Lehigh Valley Style March 2018

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Here’s what heart care that’s amazing everyday is all about. Anita K.’s heart was failing. She was 66 years old and too weak to even pick up her newborn grandson. She resigned herself to a life of inactivity. Then Anita went to the Lehigh Valley Heart Institute and received specialized treatment from the region’s only board-certified heart failure team. Something amazing happened. She started getting better and stronger. It’s really no surprise that when you care for twice as many heart patients

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To learn more about Anita’s amazing journey, visit LVHN.org/HeartInstitute.

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ANITA’S HEART DISEASE LEFT HER TOO WEAK TO LIFT HER GRANDSON. NOW SHE CAN’T PUT HIM DOWN.

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Windfields

Outside Emmaus lies a breathtaking blend of old & new, pristine land, and a convenient LV location offers flex flexible options for equestrian pursuits, organic farming, or a gentleman’s estate. $1,225,000

Lori Court

Lori Court is a residence with enduring appeal. A sophisticated floor plan offers 3 finished floors of living space with 9 ft & cathedral ceilings and abundant windows that capture endless views. $849,000

Unami Ridge Winery

A rare opportunity to live a dream! Unami Ridge Winery is a custom built home on seven acres with a five acre vineyard just coming into mature production. Fully equipped & actively producing. $1,125,000

Sunrise

Space, grace, refinement and natural beauty are the hallmarks of this exceptional home. 5 bedrooms, formal living room and a great room/kitchen with wood floors, 9 ft ceilings & a stone fireplace. $895,000

Madison Drive

Inside and out, pride of ownership is evident in this impeccably maintained residence in the highly regarded Nazareth school district. 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, zoned heating & cooling, & a 3 car garage. $499,000

Saucon Fields

Fieldview offers the utmost of relaxation in a pictur picturesque setting as well as the convenience of a central SV location. 4 BR, 3.5 baths, and a finished basement w/office space & family room. $529,900

Oak Ridge

The road to peace and tranquility is a gentle drive into the woods. The great room is inviting with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and newly added shiplap.

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,330 sqft. $599,000

Pinnacle

With a front mountain view and the back wrapped in green, the setting is perfection. Hardwood floors, a cook’s kitchen with vaulted ceiling, great room with a wall of windows, and 1st floor master. $569,500

Weyhill Lookout

The design of this grand home is remarkable, with captivating rooflines, arched stone entry & a prominent hillside location. 6,300 + sqft., 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths, & 2014 sunroom. $995,000

Country Getaway

A country estate with an 1880’s farmhouse, beautiful grounds, & saltwater pool. Sleek finishes are interwoven with orig. pumpkin pine floors, deep-silled windows & a mahogany covered front porch. $459,000

Holly Court

On a quiet cul-de-sac this stunning home offers 6,308 sqft. of open space with a Morris Black kitchen, 4 bed bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a lower level with FR, wet bar, gym & play room plus forever views. $799,900

Cabin Run

Exceptional 1700’s farmhouse, meticulously restored bank barn, and original carriage house on 8 magical acres. Just minutes from the Delaware River and major thoroughfares to NYC & Philadelphia. $1,150,000

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CONTENTS

march 12 Style Scene Events | Benefits | Galas | Parties

20 Calendar 10 Things to Do This Month

27 Life in the Valley News, Notes & Quotes

32 This Month’s Picks Make It Pop

34 Beauty Insider Your Local Glam Squad

36 Get the Goods Domaci

41 Ask the Expert Revamp Your Basement

45 Insight Jeffrey Phillip, Professional Organizer and Interior Designer

52 2 Local Senior Sensations Age Hasn’t Stopped Them

62 Indoor & Outdoor Living in Saucon Valley 78 Home Sweet Home Tours 4 Valley Variations

84 Savor Hidden Gems, Café Edition

86 Inside Dish Aman’s Indian Bistro

90 Dining Guide

Photo by Andrew Tomasino

Where to Go to Please Your Palate

96 Eat This The Sconut

On the Cover Owner and creator of Taylor Made Polish, Vanessa Ungvarsky, shot by Alexandra Whitney.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

PUBLISHER’S

PICKS KRISTEN L. RINALDI krinaldi@lehighvalleystyle.com

Happy Home, Happy Heart I’ve been working and playing in the Lehigh Valley for the last two years, but by the time this edition hits newsstands, I will officially be an LV resident. A new townhome means that I will rely on this issue to be my own personal bible over the next few months. Regardless of the status of your living situation, I hope you can find it just as chock-full of useful tips, tricks and inspiration.

Save your pennies and refresh your existing furniture with some of the unique knobs and pulls found on pg. 32, or shop for something brand-new and necessary at Domaci’s store in Southside Bethlehem, pg. 36. Seriously, everything from furniture to décor will end up on your wish list (or in your basket) before you make it halfway through this beautiful space!

But if you’re off the market for “stuff,” old or new, perhaps Jeffrey Phillip can be of assistance, pg. 45. This Nazareth native has gone from staying after school to help organize his teachers’ classrooms to de-cluttering Katie Couric’s personal bathroom.

He’s shared his advice on Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show, as well as in the pages of Good Housekeeping. His territory spans New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware, but if you’re not ready to recruit him for his on-site services, join him on his YouTube channel and participate in #TossItTuesday.

This month, endless inspo awaits; whether it be home-related (there are four local house tours on pg. 78 and an indoor-outdoor masterpiece on pg. 62) or otherwise—we’ve got two senior sensations whom we think you’d like to meet, on pg. 52.

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Explore Indian cuisine.

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Check out Domaci’s new Southside location.

Senior Sensation Dr. Robert Strauss and Kelly Gould of Fellowship Community had a blast on set with photographer Andrew Tomasino.

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CONTRIBUTOR VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 LEHIGHVALLEYSTYLE.COM

My home-refresh list for spring includes... “...outdoor furniture for the warmer days ahead!”

Publisher: Pamela K. Deller Editor: Kristen Rinaldi

“I’m excited to settle into my new place, as I just signed the lease on a beautiful townhome in the Valley!”

Art Director: Elaine Wyborski Graphic Designer: Thomas Körp

“A thorough closet clean-out!

Post-holiday triage was a success, but the deep storage lingers still...”

“…FINALLY framing and hanging family photos and installing a daily wall organization system in my kitchen to help me keep my head on straight!”

Advertising Executives: Kellie Bartholomew, Caley Bittner, Denise Lichty, Pam Taylor Marketing & Events Coordinator: Kelli Hertzog Contributing Writers: Kellie Dietrich, Carrie Havranek, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis

Ken Volpe “My spring project this year is to give my closets a fresh coat of paint and new closet organizers!”

Contributing Photographers: Alison Conklin, Shelbie Pletz, Alexandra Whitney, Andrew Tomasino, Kenneth P. Volpe Proofreader: Lori McLaughlin

President/CEO: Paul Prass Vice President/COO: Lisa Prass

Owner of Transposure® Creative, Wabbit.Works® and The KPV Group

How long have you been a contributor for Style? How did you get started?

I have been a photography contributor for Style for over ten years. My first project for Style was entitled “8 to Watch in ‘08” and I had the pleasure of shooting eight notable people in the Lehigh Valley in their respective environments. Among the most exciting of those shoots was the mayor in one of the Bethlehem Steel manufacturing buildings. [Combining] my love for photography and iconic structures was great fun.

Have you always known you wanted to be a photographer?

Since my first Instamatic with the pop-on flash cubes to the Kodak Brownie 8mm video camera, it has always been in my blood. It was a hobby all my life until I turned it into a viable business in the mid-2000s.

Director of Creative Services: Erica Montes ©2018 3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045 Phone: 610.923.0384 Fax: 610.923.0390

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Accounting: Donna Bachman, Debbie Clune Circulation Manager: Andrea Karges

What is your absolute favorite thing to shoot?

On a personal level, fashion. On a commercial level, two things, really: large scale productions—involving careful planning, detailed lighting, shoot logistics— and environmental portraits. I love pulling all the pieces together to make the seemingly impossible possible. I like getting to know my subjects and pulling together the concept and pieces to contextually tell a story in a photo.

What did you shoot for this issue?

I photographed a high-end residence for this issue.

To do this, I used a medium format digital kit for some expansive shots. I also used one of my drones for some of the exterior shots. My love of architecture goes hand in hand with a shoot like this. Architects pay close attention to the details in their designs and I love showcasing it with imagery.

What’s one Style project you worked on that you particularly loved?

Well, in recent memory, it would be two, actually. The first was an incredibly fun and extensive production for a December 2016 winter fashion feature. The second was the October 2017 extreme athletes feature. From wading into a lake to shoot a triathlete to climbing to the top of a mountain to shoot an obstacle course runner, it was all in a day’s work.

Who are your greatest inspirations?

Fashion photographers ranging from Richard Avedon to Melissa Rodwell.

I love pulling all the pieces together to make the seemingly impossible possible.

I like getting to know my subjects and pulling together the concept and pieces to contextually tell a story in a photo.

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What distracts you from your work?

Internet learning about new tools, techniques and cutting-edge tech.

What can readers see you drinking at an Insider Happy Hour?

I don’t really drink, but when I do, a good Belgian Tripel, like a Kwak or a Chimay.

What are you currently obsessed with?

Hands down, my Boosted Board. Yup, at my age, an electric skateboard. Look it up, and then you’ll understand.

What are you excited about this spring?

Did you read my answer to the last question? Well, no need to say anything further.

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“Journey to Oz” Children’s Ball Located at Iacocca Conference Center to benefit Community Services for Children | Photography by Vlad Image Studio 1. Alyssa Nemeth and Shannon Connors 2. Andrea and Mark Brady 3. Bevin and Todd Theodore 4. Brett and Jennifer Keeble 5. Kathy and Dave Leber 6. Maria Esposito and John Conklin 7. Matt Markowitz and Alyssa Torrisi 8. Nicole and Steven Melnic 9. Nyanda Finley de Santos and Stacy Perlaki 10. Olga Negron and Nick Englesson 11. Rebecca and Bruce Young 12. Thad Miller and Karissa Henderson 13. Ryan and Alexandra Meyer 14. Thomas and Kate Conroy 15. Tricia and David Steckel 16. Victor and Nadya Salicetti

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Holiday Awards Gala Located at Historic Hotel Bethlehem to benefit Lehigh Valley Builders Association | Photography by Vlad Image Studio 1. Cliff Kurdes, Jade Sotak, Keran Clough and Ned Moussa 2. Jim LaPorta, Penny Caciolo, Michele Hayward and Tony Caciolo 3. Janet and Dave Rispoli 4. Josh Gillow, and Christen and Ryan Rispoli 5. Marianne Moyer, and Paul and Carole Mesko 6. Lauren Villano, Jill Jarrett and Dana Bacher 7. Jerry Lack, Bob Focht, Brian and Elizabeth Baker, and David Dooley 8. Jess Slifer and Chuck Hamilton 9. Paul and Mary Beth Karoly 10. Michelle and Bill Shafer 11. Samantha Pitcher and Jamie Elsther

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Hearts of Gold Gala Located at Iron Lakes Country Club to benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley Photography by Vlad Image Studio 1. Amber Sorrentino and Patrick Shuck 2. Byron and Carol Hoppy 3. Charles Warner and Bonnie Gloss 4. Cindy Ernst and Paul Oswald 5. Courtney and Scott Evans 6. David Seaman and Brian Barone 7. Jamie Brotzman and Caterina Hawk 8. Jim and Denise Iannotta 9. Jim and Janelle Massey 10. Katie Desiderio, Tara Desiderio, Dennine Leschinsky and Amy Kaunitz 11. Melissa and Mike Petronio 12. Scott and Tracy Gaydos 13. Scott and Val Lesak 14. Julie Fantozzi, Ashley Russo, Teena Kerr and Beth Clausnitzer

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Phillies Winter Banquet Located at Sands Bethlehem Event Center to benefit IronPigs Charities Photography by Michelle Coppola Photography 1. Emily Conners and Harrison Fertig 2. Barry and Debbie Thomas 3. Jackie Chmielewski and Bob Frankenfield 4. Mark Cummings and Josie Novak 5. Kim Capers, Stephanie Hnatiw and Jen Wanisko 6. Joe Russo and William Gillespie 7. Mike Trageser, Tom Gibrian and Marta Gabriel 8. NIcholas Lukow and Ashley Kemmer 9. Mark and Jen Napierkowski, and Amy and Steve Bishop 10. Mary Beth Golab and Joe Bennett 11. Lisa Bellito, Ray Picon and Leslie Billowitch 12. Laurie McShane and Roger McLaurie 13. Ryan Mackenzie, and Debbie and Tim Holt

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CALENDAR

March

10 Things to Do This Month

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Bourbon & Barbeque Tasting

March 23 : Arrive with an appetite for unlimited samples of cherry wood-smoked beef brisket with mac and cheese, mesquite and black pepper-rubbed chicken served over braised greens and slow-roasted BBQ pork with house slaw. This goes perfectly with samplings of Social Still’s bourbon and rum. Ages 21 and older.

