vibe and retro setting, with teens facing their fear to tackle a spine-tingling mystery.

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ADULT FICTION

The Beauty of Their Youth

BY JOYCE HINNEFELD A compassionate and heartfelt collection of five short stories alights in the lives of characters wrangling with notions of self and its relation to their roles, histories and relationships. From a German tourist plunging into the Florida Everglades to an older woman ruminating on her mother’s death, diverse settings and situations tease out interior lives. Award-winning short-story writer and novelist Joyce Hinnefeld is a professor of English at Moravian College.

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts BY KATE RACCULIA

Fast-paced and clever, this mystery follows nerdy loner Tuesday Mooney as she gets drawn out of nights alone binging TV and into the citywide scavenger hunt eccentrically imposed by a dying billionaire. With a huge prize on the line, Tuesday and a team of oddballs chase down clues with plenty of rivals on their heels and specters of their past rearing up in their path.

A Little Hope A Quiet Life

BY ETHAN JOELLA Life as we know it treads water in an undercurrent of grief, one that Joella wades gamely into. A Little Hope visits a tiny Connecticut town and a dozen denizens’ overlapping hardships, from addiction and betrayal to sudden illness and loss. Beautifully written and rooted in small-community dynamics, the story looks unflinchingly at challenges but also the hope that lets us survive them. His second book, A Quiet Life, will be published this November.

Never Been Kissed

BY TIMOTHY JANOVSKY Wren Roland is in his early twenties but has yet to lock lips with a beau, despite a crushstudded youth. In a drunken haze of nostalgia, he fires off a series of emails to the four guys he almost kissed—and ends up reconnecting with the one that got away. The two are working together over the summer at a classic old drive-in movie theater, where they might just get their own off-screen Hollywood kiss.

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Did you know Books, Brunches & Booze recently launched a chapter in the Lehigh Valley? The club combines friendship, good reads, eats and drinks.

Goodbye, Orchid

BY CAROL VAN DEN HENDE A heart-wrenching and captivating love story, Goodbye, Orchid doesn’t play out in the typical way. As the story opens, Orchid and Phoenix are new to a promising relationship. But what happens to that fragile trajectory when Phoenix is badly and irreversibly injured? He wants to spare her from this trauma and the long road of recovery ahead of him, but Orchid is determined not to give up.

ADULT NONFICTION

Remember to find your next read, new or old, at one of the Valley’s independent booksellers listed on pg. 39!

True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us

BY DANIELLE J. LINDEMANN The phenomenon of reality television is an inescapable feature of modern society, one that we like to indulge in and deride in equal measure. With an evenhanded sociological lens, Lindemann, associate professor of sociology at Lehigh University, explores what reality TV says about us, from the seminal The Real World on MTV to the endless parade of housewives and bachelors, and why we’re so fascinated.

The Anxiety Healer’s Guide: Coping Strategies

and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body

BY ALISON SEPONARA, MS, LPC For those struggling with anxiety, it can surface anytime, anywhere to overwhelm or distract from living our best lives. Licensed psychotherapist Alison Seponara has collected time-tested and scientifically proven strategies to ease anxiety, whether it be by long-term habits or in-themoment antidotes. A great toolkit for anyone who’s tired of feeling helpless to the whims of their nervous system!

Electing Madam Vice President: When Women Run Women Win

BY NICHOLA D. GUTGOLD The 2020 election was historic for many reasons, but Gutgold focuses her attention on a positive one: more women ran for president than ever before, and the United States achieved its first woman as vice president. As a professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, Gutgold deftly explores the campaign rhetoric and communications of each candidate and the road that led Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House.

MEMOIR Behind the Button

Craving London

This fun and fast read tracing the journey of an entrepreneur shows how one woman followed her passion for fashion. Starting out in customer service in a small town, she went on to work as a seven-figure sales rep in New York City and found her own boutique, Frox, in Perkasie, PA. Now she uses her story to inspire women to weave a life that suits them, with strength, vulnerability and style!

On the brink of 30, foodie Jessica Stone is five years single after a broken engagement as this memoir opens. Looking for a hard reset, she leaves New York City for England, pursuing culinary delights and a London love life. Colin Firth fetishists (or Anglophiles) will enjoy vicariously exploring the city, the dating scene and some cheeky recipes as Stone unreels her adventures across the pond.

BY JILL STRICKLAND BROWN

BY JESSICA STONE

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Real Estate & Mortgage Experts

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Founder Lenore Mohr created Pure Light REinvest—powered by Keller Williams Real Estate—to serve investors, as she started out as a real estate investor herself. Mohr is the “original” investment realtor, and she is proud of it! Pure Light REinvest believes that their clients are special and deserve their team’s attention and expertise. They are committed to helping people build wealth through real estate investing in order to create a legacy for their families.

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“Your Lehigh Valley Lender” With more than 30 years of helping people buy and refinance homes, Beth Tucker is one of the most experienced loan officers in the Lehigh Valley.

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Beth Tucker is a senior loan officer with The Mortgage Company, a local lender in the Lehigh Valley. As a native of the Lehigh Valley, she has been helping people with their mortgage financing needs for over 30 years. Her goal is to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible for her clients. She provides a quick turnaround time for pre-approvals and explains each step of the loan process thoroughly. With the exceptional service of her support team, she is able to communicate with her clients throughout the entire process, keeping them informed every step of the way. She enjoys giving back to the community she lives and works in and supports local nonprofit organizations. Beth makes herself available as needed, including nights and weekends, when clients need her most. She is dedicated to understanding her borrowers’ financial goals and finding the best loan program to fit their needs. The Mortgage Company offers a full spectrum of mortgage loans, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo loans, Renovation loans and First Time Homebuyer programs. Whether looking to purchase a new home, or to refinance a current mortgage, Beth can provide assistance. Call today to schedule a personal consultation. The Mortgage Company 470 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown 610.973.3425 beth.themtgco.com

