Lehigh Valley Style July 2020

e d i s d a o R 14 LOCAL WAYS TO STILL HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER

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On a private road, with panoramic views over 22 acres of meticulously tended grounds, within walking distance to the Weyhill Golf Course of the Saucon Valley Country Club. Beautifully redone in 2020. 3,649 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms. $1,850,000

Winding Road Lots

A superb Bucks County location w/an easy commute to New Jersey. No restrictions apply on these generous 8 parcels, sold together as 36+ acres. Limitless possibilities for the outdoor enthusiast, & beautiful site for a country home. $550,000

Myriah Court Lot

Located in an executive neighborhood within Bethlehem Twp, the 2-acre lot offers a quiet location w/expansive acreage & close proximity to Moravian Academy & numerous lavish country clubs. $194,000. Constr. Pkg offered for $556,351

Classic on Flexer

Charming colonial in Salisbury SD, over 2600 sq.ft. of living space & flexible floorplan. Family room is highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace & sliding glass doors lead to the large backyard. 4 BRs, 2-car garage. $279,900

Hawk Ridge Farm

Set on 12+ acres in Longswamp Twp, the property offers a variety of uses for personal & commercial endeavors. Well equipped outbuilding, breathtaking grounds, c.1735 main house with modern upgrades. In-ground pool. 4 bedrooms. $1,300,000

Mill Run Farm

With over 21 acres of fields & pastures, this Bucks County horse farm is a private and picturesque property. Updated main house, guest house, 5-stall stable & bank barn with caretaker’s studio.

In-ground pool, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. $1,329,000

Hill & Dale Farm

Immaculately maintained & updated, the classic brick home offers gracious rooms enhanced by wood floors, crown moldings & sweeping views of pastures & private pond. The 10-acre parcel includes stables, a riding ring, and in-ground pool. $999,000

River Ridge Farm

Set on 98+ acres in Bucks County, the circa 1823 pointed stone home was restored in 2018. Wide plank floors, exposed stone walls, 9 ft ceilings & plenty of windows. Bank barn, indoor/ outdoor arenas, & stables. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $3,500,000

Peppermint Road

With a mid-century design and a modern interior, the home boasts an open floorplan with a sweeping expanse of windows and natural light. Recently renovated kitchen w/top of the line appliances & wet bar, 3 bedrooms, finished basement. $556,000

Weyhill Lookout

Situated on a hillside in Weyhill Woods, the romantic layout presents over 6,300 sq.ft. on three levels. Cathedral ceilings, custom built-ins, & a 2014 sunroom that opens to gardens, stone walls & bluestone pathways. 4 beds, 4.5 baths. $849,000

Stone Cottage Woods

A captivating property resting on 2+ acres along a country road in Williams Twp. Exposed stone and Venetian plastered walls, beamed ceilings, and pumpkin pine floors accent original rooms from the early 1700’s. In-ground pool, 3 BRs. $537,900

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Bordered by the Delaware River and the rolling hills of Durham, and consisting of level and open ground for ease of construction. The 2-acre lot adjoins the Historic Delaware Canal & the 60 mile towpath for outdoor recreation. $150,000

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CONTENTS

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July 10 STYLE SCENE

Events | Benefits | Galas | Parties

15 TRENDING NOW

News, Notes & Quotes

19 SOCIAL SOUND OFF Reader Results

20 GET THE GOODS Saylors & Co

25 ASK THE EXPERT

Raising Compassionate Children

29 INSIGHT

Joetta Clark Diggs

34 7 TH ANNUAL READERVOTED PET CONTEST Winners Revealed

38 5 THINGS

5 Ways to Donate to Animals

40 14 FUN THINGS YOU CAN STILL DO THIS SUMMER 46 ROADSIDE RESTAURANTS

7 Spots for Your Summer Drives

54 BEYOND THE MENU White Orchids’ Drunken Noodles

COVER PHOTO

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Geakers’ Gator Taco Salad, photographed by Marco Calderon.

Iron Mule

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Where to Go to Please Your Palate

Richard’s Drive-In serves up all of the classic summertime favorites, pg. 46

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Splurging on a gyro at Vassi’s Drive-In.

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Getting to know FD Market in Emmaus.

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Shopping for amazing prepared foods at Saylors!

Summer Here at Style, we love summertime, and we especially love giving our readers tips for making the most of their summer. Last June, we outlined 30 ways to start the weekend early in our Summer Fridays feature. And over the years, we’ve featured summer activities to do with your kids, a variety of places to dine outdoors, secret local gems to explore and more. As we planned this edition in the midst of April’s chaos, we didn’t really know what July 2020 would look like. But we knew one thing for sure: summer isn’t canceled. Fun isn’t canceled.

Turn to pg. 40 for a list of cool things you can still do this summer. From catching a movie at a local drive-in theater, to watching the sunset at Bake Oven Knob, to butterfly counting at Hawk Mountain, to a wall crawl

through the Valley, there is no shortage of ways to find excitement!

Of course, another great way to spend your time is visiting the area’s roadside eateries.

Turn to pg. 46 for seven spots to hit up on your summer drives. After all, what is summer without a hamburger and fries, followed by some ice cream?

In this edition, we’re also sharing a delicious Drunken Noodles recipe that you can make at home, pg. 54; highlighting expert tips for raising more compassionate children, pg. 25; introducing local ways to donate to animals, pg. 38; and so much more. We hope to inspire you to make the most of your summer, whatever that might mean for you.

We wish you continued safety, health and fulfillment.

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Watermelon with fresh mint leaves, and heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil and balsamic glaze!

We call it “bean dip,” but technically it’s Texas Caviar. So easy, so summery and so good!

I want to use the grill much more this summer! I’m excited to make Sesame Shrimp and Veggie foil packets and also Sesame Chicken Satay. Coincidentally, both recipes have sesame in them!

We make a really easy and delicious baked dip that consists of onion, mayonnaise and shredded mozzarella. We also boil our corn on the cob in milk and butter, and it makes it so sweet and tender.

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I am looking forward to firing up the grill to make some grilled fish tacos!

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Immaculate and completely renovated, this bright and spacious brick home on a private cul-de-sac offers over 5300 sqft of living space complete w/2nd floor “apartment” + 3 car garage.

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Beautiful and nearly brand new end-unit townhouse with 2 car garage and large back deck in the popular Madison Farms community. 3 bedrooms, 2 full/ 1 half bath. $340,000

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Stunning views of the Delaware River. Easy commute to NYC & NJ. Full-time or weekends. In-ground pool, tennis court, barn. Large building with 2nd floor loft for cars and yoga/art studio. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 135 acres. $2,500,000

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Learke is a new shop in historic Easton, and is owned by Molly Godfrey and Nella Panella.

They work to supply customers with a unique collection of plants, home goods, furniture and antiques. “Our style is a mix of eclectic, bohemian and a little modern—basically a little bit of everything,” Godfrey explains. “We want the store to be welcoming and customers to enjoy their experience with us.”

They work hard to change up their inventory often, so there are always surprises in store!

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Family-friendly and delicious, The Wicked Chef strives to satisfy with unique and fresh creations for everyone. Offering traditional favorites like mac and cheese, they kick things up a notch adding smoked Gouda, applewood smoked bacon and balsamic roasted tomatoes.

They even have a meat trifecta: pulled pork, smoked brisket and bacon on The Mojo sandwich.

“My family and I wanted to help customers remember that food is food and that what’s in it is important,” owner and head chef John Moniak says. “We shouldn’t just eat because we have to, but because it’s good and we enjoy it.” And if you’re looking to feed a crowd, The Wicked Chef has it covered.