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$50 | 6:30 p.m. | Musikfest Café 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org

Young at Art March 10: The Lehigh Valley Art Council’s Young at Art offers a way for children and parents to explore educational programs offered by local arts organizations. There are three staging areas for performances and visual arts projects, as well as numerous expo-style tables.

Free | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Penn State Lehigh Valley 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley | 610.437.5915 | lvartscouncil.org

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March 17: Combining grunge music and St. Patrick’s Day into one big festival is Grunge-A-Palooza, featuring the band Flannel, as well as cover bands for Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters and Stone Temple Pilots. Ages 21 and older. $18–$25 | 4 p.m.–Midnight One Centre Square | 1 Centre Sq., Easton 610.905.2300 | onecentresquare.com

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LGBT Business Summit

March 6: Guests will hear from keynote speaker Eric Alva, the first Marine to be injured during the Iraq War and former spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, as well as from Amber Hikes, executive director of the LGBT Affairs Office for the City of Philadelphia. Tickets include breakfast, lunch, networking and breakout sessions. $50–$100 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Moravian College’s Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences 1107 Main St., Bethlehem lehighvalleychamber.org

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Dream the Valley Charity Gala

March 2: Featuring tastings from Lehigh Valley restaurants and Franklin Hill Vineyards, Dream the Valley Charity Gala benefits Dream Come True, a national children’s charity that helps children and young people living with serious medical conditions. Attire is semi-formal and guests must be 21 or older. $35–$40 | 6–10 p.m | Musikfest Café 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org

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Vino in the Valley

March 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25: During the four weekends of March, explore all eight wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.

Learn how to pair delicious food with local wine! Purchase your passport in advance and get it stamped as you go.

A Voice of My Own

March 22–25: Spanning 26 centuries, this play is about the voice of women who frequently hid behind anonymity or male names to practice their art. They succeeded despite being subjected to discouragement and disbelief.

Photo by Raymond Wolfe

$10–$20 | 2 & 7 p.m. | Samuels Theatre | Cedar Crest College 100 College Dr., Allentown | cedarcrest.edu

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Charter Arts Fashion Show

March 4: This year’s theme for the annual Charter Arts Fashion Show is “Monarch” and celebrates the beauty within. Experience the designs and fashions created by area retailers, boutiques and students. Even see some canine fashions! $20–$60 | 2:30 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts | 321 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem 610.868.2971 | charterarts.org

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Pictures at an Exhibition

March 10–11 : Pictures at an Exhibition will show animations produced by the USC School of Cinematic Arts and are based on pictures in the Allentown Art Museum. The program includes a classical guitar performance by Tengyue Zhang, the 2017 Schadt String Competition winner. $25–$65 | Sat.: 7:30 p.m., Sun.: 3 p.m.

Miller Symphony Hall 23 N. 6th St., Allentown 610.432.6715 | millersymphonyhall.org

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Lehigh Valley Itz-a-Con

March 17-18: Dress to impress for the cosplay contest and a day full of comics, collectibles, artists and virtual reality gaming.

Free | Noon–6 p.m. | South Mall 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown 484.619.6541 | lvitzacon.com

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Now–March 27: America On Wheels’ exhibit They’re Only Original Once, Survivor Cars showcases 12 unrestored, original vehicles from various eras. This means all-original paint, interior and equipment all the way down to the spare tire.

What’s more, these cars have no damage to vehicle fabric and have been well-maintained inside garages.

Survivor Cars educates visitors and car enthusiasts on the importance of keeping cars original.

“Unrestored ‘original’ vehicles are the real thing, not replicas,” says Linda Merkel, executive director.

“Original cars are very desirable, as they become a learning tool concerning how [they were] painted at the factory or how the upholstered seats were originally stitched, and even how the nuts and bolts were installed.”

Some of the cars featured include a 1918 Hudson Limousine, a 1934 Buick Model 47 Sedan, which is a Chicago World’s Fair Car, and a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. They’re Only Original Once, Survivor Cars will be on display through March 27 in the Changing Exhibit Gallery.

America On Wheels | 5 N. Front St., Allentown 610.432.4200 | americaonwheels.org

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MUSIC

Photo by D. Reid Photography

Neil Grover

By Daisy Willis

With pliant and mellow vocals layered on a sound that feels comfortably familiar, Hellertown’s Neil Grover is a welcome presence at open mics around the Lehigh Valley, and releases his first EP this spring.

Music always appealed to Grover, who was fascinated by the catchy construction of pop in the ‘90s and took piano lessons from the age of seven. “It was the first thing I fell in love with completely,” he says, and despite that love, “I was a terrible student.” More interested in winkling out his own compositions than doing homework, Grover nevertheless learned to write and play

songs, which he steadfastly kept to himself until his mid-twenties. “Songwriting,” he realized, “is not complete if you don’t share it with others.”

Hard-won confidence on the stage established, Grover punctuates each personable performance with lighthearted intros, though his original lyrics can delve into deeper matter. “Not to be too dark,” he says, “but I write about the things that keep me up at night, that torture me a little bit.”

His upcoming EP, Whoa, manifested as the songs he was recording aligned with a common theme. Many people can relate to a sense of lonely otherness, feeling misunderstood despite the fact

that they’re surrounded by people privately sharing their doubts. “Whoa is my definition of what it takes to survive in the world.”

Though he’s gigged far afield in New York and Boston, Grover is often found at local venues like SteelStacks, Bethlehem’s Southside 313 and other incarnations of the open mics to which he owes so much, where you can hear original music as well as throwback covers from Amy Winehouse to Alanis Morissette and Oasis. Check out Whoa on Spotify and find upcoming performances online. neilgroverofficial.com

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By Daisy Willis

March 20–May 3: Beauty and the Beast takes center stage this spring for DeSales University’s Act III production, a colorful show that will draw in the young fairytale fiends of the family and serve them a fresh take.

Prince Philip has indeed been cursed, along with his household attendants, but he’s not the only one with a lesson to learn. Bookish “Belinda” is a young woman who feels isolated from her world, whose own great intelligence alienates her from others. “She comes out of her shell as she befriends the prince, this incredibly vain person who doesn’t see beyond his own desires,” says director Stephanie Hodge. It’s a journey of growth for the two of them to look outside themselves and learn how much can be gained by giving.

Immersed in the black box experience with dynamic actors bringing a vivid storybook world to life, youngsters will forget their preconceptions of the tale, swept away by Act III’s imagination.

Given an $11,000 budget and a little faculty mentoring, the cast and crew of Act III are comprised of the DeSales’ graduating senior class showing off their skills. Not only a chance to give back to the Lehigh Valley for attending DeSales’ Act I productions throughout the year, it’s a serious endeavor that gets their all, not despite but because it’s theater for children. “Some have never seen live theater or felt an empathy for characters,” says Hodge. “That’s what we need more of in this world than anything: empathy.”

So while it’s delighting young and old alike with glitz, playful anachronism and an ‘80s soundtrack, this show will be rooted in the camaraderie and passion of a group dedicated to the integrity of a good show. Don’t miss the post-performance, in-character autograph signing in the lobby, where kids can meet their favorite characters!

Adults: $12; Children: $11; Under 3: Free 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

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Expect nothing but the best from the new, chic café known as Café Frais. Operated by business partners Jason Lund, Tim Howells and Brad Beckman, Café Frais offers great services and food products with simple, yet inspiring dishes to enjoy. The atmosphere is designed to be warm and welcoming with great coffee, baked goods and other freshly made enticements, such as smoothies, Vietnamese coffee and milkshakes. They have various vegan and glutenfree menu offerings as well. “We would like to provide great products and service with the goal of generating enough revenue to replicate the model at other colleges and neighborhoods,” says Lund. The team also provides food truck services through their other endeavor, Trè Locally Sourced, which caters to wineries and breweries, weddings and events and corporate and personal catering. “Frais means ‘fresh’ in French; our offerings are fresh, never preserved,” Lund says.

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Dream homes are becoming a reality with the help of Rotelle Development Company Studio(e).

Peter Rotelle, founder of Rotelle Development Company, saw a void for customization in the marketplace when buying a home, and the idea for Studio(e) grew. “It’s a unique and fresh brand that allows people to express themselves and get everything they want in a home within their budget and price points,” says Rotelle. Everything is done in house, including lot evaluation, property acquisition, access to financing, home construction and design. While time is a large concern, Studio(e) has found ways to expedite the entire process, and it can be completed in an average of six months—maybe ten if there are some bumps along the way—and, yes, it is affordable. Studio(e) has constructed million-dollar houses, but they have also built homes in the high $300,000 range. Rotelle says through the purchase protection program, they guarantee the price and time frame as well. “If you have the opportunity to build a custom home, it should be enjoyable and relaxing.” Studio(e) features a lounge, café and outdoor area for a stress-free environment while planning the dream home. “It’s a product that represents your lifestyle exactly,” says Rotelle. While the development company already has boutique communities in Lehigh and nearby counties, along with its model home in Allentown, Rotelle says that a new Studio(e) location might be opening in the Valley this year.

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Shabby Chic Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique Lindsey Titone has always known exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I always wanted to be a hair stylist,” says Titone. Having worked at many salons in the Lehigh Valley, she built up her clientele until it only made sense to open up her own salon. Titone is now the owner and master stylist of Hello Beautiful, a shabby-chic salon and boutique that specializes in “everything hair.” Currently in hair trends, customers are asking for more natural colors with less upkeep involved. Hello Beautiful’s color line, Oligo, is ammonia- and PPD-free, and their style line, R+Co, is free of sulfates, parabens and gluten. In the boutique side of the salon, guests can find trendy, affordable styles in sizes small through plus size. Titone says they carry a lot of great transition pieces for layered looks. The entire team at Hello Beautiful wants everyone to feel their best, and rather than it being another appointment, Titone wants to create an experience for her clients. “It starts the minute you walk in the door with customer service,” she says. “It feels like home, and we want you to relax and feel comfortable.”

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Todd Wendling

Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In 2008, Todd Wendling’s mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “My mother was an energetic woman who enjoyed many things. There were no early warning signs that something was wrong,” says Wendling. When she was diagnosed, the cancer was already stage IV and she only lived 72 days following her diagnosis. In memory of his mom, Wendling started the Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk and says it’s for everyone who is affected by this disease. “Seeing what my mother went through was the motivation to make a difference,” he says.