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“We Don’t Just Do It Better, We Do It Leadbetter!” It’s said that an individual’s work is to discover their world and then with all their heart give themselves to it. That’s exactly what they do at The Eric Leadbetter Team of Iron Valley Real Estate: they are talented professionals who build their brand with communication, experience and transparency. As one of the top teams in the Lehigh Valley, they strive to serve all their clients with all their hearts. When Eric Leadbetter began The Eric Leadbetter Team back in 2014, his goal was to provide excellent service to real estate clients in the Valley and beyond. With this in mind, his team began to grow with unique and passionate agents with a common drive for success. This close-knit group shares a positive work ethic by celebrating each other’s successes all while providing resources, motivation and support for each other, which all translates back to their buyers and sellers. The agents on the team all have one goal in mind: to make their clients the number one priority. That means finding the exact home they’re looking for or selling their home promptly and for the best price. The agents have helped hundreds of clients by explaining the process of buying or selling a home and guiding them through all the mysteries of the market—and they prioritize closing on time, not to mention communicating every step of the way. Clients interested in selling a home will receive a personal home evaluation—real numbers, not just an automated number based on nearby statistics. With years of experience and an understanding of current trends, The Eric Leadbetter Team provides the best valuation based on a home’s features, location and a little bit of creativity. For clients who primarily speak Spanish, bilingual agent Isa Peralta has helped expand the team’s communication and assistance to clients across the Lehigh Valley. No matter which agent a client is paired with, it’s all about personality and experience. Clients can’t go wrong with any one of them, because they are all in this together, working as an entire team to get clients exactly what they want. There’s no need to add more stress to any sale. Let the team handle the legwork, negotiations, calls and paperwork, and make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. With a sharp knowledge of the local market, savvy selling techniques and years of experience, The Eric Leadbetter Team partners with clients to buy, sell or invest. Whether a client is a first-time home buyer, selling their biggest investment or interested in an investment property, The Eric Leadbetter Team will get things moving!

With years of experience and an understanding of current trends, The Eric Leadbetter Team provides clients the best valuation based on their home’s features and location.

The Eric Leadbetter Team 216 Nazareth Pke. Unit B3, Bethlehem Office: 610.766.7200 Cell: 484.294.8185 theericleadbetterteam.com

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Personal, One-on-One Service Steve prides himself on being available when his customers need him, and making sure that every loan is tailored to suit the client’s unique goals and specific needs. Steve Stelzman is celebrating his 35th year in mortgage lending. One of the most experienced and senior loan officers in the Lehigh Valley, Steve has helped more than 10,000 customers buy and finance their homes. Steve customizes every loan with personal one-on-one service not found either online or at the “big-box banks.” Understanding that real estate is not a nine-to-five, weekdays-only business, Steve is available when customers need him, including nights and weekends. Steve’s unique interview meeting helps identify the buyers’ goals, allowing him to customize a financing program tailored to meet their specific needs. The Mortgage Company offers a full spectrum of mortgage loans, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo loans, Renovation loans and First Time Homebuyer programs. Whether looking to purchase a new home or to refinance a current mortgage, Steve can provide assistance. Visit online today to schedule a personal consultation.

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The Mortgage Company 470 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown 610.216.5547 steve.themtgco.com

Client Focused, Results Driven Home Team Real Estate is comprised of a team of local real estate professionals committed to serving their clients one perfect place at a time. Noelle Seaton’s passion for real estate helps buyers and sellers turn their dreams into homes. With more than 10 years of experience as a realtor and a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness, Noelle brings her expert negotiating skills and enthusiasm to the table for each and every client she serves. Originally from New Jersey, Noelle understands what it’s like to be new to an area and specializes in relocation. With a background in corporate marketing and training, Noelle utilizes her past education with each and every client she works with. Noelle loves to serve veterans and seniors and holds many designations as well as a Pennsylvania broker’s license. Noelle also holds a seat on the local and state board of directors. In addition to her active real estate business, Noelle works as a strategic coach for Home Team Real Estate, assisting agents in achieving their goals. Home Team Real Estate is an independent brokerage comprised of a team of local real estate professionals committed to serving their clients one perfect place at a time. Home Team Real Estate 52 Highland Ave. Suite B, Bethlehem Mobile: 973.518.0510 Office: 610.419.8888 noelleseaton.com

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Local Expertise for Today’s Market Creighton Faust is a Lehigh Valley native and a second generation REALTOR®. After graduating with a marketing degree from Elizabethtown College, he began selling real estate at age 22. Three years later, Creighton earned his broker’s license and was recognized as the youngest broker in the Lehigh Valley. Now, more than 25 years later, Creighton is still with the RE/MAX family and has obtained some of the company’s most prestigious awards, including Lifetime Achievement, Hall of Fame and Circle of Legends. From ranking second in individual sales volume in Lehigh County among all REALTORS® in 2007 to leading the number one RE/MAX sales team in Eastern Pennsylvania in 2015, Creighton has been a consistent producer in the local market. Creighton enjoys spending time with his family, his dogs, traveling and all things sports. In his younger days, Creighton finished in the top 3 percent of the Boston Marathon and someday hopes to complete an Ironman Triathlon. “Buying or selling a home is a big decision with a lot of moving parts,” says Creighton. “I understand choosing the right professional to represent you and your largest asset can be challenging, but something I take very seriously if given the honor. Real estate is in my blood. Helping people navigate the complexities of the journey is my pleasure. Seeing my clients achieve their goals is my passion. I love what I do. It’s all I know.”