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Richard Thompson FOUNDER & CEO OF FACTORY LLC

Richard Thompson never expected to stay in the Lehigh Valley when he moved here from Kansas, but after falling deeply in love with the area for its boundless outdoor opportunities, he decided to stick around and set up shop. Aside from the beautiful outdoors, Thompson appreciated Bethlehem’s bountiful potential. “We have it all here,” he says. With college students to hire, easy distribution, numerous

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airports and 40 percent of the country’s population within the nearby states, the decision was easy. He stayed and he launched Factory LLC, an investment company that partners with growing food, drink and pet health companies.

Factory is a fun and modern place where fledgling businesses can get on their feet with the help of Thompson and his team of experts. Their many connections and a one-of-a-kind facility allow investors and investees to work together to plan, scale and market their new businesses.

“This is a whole new business technique that has never been done before,” Thompson says. “We work with companies on all aspects of their business, from marketing to investment to human resources to construction. We assist in it all.” Thompson compares it to a university for new business owners and entrepreneurs.

Thompson’s 40-plus years of experience in the retail grocery-store product business has allowed him and his team to help launch grocerystore staples like Stuffed Puffs, Honey Stinger and Mikey’s.

“We love seeing new businesses grow faster and with less mistakes,” Thompson says. He enjoys seeing his investment model at work, helping new companies hit the market. For him, seeing this new innovation makes the work all worth it.

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The Lehigh Valley has gained a new sustainability-focused market filled with products one can feel good about buying. Owner and designer Jaime Bassett was inspired by the love of boutique shopping—but not the high prices. Working with her daughter Jacquelyn, they opened a store that delivers both high-quality and unique products with the requirement that they be eco-friendly. “We hand select each product to be as sustainable, eco-friendly and local as possible,” Bassett says. “Each product will encompass at least one of these values, if not all.”

Bassett’s background as an interior designer has given her a good eye for spotting these cute and functional eco-friendly products. Some customer favorites include reusable cotton rounds and the entire bulk supply section where they sell detergent, food and other necessities package-free. Customers just need to bring a container to fill!

“Indoor air quality from off-gassing of products has gotten incredibly poor through the years due to chemicals in building materials and home décor items, including fabrics and accessories,” Bassett explains. “Any home décor item in our store will be made out of natural materials.” To the Bassetts, wellness for both customers and the environment is the goal. They only buy local or made-in-America items, and when those are not available, they source fair-trade and GOTS-certified products. “A lot of our vendors are like us, small-business owners trying to do something different—bring back quality and function over fast fashion,” Bassett says.

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For the same cost of fast food, you can instead bring home a homecooked meal!

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MARIA VERZINO

TIM MEASE

Saylors is named after owner and third-generation butcher Tim Mease’s mother, whose last name was Saylor. His family previously ran a farm store and a stand at the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market, selling a variety of meats. When Mease married Maria Verzino (a former banker and Italian specialty store owner), they merged their businesses together and added “and Co,” dubbing Saylors a unique specialty food market.

MARIA VERZINO Co-owner Describe the vast array of offerings available at Saylors & Co. How often do your offerings change?

We made Saylors & Co a store that we personally would want to shop and support. We bring quality homemade foods to the homes in our community—fresh local meats that are antibiotic-free, locally grown veggies, fresh baked breads that come in daily, a unique variety of cheeses to create a killer charcuterie board, desserts that make it look like you slaved all day, wholesome meals that you can feed your family with and smoked meats that will make you never go back to regular store-bought bacon.

Everything in the meat department stays consistent every week.

We do change our prepared foods weekly. We love staying on trend and creating seasonal meals because that's when we can bring in the best ingredients.

Tell us about your homecooked, pre-made dinners and prepared entrées.

We offer home-cooked meals that are made with quality ingredients. We season with kosher salt, we cook with wine, make our own stock, cut all our own veggies, bake our own desserts and use Saylors' meats.

Our homemade specialty foods are a deal. For the same cost of fast food, you can instead bring home a home-cooked meal!

What are some specialties that regulars love? For instance, Pizza Thursdays!

Yes! Our Pizza Thursdays are always a hit. We make our own dough, sauce and offer a couple gourmet flavors. Our customers love them all! They love shopping here for different occasions, whether it’s grabbing a few steaks for the grill, or something to satisfy their sweet tooth. It's a full foodie shopping experience!

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GET THE GOODS Tell us about your dessert offerings.

We offer desserts weekly, made in house by our pastry chef. Our buttercream icing will have you coming back for more after one bite. We offer cakes by the slice as well as cookies, bars, cream puffs, energy bites, coffee cakes, sticky buns, brownies and so much more.

We also offer custom birthday cakes.

What are some items or products that readers may be surprised to learn that you carry/offer?

We carry an array of gourmet grocery items— a lot of Italian specialties as well as local products created by local businesses. Our coffee, teas, sauces, seasonings, cheeses and spreads are all products that have been created by local businesses near and dear to our hearts. We love supporting our community when we can.

Tell us about the raw diet and smoked bones for dogs. Explain the importance of not letting anything go to waste.

We hate seeing waste! It's just something we don’t like to do. We use bones, organs and scrap

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Social harmony also affects us physiologically, with enhanced immune function, better-regulated stress and even slowed aging.

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“Humans are hard-wired for compassion,” says Sinha. Compassion is defined as awareness of others’ distress with a desire to alleviate it—not to be confused with pity. Just like we evolved our facility for complex language through close interdependence, our capacity for connectedness and caring is part of our species. Developing this capacity starts in the home, in the community and in the classroom.

WHY AREN’T PEOPLE NICER?

If it feels like we could all stand to be a little nicer, Sinha suggests that might be because priorities for learning have been a bit out of balance. “I think in the last 20 to 40 years, so much stress has been on the IQ, test scores, going to college. Social-emotional skills have taken a secondary place,” she says.

Now research shows that one thing successful people share is good relationships. Social harmony also affects us physiologically, with enhanced immune function, better-regulated stress and even slowed aging. The gains from getting along can’t be overstated!

WHERE DOES MINDFULNESS COME IN?

Kids can learn mindfulness techniques like breathing exercises and visualizations, and in fact Sinha says many children take to it more easily than adults! “The feeling of calm and quiet and being joyful is a natural part of us,” she explains, “and kids are much closer to it than we are.”

These calming practices are tools for self-soothing and self-regulation in the face of life’s frustrations, offering space to breathe and decide how to respond, rather than react.

AWARENESS

Talking to kids about how they’re feeling, encouraging them to investigate and understand the options they have in response, gives an emotional vocabulary and recognition that makes other people’s feelings easier to recognize and relate to.

Sinha might lead a conversation with kids thinking about something good they did for somebody, and how it made them feel, then visualize when someone else did something good for them. It’s empowering to know we can generate those good feelings in ourselves and others.

DON’T IGNORE FEELINGS

Sometimes without meaning to, we teach children to ignore their feelings. If a kid falls

down and we quickly tell them they’re OK, what does OK mean? Denying your experience?

We need kids to recognize that what they’re feeling is important so they can make that connection with others.

“Not that anybody is teaching a kid to be unkind or a bully,” Sinha says, “but without connection, that happens.” So many factors are involved in any child’s behavior, but given an environment where they feel supported and listened to, kids can feel safe to identify and approach their own insecurities or troubles with self-compassion and learn to let go of negative behavior patterns.

DO AS I DO

Kids learn by example, perhaps more than we’re always prepared for. Modeling mindful behavior is a 24/7 endeavor, and we’re not always going to get it right. But not always getting things right is part of life, and we can model that, too.

Instead of raging out on the road, Sinha says, “Acknowledge what you’re feeling: ‘I’m angry, I need to take a minute.’” If you make a mistake, you can admit, “I screwed up, but it’s OK. I can do it over and I’ll do my best.”