The walk is held every year in September, with Wendling’s planning beginning in January. He secures sponsors who support the walk through money or products, he markets through The Morning Call and other mediums and, in the summer, he hangs posters throughout the Lehigh Valley to raise awareness. Leading up to the walk, Wendling works with sponsors to pick up water, snacks and other supplies. They also work directly with the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. “The Lustgarten Foundation has a private donor who underwrites all of the administrative costs of the foundation,” says Wendling. “This insures that 100 percent of all money raised goes directly towards pancreatic cancer research.”

Wendling is inspired each year during the walk, seeing all the survivors and families who join together for the common goal of raising awareness and funds. “It is great seeing these individuals year after year,” he says. “They give hope to everyone.” The Lehigh Valley walk has an average of 700 participants a year and, in total, has raised over $725,000 towards pancreatic cancer research. This year’s walk will be held on Sunday, September 23 in the Lehigh Parkway, and registration is available at lustgarten.org.

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Motion and pressure sensors can be installed to monitor a senior’s daily activities. Additionally, Amada educates seniors on programs offered for war veterans and helps seniors with independent living placement.

Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines have ranked Amada Senior Care as a top franchise to own, and the Lehigh Valley location has received a top rating from the Home Care Standards Bureau. Amada not only has a positive impact on seniors, but has also been a great choice for Duborg and Meixell. “Number one, I feel good about what I do, and number two, I have control of my own destiny,” says Duborg.

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Frustrated with the largely unregulated beauty industry, Vanessa Ungvarsky has created a service that puts the fun in toxin-free fashion. Her Taylor Made Polish line of over 200 non-toxic color pigments allows customers to mix their own nail polishes—great as a group activity or to finally get the shade you’ve been searching for.

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When it comes to beauty products, how difficult and how important is it to find stuff that’s non-toxic and eco-friendly?

It can be difficult, especially if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for. What makes something toxic? What ingredients are unsafe? Labels can be deceiving, and maneuvering through aisles of products with hard-to-read verbiage and ingredients is overwhelming. I wanted to make it easy because it is important. Many of my customers come because they’re unsure about something they’ve read, and/or they want to match all aspects of their beauty with their lifestyle choices.

How do you choose the shades and names for your ready-made polishes?

The shades could be a combination of what’s on trend, in season or how I’m feeling when creating a new color. Other times, it’s for a special person or occasion. The names are usually something meaningful to me, typically reflecting a memory growing up, trips I’ve taken or for friends and family.

What made you focus in on nail polish?

Although she didn’t work in a salon, my mother became a licensed nail tech and did a lot of nails— mostly her own. Being a working military mom, I wanted something that gave me a little time for myself and made me feel feminine. It was the little things that mattered when faced with challenges

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of motherhood, work and school. Over several years, I began making changes to better my health and environment—organic foods, CSA workshare, switching hair and skin care products. I knew there were nasty chemicals in polish, but I wasn’t willing to give up the satisfaction of my nails. How bad could it really be? I started reading more and more, and what I found was very unsettling. I decided I just needed to make the change, and if I couldn’t find it, I would make it.

What’s the process of making your own polish at Taylor Made like?

The process is a fun, interactive experience where you’re able to learn some basics about nail polish but also create something very unique. The sessions last on average a half hour for individuals or small groups, and around an hour to an hour and a half for more than four people. It can be a social experience to connect with friends or family. Aside from creating a safe, quality product, people love the experience and that they can name and label their custom creation!

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We also offer steam pedicures. The feet are immersed in a steam barrel and the skin is detoxed from the knees down. Aside from an amazing, refreshing feeling, essential oils can also be added to the barrel for additional relaxation.

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Looking at New York Fashion Week, we saw a lot of metallics, along with some bold colors and designs, like a deep purple—maybe a Prince influence?—or splash of blue. There were a lot of nude nails with simple geometric shapes. The pale pinks seemed to be replaced by more nude colors.

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I have several! It depends on the decade. I think my top three are Marilyn Monroe, Bianca Jagger and Jackie O. 437 Northampton St., Easton 484.548.0367 | taylormadepolish.com

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Domaci’s new location in Southside Bethlehem is an interior designer’s wonderland. With furniture that’s built to last, a diverse line of fabric upholstery and even locally crafted candles, just about anyone can discover his or her inner decorator here.

First off, tell us about the desire to relocate the shop but the decision to stay in Bethlehem.

The biggest driving factor in our decision to relocate the shop was our need for more space. We knew that if we were truly going to grow our furniture business, then we would need more than the 2,000 square feet we began with on Main Street. Bethlehem is home for us and we’re committed to the economic revitalization of the area, so there was never any question as to whether or not we would stay in Bethlehem. It was just a matter of waiting for the right (larger) space to open up for us.

You say that you offer tomorrow’s antiques today. Tell us a little bit about the quality furniture sold at Domaci. We are committed to offering pieces that are constructed from solid wood and other durable materials, such as cast iron, solid stone and concrete. We will not bring in pieces that are constructed from MDF, veneers, cardboard, etc. Furniture is an investment and should be built to last. We want to dispel the notion that well-built, quality furniture has to be boring and stuffy. You can find unique, fun pieces that will last a lifetime, and that, in reality, are not that much more expensive than a lot of the inferior goods that are out there.

We want to dispel the notion that well-built, quality furniture has to be boring and stuffy.

Explain why eco-friendly materials and construction methods are so important to you.

As proud members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, it’s important for us to offer products that are not only keeping our precious natural resources intact, but that are also not causing any additional harm to the environment and our own well-being.

All of the wood in our products is sustainably sourced (often using reclaimed or renewable plantation-grown woods), and all of the finishes used in treating the wood are low/no VOC, so that our customers don’t have to worry about harmful off-gassing in their homes; they can rest assured that the finishing process is safer for the craftsmen building the furniture as well. By using time-honored construction techniques that result in quality furniture, we ensure that this furniture won’t end up in a landfill in a few years just wasting away.

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How can anyone discover his or her inner designer? Decorating your home shouldn’t be about following a strict set of rules; instead, it’s about trusting your instincts, and creating a home that’s more colorful and more comfortable—all the while fitting right in with your lifestyle. No one knows more about how your own home functions than you, so think about how you actually use your space (or would like to use your space), and go from there when you are planning out furniture placement.

When you are choosing a color palette for your space, find one item (no matter how big or small) in your home that you absolutely love or that has special meaning to you, and plan around that piece.

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Is there a certain something that continuously flies off the shelves? We have a few items that are tried-and-true best sellers. Our Salted Caramel candle from Bethlehem-based Verde Candles is constantly on re-order. We also offer a line of vintageinspired posters that do very well for us. At only $5 each, they’re a quick and inexpensive way to add some color and whimsy to your walls, whether you choose to frame them or hang them with one of the coordinating poster kits. We’ve actually doubled our assortment of these posters since moving into the larger location, so there are now more choices than ever before.

What are some products readers might not know you carry? We have just added a fantastic new upholstery line to the shop. Being severely limited on space in our old location, this was something we weren’t really able to show previously. We now offer more sofas, sectionals and accent chairs than ever before—many of which can be ordered in alternate fabric options. We have several options

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Additionally, we have expanded our rug selection in the new space, with a much larger assortment on display and even more available for special order.

Even if a customer doesn’t live in the Valley, they can still purchase Domaci goods. Tell us about the store’s online shopping element.

We’ve always viewed our website as a virtual extension of the showroom. Even now in our larger space, it’s impossible to physically show everything that we offer. That’s where the online shopping element comes in. We have an expanded assortment of furniture and décor that we showcase on the website, and we still make sure that anything we offer on the website meets the same standards of sustainability and quality craftsmanship as what we showcase in the shop. We offer nationwide shipping on most items we sell, so whether you find us in person while visiting the area or stumble across us on your computer while browsing the internet from the comfort of your own home, you’re able to purchase those items you fell in love with.

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You recently made an exciting announcement on your website! What can you tell us about that?

We will be opening a second Domaci location in downtown Lancaster in 2019! Our new location will be part of a project that is converting one of the most undeveloped properties in the city into what will become a vibrant hub of activity, so we are beyond excited to be a part of that change and to grow our business even further.

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Revamp Your Basement with Bob McGinty

By Daisy Willis | Photo by Andrea Dudeck

Gone is the musty, little-used basement of old. Thanks to today’s construction standards and the beautifying expertise of Basement Builders of the Lehigh Valley, the subterranean is as welcoming as any floor of the house. With a team of in-house professionals, Bob McGinty, of the family-run Basement Builders, has narrowed his decades of construction experience to apply perfected drywall, lighting, flooring and other techniques to the Valley’s basements.

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Basic Requirements First off, most homes built in the last 10–15 years are set up with a secure foundation and already meet height requirements. Even the unfinished basement is sealed and comfortable. This is where McGinty does most of his work. It means that a lot of the majestic old homes in the area are not great candidates for the kind of basement that doesn’t feel like a basement, but they’ve got their own dark-cellar romance.

For issues of waterproofing, dirt floors and that sort of major overhaul, Basement Builders will recommend someone else to come in and handle it. A finished space needs an egress, or way out, and McGinty’s company does install windows, doors and steps to the outside to satisfy this requirement. Don’t let these possibly additional necessities take you by surprise. ©2017 Ethan Allen Global, Inc.

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Assuming a suitable space, it can still be tough to picture something called a “basement” feeling just as welcoming as any other level of the house, but McGinty insists on the same quality.

“People go in thinking it’s this old, dingy, musty basement of the past,” he says, “but it’s not a place no one goes.” Instead of just clumsily covering up ductwork, Basement Builders’ craftily coffered ceilings and other tricks camouflage any fusty features in ways one might not anticipate, while a wealth of recessed LED lights can ensure that this is never a gloomy space.

Forget claustrophobic drop ceilings and even tunnel-like stairs. “Basement stairs tend to be walled in all the way down,” he says. “We always try to open up the space around the steps.”

McGinty shares Basement Builders’ vision with 3D plans and a selection coordinator to help pin down design options. It would seem like light colors should be employed to brighten the space, but McGinty continues to stress that with adequate lighting, you can treat the basement like any other room in the house.

Keep On With inventive use of the basement space, all that storage doesn’t need to be lost. Wall off as much of the lower level as necessary to retain basic unfinished storage space for boxes of holiday décor and sports equipment early in the design stage. Basement Builders has mastered the art of tucking cubbies and nooks in the basement, both out of the way and accessible.

Under the stairs is a natural place for a closet, but for those with kids, McGinty’s got a better idea: “We put a roofline on the side of the steps, siding and a window box to make a playhouse.”

The picturesque and private space is a winner for youngsters, and when they get bigger it can go back to storage again.

Useful or Utopian?

Many newer homes are built in a colonial style, which can be matched in the basement or left on the ground floor while the additional space gets a more contemporary look. Though descending to the basement can be a seamless transition, it could also cross the threshold into a place where you leave life’s worries behind.

While the modern basement can translate to simply more living space, there can also be an exciting separateness to it that allows for some creativity. Obvious uses like a guest room with its own bath, office space or just a safe, cozy family room for youngsters are all well and good, but McGinty says some of the most popular basement renovations create luxuries like personal gyms or bars with beautiful wood tops where adults can sling their favorite cocktails with conversation in the comfort of their own home.

Theater rooms with stadium seating are a bit of a niche, but for movie buffs, there’s nothing like that immersive experience.

Envision a theater hybridized with half walls and gyms with rubber flooring and a mirrored wall to make workouts way more welcoming. Start to see the basement as a space you can really make your own.

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Whether a cluttered closet is driving you batty, an overstocked kitchen has you flummoxed or your entire home is crying out for a redo, Jeffrey Phillip can help. Although he’s more inclined to suit up in a freshly pressed Oxford shirt than a red cape and tights, this organization expert and master of domesticity has saved many damsels (and dudes) in distress when it comes to transforming dysfunctional spaces into workable and livable places. “I try to fix and make things better all the time,” he says.