“Real estate is in my blood. Seeing my clients achieve their goals is my passion. I love what I do.” –CREIGHTON FAUST

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In April, 350 local pets were entered into our annual pet contest, with each of their owners vying for the most votes. These are the 10 (and their siblings) that came out on top, receiving the most love from Style readers. Read on to find out what makes these pups, two cats and a goat so special.

taggert 844 • ROTTWEILER, 3 ½ Taggert is the sixth Rottweiler we have raised. He is a loving, gentle and goofy Rottweiler. He is always trying to catch airplanes and helicopters while running and leaping around in the yard. He enjoys long walks in the neighborhood and loves to go for truck rides. He gives ridiculously slobbery kisses when the girls come to visit. He has separation anxiety when we need to leave the house but he’s growing out of it. All in all, it might be time to get a puppy Rottweiler as a playmate.” —Fred Williamss

presley 710 • AMERICAN ESKIMO/SHETLAND SHEEPDOG, 9 Presley is our angel sent by God and the purest soul in our lives. This majestic therapy dog has brightened people’s days and lifted spirits throughout the Lehigh Valley. Presley makes our life infinitely better and we love having him by our side.” —The Azar Family

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At 22 years old, TJ is the oldest winner in the history of the pet contest!

648 • DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR, 22 TJ has lived at the hospital for 18 years after his owners relinquished him because they were no longer able to care for him. The original plan had been to find him a family/home of his own, but he loved being a hospital cat. During the day, he has open access to anywhere in the hospital and can even be found strolling into exam rooms to greet clients.” —HanoverView Animal Hospital

404 • BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, 2 & 1

374 • YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 10 MONTHS

Fever & ZUKO

presley

Fever and Zuko are a wonderful reminder to remember the bigger picture in life. Whether it’s coming home from work, waking up or just being in an off-mood, the pups are always so happy and have a smile on their faces when they see us. It’s hard not to think that they possess some sort of magic or special energy. We are so grateful for the constant smile on our faces from these two.” — Kayte Cesare & Joseph Volpe

Presley came from a small breeder in Ohio. He loves to jump up on the chair and look out the window waiting for the girls to get off the bus and greets them at the door with a whole lot of kisses.”

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—Christopher and Lisa Mathur

Follow this pup on instagram: @presleymathur

General Lee is the first goat to ever place in the top ten!

GEneral lee 355 • NIGERIAN DWARF GOAT General Lee, a Nigerian dwarf goat, came home to live with us when he was two weeks old, along with his sister Dixie. They are temporarily living in our house until they are big enough to go out with the adult goats, Daisy, Luke and Bo. The General provides us with nonstop love, laughs and never-ending mischief. He has nonstop energy and is obsessed with stealing any paper-related item, from paper towels and toilet paper, to my paycheck and jury duty summons. He impressively uses the pee pads most of the time, but he’s not 100 percent. He also loves to climb and play on the cat tower with Dixie. He has been such a joy to have inside with us and I will miss him terribly when he has to go out and be a big boy, but I’ll also be jumping for joy.” —Kelly Pearsall

367 • COCKER SPANIEL , 4

371 • DOXIPOO, 8 | MALTIPOO, 8

Rainy

hannah & basil

Rainy came to us at 18 months old as a bashful and reserved puppy. She has blossomed into the sweetest, most gentle dog with a very whimsical personality. She never ceases to amaze us with her theatrical ways of expressing her silly side. She is spoiled, loved and too smart for her own good! We are currently attending obedience classes with the hope of passing the Therapy Dogs International (TDI) test, allowing Rainy to visit anywhere Therapy Dogs are welcomed or needed.”

Hannah and Basil are incredibly special to our family because they have taught us to wake up with enthusiasm for life, love unconditionally and always end the day with a treat. They are thrilled to be part of the June issue of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Woof-woof!” —Erika Austin and Cyndi Blaschak

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ZELDA 333 • NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT, 6 Zelda is a very unique cat who loves belly rubs, seeks nonstop attention, steals avocados and loves Halloween.” —Lawrence Milano

ZEUS 323 • ENGLISH BULLDOG , 6 MONTHS Zeus has brought our family so much joy. He is a loveable and playful pup. He has a Bulldog brother named Beavis. And he makes for the sixth boy in our household— he really has completed this family.” —The Grimmer Boys (Jace, Caden, Ashton & Blake)

See more cuteness! Head to lehighvalleystyle.com for this year's honorable mentions.

Petunia 52

Bijou

Ralf De Ville

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Rocket

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Samson

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For every entry into the pet contest, American Fence & Flag donated $1 to the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. For the month of June, food donations for the Animal Food Bank will be accepted at American Fence & Flag. Check out their Chewy wish list at afblv.com. American Fence & Flag | 2738 Eberhart Rd., Whitehall 610.437.1944 | american-fence.com Call 908.319.3324 or schedule online NOWORRIESPET.COM

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SUMMER DRIVES BY CARRIE HAVR ANEK | PHOTOGR APHY BY ALISON CONKLIN It’s time to hit the road and explore a bit, and if you’re traveling with the family, you want to know that you’ve got somewhere good to stop should the hangries kick in after the snacks run out. So, no matter where your travels take you, the places we’ve chosen are geographically scattered across the region and do a great job of catering to families— and, in some cases, kids directly. Some of them even offer a bit of a throwback, retro vibe.

POP’S MALT SHOPPE KUTZ TOWN

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POP’S MALT SHOPPE 208 W. Main St., Kutztown 484.646.9509 | popsmaltshoppe.com

You know what you’re getting with a name like Pop’s Malt Shoppe, even down to the oldtimey spelling: 1950s nostalgia, served with a smile. Pop’s has been around for 18 years and is owned and operated by Joel and Dakota Seidel. The menu has morphed in that time a bit, but the theme has been consistent. “We’ve got scoops, milkshakes, malt shakes, sundaes, burgers, fries, munchies and sandwiches,” says Joel. “When customers visit, they often tell us they feel as if they’re stepping back in time with our retro décor and ’50s music playing while they enjoy their food,” he says. So many things are on this menu here, in addition to the standards—there’s grilled paninis, salads and even waffles. (You know, so you can top it with one of their hand-dipped ice creams.) They’re doing something right, because Joel says they have been watching families grow up. “We get a lot of applications from local kids telling us their parents or grandparents used to bring them as kids, so they feel a connection to us and want to work for us as young adults,” he says. “We have many regulars that we know on a firstname basis. We really enjoy being part of a small town and are happy that our family also calls it home.”