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We know that modeling overuse of technology is a no-no, but why is Sinha so concerned about excess access to phones and tablets at a young age? “Even a mindfulness video doesn’t make up for actually being with the child and doing something together,” she says. “Being outdoors, looking around, talking about birds, flowers, animals—that’s what for a child initiates the creativity and imagination.”

We need to be together to learn how to be together, and we need a good imagination to put us in the shoes of others. There’s no substitute for social interaction and concrete experience when it comes to developing minds.

CLASSROOM CONSISTENCY

To carry on good “mental hygiene” in school as well as at home, the Pratyush Sinha Foundation offers workshops for teachers to help manage the emotional lives of their classrooms. “This is something that has to be consistent and repetitive,” Sinha says, “so kids pick up and learn that it’s normal.”

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Joetta Clark Diggs AMERICAN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPION A four-time Olympian walks among us. Her name is Joetta Clark Diggs. But you can just call her Joetta. “It’s like Prince, Madonna or Oprah. It’s just Joetta,” she explains. Clark Diggs has certainly earned solo-name status. For more than two decades, she was a force to be reckoned with on the track, racking up piles of awards and accolades in the 800- and 1,500meter competitions. From 1991 until 1998, she was ranked in the top 10 in the world, and was an 11-time USA National Champion. She also competed in 20 USA Indoor and Outdoor Championships and six Olympic trials. Although her competitive running days are now in the rearview mirror, her second wind in the public eye has brought her

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Clark Diggs was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1962. She and her siblings (brother J.J. and sister Hazel) got into running at the behest of their father, Joe Clark, who has his own claim to fame—he’s the tough and tenacious Eastside High School principal who was portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the 1989 film Lean on Me. Clark Diggs says, when he decided he wanted his children to give running a go, that was that. “At that time, you didn’t talk back to your parents,” she says.

Luckily, there was no arm-twisting needed.

Clark Diggs says she took a liking to the sport right away. Of course, it probably helped that she was good at it. “There weren’t that many sports that were available for [girls] to do,” she says. “I would be with the boys, I would beat the boys.”

“My family went one, two, three in [the Olympic trials in] 2000,” ...Her sister, Hazel Clark, took the top spot in the 800, while her sister-in-law, Jearl Miles-Clark, came in second, and Clark Diggs herself snagged third.

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She graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, in 1980. That same year, she participated in the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships and earned a gold medal in the 800-meter event. Then it was off the University of Tennessee, where she was a nine-time NCAA champion and 15-time All-American. But even as she was making a name for herself as one of the best middle-distance runners in the country, Clark Diggs was uncertain about the road ahead. “It was a different landscape.

I didn’t think I would make a living from it,” she explains. “There was no money in it. There were no sponsors. There were no scholarships.”

So even while she continued to train at an elite level, she made sure to pursue other opportunities away from the track. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.A. in public relations in 1984, and would later work as a special investigator for the New Jersey Attorney General’s

office. But once she started receiving some sponsorship money from companies like Nike, Foot Locker and PowerBar, she decided to devote all of her time and energy to her running career. By that time, she had already added “Olympic athlete” to her resume; she represented the U.S. at the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic games. Clark Diggs says her first experience at the games was memorable, but her last appearance was especially poignant.

“My family went one, two, three in [the Olympic trials in] 2000,” she explains. Her sister, Hazel Clark, took the top spot in the 800, while her sister-in-law, Jearl Miles-Clark, came in second, and Clark Diggs herself snagged third. All three were coached by J.J. Clark, brother of Joetta and Hazel, and husband of Jearl.

And best of all, says Clark Diggs: both of her parents were alive to see it.

That same year, Clark Diggs decided it was time to hang up her sneakers and figure out the next chapter. In 2002, she founded the Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation. The nonprofit aims to promote physical activity and well-being for students in grades K–12 through events like the Head 2 Toe Fitness (H2T) program. Clark Diggs says she strives to teach the principles of discipline, focus and team camaraderie. And even though the vast majority of the young athletes under her tutelage won’t go on to participate in the Olympic Games, the life lessons they learn can be applied to any challenges they hope to master down the road. “It starts by being mentally and physically fit,” Clark Diggs says. “A sound mind and sound body equal a sound future.”

She’s also the president of Joetta Sports & Beyond, LLC, through which she organizes women’s empowerment summits and offers her words of wisdom via speaking engagements at various corporations, colleges and community organizations. In 2009, she authored her first book, Joetta’s “P” Principles for Success: Life Lessons Learned from Track & Field, and she has another one in the works, which will feature fitness tips coupled with quotes meant to inspire.

She hopes to release it on August 1, which happens to be her birthday. And if that’s not enough Joetta for you, she also sells a namesake perfume and body scrub.

Clark Diggs is married to Ronald Diggs.

They moved with their daughter, Talitha, from New Jersey to the Lehigh Valley about 10 years ago. And it seems the “first family” of track and field has a new star. Talitha Diggs, a recent graduate of Saucon Valley High School, has been burning up the track in the 200- and 400-meter events. When it comes

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INSIGHT to making headlines in the sport she loves so much, Clark Diggs has willingly passed the baton to her daughter. “If you put her name in [a search engine] now, it probably comes up more than mine,” says Clark Diggs. Talitha Diggs already has several titles and medals under her belt. Described by her coaches as “Olympic caliber,” she’ll continue her running career at the University of Florida in the fall.

“I think I’ve given her enough to be successful as a woman, a student and an athlete,” Clark Diggs says. She’s grateful that her daughter won’t encounter the same hurdles that she did as a young athlete embarking on what could be a long and successful career. “A lot of the things that I didn’t get, or people of my generation didn’t get, it’s all different,” she says.

“Everything is state of the art now. It’s a good thing. We put the work in, but the work has to continue with her generation.”

Talitha Diggs already has several titles and medals under her belt. Described by her coaches as “Olympic caliber,” she’ll continue her running career at the University of Florida in the fall.

Clark Diggs admits that getting used to an empty nest will be an adjustment, but she has plenty to keep her occupied. In addition to her work with her sports foundation and her namesake corporation, she enjoys spending time with friends and getting out and about in the Lehigh Valley. She loves the decorations that come out at Christmastime, but she’s not a fan of the colder weather that accompanies them. “I’m a die-hard summer person,” she says.

She’ll likely soak up a lot of sun at the shore this summer. You also might find her at any of the various sporting events in the region, or at a fundraiser or charitable event. “I try to support the community, but I go undercover,” she explains. She also toys with the idea of producing a movie or documentary about her life. Is she busy? Certainly. But Clark Diggs looks at it in a different way. “I like to say I’m being productive,” she explains. “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do.” joettasportsandbeyond.com

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FRANKIE

ONE Lehighton

Frankie (nicknamed Frankie Doodle) is a two-year-old Chinese shar-pei with a sprinkle of pug. Her favorite food is vanilla ice cream, and she enjoys chasing her human Allison Valentine’s daughter Mallory around the living room. More than anything, Frankie loves having her wrinkles rubbed.

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Ziggy Smallz is a five-month-old French bulldog who also goes by the names Zig Zag and Bubbaz.

He loves yogurt from The Dining Dog and lying by the fire or in the sunshine. Ziggy Smallz is the best napper and the worst nipper. He came into his human Lindsay Fly’s life right before the quarantine, and has become her lovable companion in a new apartment. Ziggy Smallz is a super smart puppy, and has already learned the yoga move downward-facing dog as well as high five. He has an extensive wardrobe and enjoys wearing outfits.