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INSIGHT Although he’s only in his mid-thirties, Phillip has been perfecting the art of efficiency for decades. In fact, you could say he landed his first “client” when he was just a first grader at Bushkill Elementary School in Nazareth. “I ended up volunteering to stay and help [my teacher] organize her classroom at the end of the school year,” Phillip recalls. It wasn’t merely a one-time gig, either.

Phillip says he continued to volunteer his services in the years that followed. And his love for all things orderly must have been contagious; a group of friends joined in and it became a team effort. “It’s not the normal thing that kids do,” Phillip says with a laugh.

And, to be fair, not all of his friends were so appreciative of his know-how. Phillip recalls a playdate with a friend when he was seven or eight years old in which he took all of the friend’s toys out of the closet. “Then I told him, ‘This is how you put them back,’” Phillip says. “His mom was thrilled. He was not.” Phillip’s own mother was also thrilled about her son’s proclivity for design and space management. He recalls helping her plot out ways to rearrange the furniture in the family home. He also took a crack at organizing his parents’ collection of VHS tapes.

I ended up volunteering to stay and help [my teacher] organize her classroom at the end of the school year.

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After graduating from Nazareth Area High School, Phillip moved to New York City to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he studied the business side of fashion, as well as advertising and marketing. With a degree in hand, he entered the corporate world. But he had a nagging feeling that something was missing.

“I asked myself, ‘What do I want to do?’ And it always came back to design and organization,” he says. But he wasn’t sure how to convert his passion into a career that paid dividends. As Phillip recalls, HGTV was just coming into its own.

Television shows about design and organization were just starting to trickle into the mainstream.

Says Phillip, “I saw this and thought, ‘You can actually do this for a living?’” He started small, spearheading projects on the side for family and friends, who then would refer him to friends and associates of their own. He placed an ad on Craigslist to widen his circle of clients. “At that

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Within two years, he felt confident enough to quit his corporate job and devote his energies to his business full-time. And it seems the choice he made after so much introspection and soul-searching was the right one. Less than a decade after he took the plunge, the resume he’s built in the career he loves is an impressive one. Phillip has been invited to share his advice on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show and lifestyle show The Better Show. He made multiple appearances on Katie Couric’s daytime talk show during its two-year run, tackling both design and organizational projects. During one memorable segment, he reworked her bathroom—a task that proved to be quite daunting. Couric was the first to admit she has a clutter problem. “She kept everything,” says Phillip. “It was a tiny bathroom.

The amount of stuff that came out of it was insane.”

Multiple toothbrushes, expired medication and a mountain of old and unused beauty products were among the items culled from the heap and dumped in front of the studio audience. Luckily, Couric was a good sport about the whole process.

She’s referred to Phillip as her “declutter guru,” and told her audience, with a big grin, “Everyone needs a Jeffrey in their life!”

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that reason, he doesn’t parcel out the work to staff members or associates. While he’ll rely on freelancers to help him with some of his bigger projects, he carries the vast majority of the workload on his own shoulders. “It’s very personal work,” he says. “You see things and talk about things that sometimes their best friend doesn’t see.” He’s referring to the tokens, trinkets and sometimes tacky yet sentimental objects buried in closets, and pushed into the back corner of drawers, that emerge during the decluttering phase of the process. Phillip preaches purging as one of the key tenets of organization. “When you unload everything from a space and you start to stare at it, it has a much different impact than when you’re staring at it stuffed in the space,” he says.

Phillip says one of the biggest misconceptions about his job is that living in cramped quarters is a prerequisite for employing his services.

“People think, ‘Oh, you live in the city, space is important.’ It’s not just a small-space thing,” he explains. While he does a lot of his work in the New York City area, his client list now reaches into Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware.

In fact, sometimes Phillip is called into action before the client even settles into his or her new digs. “There are times when someone moves into a house and I’ve unpacked almost every single item and put it away,” he says. It’s taxing work that can translate into 14-hour days, but Phillip says the resolution always justifies the time investment. “The response at the end of a project is really fulfilling.”

Even those who never personally employ Phillip can still benefit from his tips and tricks, thanks to his generous social media offerings. His YouTube channel features dozens of quick, easy-to-digest videos that tackle everything from how to store and dispose of old paint to how to take the stress and chaos out of moving day. A series he’s dubbed #TossItTuesday will aid the overly attached in cutting the cord with common household items that are often neglected or no longer needed, like fad exercise equipment, chipped dinnerware and (somewhat ironically) storage containers. Phillip even offers a tour of his own New York City apartment, so the organizationally challenged can see the master at work.

Regardless of the size and scope of the project, Phillip says there’s a common denominator to his handiwork that keeps him engaged. “The thing I love about it is also the hardest thing about it—trying to figure out the puzzle,” he says.

“When you’re in the thick of it, you have overwhelming moments when you’re surrounded. You have to make it all fit and look good in the process.” jeffreyphillip.com

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By K r i s t e n R i n a l di I P ho t ogr a p h y by A ndr e w T om a s ino Growing old is inevitable, but these two seniors, who were nominated by their peers, have proven that age doesn’t have to slow you down. With years of accomplishment behind them, Major Nathan Kline and Dr. Robert Strauss continue to give back to the Lehigh Valley and earn recognitions for their achievements.

Knowing he wouldn’t pas s the test at 20/40, he snuck in and memorized the e ye chart.

At 93 years old, Major Nathan Kline could be deemed busy. Just recently, he was made secretary of the Board impressive based solely on the fact that he gets himself of Associates at LVHN. He is on the board of the NAACP to Planet Fitness five days a week by 6 a.m. But that’s not and the Allentown Economic Development Corporawhere his list of recent accomplishments, recognitions tion, and is vice president of the Martin Luther King and responsibilities ends. The esteemed veteran serves Corporation. “I spread myself,” he jokes. What’s more, on a double-digit number of boards in the Valley, continu- for the past three or four years, he’s been swearing in and signing the contracts of all the recruits for the ing to give back to his community and his country.

In 1942, Major Kline enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Air Force Reserves in the Lehigh Valley. “I think they Forces at 18 years old. Hoping to be a fighter pilot, his estimated I’ve sworn in over a hundred,” he says. For eyesight needed to be 20/20. Knowing he wouldn’t pass this work, he was recently recognized by the Air Force the test at 20/40, he snuck in and memorized the eye chart. with the Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional “That’s how I got started,” he laughs. After his mischievous support to recruiting services.

Of his profound connection to the military, he simply beginning, Major Kline was active in the reserve for 42 years, up until 1984, flying 65 bombing missions in WWII. says, “It’s part of me.”

Though he’s only been at Country Meadows of Allen“I was shot down twice in one week,” he says.

His admirable service has not gone unnoticed. Just town for two years, he’s received around 40 awards two years ago, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for during his time there. “I don’t know where to put any his endeavors that contributed to the liberation of the more,” he laughs, noting the Unsung Hero Award he people of France. “It’s [France’s] Medal of Honor,” he says. received last year from the Pennsylvania Congress. “Of Major Kline’s activism continues today through his course, I know the senators very well. Charlie Dent is work with the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council a good friend of mine.”

“The honors that I have received as a retired vet is (LVMAC), which he helped found nearly 15 years ago.

Of the non-profit’s achievements, he lists one in particular. very rewarding,” he says. When it comes to the future “We were able to get four main hospitals together, here in generations, he hopes for a larger interest in the military: the Lehigh Valley, to accept veterans,” he says, explaining, “Younger people coming in and getting their time in, “they work directly with the VA.” As the closest Veterans and learning discipline and respecting our country.”

Prior to residing at Country Meadows, Major Kline Affairs hospital is 70 miles away, it can be increasingly had spent seven years lecturing at the community as difficult for veterans in their 80s and 90s to get there.

Additionally, for the last three years, he has worked un- a guest speaker. “I’m very well known here,” he jokes. der the mayor of Allentown, serving as his right hand for And still, he spends time lecturing at local high schools, military affairs and assisting with anything that involves clubs and organizations, sharing his story and imparting local veterans. But still, that’s not enough to keep him a little bit of wisdom.

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Despite having retired two decades ago, Dr. Robert Strauss has not slowed down. It’s not as though he hadn’t accomplished enough during his first 60 years of life (truly, he had), but Dr. Strauss has simply refused to stop creating and learning—even if that learning entailed a 100-question exam issued by Penn State Lehigh Valley.

He moved from Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley in the early 1970s, after doing a routine operation on a little girl who had traveled to him from Allentown. When he questioned the patient’s father why they had come all that way to have such a simple surgery, he was told that no one in the area was doing what he was doing, and he was urged to come check it out.

Dr. Strauss was almost immediately welcomed by the ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery divisions at Sacred Heart and Allentown Hospital, and started his own practice in the area. “As more ENT people came, then I became chief of the ENT department of those two hospitals,” he says. But he wasn’t sure it was fair. “I said I thought that it might be better if we rotate that so that everybody has a chance to do that,” he explains. “Because I didn’t feel that I had any right to do it more than they did, other than that I came earlier.” Moving forward, the chief of the department rotated every three to four years.

Then, when the chief of the entire surgical department at Sacred Heart got sick, a letter was sent out to all of the surgeons about the open position. “I did not answer that letter,” he says. “I wasn’t thinking I wanted to do that.” But two weeks later, he was approached by the administrator, saying they were disappointed with the applicants and that the team named him as the person they wanted.

Dr. Strauss would maintain his chief statuses at both hospitals until his retirement.

Having gone to medical school to be a family doctor, he didn’t always know that a career in surgery would be his fate. It wasn’t until his time as a captain in the Air Force, where he headed patient care for wounded soldiers, that he discovered his passion for it. “That experience was probably the benchmark of my whole life,” he says. Following his time at medical school, he was drafted for the Vietnam War, as there was a need for doctors, and was stationed in the Philippines.

During the second year of the war, the Air Force’s full-time head and neck surgeon lost the assistant who had been helping him, and he asked Dr. Strauss to step in.

Dr. Strauss explained that he only had a little experience

in general surgery, but was quickly assured that he would learn all that he needed to know. Soon after returning to the states, Dr. Strauss completed the necessary steps to become a surgeon, including another residency.

Once retired, Dr. Strauss and his wife traveled extensively for the next ten years. “We got to every continent, and we camped in almost all the states of the United States.”

When his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in her early 70s, he spent his time caring for her. After she passed away, he worked with a nurse at Fellowship Community to start a group to help care for people with dementia, titled the Memory Support Care Group. “Every month we meet, and we try and help counsel these people and help them with whatever problems they have,” he says of the group, which continues to grow. “I feel with the experience I have that I’m giving something back.”

At the same time, he got involved with the grounds committee, which, he says, “takes care of the beautification of the whole place.” Dr. Strauss was quickly asked to take the place of a resident who had formerly helped with gardening, as he had previously proven his expertise: When Dr. Strauss had noticed that some of the townhomes on his row had gardens in front of them that were just sitting there filled with mud, he began fixing them up. After he had finished one, “the dominos started to fall,” he says. By the end of the month, his whole row was filled with gardens, and he started on the other courts.

He always had a deep-rooted appreciation for gardening—his father loved to garden, and he worked in flower shops and greenhouses as a young adult. Once he got started with Fellowship’s grounds committee, he realized that whenever there was a problem, a master gardener was called in to help. Dr. Strauss decided that he should apply to be one himself. But first, he would need to enroll in a competitive course at Penn State Lehigh Valley, which entails passing a 100-question test and the completion of 50 hours of volunteer work with a non-profit organization. “I’ll be doing 50 hours a week [at Fellowship Community],” he jokes.