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MOUNTAIN DUDES GOOD FOOD 1278 Rte. 22, Phillipsburg, NJ 908.386.3488 | themountaindudes.com

You may have noticed that the former Sammy’s drive-in, across from the Phillipsburg Mall, looked like it was going to be the location of a business called Mountain Dudes. You may be wondering where they went—it looks like the dudes never set up shop there. However, that’s not true. Mountain Dudes opened at that spot for a short stint last August as a trial. “We had a custom-made food truck and did a test menu with the intentions of opening up inside,” says Chris Sterlacci, owner. What happened? People kept coming, and capacity (20 seats!) was

stretched. “It just wasn’t going to work for us,” he says. Instead, they moved to a bigger brickand-mortar location in Pohatcong Plaza in February. The striking, cheeky logo and concept is the brainchild of Sterlacci, whose background is in branding and development. “It was actually just a design concept before I teamed up with our head chef and chose to build an actual place that serves food,” says Sterlacci, laughing. Menu items for kids (little dudes) include the usual concepts but also a pizza bagel (fun!), and the menu even caters

to vegans. Major crowd faves include the Sasquatch, a smoked brisket sandwich with sautéed onions, fried egg and whatever cheese you like. Or opt for the Mountaineer Burger, which is topped with brisket (yes, a burger topped with beef), crunchy onions, jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. “I worked really hard to preserve a family owned and welcoming environment, with good wholesome food and a kind staff. It’s pretty much all the things [as a customer] I’ve ever wanted to see in a restaurant,” says Sterlacci.

I WORKED REALLY HARD TO PRESERVE A FAMILY OWNED AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.

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KIDZ

65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Bethlehem 610.419.2566 | 4817 Freemansburg Ave., Easton | 610.419.4144 | wizkidzlv.com

The idea behind Wiz Kidz, which is owned by Bayou Boys Hospitality Group, came from a pretty straightforward place, according to Mo Taylor, one of the co-owners. Kids need cheesesteaks, too. “There’s kids’ burgers and chicken fingers, but no kids’ cheesesteaks. We thought, why not?” says Taylor. At Wiz Kidz, where the retro vibe is the 1980s, the classic steak-and-cheese sandwich is scaled down for smaller appetites. Elsewhere, cheesesteaks are often way too big, and sometimes they have ingredients that kids aren’t excited about (like onions or mushrooms). Parents end up cutting them into segments, which gets messy.

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ROD’S DOGS 325 Northampton St., Easton 484.548.1646 | hotdogseaston.com

The nostalgia continues at Rod’s Dogs, named in honor of owner Mike Pichetto’s grandfather, who operated a hot dog cart in North Jersey after he returned home from World War II. Rod’s took over the spot occupied by Full of Crepe at the Easton Public Market in October 2021. The hot dog style might be a little different, depending on where you’re from—they sell a type known as rippers. “Ripper

hot dogs are made to be fried until they rip open,” says manager Felix Grzymala. Rod’s is supplied by Thumann’s hot dogs from Carlstadt, New Jersey, which specializes in this kind of hot dog. “They are a specialty of North Jersey that we are proud to bring to the Lehigh Valley,” says Grzymala. Special heads up for chili cheese dog lovers: “We make our chili from scratch and it’s a

perfect pairing with the dog,” he says. Unless, of course, you want a burger, and theirs are hand ground every morning by Saylors & Co., the onsite butcher at the market. Oldschool sodas are available, too, from Reading Soda Works— think birch beer, orange cream, root beer and strawberry cream. They make for a great ice cream float, with scoops from Bank Street Creamery.

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Photo by Marco Calderon

PETEY’S EATEY’S 5879 Sullivan Trl., Nazareth 610.759.0143 | peteyseateys.com

We’ve featured this roadside spot before, not far from the entrance to Jacobsburg State Park, much beloved for its wide menu and quick, friendly service. It’s a little different for a few reasons, the first of which is that they offer breakfast sandwiches, and a ton of food they offer can be prepped to go—whether it’s homemade egg salad or tuna salad, pickled eggs, homemade soup or any of its many, many sandwiches. It’s not your run-of-the-mill roadside stop.

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But everything is made to order, and that’s one of the best things about Petey’s. The name rhyme is fun, and it’s an homage to the owner Dennis Einfalt’s bulldog Petey, who passed away unexpectedly during the process of planning for the concept but who sure loved to eat. Pull up with the family and eat outside. Naturally, four-legged family members (a.k.a., dogs) are welcome, too—just keep them well-managed on a leash.

PETE Y’S E ATE Y’S NA Z ARETH

DINKY’S

ICE CREAM PARLOR & GRILL 103 Broadway, Bangor | 610.588.1131 312 E. 3 rd St., Bethlehem | 610.419.4716 dinkysicecream.com

The throwback vibe is on in full force at Dinky’s, owned by husband-and-wife team Norman and Jill Matthews. They’ve been serving up burgers and shakes since 2012 at their original spot in Bangor, and added a second location in June 2020. The business was born out of a career pivot when Norman injured his back and decided to instead follow up on his childhood dream of opening an ice cream shop. The business takes its name from Norman’s childhood nickname. But the nostalgia vibe is real—his love for classic cars made opening the restaurant possible; he sold his 1957 Chevy Bel Air to make Dinky’s a reality. Stop in for a burger—there are so many to choose from, all of them quarter-pounders—or all-beef hot dogs with every fixin’ you can imagine, and, of course, homemade hard ice cream. (Take home some ice cream sandwiches to stash away in your freezer in case of an ice cream emergency— you know they’re real!) Photo by Marco Calderon

DRIP : THE FLAVOR LAB 1310 Main St., Hellertown 484.851.3700 driptheflavorlab.com

Despite the name, Drip isn’t a coffeehouse. (The name is a long story better told at another time.) It’s a creative reworking of fast food classics, done right, with meticulous attention to detail, in an energetic space, spearheaded by a classically trained chef (Andrew Murtha) and his coowner Bob Weill. When describing the concept, Murtha says it was a bit of an

intentional affront to fast food concepts, but opting instead for high-quality food made to order. Extensive testing went into the menu items at Drip. For example, Murtha says they tweaked both the burger and the bun, many times over, to allow for proper shrinkage of the beef while cooking, but so that it wasn’t too small—or too large—for the bun. (Note: These are the kinds

of people you want making your food.) The burgers are custom ground, the shakes are thick and drippy, and the filet of chicken (an obvious play on words poking at the fast food chain) is soaked in buttermilk for 24 hours before it’s breaded and fried. Nothing gets wrapped in a foil-lined pouch.