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Ping Ping is a one-and-a-half-year-old French bulldog— friends call her Pingaling. She was born in East Asia, and lived a horribly neglected life as a puppy in the Chinese meat trade until her owners Kim Rohrbach and Steve Longenbach adopted her through Saving Harbin Dogs. Now, Ping Ping loves ice cubes, playing with her favorite toys and snoring.

She’s the best at giving cuddles and kisses, and always wears her famous Frenchie smile.

PEBBLES Bethlehem

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Pebbles is a one-year-old pomsky who enjoys having long conversations with everyone around. Her owners Tonya and Kaitlyn Hummers fell in love with her breed and wanted a companion for their senior dog. Pebbles is sassy, friendly, silly and spoiled. She loves fetching anything!

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Maxwell—Max for short—is a six-month-old domestic shorthair cat.

When their family’s cat suddenly passed away from lymphoma, Krista Berardelli and her siblings surprised their mom with Max for her birthday. Maxwell eats anything and everything, and especially enjoys human food. He likes playing with his mice and has been known to climb to the top of the Christmas tree, batting off all of the ornaments on his way down.

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BESSIE Northampton

Bessie is a two-year-old French bulldog who goes by the nickname Funny Bunny. She’s fiercely loyal and understands both English and Chinese. Bessie was rescued from the Chinese meat trade through the nonprofit Saving Harbin Dogs. She flew 6,300 miles to start her new life in America with her owner Susan Strisofsky. Now, Bessie helps fundraise at local pet events and educates humans on French bulldog rescue. She even attends monthly gatherings with her Frenchie friends and Lehigh Valley French Bulldog Meetup groups. In her downtime, Bessie enjoys eating Mandarin oranges and attacking the vacuum cleaner.

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Cutty, also known as Cutty Kospiah or Cutty the Dog, is a sevenyear-old Shiba Inu and Australian cattle dog mix. Cutty, nicknamed Mister, enjoys eating whatever his mom Maureen Kospiah is eating, right off a fork. He doesn’t understand the whole “dog bowl” thing. Still, he’s super cool and laid-back, and has fun greeting customers at Kospia Farms. Sometimes, he buries the treats that customers bring him, but eventually he’ll dig them back up to eat. Cutty is a human disguised as a dog, and he mesmerized his mom through a photo online. It was kismet!

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Arthur Fonzarelli of course goes by the nicknames Fonzie and The Fonz. He’s a four-year-old French bulldog with very large ears. Fonzie loves graham crackers, playing tug of war and watching Eagles games. When his owner Pattie Winn went to see his litter, it was love at first sight! Fonzie enjoys going to the shore and getting belly rubs while basking in the sun.

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TUCKERNINE Whitehall

Tucker is a 12-year-old pit bull; friends call him Tuck or TuckTuck. He is the most laid-back, tolerable dog around—his owners Amber and Brandon Martrich say he has always been extremely mellow, even as a puppy. They rescued him from a backyard breeder when they were looking for a companion for their other six-month-old pit bull. Tucker loves sleeping and snuggling, and he enjoys peanut butter and pup cakes from The Dining Dog. He’s obsessed with drinking water anywhere he can find it!

BIGGIETEN Bethlehem

Biggie is a year-and-a-half-year-old Staffordshire terrier, American bulldog and French bulldog mix. He needed a home, and his owner Devon Peralta gave him one! Biggie has endless amounts of energy. He knows what he wants and will talk until he gets it. He’s got a big personality, enjoys playing fetch and loves peanut butter.

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Help enrich a pet’s temperament and personality, making them more adoptable.

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For their guileless affection and interdependence with us, we feel love and duty towards animals in need. Here are five deserving organizations who can use your help rescuing and restoring dogs, cats and other critters to safety and wellness.

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This kitty-cat NICU provides for the dainty and delicate kittens in need of care. Financial support will help them pay for mothering kennels, incubators and neutering, and they’re always in need of litter, cleaning supplies and kitten milk replacer.

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A veritable menagerie, the 100 percent volunteer-run ranch accommodates sheep, peacocks, ducks, pigs, donkeys, parrots, rabbits—the list goes on. They’re always in need of yogurt and applesauce to coax animals to take their medication, plus orange juice and lettuce of all kinds.

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1165 Island Park Rd., Easton 610.252.7722 | healthyanimalcenter.org

Since 1913, this Northampton County organization has been there for our fluffy friends in need. Along with the bare necessities, they’re thrilled to receive toys, puzzles, agility equipment and scratching posts—things that help enrich a pet’s temperament and personality, making them more adoptable!

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THE SANCTUARY . AT HAAFSVILLE

901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville 484.285.5445 | thesanctuarypa.org

Sheltering rescued cats and dogs until they can find a forever home, the Sanctuary runs a tight ship, with over 65 percent of expenses going to vet care. If you can take on a furry roommate, foster families make a huge difference, along with supplies like towels, blankets, 13-gallon trash bags, puppy collars and much more.

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Let’s get to it, Lehigh Valley: It’s time to start making your way down your summertime to-do list—even if it’s not what you thought it would be. There are still plenty of opportunities to visit new places, snap some great photos for Instagram and even learn a little something along the way. Here are some suggestions to get you planning and keep you moving!

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#1.

Take a tour of

local history Pair the great outdoors with some equally great knowledge through Bethlehem’s Heritage Trail, a self-guided tour filled with history. Download an audio tour on Historic Bethlehem’s website to begin your walk, run or bike ride through three centuries of local history. Along the way, check out National Historic Landmarks, Victorian-era homes, Bethlehem Steel buildings and more.

You can even bring your furry friend along— it’s pet-friendly!

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Go on a

wall crawl Admire beautiful murals while exploring Easton, Allentown and Bethlehem, and brighten up your Instagram feed by taking a picture in front of each one. From Amber Art and Design’s vibrant, 70-foot-high stylized sunrise on the public parking deck along the Allentown ArtsWalk at City Center, to Scott Albrecht’s colorful, geometric design on Northampton Street in Easton, to Pau Quintanajornet’s 43-foot-wide and 35-foot-tall painting depicting calmness on the side of Café the Lodge in South Bethlehem, there are plenty to be seen and snapped this summer.

movie at a local drive-in

Sure, it’s hard to beat the refreshing air-conditioning, comfy chairs and upgraded concessions that our region’s movie theaters offer, but there’s something delightfully old-fashioned and fun about catching a flick under the stars.

Drive-in theaters used to be all the rage; now there are just three in our area: Shankweiler’s in Orefield, Becky’s in Walnutport and the Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton. Make it a triple feature and hit all three in one weekend.

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butterfly Counting at Hawk Mountain Berks County’s Hawk Mountain Sanctuary draws bird watchers from across the state.

But summertime is prime time to catch a glimpse of another winged creature—the butterfly. The sanctuary says up to 40 different species have been spotted buzzing around the gardens and trails.

#6.

Watch the

#5.

Stop and

smell the roses There’s a reason why Allentown’s Malcolm Gross Rose Garden is a popular destination for bridal parties and prom dates—it’s one of the prettiest and most colorful photo ops in the Lehigh Valley, no filter needed. The garden is in peak bloom in June and July, so pick a day to take a stroll around the grounds and take in the beautiful blooms before they’re gone for the season.

Sun rise Rise sun

(or set) at the Knob

Breathtaking views await at Bake Oven Knob in Germansville. At 1,585 feet, it’s the highest point in Lehigh County. The rocky terrain can make getting to the top a bit of a challenge, but you’ll be rewarded with an incredible vantage point of the Lehigh Valley.

The area also features a shelter for hikers making their way along the Appalachian Trail that may or may not be haunted.

#7.

Catch your own dinner at a favorite

fishing spot Minsi Lake is once again open for business. The popular fishing spot in Upper Mount Bethel Township was drained for repairs in 2017. Those repairs wrapped up in late 2019, and now the lake has been refilled and restocked with trout, so anglers of all ages can cast their lines and wait for the big one to bite.