He’s happy to do it. “It’s always been sort of my pleasure,” he says. “I like the field, being out there and not being interrupted. Creating things and watching things grow.” And now that he’s on the master gardener committee, he’s excited to get involved with some bigger projects in the community.

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CONTINUING CARE WITH SPIRIT When one lives at Fellowship Community they enjoy loving friends, great opportunities, spiritual guidance and the best health care all on one beautiful campus. The vibrant community offers a variety of concerts, interesting speakers, challenging games and classes on everything from painting to tai chi. Day trips to museums, sporting events and entertainment venues as well as extended vacations with transportation are available for those who enjoy adventure.

The resident restaurant, the Villa Café, offers fine-dining entrees in a relaxed setting to enjoy with campus friends or entertain guests.

An accessible park featuring a peaceful pond and waterfall allows residents to enjoy nature while strolling through campus. The aesthetic surroundings allow residents to play shuffleboard, beanbags and bocce ball or host a picnic in a covered pavilion. Benches throughout the park provide a relaxing place to read or bird watch.

Fellowship Community offers the option of beautiful, well-appointed townhomes and spacious apartments for independent living. Residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle, never having to mow the lawn or shovel the snow again.

Those who are seeking a warm and friendly environment for a loved one may opt for personal care. Residents have the freedom to come and go as they please with the confidence of knowing there is someone available when

they need help 24 hours a day with excellent health care and medication management. Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant setting where friends meet and mingle.

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Over 50 years ago, the late Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader and his family began their commitment to helping older adults maintain and enjoy personal independence and the highest possible quality of life. In 1982, the Leader family founded Country Meadows Retirement Communities, which has grown to 11 campuses in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

In an era when companies are bought and merged every day, Country Meadows remains 100 percent family-owned and managed by the Leader family, who live right here in Pennsylvania. Recently, they welcomed their third generation to continue this family tradition.

The family’s main emphasis through the years has been to provide high-quality services at reasonable costs through a well-trained and highly motivated team of professionals.

Beyond the Leaders’ involvement in the profession, their commitment has never changed—a philosophy of friendly, person-to-person caring that has become a Leader tradition.

“Wellness is the key to the future,” said Gov. Leader. “It’s not just the quantity but the quality of life we are concerned about. We are working to keep their spirits up and extend their golden years.”

Gov. Leader’s son, Country Meadows President and CEO Michael Leader, says that guiding vision remains today. “Country Meadows was founded on the philosophy of helping seniors stay as independent as possible, and that remains our core philosophy today. Our goal is to make good on our motto: at Country Meadows, ‘Life gets better.’”

Country Meadows has been offering quality retirement living in the Lehigh Valley for 30 years at their Allentown and Bethlehem campuses and their newest location in Forks Township of Easton. Their lifestyle options include Independent Living, Assisted Living/ Personal Care, Memory Care for residents with early- to late-stage memory loss and Restorative Care to support those recovering from an injury or living with a chronic condition, plus 24-hour skilled nursing and rehab services at their Bethlehem campus.

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Back row, left to right: David Leader, Board Member; Jane Leader-Janeczek, Special Projects Coordinator; and Michael Leader, President & CEO.

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The mental health services at Haven House are aimed at improving the health of every individual affected by mental illness while supporting their recovery and enhancing their quality of life. Haven House, a nonprofit outpatient community mental health clinic, has been providing services for 60 years throughout the Lehigh Valley. Clinical services include therapy, group therapy, medication management and psychiatric rehabilitation services. Unique services include a Wellness Recovery Team, one of three teams in the Lehigh Valley, serving high-risk individuals with severe chronic physical and mental illness, and on-site Sacred Heart general practice with physical healthcare services available to anyone from the community.

Through the efforts of Executive Director Jessica Katzbeck, community outreach has grown in the last two years to include working with recently released prisoners from Lehigh County Jail, the homeless in Center City Allentown, family-based support groups open to community members and at-risk high school youth in the Allentown School District. Haven House is committed to building a healthier community.

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Camelot offers educational programs, such as tutoring support, in addition to monthly social gatherings designed to provide those who attend with enjoyable bonding opportunities. Each summer the organization hosts Camp Camelot, a seven-week program that brings together the children, volunteers and the community, to create a memorable experience for all involved.

Today, Camelot helps hundreds of children and their families throughout the Lehigh Valley and continues to welcome new families to its 11-acre campus. Emily Knudson, PT, MSPT, Camelot’s newly appointed executive director, is focused on developing innovative ways to evolve the organization’s programming and add exciting new events in the future.

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Embracing the Journey, Together The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to helping local children and families affected by pediatric cancer by providing free and unique programming and support during treatment, survivorship and bereavement. The foundation is focused on creating a loving and supportive cancer community for families whose lives have been forever changed by hearing the words, “Your child has cancer.” They provide ongoing monthly programming, including arts and crafts, teen activities, moms’ nights, dads’ nights and date nights, as well as much-loved annual events like Big Top Circus and Camp Smile.

PCFLV makes monthly visits to the outpatient pediatric oncology clinic at the Children’s Hospital at Lehigh Valley Health Network through the Chemo Circus program, armed with an array of arts and crafts, gifts, entertainment and food to distract children during their treatment and to create happiness and smiles. They provide individual and specialized assistance based on the needs of the families as well, often in the form of grocery, gas and hospital cafeteria gift cards to help defray the often unrecognized costs of dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

PCFLV offers housecleaning services for newly diagnosed families, a college scholarship fund for high school graduates and much more! Fundraising events like the Ready, Set, GOld 5K Walk/ 8K Run and the Hearts of Gold Gala, as well as generous gifts and grants, help support this mission.

To register for the 2018 5K Walk/8K Run taking place on April 7 at the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, visit runsignup.com/readysetgold2018.

For more information about PCFLV, visit pcflv.org or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. | Non-profit 501(c)(3) EIN #20-2297295

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Tails of Valor Paws of Honor Tails of Valor Paws of Honor rescues puppies and trains them to be service dogs for veterans. However, the dog’s journey touches many more lives than just the veteran who receives the trained service dog.

Using the theological foundations of animal-assisted therapy research, TOV’s Canine Connections focuses on several lessons/tasks to build a rapport between the veteran and the canine in the therapeutic relationship. Veterans work with TOV trainers to develop the puppies, all of whom are named in honor of a fallen soldier. Each activity, command or exercise, taught to the canine during their 14- to 20-month training period, correlates to symptoms needing to be addressed by the veteran. The dogs learn more than 100 exposures of everyday living, over 40 commands and three tasks, specific to their veteran. Upon completion of their training (1,500 to 2,000 hours), these fully trained service dogs are given at no cost to veterans. The Animal-Assisted Intervention Advantages Program, now within the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, helps the veteran experience companionship, warmth and patience with a non-judgmental partner. TOV’s focus is to promote social support, providing positive physical and mental health interactions to improve the quality of life.

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By Amy Unger | Photography by Kenneth P. Volpe Chuck Harrison doesn’t remember the exact moment when his career aspirations clicked and he decided to pursue a future in home design and renovation, but he knows it happened early in his life. “I think I’ve known since first grade,” he recalls. Something about the creativity of it spoke to him, he says. Although animation was also an early forerunner in the category of “what I want to be when I grow up” (think hand-drawn cartoons that are now moving toward obsolete), eventually architecture won out. A graduate of Phillipsburg High School and Northampton Area Community College, Harrison opened his own firm in the Lehigh Valley in 2012. His forte is residential design.

“Everything I do is a custom-based project,” says Harrison. “I’m not doing cookie-cutter.”

When asked to describe his style of craftsmanship, Harrison will say he doesn’t have one, and that’s a good thing; he prides himself on getting to the heart of what his clients want, and then delivering the goods. “I always say a good designer has the ability to adapt to the homeowner’s tastes and likes,” he says.

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Seems he was just the right guy for the job, then, when a couple asked him to transform a large swath of their Upper Saucon Township property into a space that was better suited to fit their needs and the needs of their large family.

Harrison describes the style of the overall remodel and additions as “transitional,” taking all the accoutrements of everyday living and adapting them to a livable home—in this case, a modern farmhouse. The majority of the initial renovations would happen behind the home, where Harrison says he had a clean slate to work with. “There was a basic patio back there, and not much else.”

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into reality. It’s a back-and-forth dialogue that Harrison says usually stretches several months before all the kinks have been ironed out and the final plans are in place. In a nutshell, the homeowners were looking for a whole new outdoor living space: “A new place for the family to come to,” he says. And that place would need to blur the line between interior and exterior environments.

A major focal point of the revamped backyard, with landscaping by Bucks Country Gardens, is an in-ground swimming pool by B&B Custom Pools, built in close proximity to the main home.

It’s bordered on all sides by a bi-level patio layout that marries it to the other structures that surround it on the property. And while there’s plenty of room for the standard poolside chairs, recliners and umbrellas, additional seating and relaxation space is in no short supply. An offshoot from the

main patio entices with a fire pit; another enclave beckons with a cozy, wraparound couch. It’s one sprawling space with many possibilities that can adapt to the climate or the company.

And, thanks to another outdoor addition—a cabana bathroom—there’s no need to traipse through the house with sopping wet bathing suits and towels after a day of splashing around in the pool. The space includes a shower, changing area and washer and dryer.

A set of bi-fold doors borders the pool. Tucked behind a covered porch, they open up to a bar that’s part of a brand-new, two-car garage structure. And speaking of the garage, there’s more to it than meets the eye. While a guest suite was tacked on to the top, Harrison says a “man cave” was added below the structure, complete with 14-foot-high ceilings, a golf simulator and an area

It’s one sprawling space with many possibilities that can adapt to the

climate or the company.

for wine-making. “You would never know there’s a whole new space down there,” says Harrison. And should the “cave dweller” or any of his guests experience hunger pangs, there’s an outdoor cooking space just a few feet away. “It’s an oasis,” Harrison says of the new and improved backyard.

“You don’t have to travel anywhere. Everything is right there.”

According to Harrison, the merging of outdoor and indoor living is becoming more of a must-have in his line of work. “It’s probably the biggest area I’ve seen making a big change [in home design] in the past ten years,” says Harrison. “People don’t want to travel and leave their homes as much.

They can stay home and have the resort feeling right there.”

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The doors fold up like an accordion, instantly transforming a standard interior room into an unexpected

outdoor retreat.

Just a few paces away from the pool is a multi-functional family room with three walls that are made up of bi-fold doors that can be pushed aside to open up the entire room (or just part of it) to usher in the breeze of a cool April morning or the warm sunshine of a summer afternoon. The doors fold up like an accordion, instantly transforming a standard interior room into an unexpected outdoor retreat. “A lot of the homes I’m doing today use these doors,” Harrison says.

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That’s not to say there’s not plenty to love inside the home. The couple also had plans for their interior living space; namely, they wanted a redo on the kitchen and dining room areas. Ed Brader of Brader’s Woodcraft, Inc., transformed the kitchen based on the homeowners’ desires. They spent hours with interior designer Karen Morris of Karen Morris Interiors, creating what would eventually become a well-functioning kitchen. Beyond the standard new cabinets and appliances, the finished product boasts a commercial-size cooktop range, walk-in pantry and two islands (one for food prep and one for seating—another major trend in kitchen remodels as of late, says Harrison).

It’s also much bigger; almost twice as large as the original space. And that allowed room to add what Harrison calls a command center—a designated area to stash the mail and pay the bills that won’t interfere with the traffic flow of the main kitchen.

And finally, plans called for one finishing touch up above: skylights, to infuse the entire space with natural light.

Lighting was also a major addition to the dining area; here the rays are filtered through a windowed cupola that was added to the roof. “This brings in bright light and makes it an interesting space,” Harrison says.