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BEYOND THE MENU

TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

Mi Havana is the only authentic Cuban restaurant in the Lehigh Valley.

Lechon Asado with Chef George Arce

In April of 1993, the Food Network aired for the first time, and George Arce was hooked. From that moment on, he watched everything that played on the channel, learning from the greats like Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray and many other celebrity chefs that came over the years. Prior to discovering his interest in cooking, he worked in customer relations. “[That] has helped me in the hospitality industry and running a restaurant,” Arce shares. The first time he found himself in a commercial kitchen was as a youth pastor when he

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needed to cook for a fundraiser for an upcoming youth group missions trip. That led him to help out in the church’s school lunch program, working alongside the chef. Between his “foodnetwork.com education” and his work alongside the chef, Arce says, “I totally fell in love with cooking.” As many chefs from this era have, Arce says he felt the freedom to cook. Unlike past generations, the start of the Food Network gave an empowerment to home cooks that has shaped some of our best eating experiences. His love of

surrounding himself with family who enjoyed gathering over food gained momentum as he successfully ventured into the catering world and eventually took him to the small town of Emmaus, opening his new love, Mi Havana, the area’s first Cuban restaurant. With a lease signed in January of 2020 and a ribboncutting scheduled—and then, of course, cancelled—for April 4, 2020, Arce quickly found himself in a position to have to create a market in a new town, to be able to spread the word of his dream to have the only authentic Cuban restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. It makes one wonder, as we move further into 2022, if the influence of seeing his favorite stars back in the ’90s having to convince people that they knew something you needed to eat and try and love was channeled into his approach. Through social media, word-of-mouth and the commitment to send food out that spoke from his heart and palate, he steadily created a customer base that, one by one, fell in love with the bright colors of his dishes. “I love bringing a little bit of Cuba to the people of the Lehigh Valley.” Here, he is sharing his lechon asado (roast pork) recipe with us. The slow-roasted pork with a flavorful marinade is one of the most popular dishes at Mi Havana. Garlic, cumin and a bit of sour orange make this a dish everyone will love. If you have never experienced Cuban cuisine before, Arce describes it as “a very happy moment” and, nowadays, who doesn’t need that in their life? Mi Havana Cuban Cuisine 1301 Chestnut St. Suite N, Emmaus 610.966.7777 | mihavanalv.com

Tag @lvstylemag and #livelvstyle when you make it at home!

INGREDIENTS 8–10 pound pork shoulder (also called pork picnic) 2 heads of garlic, peeled and divided (one head for the marinade and one head to insert in the pork) 2 Tbsp. coarse salt, divided (1 tsp. to break down the garlic, 1½ tsp. for the marinade, 1 Tbsp. to sprinkle on the pork) 1 ½ cups sour orange juice (the number of oranges to use will depend on how large and juicy they are—or you can purchase sour orange juice by Goya) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. dried oregano ¼ tsp. cumin

board and give them a good whack with a meat mallet or the side of a large knife. Add the smashed garlic and 1 tsp. of salt to a mortar and pestle. Work the garlic until you break it down into small flat pieces. Add the smashed garlic, sour orange juice, olive oil, oregano, cumin and 1½ tsp. of salt to a medium bowl or jar. Stir or shake to combine well.

MARINADE

Cover the jar/bowl and let the marinade sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour—a couple of hours or overnight is better. Shake or stir well before using.

Peel the two heads of garlic. Reserve 8–10 whole garlic cloves for the pork.

Place the pork in the pan.

Smash the remaining garlic cloves: place them on a cutting

Make 8–10 (as many as you have garlic cloves) small slits

INSTRUCTIONS

MARINATE THE PORK

(about 1–2 inches deep) on the skin side of the pork. Insert the reserved whole garlic cloves into the slits. Dip the cloves in the marinade to make inserting them easier. Turn the pork over (skin side down) and make about 10–12 small slits (about 1–2 inches deep) in the meat.

¼-inch to ½-inch high. You may have to add a bit more after 2 ½ hours of cooking, but don’t let it dry up. Cover the pan well using aluminum foil. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator overnight, if desired; if not, straight to the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Use a ladle or spoon and start pouring the marinade into the slits you made. Then, pour the remaining marinade over the pork. Sprinkle another 1 tsp. of salt over the pork (if desired). The marinated pork might get a grayish color, that’s normal; it’s the citrus working on the meat. Turn the pork; now it should be skin side up. Add water or pork stock to the pan about

Roast the pork for a total of 3–5 hours until the internal temperature reaches at least 170° F and the meat has pulled away from the bone on one end. About 1½–2 hours into the roasting time, tent the pork. Once it’s cooked and if it looks pale, then remove aluminum foil and let it cook for an additional half hour until brown and a little crisp. LEHIGHVALLE YST YLE.COM : JUNE 2022

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BY CARRIE HAVR ANEK | PHOTOGR APHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

La Kang RINGS THE BELL ON FOOD, COMMUNITY & NOODLES

The words 'la kang’ symbolize when people get together, exchange food and enjoy a meal together.