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#8.

Bike & brunch Our region’s network of bike trails makes it easy to travel by two wheels instead of four.

The D&L Trail has sections that stretch from the Poconos to Lower Bucks County.

One option: Round up a few of your pedaling pals in Bethlehem, hop on the trail at Sand Island, and race your way to your favorite brunch spot in Easton, like Sette Luna and 3rd & Ferry Fish Market. By the time you get there, you will have earned that extra side of home fries.

#9.

Paddle or pedal along a historic canal

Take advantage of two-plus miles of peaceful Lehigh Canal in Hugh Moore Park.

Located alongside the D&L Trail, locals can choose to paddleboat, canoe, kayak or bike. Rentals range from 10 to 12 bucks an hour for adults.

#10.

Embrace your

imagination Named after Easton sculptor Karl Stirner, who spent 25 years bringing artists to the area, the Karl Stirner Arts Trail is located within walking distance from Downtown Easton, and alongside Bushkill Creek. The trail features more than 15 works of art—ranging from sculpture, to poetry, to horticulture, to neon light—all representing the spirit of the City of Easton. Let your imagination come alive!

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#11.

Tour the area’s

covered bridges What better time to hop in the car and go for a drive? The Lehigh Valley Covered Bridge Tour is about 50 miles long and will take several hours to complete on a leisurely drive.

It features seven local spots, with multiple places to park and picnic along the scenic route. Head to discoverlehighvalley.com for a tour brochure and to read up on the history of these local treasures.

#13.

Take a walk down the

#12.

Rest, reflect and renew

Greenway South Bethlehem’s Greenway is a rails-to-trails project that transformed three miles of an old railroad bed into an open recreational and pedestrianfriendly space. Located along the Greenway is the Bethlehem Skateplaza, which replicates streetscape obstacles like handrails, benches, staircases and sculptures. Check out some of the skilled skaters as they ollie and flip.

Aptly dubbed “Pennsylvania’s Stonehenge,” Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor is a sanctuary for rest, reflection and renewal.

Open daily from dawn to dusk, the park features nearly 100 large stacked rocks that are reminiscent of ancient Celtic practices. Their website states that all persons of good will are invited to travel quietly through the outdoor sanctuary. It’s a great place to refocus, explore and get some cool photos.

#14.

Eat your weight in

ice cream Ready, set, scoop! Why settle for a boring old banana split when you can dig into the Bushkill Belly Buster at Mountain View Drive-In in Nazareth? It’s two “beaver tail” funnel cakes combined with six (yes, six) scoops of ice cream, four toppings and funnel cake fries. Oh, and don’t forget the whipped cream and cherries on top. If you’re still standing after you best this sugary beast, you can burn off some of those calories on Mountain View’s 18-hole mini-golf course, which features scaled-down reproductions of many Bushkill Township landmarks.

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GYRO

CHEESEBURGER

ROOT BEER FLOAT

CHEESESTEAK

HOT DOG

R IC H A R D’S DR I V E - IN

R O A D S I D E R E S T A U R A N T S 7 Spots for Your Summer Drives

BY CARRIE HAVRANEK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCO CALDERON Ahhhhh. Summertime and the ice cream is easy. And the French fries.

And hamburgers. And anything else you can get at a roadside eatery.

They’re quick, they’re inexpensive and they’re a bit of a necessary indulgence when you’re out and about—especially after the isolation many of us have experienced this year!

We’re highlighting some local favorites as a little inspiration for your summer drive time as you’re tooling around the region. These days, the menus are getting bigger, with more options for kids, vegetarians and those who might want a plant-based meal (i.e., a salad or soup).

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R I C H A R D ’S D R I V E - I N 1550 SULLIVAN TRL., EASTON | 610.250.7799

You may know Richard’s as the tiny drive-in in Palmer, on Freemansburg Avenue—it dates to the 1950s. But this location in Forks Township was opened by Shannon and Angelo Pappas in 2006, whose extended family still runs the original location.

Richard’s started as a hot dogs, ice cream and milkshakes kind of place, but over the years, like many other drive-ins featured here, it has morphed a bit.

Who is Richard? “That’s a man I’ve never met!” says Angelo, laughing. He tells the story about how his uncle Nick came from Greece and worked at Jimmy’s Hot Dogs in Phillipsburg (yes, same one featured here, just a different name!). Richard was the original owner. “We’ve met his granddaughter before. Taking care of a man’s legacy, we hold it to heart and want to keep it going for him and for ourselves, too,” says Angelo.

They do soft serve, and hard ice cream (Hershey’s, of course), cheesesteaks and gyros. Recently, they added their very own handmade Italian ice. “We find that people are geared toward the hot dogs and a Yoo-hoo! We keep it very old school,” says Angelo.

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P E T E Y ’S E A T E Y S 5879 SULLIVAN TRL., NAZARETH | 610.759.0143 | PETEYSEATEYS.COM

CHEESESTEAK

FRIES

Named for owner Dennis Einfalt’s bulldog Petey, who unexpectedly passed away during construction of the biz, Petey’s Eateys opened in 2009. As Dennis puts it, “Petey liked to Eatey” and that’s how the name was born. It is a drive-in of sorts, but one that offers deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats.

That’s not something you see every day.

According to daughter Abby, their popular choices include homemade halfpound burgers and cheesesteaks, along with pork roll, chicken sandwiches and BLTs. “We use good-quality ingredients in all of our sandwiches, so they are all popular,” she says. Not interested in grill fare? Petey’s serves soups and salads, and of course you’ve got ice cream, too.

The coolest part? Petey’s is open for breakfast, so you can call ahead and get your sandwich to go, and they also have a small convenience store and a gas station.

If you want to sit inside, you can do that. If you want to come during colder weather, they’ve got an enclosed heated porch. But summer’s perfect for this kind of food!

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JIMMY ’S DOGGIE STAND

MILKSHAKE

7 UNION SQ., PHILL IPSBURG, NJ

908.859.1000 | JIMMYSDS.COM Originally named for Jim Makris, who started a hot dog business in this location in the late 1940s, Jimmy’s has been owned

by Nikolaos and Sofia Malatos since 2009.

They’re still making the hot dogs the same way—in cast iron, with a little oil, says Sofia.

At Jimmy’s, the standard dog—the “Everything”—comes with mustard, onion and a pickle. Other toppings include Cheese Whiz, bacon (yes, that’s pork on pork), chili, sauerkraut and red onion. Jimmy’s is also known for its Greek delicacies, including gyros with homemade tzatziki. Jimmy’s is located just on the other side of the Free Bridge, in Phillipsburg. Grab your meal and enjoy a view of the Delaware River.

T HE CANALSIDE CUP 1610 S. DEL AWARE DR., E ASTON | 610.253.1234 Heading to The Canalside Cup along 611 South is a ritual for many who live in nearby Williams Township and Easton. The ice cream is delivered weekly and made locally, so some of the flavors change, too— and that’s part of the draw. Seasonal flavors have included the likes of lemon meringue, strawberry shortcake, maple walnut, pumpkin and others. People seem to love the black raspberry ice cream in particular.

Canalside, which is owned by Deb Kozic, opened in June 2005, and has a pretty extensive menu for a roadside stand. They will do fish and chips, sweet potato fries and black bean burgers, along with wings, gyros and crispy battered green beans.

PIEROGI

GR IDA’S SOF T ICE CRE AM 36 N. MA IN ST., RICHL ANDTOWN | 215.536.2691 This community mainstay dates to 1966 and offers the usual summertime food suspects: soft serve ice cream (tons of flavors and you can mix them), burgers (the California burger is stacked high), hot dogs and fries. But you can also order pizza and cheesesteaks and Italian ice! Pull over, get in line, and don’t worry—it moves faster than you think it will. Street parking is the rule here, but it’s free.