When Harrison’s work on the ground level was complete, it wasn’t quite time to say au revoir to the Upper Saucon homestead that now bore his handiwork. “It kind of snowballed into redoing the second floor,” he said. Turns out, pushing out the space on the bottom of the home made it much easier to add to the top. They wanted a bigger master bedroom, with a master bathroom to match. Again, functionality and space were the biggest constraints of the existing rooms. “The bedroom and the bathroom kind of got flipped around [in the remodel],” Harrison says. And, thanks to the addition of the family room below, there was just enough room to add a secondstory balcony and outdoor fireplace directly off the bedroom, once again merging indoor and outdoor comforts.

Harrison says the entire transformation took about a year—standard for a redo of this magnitude. “[The family was] pretty excited when this all came together. It was a long time coming.”

Harrison says he too is pleased with the finished product. “I love the adaptability of it—bringing the outside to the inside.” And yet...

“I’m always evaluating everything,” he says.

“Asking ‘What could I have done differently?’ I think that’s what helps you become a better designer.”

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Remember, when it’s time to think countertops, think Eastern Surfaces.

Convenient Allentown showroom hours are Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Tree-Line Custom Homes LLC is an experienced and professional team with over 40 years of experience in new home construction and remodeling, providing families with their perfect custom dream home or renovation project. Tree-Line’s goal is to build homes that suit all of life’s stages: a home to enjoy with family and friends and a home to be proud of for years to come. Browse various home options in the galleries on their website, treelinecustomhomes.com, to see completed homes, as well as new homes under construction. Tree-Line looks forward to working with clients and building them a tailored custom home to fit their family’s needs. They are happy to provide free estimates.

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5963 Nor-Bath Blvd., Bath | 484.281.8733 treelinecustomhomes.com

ENHANCING QUALITY OF SPACE THROUGH TIMELESS, FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Harrison Design Studio, formerly Chuck Harrison Residential Design, is an award-winning, complete turnkey residential design build company. With 38 years’ experience, CHDS’s basic design philosophy has been to promote a timeless and functional design solution through quality of architectural design. In order to cater to their diverse clients’ preferences, CHDS is a practitioner of all design styles and periods of homes. CHDS design products have garnered many accolades, with numerous national awards and national publications. They take great pride in each and every home they have designed/built and know first hand that building a dream home can be one of the most satisfying endeavors anyone will ever experience. Though this experience is filled with an endless amount of decisions, CHDS’s personal approach and commitment makes the process effortless. Their projects include new homes, light commercial, additions/renovations, historic restorations and estate planning.

CHDS PROVIDES:

SITE PLANNING FOR: Basement Remodeling • Bathroom Design Building Design • Custom Homes • Energy-Efficient Homes Historic Building Conservation • Home Additions • Home Remodeling Kitchen Design • Kitchen Remodeling • New Home Construction Cabinet & Millwork Design • Universal Design

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In 2006, after gaining plenty of remodeling and new construction experience, learning the ropes from a seasoned kitchen dealer and earning certifications from The National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jill Jarrett, CMKBD, CAPS, launched Jarrett Design. Talented designers joined the team along the way. The first, a 30-year industry veteran, was a huge asset to the new company. Lauren Villano, AKBD, soon joined, bringing strong technical and creative design skills to the table. In 2012, Jarrett Design opened their boutique studio on Main Street in Emmaus. There, clients can experience the cabinetry and hardware products available through the firm. Another enthusiastic designer, Dana Bacher, was welcomed in 2017.

Jarrett Design specializes in kitchens and baths, and cabinetry for all areas of the home. Traditional, transitional and contemporary styles shine equally in this team’s awardwinning portfolio. Team strengths are expertise in design, the ability to source quality materials and service at the highest level with excitement.

Soon to be introduced is Nest by Jarrett Design, their signature line of bespoke cabinetry and furniture. Designed by Jarrett Design and built by local craftsmen, Nest pieces feature hand-planed, hand-pegged, antique reproduction details in various reclaimed wood species.

Studio hours by appointment or by chance. Jarrett Design proudly serves the Lehigh Valley, surrounding communities, New Jersey and other states.

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KEEPING THE VALLEY COZY AND WARM SINCE 1982 Since 1982, Kring’s Hearth and Home in Bechtelsville has been providing the Berks and Montgomery County Area with the highest-quality hearth products and professional services. As the area’s oldest, most experienced and largest hearth products dealer, they take pride in the products they sell.

Kring’s Hearth and Home satisfies every need and desire when it comes to hearth products. Currently, they carry top-quality stoves, fireplaces and inserts designed and built by the industry’s leading manufacturers: Quadra-Fire, Harman, Heat & Glo, Vermont Castings and Monessen. They can also install interior natural stone from Real Stone Systems, either with a fireplace or stove install, or to accent an existing wall or kitchen backsplash.

The main store is in Berks County just north of Boyertown with a second location in Lehigh County in the town of Neffs (Schnecksville). The five install/ service crews at Kring’s are factory trained and certified for service and installation on all products they carry. The sales staff is dedicated and well versed with gas, wood and pellet products. For home improvement projects that include adding a fireplace, or if only service is needed, Kring’s will do their best to help.

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Modern Convenience & Classic

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Beautifully executed

by Tuskes Homes, this space features a captivating dining room with dark wood flooring, complemented by beige-toned walls with white chair rail lining, a modern-looking chrome chandelier and bright turquoise décor tones. The kitchen is an open-space concept designed to make the first floor feel sunny and bright. Complete with a double-wall oven, stainless steel appliances, a spacious island, gray tile backsplash and granite countertops, it was made with both functionality and style in mind. Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms and a master suite, featuring dual walk-in closets and two bathroom vanities.

The partially finished basement is perfect for entertaining, equipped with a wet bar and built-in wine fridge, pendant lighting and an island with barstool seating.

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This full-home renovation started out with the concrete request for a larger kitchen. That request quickly evolved to also adding a two-car garage, mud room, ground-level laundry facilities, relocating the powder room away from the kitchen and creating a large master closet.

Other (less concrete) requests were added as well: relocate and provide some definition and personality to the front entrance, make the first floor “flow better” and fix any structural defects discovered along the way. Fortunately, the team at Penn Contractors was up for this challenge, with the help of their favorite architect. Though logistically complicated— and a long time in the making—the team says that the overall lifestyle improvement for the owners and the visual appeal of the home justify the efforts.

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Prior to the new owners’ decision to remodel, this 1880s stone farmhouse had remained relatively untouched. Their goal was an eclectic mix of old and new, with a European flair, wishing to see as much of the original framing as possible. S&D’s two-year renovation process included gutting the entire basement, first and second floors, along with intricate mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. On the first floor, an exposed steel beam was installed on one side of the house, juxtaposing the hand-hewn beam on the other side. Original flooring was uncovered, stripped, sanded and refinished. S&D used reclaimed barn wood to cover the walls throughout the home whenever possible.

Modern accents, like stainless steel cable railing and LED undercabinet lighting, were also incorporated.

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This townhome features classic architectural details and decorative stonework, combining both traditional and modern design elements throughout the space.

On the main floor, the family room opens directly into the kitchen and breakfast nook—a space that the Sal Lapio Homes team dubbed the “living triangle.” Upstairs, the gracious master suite offers a stylish retreat, with generous dimensions, a sitting area and master bathroom, equipped with a 60-inch, spa-like shower with seats.

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SAVOR Tucker at the Silk Mill Tucker is tucked away in the first phase of businesses at the Silk Mill in Easton, off 13th Street. But the name doesn’t refer to a person who owns it, nor its ensconced location—“tucker” is Australian slang for good food. Owners Jason Hoy and Mel Hansche are from the land down under, and they’ve brought their years of experience to this renovated industrial space—with a wine bar called Tucker After Hours to follow sometime in late spring or early summer.

You’ll find, yes, vegemite, but you’ll also encounter an entire toast menu because toast is trendy and a great delivery system for things like carrots roasted in za’atar, or avocado (of course), or mushrooms, kale, flax seeds and beyond. Hansche says the roasted carrot soup with miso, ginger and coconut is a “fan favorite,” and it’s topped with carrot shavings, sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

On the other end of the flavor spectrum, mini Bundt cakes and banoffee pies are flying out the door, too. Tucker also sells milkshakes, but don’t expect them to be thick—Aussies don’t like ’em that way. Daytime beverages include loose-leaf Kusmi tea and Toby’s Estate coffee from Brooklyn (a single-origin and sustainably-minded business owned by a couple of Australians).

1247 Simon Blvd., Easton 917.743.4624 | tuckersilkmill.com

Tucker at the Silk Mill Most menu items check in under $10 —nearly two dozen omelet selections made with fresh ingredients, including a house omelet that changes daily.

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There are so many places of merit to have a breakfast or lunch experience in the Lehigh Valley, but we wanted to share with you the ones you might miss. In this case, hidden truly means hidden, as these spots are not in the high-profile streets of our downtowns. Instead, they are a bit off the beaten path or obscured in some manner.

Bonus: Many of them are open through lunch, so they’re really more than just breakfast.

A diner-like attitude and a café-like menu approach—that’s the way to describe this 64-seat eatery located in the Park Plaza strip mall of Forks Township. Breakfast is happily served all day (which is basically until 2 p.m.) and lunch starts at 11 a.m. Selections are a step up from the average diner, though. The house omelet is comprised of corned beef, pepperoni, onions, peppers, tomatoes and Swiss cheese. They’ve served a breakfast sandwich with eggs, lump crabmeat, avocado, spinach and more on a croissant, and lunch has included Cuban sandwiches.

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Parents-and-daughter team Al, Denise and —is the brainchild of Sarah Collins and her small Dominique Crivellaro run the place, which opened army of able-bodied and cheerful staff. It’s mostly in August. Most menu items check in under $10— vegetarian and vegan fare, created with fresh local nearly two dozen omelet selections made with foods whenever possible. Where is this place, you fresh ingredients, including a house omelet that ask? If you shop at Healthy Alternatives in Trexchanges daily. Breakfast and brunch joints lertown, you know that it’s within the business, need lots of pancakes and French toast options, which Collins’s parents own. and Alfie’s provides those, too (Bananas Foster is Here, you can expect delicious and surprisa specialty). For lunch fare, there are salads and ing flavor combinations. Collins keeps quinoa wraps (cheesesteak, Italian-style chicken) and tater interesting by changing up what goes into the tots come with sandwiches. Heartier fare such as salad—along with other items, on a seasonal burgers, including a couple of turkeys and one basis. The space is airy and filled with plants veggie, are available, too. When the weather and a warm vibe. The refrigerator case is loaded breaks, you can sit outside. with grab-and-go items such as coconut milk rice pudding. Two soups bubble away in crocks.

Customer faves include the coconut curry veg1800 Sullivan Trl., Easton etable stew, with mung bean noodles, chicken 610.829.1660 | alfieskitchenforks.com or tofu, black sesame seeds and cilantro. Lately, Collins says the sweet potato biscuits with allspice and sea salt “have been flying off the counter.”

This spot on 611 South opened in October 2016 and is a beautiful hidden gem with canal views and outdoor seating. Reopening from winter break this month, Someday Café does crêpes—both sweet and savory—along with sandwiches served on the most impossibly crispy-and-soft grilled brioche bread (try the Caprese-like one). The burger, which is sourced locally, is one of the best in the area.

The space itself is rustic and charming, and owner Jeff Porter (yes, of Porters’ Pub) renovated it. Local art hangs on the walls, the utensils and paper plates are compostable and they roast their own beans on site from fair trade (the pub also serves the café’s coffee). You can hang out with the family for a meal after biking the canal path, or get some work done (there’s Wi-Fi). Or, instead, just come for ice cream—they happen to carry a selection from Klein Farms Creamery.

This is perhaps the most hidden of them all.