Pad Krapow Ground Chicken

Onion, basil, garlic and chili atop fried egg, crispy basil and jasmine rice

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Let’s get a few things straight, starting here: Noodles are awesome, noodles are life. Also, no cuisine has the ultimate claim on noodles. And so, in support of such an outlandish statement, let’s add that there is no such thing as having too many places to eat noodles. There is no argument, either, about whether rice, buckwheat or egg noodles are the best. They all have their place and their job in any given noodle-based dish. All of this noodling about noodles is, however, why you ought to head over to La Kang Thai Noodles Bar in Hellertown. The vibe is playful, friendly and a bit tropical, with Thai pop music playing and lots of greenery, and the bowls are brimming with beautiful ingredients whose composition and taste will easily exceed your expectations. The latter point is true, even if you have little exposure to Thai noodles, beyond the ubiquitous pad Thai experience. There is much to discover here—noodles notwithstanding! The name La Kang might be familiar, as the folks who own this noodle joint, which opened in January, also operate (the slightly more fine dining) La Kang Thai French Cuisine restaurant in Palmer Township. “We wanted to show people that there’s more to Thai food than pad Thai,” says co-owner and chef Paul Ratchaphol Rojrattana (a.k.a., Chef Paul). The place is meant to offer a quicker turnover than their fine dining spot. Even when we were there to talk about food and take photos, service was lickety-split. Within about 30 minutes, at least a half dozen dishes came out of the kitchen and from behind the noodle bar. But you won’t feel rushed.

“We’re on the main street, and people want something faster and casual,” he says. Such a central location easily lends itself to a spontaneous pop-in. It helps that the interior and hospitality are an inviting experience. Sitting at the bar provides some transparency, along with theatricality, as you can watch Chef Paul prepare your noodles. Everything is cooked to order. “People love the experience of watching him do the noodles,” says Bunyanuch Pacharakornkul, who simply goes by Nikki. They try to make dishes as authentic as possible, to their experience, but as anyone who’s cooked or traveled outside of their native country knows, the definition of authentic can be rather subjective. La Kang does offer pad Thai, but it’s made with traditional ingredients such as tamarind and palm sugar. Lots of pad Thai recipes skip tamarind altogether and opt for granulated sugar instead of palm, but tamarind’s sourness is key to the dish. Chef Paul, a graduate of NCC’s culinary program, has cooked in various other spots around the region, including Twisted Olive, the House and Barn and Roar. He’s assisted by co-owner and chef Noah Nakkarawaat Krueawang, whose background is in law but whose enthusiasms brought him to cooking and restaurants. He’s engaged to Chef Paul’s sister Natcha Rojrattana, who is studying to become a nurse practitioner. There’s an easy conviviality and warmth among them that’s common in workplaces comprised of family members— and friends-as-family, too. You may have wondered about the name; it holds a lot

of power and symbolism. Kang means bell in Thailand. “We would like to use the words ‘la kang’ to symbolize when people get together, exchange food and have lunch together, it’s just like we are all family,” says Nikki. She goes on to explain that la kang is the golden bell that’s rung in Thailand at temples. “In Buddhism, the ringing of a bell carries a spiritual meaning. It’s our tradition and serves as a prayer timetable for monks,” she says. People in the community would go to the temple and offer food to the monks. “The ringing of a bell brings people in the community to gather together to do the good things,” she says. In the West, we might associate the ringing of a bell as an announcement that dinner is ready, and at La Kang, that’s an easy association to make, too. At both of the locations, they ring a bell to announce that food is ready. If you love Thai food and/ or noodles, you might ring the bell a lot when you’re here,

Short Ribs Khao Soi

Coconut braised short ribs, Chiang Mai-style yellow curry, egg noodles, pickled cabbage, red onion and cilantro, topped with crispy egg noodles

depending on how many dishes you order, and how many people you’re dining with, and their appetite for culinary exploration. Start with some dumplings, which combine ground shrimp, chicken and crab. Consider the green papaya salad, with smoked shrimp, shredded green papaya, a smattering of veggies and a chili-lime dressing. That ought to get you started. Or go straight to noodles.

We wanted to show people that there’s more to Thai food than pad Thai.

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La Kang Dumpling

Seasoned ground shrimp, chicken, lump crab meat, cilantro, sesame oil and red bell pepper ginger soy reduction

La Kang opts for the highest quality possible and makes as much as possible from scratch, including upwards of 45 pounds of egg noodles per week. The jasmine rice, for example, is all 100 percent jasmine rice—it’s not uncommon for restaurants to cut corners and costs there. Real jasmine rice is unmistakable, though—it is incredibly aromatic and delicately flavorful. When you’re making a fried rice dish, such as the one they offer with jumbo lump crab and a bracingly fresh Thai take on chimichurri, the rice better be worthy of its star treatment. (It is.) Jasmine rice is also featured prominently in a signature dish I couldn’t get enough of, the pad krapow ground chicken.

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Imagine ground chicken with onion, basil, garlic and chili, topped with a fried egg and crispy basil. It’s so delicious, it’s not clear whether it’s best for breakfast, lunch or dinner. (It feels like a really good hairof-the-dog meal; take home leftovers and decide for yourself.) “This is a popular take on street food in Thailand,” says Chef Paul. Anything you order from the noodle bar menu is made right in front of your eyes while you wait and after you’ve specified your heat level, where applicable. (All the other menu items come out of the small kitchen in the back, which is obscured from view.) The ba mii pu, crabmeat noodle, arrives at your table under a domed lid that traps the smoke from the pork, and makes for good dinner theatrics. It’s recommended you order it brothless—and no, that’s not a mistake. The handmade egg noodles would not stand up to sitting in broth but don’t worry, the dish is plenty flavorful,

served with roasted honey pork, crab meat and scallion. La Kang also prides itself on its Sukhothai pork noodles soup, which features thin rice noodles, braised pork rib and minced pork, along with long beans, bean sprouts and peanuts. But perhaps the biggest surprise is the short ribs khao soi, which prove that you certainly can and should eat short ribs all year round, regardless of weather. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy and totally filling, with coconut braised short ribs, egg noodles in a Chiang Maistyle yellow curry along with pickled cabbage, cilantro and crispy egg noodles—and raw red onion (that’s not a mistake— swirl it in, it works). The food is made with a strong attention to detail and quality, which you can easily see and taste. It’s another thing altogether, however, to feel that distinction. At La Kang, you can feel the difference, too. “We cook with our soul,” says Chef Paul.