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GAT0R TACO SAL AD

G E A K E R S T A C O S 3531 FREEMANSBURG AVE., BETHLEHEM | 610.419.4869 | GEAKERS.COM

Geakers consistently earns kudos and is known for its tacos and milkshakes, available at their location on Freemansburg Avenue. And yeah, they serve some zesty tacos with things like gator in them, but there’s also some more run-of-the-mill options such as shrimp, fish, chicken and beef. But run those ingredients through the flavor profiles of jerk, buffalo, Asian sesame or bourbon. Right?

Beef is always number one in terms of tacos, says Jared Geake, one of the owners, but gator is becoming extremely popular. “It’s something different. In the summertime, we go through 150 to 200 pounds a week. If you like chicken and shrimp, you’ll like alligator,” says Geake.

OK, so maybe tacos aren’t your thing and you wanna stick with more old-fashioned drive-in kinds of food like a burger and a shake (their list of flavors is seemingly endless), or the ultimate mash-up: the taco dog! That’s basically a hot dog with a beef taco on top, minus the tortilla, of course.

Geakers has been at this for 19 years.

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V A S S I ’S D R I V E - I N 1666 MAIN ST., HELLERTOWN | 610.838.1877 | VASSISDRIVE-IN.COM

CHEESEBURGER

ONION RINGS

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Imagine a time when there was no Route 78, and Vassi’s was a drive-in with very little else in sight. That was life in 1954 when Vassi’s opened as a Dairy De-lite. Since then, it’s changed hands a bunch of times, until it was purchased by the Sumelidis family in June 1995, Mel and Maria. (They named it after their daughter Vasiliki.) It is just about dead ahead of you as you come off Route 78 at the 412 exit in Hellertown.

That just means it’s super easy to get to.

Vassi’s is a little different. It’s got the old-fashioned vibe, but you can order burgers made from hormone-free, locally raised beef from Koehler’s Farm. Try the gyros—they are popular and everything, including the tzatziki, is homemade. Sit outside on one of the covered picnic tables, or inside in the dining area. Save room for dessert—there are 16 flavors of Hershey’s ice cream and eight different ice cream cone options available for delivering said ice cream to your mouth!

PIEROGI

GYRO

BEYOND THE MENU

TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

White Orchids’ Drunken Noodles with Owner Jeff Virojanapa

For Virojanapa, restaurants have always felt like a home away from home.

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“The genuine connection and camaraderie you have with each other while sharing food is what makes it all so special for me,” says Jeff Virojanapa, owner of White Orchids Thai Cuisine and Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar. “It gives us all a chance to slow down and be together.”

The memories of waking up to a house filled with the awesome aromas of his grandmother’s slow-cooked stews, soups and braised meats, coupled with the fond memories of a shared meal at a restaurant with his family on Sundays after church, ignited Virojanapa’s love of not only cooking but of the restaurant industry.

Virojanapa grew up in a fast-paced environment where both of his parents worked full-time and the weekdays were spent having quick dinners.

“Sundays, for me, were always the special day of the week when we would all go out together as a family after church and choose a restaurant for lunch,” he says.

“This was so memorable to me because it was one of the only few times we would all be together as a family conversing and being together. This created a lifelong feeling of being in a restaurant as a home away from home.”

Once he was old enough to work in a restaurant, Virojanapa’s love for the industry was solidified.

“Not only did I like eating at restaurants, I loved working in them as well.”

Now more than ever, we can all share Virojanapa’s appreciation and love for enjoying a good meal with friends and family.

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

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

Drunken Noodles: 4–5 cloves garlic, minced* 2–3 Thai chilies, minced* 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 bell pepper, julienned 1/3 yellow onion, julienned 1 whole chicken breast, sliced thin (or the protein of your choice) 16 oz. wide, fresh rice noodles 2 Tbsp. Drunken Noodle Sauce 2 Tbsp. sweet soy sauce 1/3 cup Thai Holy Basil *Spice Blend

Drunken Noodle Sauce: 2 Tbsp. light soy sauce 1 Tbsp. Golden Mountain Sauce 3 tsp. fish sauce 2 tsp. palm sugar

INSTRUCTIONS Mix the ingredients for the Drunken Noodle Sauce together.

Using a blender or mortar and pestle, mince the garlic and Thai chilies. Set aside.

In a wok or big sauté pan, heat up vegetable oil and stir-fry the eggs on medium-high heat until cooked. Stirfry the Spice Blend (according to taste—1/4 tsp. to start), bell pepper, onion and chicken until cooked.

Add rice noodles and 2 Tbsp. of the Drunken Noodle Sauce. Stir-fry until sauce is absorbed.

Add sweet soy sauce and Thai basil until sauce is absorbed.

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

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BY CARRIE HAVR ANEK | PHOTOGR APHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

Positive Vibes, Great Pub Food and a Trickster Ghost at Iron Mule

Brick Chicken

Herb-marinated 1/2 chicken, seasoned and prepared in a black iron skillet “We are offering a discount to individuals, because we understand no one has any money, everyone is losing money in this situation."

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The beauty of Iron Mule, apart from its canal and, to a lesser extent, river views, is the fact that it’s not far from Downtown Easton, but it feels removed from the city.

It’s easy to miss if you’re driving down 611 on a warm evening and not expecting to encounter a restaurant around the bend. Pull right off into the gravel lot (or park across the street and carefully cross, minding the motorcycles).

When you walk in, it’s unassuming —it’s a large, open room—with a wall of windows, some exposed stone and a long, long bar.

Gone are the pool tables.

Gone are the stained glass, 1970s basement overhead lights (you know, the kinds with grapes and apples on them), and what you have instead is a freshly painted, crisply decorated dining room.

“We wanted people to walk in and go ‘Wow, this looks nice, but comfortable.’ This is like Cheers. It’s Cheers of Easton,” says Kate Hug, the owner. (Yes, that’s really her last name and yes, she’s a hugger.)

So the Iron Mule may indeed be like Cheers—some evidence of that was definitely on display recently—but with way better food. You’re looking at a menu full of pub favorites and regional classics, with Chef Daniel Schutzer’s own spin, naturally.

Instead of potato skins, which are a perennial favorite, you’ll get a Spiral Spud. Picture a whole spiral-cut baked potato (a la Hasselback potatoes) covered with crumbled bacon and beer cheese—a sauce made from Yuengling, smoked Gouda and smoked paprika.

Speaking of beer cheese, that can also top their cheesesteak, which is a sight to behold, and taste. It’s elevated, but not in a snooty way; there’s no doubt you’re still eating a cheesesteak.

Order it with ribeye (you can also get chicken), but don’t leave off the sautéed mushrooms, onions and melted American cheese (or the beer cheese), on a toasted baguette.

The wings are something to look at, too—they’re not your typical flavor profiles of hot, hotter and hottest. “I could make hot sauce and call it ‘kill sauce,’ but this is more interesting,” says Schutzer. All the wings on the appetizer menu are dredged in what he calls a “buffalo slurry,” then oven roasted, so there is always a touch of buffalo sauce flavor there, whether you order the wings as classic as they come, or opt for other interpretations such as Garlic Parmesan, Garlic and Honey, Bourbon BBQ or Lemon Pepper.

There’s nothing fussy about the food at Iron Mule. “Simple generally presents better,” says Schutzer. He’s spent time in the kitchen at Vintage Restaurant in Williams Township, when it was

CHEF DANIEL SCHUTZER

owned by chef Mike Pichetto (now of 3rd & Ferry in Easton), along with the Bookstore Speakeasy (Bethlehem) and Folino Estate (Kutztown). Schutzer came to food at a young age; he started cooking around eight years old.