Santosha—which means contentment in Sanskrit

1400 Easton Rd., Riegelsville 484.202.0611 | somedaycafepa

Café Santosha

7150 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown 610.366.1711 | cafesantosha

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Aman’s Indian Bistro Food With a Real Heart

By Carrie Havranek | Photography by Alison Conklin

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If you’re a curious food lover who tries lots of different kinds of cuisines, you may have been introduced to Indian restaurants, thanks to the ubiquitous buffet. Or maybe you grabbed takeout one night and developed a love affair with curry.

Or maybe you’ve had personal experiences with samosas and korma and tikka masala from families or friends—or perhaps even firsthand through travel. Yes, Aman’s offers a buffet, but don’t let that fool you. Buffet food often gets a bad rap, and he knows it.

You can rest assured that Aman’s fare at the lunch buffet is the same food you will receive from the dinner menu. “Some places put out sub-par food at lunch on the buffet, and save the best for the dinner menu,” Sukhjeet Bansal, who runs Aman’s Indian Bistro in Easton with his wife, Gangadeep, and sister Amandeep, says, shaking his head in disbelief. Such a move seems counterproductive for Aman’s—although you will notice a difference in the vibe during the day versus the evening. In the daytime it’s bright, and feels neutral, but crisp.

In the evening, the tablecloths come out and a certain palpable warmth and glow emerges, one that matches the hospitality.

“We wanted to revamp the definition of Indian fine dining,” he says.

Still: What exactly is Indian fine dining? Do most Americans—especially those removed from large cities—have a working concept of what this means in terms of both service and food quality?

As we dig into this a little more deeply, we both conclude: Probably not.

The majority of “ethnic” restaurants are eat and go. “We wanted to do something different,” he

says. He describes the feel of Aman’s as “upscale Developing personal relations with customers but inviting to all people. It’s not so expensive and learning about them creates return business that it naturally filters people out,” he explains. (and good karma), but it all starts behind the The key to all business, of course, is custom- scenes and in the back of the house, not just with er service, which he describes as of the “utmost those who pay for those meals. Anyone who’s importance.” That starts the minute you walk spent time working in a restaurant knows that it through the door. The welcome is warm. The can sometimes feel like a family. What’s unusual space itself is impeccably kept, so much so that in talking with Bansal is that he refers to the it’s immediately noticed. “Cleanliness is next to people who work for him as “associates” not Godliness,” he says. It also speaks to the discipline “employees.” “It feels derogatory to call them and cleanliness of the kitchen. “If it’s clean, the anything else; this puts us more on an equal product is superb,” he says. plane,” he says. “Businesses exist on the shoulders As a newbie to the restaurant biz (although of a good team.” To that end, if he notices that extended family has offered insight and experi- someone he works with doesn’t seem to be quite ence), running Aman’s, which opened in March him or herself, he’ll often offer a ten-minute chit2016, has been an on-the-job training situation. chat to help work it out.

His instincts and understanding of human behavior serve him and the team well. Bansal’s previous work involved Delta Airlines and Walmart—in customer service and as an asset If you do things protection agent, respectively. (Running a restauwith a clean heart, rant, or any business really, is an exercise in asset everything will flow. protection, right?)

What you put out One of the reasons Aman’s was named Favorite is what you get back.

Indian in Style’s 2017 reader-voted Decadent Dish Restaurant Awards: the personal touch. Bansal circulates with folks who are dining and seeks to make a meaningful connection every time he talks. Taking the time to talk to people about “We put humanity first; we are all humans and their expectations and experiences means you we all have needs. We have families, or kids, or know what they want, and they come back. both.” It speaks to his religion—he’s Sikh, and lehighvalleystyle.com | MARCH 2018 87

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for roasting meats. You may know that Indian flatbread, or naan, is cooked in there (garlic, cheese, or stuffed with ground lamb, herbs and spices) along with other traditional flatbreads such as puri (deep-fried, whole-wheat puff bread) and alu paratha (whole-wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes). Can’t decide? Order the bread basket for a trio sampler.

Authentic, to us, means the discipline and love of the experience, and the flavors. Nothing is faked. People often say to us, ‘Is this for real?’ when they taste our food for the first time.

he talks about the idea of sacha sauda: “If you more in line with Indian culture and the way do things with a clean heart, everything will some meals are prepared and served on the flow. What you put out is what you get back,” subcontinent,” Bansal explains. Every dish can he explains. (Anything left over in the restau- be customized to your preferred level of heat. Not rant at the end of the day is donated to local all Indian food is hot and spicy—they’re happy homeless shelters.) to help dispel that myth. It is, however, very This current runs through Aman’s when talking flavorful. That’s because it’s all scratch made. to Pritpal Singh, the 41-year-old chef. He moved “We don’t buy any precooked foods from vendors— up to the Lehigh Valley with his family from Mis- no frozen anything, no sauces. We trim our own sissippi, where he ran the only Indian restaurant meat and we know how to run a real kitchen.” within a 100-mile radius. (Think about that for a Aman’s presents a wide variety of dishes—he minute.) “I make everything from the bottom of refers to their food as “artisan Indian cuisine,” my heart. I put my love in there. People come in which is to say that it’s fresh, homemade and happy and they leave happy,” says Singh. authentic. Well, that’s another loaded term when He’d seen the restaurant grow exponentially it comes to food, as people often feel that what’s from its previous iteration, both in terms of the authentic is what their Italian, Chinese, Indian menu offerings and amount of foot traffic, before or fill-in-the-blank grandmother made. That may the Bansals bought it. “We go through a huge, play into it on some level, but at Aman’s, it speaks 21-gallon pot of one of our sauces in two and a to the approach. “Authentic, to us, means the half days. It doesn’t last long,” says Singh. discipline and love of the experience, and the There’s a vibrancy to the flavors and the flavors. Nothing is faked. People often say to us, composition of the dishes that feels fresh and ‘Is this for real?’ when they taste our food for the contemporary, but a respect for tradition in the first time,” says Bansal. presentation—all foods are served in doubleTwo tandoor ovens, with clay interiors and insulated copper and stainless-steel vessels, metal exteriors, are key to the preparation of which keep the food hot. “And aesthetically, it’s the fare; one is used for breads and the other 88 MARCH 2018 | lehighvalleystyle.com

Aman’s offers many recognizable classics of Indian fare—curries, samosas, biryani, tandoori dishes. “The chicken tikka masala just skyrockets out of here,” he says. It’s a creamy tomato-based dish with tender pieces of chicken and a mild level of heat. The Madras chicken curry is a coconut milk-based dish with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Other popular dishes include the saag paneer, a classic vegetarian dish of spinach, cabbage and kale sautéed with Indian curd cheese.

Indian food naturally prioritizes vegetarian and gluten-free fare—rice is served with meals— and Aman’s is also happy to cater to the needs of vegan diners, too. Bansal explains how the kitchen recently customized a vegan dessert upon request for someone who called ahead of time and asked if the restaurant would create something. (It was a mango vegan kulfi.)

Aman’s must be doing something right— not only is it earning raves via mostly word of mouth, but the folks who worked there have become attached to the spot, too. “The amazing thing is that when my associates leave and come back, they go out of their way to just stop in and say hi—they’ll get off 248 and come in and just say, ‘Hey, we were passing through,’” he says.

It all goes back to leading with your heart.

“The concept is simple: being truthful with your words and actions. We want to make sure our food, ingredients and service bring out the best in us, so that our patrons get a great meal and great experience.”

Aman’s Indian Bistro 3812 Easton-Nazareth Hwy. Easton | 484.298.0400 amansbistroeaston.com

Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun.: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 5–9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 5–9:30 p.m.

Parking Ample; strip mall parking lot

Reservations Suggested for weekends

Payment Visa, MasterCard, American Express

What to Order Saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, tandoori shrimp, Madras chicken curry. The garlic naan is pungent and flavorful. Mango lassi is made from scratch and is a sweet and tangy counterpart to the heat level in some of the dishes. It’s hard to go wrong and the menu will take you some time to really go through.

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Aladdin Restaurant

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

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Alburtis Tavern

106 S. Main St., Alburtis, 610.928.0404, alburtistavern.com Family-friendly restaurant with American style food. Mon.: Clam night, Tues.: Wing night, Wed.: Fiesta night. Two private banquet rooms perfect for parties. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

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Allentown Brew Works

812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.7777, thebrewworks.com Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery.

Family owned and operated since 2007. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

Berks Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery

Bell Hall

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340 Old Rte. 22, Kutztown, 484.452.3633, folinoestate.com Italian restaurant making homemade pasta, sauces, desserts and more! Serving lunch and dinner Wed.–Sun. and brunch 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Sun. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

The Grille at Bear Creek

840 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.432.5484, billysdiner.com Not your ordinary diner. Visit them for breakfast, lunch or something sweet. Breakfast & lunch.

Buckeye Tavern

McCoole’s at the Historic $-$$$ Red Lion Inn

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Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant

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.

2915 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, 610.814.3000, cactusblue.biz Authentic dishes native to Puebla and select localized dishes to suit every taste. Lunch & dinner.

Copperhead Grille

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1731 Airport Rd., Allentown, 610.403.4600, copperheadgrille.com The Lehigh Valley’s premiere sports grille, offering signature homemade recipes. Two great locations. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

The Dime

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12 N. 7th St., Allentown, 484.273.4010, thedimeallentown.com Contemporary American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Carbon

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24 Race St., Jim Thorpe, 570.325.8530, jimthorpemoya.com Fine eclectic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Located in the charming historic district of Jim Thorpe. Dinner.

Slopeside Pub & Grill

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Don Juan Mex Grill

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1424 W. Lizard Creek Rd., Lehighton, 610.377.2249, lizardcreekpub.com Bringing refreshments to the countryside with a modern, urban twist! Dinner & late night.

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1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, 610.824.1557, skibluemt.com Offers indoor dining in addition to their ever-popular outdoor dining! Guests will enjoy delicious food, tasty drinks and unforgettable scenic views all year round. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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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.

Bucks

Moya

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Billy’s Downtown Diner

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101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, 610.641.7149, bcmountainresort.com Features modern American cuisine, a full-service bar, scenic views and award-winning outdoor dining. Dinner & late night.

Lizard Creek Pub

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612 W. Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 610.437.1825, bellhallallentown.com Allentown hot spot featuring juicy burgers and Pennsylvania craft beers. Lunch, dinner & late night.

1328 Chestnut St. Emmaus, 610.438.5661, donjuanmexgrill.com Bringing Latin-inspired food to local communities. Lunch & dinner.

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Fiesta Olé Mexican Restaurant

1116 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.966.5522, fiestaole.com Authentic Mexican restaurant with fresh food and very friendly ambiance and service with affordable prices. Lunch & dinner.

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Foundation Tavern

1160 S. Krocks Rd., Wescosville | 610.391.0648 | foundationtavern.com Lunch, dinner & late night.

Gio Italian Grill

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6465 Village Ln., Macungie, 610.966.9446, gioitaliangrill.com Gio Italian Grill offers old world charm with a progressive twist.

Centering around their woodstone open flame hearth, Gio

uses only imported ingredients to produce mouth-watering flavors. Take-out and private parties available. Lunch & dinner.

$$

Grille 3501

3501 Broadway, Allentown, 610.706.0100, grille3501.com Upscale, yet unpretentious. Fine fusion cuisine. Extensive martini, wine and beer menus. Open Sun. for private parties only.

Lunch & dinner.

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar

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645 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.3535, thehamiltonkitchen.com The Hamilton features seasonal American cuisine, from regional classics to favorites from the family dinner table. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Hops Fogelsville

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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

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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.