La Kang Thai Noodles 620 Main St., Hellertown 484.851.3232 lakangthainoodlesbar

*Please check their website and/or social media for current operating hours and procedures. Hours Tues.–Sun.: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; 4–9 p.m. La Kang serves one menu all day.

Parking Metered and non-metered street parking

Reservations Strongly recommended, especially for the weekend

What to Order Consider the pad krapow. It’s a signature dish made with ground chicken, onion, basil, garlic and chili. It’s served with jasmine rice and topped with a fried egg and crispy fried basil (yes, it’s as good as it sounds). For heartier appetites, order the short ribs khao soi. Don’t miss the Thai iced tea (not too sweet!) and the really delicious ice cream, which you may be able to taste in coconut and/or Thai iced tea flavors, among others to be determined.

Ba Mii Pu

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Sage Alley Brewery & Grille 213 N. Main St., Coopersburg 610.421.6029 | sagealleybrewery.com Enjoy the summer—day or night—on an expanded outside patio, porch or lawn. Great beer, great food, relaxing atmosphere. Relaxing, backyard-style open-air patio Lounge seating, dining + picnic tables w/umbrellas Fire pits, string lights, plant features + special outdoor menu 200 person max Check online for updated hours No reservations required

Terry’s Italian Restaurant

McCoole’s ATREDTHELIONHISTORIC INN 4 S. Main St., Quakertown 215.538.1776 | mccoolesredlioninn.com

200 S. Delaware Dr., Easton 610.252.5330 | terrysrestaurant.com

Enjoy the fresh air under the palm trees and feel free to bring a four-legged friend.

Enjoy the same delicious homemade entrées and handcrafted beverages, served under the stars at Terry’s al fresco!

Downtown open-air & covered patios Lounge seating + dining tables w/umbrellas Plant features, dog-friendly, outdoor fans + string lights Live music Wed.–Sun.: Opens at noon Reservations recommended for Fri. & Sat.

Partial indoor-outdoor countryside patio Dining tables w/umbrellas Sunlight shades, string lights + plant features 40 person max Wed.–Fri.: 5–9 p.m.; Sat.: 4–9 p.m.; Sun.: 4–8 p.m. Reservations recommended

The View at Morgan Hill

Reservations

Spotlight on Outdoor Dining Experiences

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100 Clubhouse Dr., Easton 610.923.8480 | theviewatmorganhill.com

Outdoor Hours

Elevated patio with sweeping mountainside and golf course views with outdoor bar, retractable screens and heaters. Enjoy weekly specials plus live entertainment every Thursday.

1250 Turnstone Dr., Fogelsville 484.277.2250 | madelinesfogelsville.com Enjoy delicious food, hand-crafted cocktails and extensive wine list in a tropical setting. Music every Wednesday, Happy Hour Monday–Friday.

Atmosphere

Setting

Open-air patio (partially covered) + tent Comfy woven chairs & patio tables Plant features Live music, outdoor TVs + bar w/seating 60 person max Mon.–Thurs.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Reservations recommended

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Eight Oaks Farm Distillery 7189 Rte. 309, New Tripoli 484.387.5287 | eightoaksdistillery.com Enjoy seasonal cocktails, farm-to-bottle spirits, great locallysourced food and wonderful country views. Photo by Tawanda Faye Photography

Extras

Madeline’s

Seating

Activities

Capacity

Covered patio + balcony w/mountainside + golf course views Metal dining tables + chairs, outdoor bar w/seating Sunlight shades Live music + outdoor TVs 160 person max Sun.–Wed.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thurs.–Sat.: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. No reservations required

Country views w/open-air tent + covered patio Picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, metal dining tables + chairs Fire pits Live music + outdoor games 125 person max Fri.: 3–8 p.m.; Sat.: 2–8 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. No reservations required

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732 Hamilton St., Allentown 610.351.7600 | brudaddysbrewingco.com Brü Daddy’s offers an authentic beer garden experience complete with outdoor heaters and all types of games. Open-air + covered patio in a downtown setting Picnic tables + outdoor tables Sunlight shades, fire pits, string lights, plant features + outdoor menu Live music + outdoor games 142 person max 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Reservations required

White Orchids Thai Cuisine

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

2985 Center Valley Pkwy. Suite 200, Center Valley 610.841.7499 | whiteorchidsthaicuisine.com

5036 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown 610.841.4610 | notchmknb.com

For lunch, dinner or happy hour, White Orchids has the perfect outdoor patio for catching some sun and enjoying delicious Thai cuisine this summer.

Notch offers a gorgeous and lively outdoor experience for day into evening dining, including happy hour.

Enclosed open-air outdoor patio Dining tables w/umbrellas String lights + special outdoor menu 50 person max 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Reservations recommended; walk-ins available

Partially covered indoor-outdoor hillside patio Lounge seating + dining tables w/umbrellas Outdoor ceiling fans + special outdoor menu Live music 50 person max 2–9 p.m. Reservations recommended; walk-ins available

Spotlight on Outdoor Dining Experiences

Brü Daddy’s Brewing Co.

Twisted Olive Atmosphere

51 W. Broad St., Bethlehem 610.419.1200 | twistedolivebethlehem.com

Capacity

27 N. 27 th St., Allentown 610.674.0602 | blendedbybrudaddys.com Blended's outdoor dining is on the Arts Walk and features an outdoor bar, live music and fire pits.