“I began cooking out of necessity,” he says. “Don’t worry, it’s not anything tragic,” he says, laughing.

The New Jersey native then explains the long age span between him and his siblings that necessitated such ingenuity (or hunger, who knows), and it makes more sense. He’d scavenge and make do with what he found, which is a great way to learn.

And television helped too, as those were the days of focused culinary education on networks such as PBS. “I’d make pierogis out of leftover mashed potatoes, I watched Julia Child on PBS,” he says. Ironically, his older brother is the one who went through culinary school, but that just means Schutzer had someone to train him, or as he describes it, “put him to work” learning how to do everything. “Cooks in the kitchen, sharpening knives, wiping things down—they’re like knights preparing to go into battle,” he says.

KATE HUG

Cheesesteak

Thinly sliced chicken or ribeye topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and melted American cheese on a toasted baguette

(Side Note: Schutzer said this just a couple weeks before COVID-19 nearly incapacitated restaurants and brought most small businesses to a screeching halt, along with life as we know it.)

Iron Mule opened in January, and one of the biggest surprises thus far for everyone on the team is how well received the place has been, right off the bat.

“We’re definitely a destination restaurant,” says Hug. “You have to drive here on purpose to get to us.” That’s true, although I’m betting some people, having benefitted from this information, will tuck this away in the back of their heads and pull over the next time they go for a drive. Because we will all go for drives, and stop at businesses, and enjoy them again very soon.

But the most heartwarming aspect, perhaps, shows through in the dedication of its customers.

“We’ve inspired return customers, we already have regulars,” says Schutzer.

(Ahem, Cheers reference.)

Those people are feeling the

love when they walk in the door— and it’s because of Hug’s team.

“I hire happy. I don’t necessarily hire experienced people. Of course, you want an experienced chef, and Daniel is amazing. You can teach someone to do a job, but you can’t teach a personality,” she says.

“Still, I can’t believe how fast we created that group of people who are so happy to come every day, or every other day,” says Hug. “We are truly like a family.

I feel so lucky to have these people with me.”

Many customers who’ve found the Iron Mule feel lucky too, and many regulars have converted to curbside and delivery diners, choosing from a smaller menu, in light of the restrictions required by the novel coronavirus. But Hug says customers have surpassed her expectations.

“We are offering a discount to individuals, because we understand no one has any money, everyone is losing money in this situation. But several of our

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regulars are not asking us for a discount and not accepting it,” Hug says. “It makes me want to cry, it’s so moving.”

Hug stumbled into restaurant ownership, after working for a few years with a good friend at a small diner nearby that recently closed.

She heard the building was for sale through a friend, took a look, and that was that. When asked if there was anything in her past that prepared her for this she says, without missing a beat, “Nope!” and then laughs.

The name Iron Mule is a mash-up that references the steel and iron manufacturing history, when mules were used to transport goods by towing barges along the river. The name did strike her in one of those “Aha!” moments while she was looking out the window at the canal.

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“It was ‘Oh my gosh, the Iron Mule.’ It’s the mule pulling the iron. The strength of the iron, pulled by the strength of the mule, and the iron and mule together creating the strength of our restaurant,” says Hug. Iron Mule has quite a bit of history on its side, dating to what the owners believe is Revolutionary War times—after all, 611 is an old road and the Lehigh Valley has those vibes. The restaurant traces its roots to the Black Horse Tavern of the 1800s and can claim, of course, its very own ghost. “He’s not dangerous, just mischievous,” says Scott Morgan, one of the bartenders.

More recently, the place briefly operated as a bacon-centric restaurant and before that, Stemie’s Place for many years (totally unaffiliated with Stemie’s

1818, by the way). During Stemie’s tenure, the business was featured on Animal Planet’s show The Haunted, as they investigated paranormal activity in the basement, where the gangster Johnny Farrara was killed in July 1928.

“He likes to move chairs, that’s his favorite thing,” says Hug. Naturally, with a name like Iron Mule, you can bet that there are infinite variations on the classic namesake cocktail.

Moscow Mule is made with Russian vodka; Tennessee Mule, with Jack Daniels. The Kentucky Mule? You guessed it, bourbon.

The list goes on and on: Mexican, Irish, Australian, English, French and so forth. There are of course signature cocktails, wines by the glass and beers on draft— but you won’t find any craft selections here. This place is as

straightforward as it comes as it pertains to the beer list, which is, in a way, oddly refreshing.

If you want to come for breakfast, Iron Mule dishes that up on Sundays and the menu includes some classics—pancakes, French toast, two eggs with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast, and a parfait with yogurt, granola and fresh berries. Omelet lovers can build their own, and Schutzer occasionally offers specials such as the Monte Cristo.

(Insider tip: order a Bloody Mary, because it’s made with a roasted red pepper vodka that sounds like a gimmick but adds such a depth of flavor that your taste buds will do triple takes.)

As the weather breaks, look for more sandwiches on the menu, and what Schutzer calls a “grill-centric” menu. He’s not aiming to make overhauls—this place basically just opened and things have been topsy-turvy from the get-go. And Hug says they’re likely to scale to a fiveday-a-week operation from their pre-COVID daily operation.

Hug’s harboring a vision that means, if things go well, an outside deck will be constructed, availing diners of warm breezes and water views. “I’ve already hired an architect. The plan is on the slowdown, not the go-away,” she says, laughing.

Well, no matter how long or fast it takes to restore some semblance of “normal,” nothing will change the appeal of great food, creatively rendered, and welcoming, unfussy hospitality to serve you and make you want to come back immediately, and a beautiful view that includes water.

“My personality is that of I want to make sure in general, even before I owned a restaurant, that you’re comfortable and happy. That’s just the way I think,” says Hug.

Wings

Iron Mule

Bone-in or boneless wings served with ranch or bleu cheese in your choice of sauce: Mild Buffalo Hot Buffalo Garlic and Honey Bourbon BBQ Garlic Parm Lemon Pepper

831 S. Delaware Dr., Easton 484.544.4728 | ironmulepa.com

*Please check their website and/or social media for current operating hours and procedures.

Hours: Wed.–Sun.: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Parking: Lot on the premises, and some spots across the street

Reservations: Recommended for the weekends

What to Order: People love the fried calamari, and the Bavarian pretzel, which is served with that house beer cheese and chef’s angry mustard (Dijon, whiskey, crushed red pepper, dark chili powder and love. Yes. He said that.) The Iron Burger is key, too— bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onions.

Note: anything with “Iron” added to its description is generally code for “smoked paprika has been added to this dish,” as it’s one of Schutzer’s go-to ingredients. People also seem to like Brick Chicken, which is herb marinated and prepped in a cast iron skillet. Drunken Mussels. Don’t miss those.

As far as cocktails, the Mule gets seemingly infinite treatments. You can’t go wrong, really, with any of them, but if you come for breakfast on Sunday (not brunch!), do yourself a favor and order the Bloody Mary.

Specials/Events: Live music Friday and Saturday nights.

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DINING GUIDE

TAKE OUT & DELIVERY RED LION BREWERY BEER ON TAP

Photo by Alison Conklin

Order the Bear Creek Cheeseburger at The Grille Restaurant at Bear Creek.

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

mccoolesredlioninn.com

WE HOPe TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!

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

Berks

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BUCKEYE TAVERN

3741 Brookside Rd., Macungie. 610.966.4411, buckeyetavern.com

A local favorite rebuilt from the ashes. Family-friendly with a variety of food options and handcrafted cocktails. Lunch & dinner.