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House & Barn

149 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.421.6666, houseandbarn.net Two distinctly different restaurants, one spectacular setting, entirely re-imagined. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

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Italiano Delite Ristorante

1375 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.967.9000 1985 Brookside Rd. Macungie, 610.366.7166, italianodeliteristorante.com An eatery where the food’s good, the atmosphere’s comfortable and jeans-worthy, and the service feels like family. Live music Fri.-Sat., and Karaoke Thurs. Lunch & dinner.

Keystone Pub

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1410 Grape St., Whitehall, 610.434.7600, keystonepub.com Demand better beer! Call ahead seating. Lunch, dinner & late night.

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Matey’s Famous Steaks & Pizza

1305 Broadway, Bethlehem, 610.866.6022, mateysfamous.com Casual, family-friendly dining featuring cheesesteaks, pizza, salads, wraps and milkshakes. Fun, 50s-style décor! Lunch & dinner.

Melt

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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.

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The Mint Gastropub

1223 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.419.3810, bethlehemmint.com An American Gastropub focused on reinventing the “Table” in Comfortable. Brunch, dinner & late night.

My Tequila House

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1808 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, 484.664.7109, mytequilahouse.com Lunch, dinner & late night.

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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.

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2934 Seisholtzville Rd. Macungie

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Roma Ristorante

925 Airport Center Dr., Allentown, 610.841.7662, romapa.com Serving only the finest and freshest Italian dishes to the Lehigh Valley. Lunch & dinner.

Savory Grille

610.845.2010

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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.

Switchback Pizza

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525 Jubilee St., Emmaus, 610.928.0641, switchbackpizza.com Neapolitan pizza using local ingredients cooked in their Italian wood oven for guests to enjoy. Lunch & dinner.

Voted Favorite Chef & Favorite Special Occasion

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Taste of Italy Ristorante

1860 Catasauqua Rd., Allentown, 610.266.8011, tasteofitalypa.com Visit Little Italy without the drive. Offering a full variety of Italian foods, from gourmet pizza to veal, chicken, pasta and seafood. Great family dining. Full wine list and cocktails served.

Lunch & dinner.

Top Cut Steakhouse

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The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.841.7100, topcutsteak.com Classically inspired cocktails, exquisite wines and USDA prime steaks in a 1940s style rooftop atmosphere. Dinner & late night.

Torre

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The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 610.841.9399, torrerestaurant.com Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist in a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere. Enjoy Happy Hour gathered around the three-story tequila tower. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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The Trapp Door Gastropub

4226 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.965.5225, thetrappdoorgastropub.com Upscale food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with an extensive craft beer list. Brunch, dinner & late night.

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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.

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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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Youell’s Oyster House

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2249 Walnut St., Allentown, 610.439.1203, youellsoysterhouse.com Sea to table since 1895. The region’s destination for fresh seafood and steaks. 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.

A Ca Mia

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4330 Lehigh Dr., Walnutport, 610.760.3207, acamiapa.com Unique, homemade, Italian cuisine made with fresh flavorful ingredients; served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Lunch & dinner.

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.

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Bethlehem Brew Works

559 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.882.1300, thebrewworks.com Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery.

Family owned and operated since 1998. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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The Bethlehem Star Café

462 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.865.3570, bethlehemstarcafe.com Where historic downtown Bethlehem meets American and Pacific Rim cuisine, featuring fresh fish flown in daily from Hawaii where new chef Mark Franklin once resided. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Billy’s Downtown Diner

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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.

blue grillhouse & event center

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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.

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Bolete Restaurant & Inn

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1740 Seidersville Rd., Bethlehem, 610.868.6505, boleterestaurant.com Bolete is a fine dining restaurant where the team’s care and passion for what they do is evident in each carefully and skillfully prepared dish. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

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The Bookstore Speakeasy

336 Adams St. (near 4th St.), Bethlehem, 610.867.1100, bookstorespeakeasy.com Step back in time at The Bookstore, a 1920’s speakeasy. Dinner & late night.

$$

Braveheart Highland Pub

430 Main St., Hellertown, 610.838.6555, bravehearthighlandpub.com Authentic Scottish pub. Great atmosphere, food and beer.

Lunch, dinner & late night.

The Brick

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1 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.419.1141, thebrickpa.com Wood-fired pizzeria, restaurant and bar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night.

The Broadway Social

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217 Broadway, Bethlehem, 610.868.2555, thebroadwaysocial.com A place where whimsy and gastronomical delights go hand in hand. Consider this the modern American gastro pub where the food is as important as the drink menu. Experience the perfect blend of a bar and a restaurant, where the casual-meetsrefined atmosphere welcomes both the beer drinker and the wine connoisseur. A great place for fussy eaters and foodies alike and a charming neighborhood watering hole. Lunch, dinner & late night.

Buddy V’s Ristorante

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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com The menu offers twists on Italian-American favorites like Sunday Gravy and Steak Pizzaiola. Lunch & dinner.

Burgers And More by Emeril

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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.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

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5737 Rte. 378, Bethlehem, 610.282.4600, copperheadgrille.com The Lehigh Valley’s premiere sports grille, offering signature homemade recipes. Two great locations. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Corked

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515 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.625.9463, corkedwinebar.com Up beat/high energy Vegas-style wine bar & steak house located in downtown Bethlehem. Offering 32 wines by the glass, 24 tap beers, 1 great menu. Lunch, dinner & late night.

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ONE GREAT LOCATION. ENDLESS EXPERIENCES.

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DeLorenzo’s Italian Restaurant

3417 Sullivan Trl., Easton, 610.438.6026, delorenzosrestaurant.com Homestyle Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. On- and off-premises catering available. 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.

Diner 248

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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 sitting available. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

Don Juan Mex Grill

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5540 Crawford Dr., Bethlehem 518 March St. Easton, 610.438.5661, donjuanmexgrill.com Bringing Latin-inspired food to local communities. Lunch & dinner.

Edge Restaurant

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74 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610.814.0100, edgerestaurant.net An all-scratch kitchen “combined with a fun, relaxed atmosphere, you get edge.” Dinner & late night.

Emeril’s Chop House

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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.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

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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com Discover an exciting new menu featuring notable additions including Grilled Octopus, a raw bar and so much more. Dinner.

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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.

Jumbars

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1342 Chelsea Ave., Bethlehem, 610.866.1660, jumbars.com Great food. Great atmosphere. Everything made fresh to order. Desserts are delectable! Breakfast & lunch.

Keystone Pub

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3259 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, 610.814.0400, keystonepub.com Demand better beer! Call ahead seating. Lunch, dinner & late night.

$$

Leaf Restaurant & Cigar Bar

90 Mort Dr., Easton, 610.559.1336, leafcigarbar.com Global fusion cuisine on the finer side of casual. Fresh, local and sustainable menu. Full bar with over 90 craft beer selections.

Lunch & dinner.

The Market Gourmet Express

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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem, 877.726.3777, pasands.com All the classic favorites in one place. Nathan’s hot dogs, burgers, pizza, salad, sushi, ice cream and coffee. Lunch, dinner & late night.

$$$

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322 Northampton St., Easton, 610.252.2622, maxims22.com Maxim’s 22 bistro and brasserie is the latest from the awardwinning Sette Luna team. Known for comfortable french fare in a casual setting. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

$$$

McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub

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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.

$

Mitzi’s Table

3650 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, 610.730.1670, mitzistable.com Retro dining—all day brunch—classic comfort food kicked up with regional and ethnic specialties. Breakfast, brunch & lunch.

Molinari’s

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322 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.9222, molinarimangia.com Authentic Italian food—simple, fresh, flavorful. Indulge in freshly made pasta, pizza in the Neapolitan style, gelato and sorbetto made on premises, and Italian wines and craft beers. Dinner.

$

Nawab Indian Restaurant

13 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, 610.691.0388, nawabindianrestaurant.com Nawab has been voted Best of the Valley for 13 years in Lehigh Valley Magazine. Offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Vegan friendly. Lunch & dinner.

Newburg Inn Grill House & Bar

$$

4357 Newburg Rd., Nazareth, 610.759.8528, newburggrillhouse.com This quaint 1750 inn houses a traditional American eatery-bar with rustic décor and original elements. Breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner

$$$

OAK Steakhouse

323 Northampton St., Easton, 610.559.5510, oak-steakhouse.com Classic American steakhouse with an extensive wine list and beautiful destination decor. Dinner.

Ocean

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235 Ferry St., Easton, 610.559.7211, ocean235.com With an eclectic, diverse menu and a New York restaurant and lounge feel, Ocean is the place to experience before a State show or for a romantic dinner in Easton’s growing new restaurant scene. Dinner & late night.

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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.

Sette Luna

$$

219 Ferry St., Easton, 610.253.8888, setteluna.com Rustic Italian featuring wood oven pizza, homemade pasta, alfresco dining. The enoteca boasts the Valley’s most extensive wine and beer list. Private wine cellar and live jazz every weekend. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

Social Still

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$$$

530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, 610.625.4585, socialstill.com Full plate American-fusion restaurant, craft distillery, craft beers, local wine and tasting room. Dinner.

Steelworks Buffet & Grill

$$

77 Sands 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, sushi, fresh-carved meats, and more.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

$

Stefano’s Italian Restaurant

2970 Linden St., Bethlehem, 610.866.8886, stefanosrest.com “Traditional Italian Taste, Modern Italian Flair”—Family-owned and -operated in the Lehigh Valley for over 26 years. Take-out, dine-in, lounge and banquet facilities available. Lunch & dinner.

Stefano’s Sicilian Grille

$$

5364 Nor Bath Blvd. (Rte. 329), Northampton, 610.262.8760, stefanossiciliangrille.com Italian restaurant with a Sicilian flair. Family-oriented with a casual attitude. 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.

$

True Blue Mediterranean Café

1301 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 610.966.8555, yourtrueblue.com Mediterranean cuisine, fresh, vegan, vegetarian. Belly dancer, opera singer, café, clean, reasonable and centrally located.

Lunch & dinner.

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.

Weaversville Inn/Jessica’s Tearoom

$$

6916 Weaversville Rd., Northampton, 610.502.9881, weaversvilleinn.com Historic country inn offering American cuisine for dinner.

Victorian tearoom and lunch by day. Lunch & dinner.

The Widow’s Tavern and Grille

$$

200 Main St., Stockertown, 610.365.8890, widowstavern.com Casual dining with an upscale feel. American cuisine with an Asian flair to please any palate. Beautiful, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Entertainment every Wed. starting at 7 p.m., and Sat. starting at 9 p.m. Lunch & dinner.

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The Sconut

McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar

By Kristen Rinaldi | Photo by Shelbie Pletz

Before McCarthy’s had a designated baking drink with their Sconut, Gardner responds, kitchen, they used to play a little game called “Whiskey, of course.”

Another out-of-the-ordinary item offered What Happens if We Fry This in the Main Kitchen? One day, scone dough was the at the pub: their wings. “We have unique “this” in question and, a little powdered sugar wings,” says Gardner, explaining that McCalater, The Sconut was born! “Just like Guin- rthy’s wings are marinated, baked and then ness, many of the best things happen almost grilled. “You can’t get that many places, if any, in the Lehigh Valley.” Their wings come accidentally,” says owner Neville Gardner.

The Sconut is made with buttermilk scone char-broiled with a Guinness mustard sauce dough and served with sticky toffee pudding or a Jameson barbecue sauce.

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the and Bank Street Creamery ice cream. It’s topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit corner, Gardner invites locals to stop by for garnish. Though it’s a strong contender McCarthy’s and Donegal Square: “Your as McCarthy’s most popular dessert item, Celtic destination where no passport is it can be ordered all day, every day. “We required,” he says. Enjoy a whole week of also take orders if you would like to bring Irish fun, consisting of a pipe band on the them home to your family,” says Gardner. 17th, a best men’s legs in a kilt contest, food And when asked what one should order to and retail specials and live music.

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