Outdoor Hours

Open-air patio in a downtown setting Picnic tables w/umbrellas, Adirondack chairs, outdoor bar w/seating Fire pits, string lights, plant features + outdoor menu Live music + outdoor games 50 person max 11 a.m.–midnight Reservations required LEHIGHVALLE YST YLE.COM : JUNE 2022

Reservations

Golf course setting w/open tent + both open-air and covered patios Adirondack chairs + dining tables w/umbrellas Sunlight shades, outdoor fans, fire pits, string lights, plant features + special outdoor menu Live music, outdoor games, TVs + bar BeamYard Patio: 110 person max; Alley Bar & Grille: 100 person max BeamYard: Sun.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Closed Mon.; Tues.–Sat.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Alley Bar & Grille: Noon–7 p.m., seven days a week, Memorial–Labor Day Reservations required for the BeamYard Patio; No reservations req’d for the Alley Bar & Grille

Blended by Brü Daddy’s

Activities

Become a fee-free dining member and enjoy Steel Club’s BeamYard Patio and Alley Bar & Grille’s unbeatable views.

Extras

700 Linden Ave., Hellertown 610.838.7018 x1 | steel.club

Downtown sidewalk + open-air patio Dining tables w/umbrellas Parklette Live music on Thursdays Mon.: 4–10 p.m.; Tues.–Sat.: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Closed Sun. Reservations recommended; walk-ins available

Seating

Steel Club

Setting

Great location to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy house-infused cocktails and fabulous small plates.

DINING GUIDE

Photo by Alison Conklin

Enjoy a cocktail on the patio at The Beam Yard at Steel Club this month.

A Taste of Sicily Enjoy Southern Italian cuisine inspired by a grandmother’s recipes and Chef Giacomo’s passion to preserve the delicious dishes of his childhood and heritage

5000 Bath Pike, Bethlehem 610.419.1051 // NonnaSulina.com WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY 11:30AM–10PM | SUNDAY 4–9PM SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:30AM–2PM LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Style Award Winner

Live Entertainment

Gluten-Free Options

Outdoor Seating

Vegetarian Options

Entrée Price Range:

Wheelchair Accessible

$ under $15 $$ $15-$25 $$$ $25+

Serves Alcohol BYOB

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.

1505 Limeport Pike, Limport, 610.967.1810, limeportinn.com

New American cuisine in a relaxed country setting. Lunch & dinner.

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

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

MELT

NOTCH MODERN KITCHEN & BAR $$$

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.

3258 Main St., Rte 212, Springtown, 610.346.7262, springtowninn.com

Springtown Inn is intimate dining in a historic country inn, featuring steak and seafood. Catering all life celebrations! Dinner.

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.

$$$

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

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

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

$$$

3501 Broadway, Allentown, 610.706.0100, grille3501.com

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

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5036 Hamilton Blvd., 610.351.8222, notchmknb.com

Modern American with an Asian Twist. Lunch & dinner.

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.

THE TAVERN ON LIBERTY

2246 W. Liberty St., Allentown, 484.221.8765, tavernonliberty.com

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of beer.” Check out other location in Reading called The Liberty Taproom. Open seven days a week. Lunch, dinner & late night.

Lehigh

GRILLE 3501

$$$

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.

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SPRINGTOWN INN

$$$

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

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

Bucks

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LIMEPORT INN

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TOP CUT STEAKHOUSE

$$$

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.

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.

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.

Northampton THE BEAM YARD AT STEEL CLUB $$$

700 Linden Ave., Hellertown, 610.838.7018, steel.club

Casual American dining, featuring some unique and tasty food and beverage options. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

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.

BILLY’S DOWNTOWN DINER

CASUAL FINE DINING

10 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.867.0105, billysdiner.com

Not your ordinary diner. Visit them in Historic Downtown Bethlehem for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Breakfast & lunch.

BURGERS AND MORE BY EMERIL $$

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

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

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.

EMERIL’S CHOP HOUSE

RED LION BREWERY ON TAP Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the most up-to-date entertainment & menus!

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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.

HOPS FOGELSVILLE

4 South Main St., Quakertown | 215.538.1776 | mccoolesredlioninn.com

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.

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.

SAGE ALLEY BREWERY & GRILLE $$ 213 N. Main St., Coopersburg, 610.421.6029, sagealleybrewery.com

Coopersburg’s microbrewery offering great food in a relaxing atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor dining. Brunch, 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.

TWISTED OLIVE

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51 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.419.1200, twistedolivebethlehem.com

A casual, bistro-style restaurant with a world twist serving creative, casual cuisine, along with house-made infused cocktails. 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.

YIANNI’S TAVERNA

$$$

3760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, 610.410.9300, yiannistaverna.com

Authentic Greek restaurant specializing in the clean flavors of the Mediterranean and seafood. Brunch & dinner.

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DRINK THIS Enjoy this spritzer-style draft cocktail on the patio all summer long.

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Lilac & Enjoy NOTCH MODERN KITCHEN AND BAR

Notch Modern Kitchen and Bar has introduced its draft cocktail of the season: the Lilac & Enjoy, which will be batched in a keg and carbonated so you can enjoy it all summer long. “When approaching our draft cocktails, I always look to create a complex, easy-drinking spritzer-style drink,” says beverage director Neil Heimsoth. The Lilac & Enjoy uses Salers Gentian Apéritif, St. George Raspberry Brandy (which Notch infuses with butterfly pea tea for color), yuzu sake for some soft acidity, Moscato d’Asti, which Heimsoth says rounds the cocktail out with a little elderflower sweetness, and club soda to bring the bubbly. “Salers has always paired well with raspberry, so once I decided to go that route, the other pieces really fell into place to create a beautiful, well-balanced floral crusher.” This cocktail promises notes of raspberry, elderflower, citrus and gentian, making it the perfect sipper for warm weather. “The drink is a floral bubbly riff totally geared for summer,” says Heimsoth. For this reason, he recommends locals pair it with Notch’s fresh fare like the pan-seared salmon or Asian fondue. The team at Notch is celebrating its anticipated patio season by offering a menu of almost all new spring and summer craft cocktails as well as fresh dishes from the culinary team. 5036 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown 610.841.4610 | notchmknb.com

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