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CASA TORO MEXICAN GRILL

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

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

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Copperhead Grille is a place where handcrafted recipes and sports merge to form the ultimate sports dining experience.

Lunch, dinner & late night.

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DON JUAN MEX GRILL

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

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

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

Bucks

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

MCCOOLE’S AT THE HISTORIC $-$$$ RED LION INN 4 S. Main St., Quakertown, 215.538.1776, mccoolesredlioninn.com

Offering a dining room, martini lounge and bar in a beautifully restored inn from the 1700s. Monthly featured wines and brews from their own Red Lion Brewery. Also offering a complementary door-to-door and hotel shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the restaurant to bar and restaurant patrons, as well as private events at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Carbon LIZARD CREEK PUB

Bringing refreshments to the countryside with a modern, urban twist!

Dinner & late night.

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

GIO ITALIAN GRILL

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

$$

Gio Italian Grill offers old world charm with a progressive twist.

Centering around their woodstone open flame hearth, Gio uses only imported ingredients to produce mouth-watering flavors.

Take-out and private parties available. Lunch & dinner.

GLASBERN INN

$$-$$$

2141 Packhouse Rd., Fogelsville, 610.285.4723, glasbern.com

Come experience dining at the Farm’s Table. Many of the ingredients are grown and raised on our sustainable farm just ten minutes west of Allentown. Their new Grand Lodge is open year-round and accommodates up to 150 guests. The Glasbern offers options for both rustic and elegant weddings, great views for outdoor ceremonies, overnight lodging options, meeting rooms and spa facilities.

Lunch & dinner.

$$$

GRILLE 3501

$

1424 W. Lizard Creek Rd., Lehighton, 610.377.2249, lizardcreekpub.com

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

COPPERHEAD GRILLE

FOLINO ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

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

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

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

THE GRILLE AT BEAR CREEK

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Family owned and operated for over 30 years. Serving a variety of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine from homemade grape leaves to delicious shish kabobs. Lunch & dinner.

7001 Rte. 309, Coopersburg, 610.282.8888, casatoromexgrill.com

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

FOGELSVILLE: 610.395.3999 ALLENTOWN: 610.437.3911

$$

ALADDIN RESTAURANT 651 Union Blvd., Allentown, 610.437.4023, aladdinlv.com

BELL HALL

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3501 Broadway, Allentown, 610.706.0100, grille3501.com

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

HOPS FOGELSVILLE $$

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

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

HOPS AT THE PADDOCK $$

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

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

$$

HOUSE & BARN

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

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

$

KEYSTONE PUB

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

Demand better beer! Lunch, dinner & late night.

$$$

MADELINE’S

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

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

$

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

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

MELT

$$$

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

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

$$$

NOTCH MODERN KITCHEN & BAR

5036 Hamilton Blvd., 610.351.8222, notchmknb.com

Modern American with an Asian Twist. Lunch & dinner.

$$

RINGERS ROOST

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

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

SAVORY GRILLE

$$$

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

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

$$

TATERS HALF BAKED

6616 Ruppsville Rd., Allentown, 610.366.1130, gamechangerworld.com

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Serving all your favorite American food in a family friendly atmosphere. Dinner & late night.

$$$

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.

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

American bistro cuisine featuring indoor sports and entertainment.

Lunch & dinner.

TORRE

$$

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

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

$$$

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

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

UNION AND FINCH

$$

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

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

WHITE ORCHIDS THAI CUISINE

$$

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

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

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1741 ON THE TERRACE

437 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.2219, hotelbethlehem.com

The award-winning culinary team takes pride in presenting seasonal menus combined with the 1741 classic. Dinner.

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

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We wouldn’t be here without you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Casual Dining • Daily Specials • Happy Hour • Private Parties • Catering

325 Stoke Park Rd., Bethlehem 610.882.4070 primestkhouse.com

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

$$$

APOLLO GRILL

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

Bistro-style restaurant encouraging a grazing dining experience.

Comfortable, friendly, sophisticated and lively. Lunch, dinner & late night.

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.

$$$

BUDDY V’S RISTORANTE

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

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

$$

BURGERS AND MORE BY EMERIL

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

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

Lunch & dinner.

$$$

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

Copperhead Grille is a place where handcrafted recipes and sports merge to form the ultimate sports dining experience.

Lunch, dinner & late night.

DIMAIO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE $$ & PIZZERIA

HUNGRY FOR MORE?

27 Main St. Shoppes at Hellertown, 610.838.8004, dimaios.net

Family owned since 1985. Serving southern Italian Cuisine.

Known for home-made bread, Chicken Francese, DiMaio’s Creamy Clam sauce and NY style pizza. Lunch & dinner.

DINER 248

$

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

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

$

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

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

$$

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

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

EDGE RESTAURANT $$$

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

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

$$$

EMERIL’S CHOP HOUSE

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

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

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EMERIL’S FISH HOUSE

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

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

GREEN VIDA CO.

$

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

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

$

JENNY’S KUALI

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

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

$

KEYSTONE PUB

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

Demand better beer! Lunch, dinner & late night.

$

THE MARKET GOURMET EXPRESS

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

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

M c CARTHY’S RED STAG PUB $$$ 534 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.861.7631, redstagpub.com

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

PRIME STEAK HOUSE

$$

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

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

RAKKII RAMEN

$$

328 S. New St., Bethlehem, 610.419.8007, rakkiiramen.com

A modern restaurant serving traditional ramen and fusion side dishes.

Lunch & dinner.

SOCIAL STILL

$$$

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

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

$$

STEELWORKS BUFFET & GRILL

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

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

TAP ROOM AT HOTEL BETHLEHEM

$$

437 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.2226, hotelbethlehem.com

Offers award-winning musical brunch every Sunday with a splendid buffet array and much more! Breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night.

TWISTED OLIVE

$$$

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.

ZEST BAR+GRILLE

$$$

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

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

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BY KRISTEN RINALDI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHELBIE PLETZ

Mango Mint Julep Mocktail TORRE

“For our younger guests or guests who prefer not to drink alcohol, these mocktails offer a little something special to sip on.”

2960 Center Valley Pkwy.

Center Valley | 610.841.9399 torrerestaurant.com

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When dining at Torre, guests can choose from a long list of premium margaritas, specialty cocktails, beers, wines, sangrias and more.

But they also have several “mocktail” options, which are both festive and non-alcoholic.

“Our entire beverage program aims to have a little something for everyone,” says Tim Hofschild, director of operations for Paxos Restaurants. “For our younger guests or guests who prefer not to drink alcohol, these mocktails offer a little something special to sip on.”

Included on that list is the Mango Mint Julep, pictured here, which is made with fresh mango purée, freshly squeezed orange juice, mint and ginger ale.

Hofschild recommends pairing the Mango Mint Julep with their spicy made-to-order Fuego Guacamole; their Tres Ceviches, a combination of fresh seafoods and citrus; their Morelos Tacos, served with savory and salty house-made pork belly; or their Chili Relleno, a traditional Mexican dish with bold, savory flavors. Hofschild says that each of these dishes will balance, contrast or complement the sweet and citrusy mocktail.

Beyond their mocktail selection, Torre also offers standout nonalcoholic drinks, including multiple flavors of Jarritos (Mexican soda), fresh-squeezed limeade and orange juice and a house-made half and half.

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COVID-SAFE & READY We’re committed to keeping you safe in all our emergency rooms, hospitals, practices and testing sites.

Screen

Patients and visitors receive a temperature screening at the door.

Colleagues are screened before their shift begins.

Distance

We’ve rethought waiting rooms, check-in procedures, visitation and other interactions to create distance where needed.

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Clean

Rooms, equipment and common surfaces are all sanitized before you receive care.

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We require patients, visitors and colleagues to wear face coverings.