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WINTER FUN GIFT IDEAS LOCAL BAKERS & MORE

Saddle Ridge Vistas

Nestled atop an acre with stunning valley views, this custom stone and stucco home offers a host of details. An open kitchen design blends aesthetics and functionality, and a breakfast area opening to a rear deck. 4 BRs, 3.5+ baths. $749,000

Saratoga Manor

A classic home with custom upgrades, Saratoga Manor is modern living at its finest.

Built by Tuskes and based on their Preakness model, the expanded floor plan is brimming with amenities to suit all lifestyles. 6 BRs, 5.5 baths. $949,000

Oberhuber Farm

Built in 1866 on nearly 3 acres, the stone farmhouse retains much of its charm while upgrades & additions make it perfectly suited for modern life. Located in Doylestown, close to commuter routes to Philly & NYC. 6 BRs, Guest Cottage. $1,400,000

Spring Woods

Completely remodeled in 1996, this custom-built home is perfectly positioned to take advantage of its natural surroundings. With two parcels totaling just over 14 acres, Spring Woods is a private rural sanctuary. 6,121 square feet. $1,195,000

Wildberry Road

On a private cul-de-sac amidst nearly 3 acres in Lower Saucon Township. Timeless design offers a floor plan featuring extraordinary window placement and spacious rooms in more than 7,040 square feet on 3 levels. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths. $1,650,000

Providence Manor

A classic floor plan defines this European style home set on over 2 acres in the Lehigh Valley. The over 3,300 square foot home is highlighted by high ceilings, crown moldings and abundant windows capturing breathtaking views. 4 BRs. $599,000

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CONTENTS

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December 10 STYLE SCENE

Events | Benefits | Galas | Parties

12 THIS MONTH’S PICKS

What We’re Loving Right Now

15 TRENDING NOW

News, Notes & Quotes

20 GET THE GOODS

All Weather Selvedge Denim Co.

23 LIVING WELL Meet the bakers, pg. 42

From Languishing to Flourishing: Beat the Winter Blues

27 ASK THE EXPERT

Thriving as a Family Business

30 INSIGHT

Daniel Roebuck

34 5 THINGS Winter Fun

36 DIY WINTER WREATH MAKING with Joe Moussa

42 MEET THE BAKERS 6 Local Pros

62 INSIDE DISH Madeline’s

COVER PHOTO

Joe Moussa of Mosaic & Co., photographed by Alison Conklin.

66 BEYOND THE MENU Chilean Sea Bass, Chef Giacomo Sgroi

68 DINING GUIDE

Where to Go to Please Your Palate

72 EAT THIS

Classic Crème Brûlée

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EDITOR’S LETTER Our art director put her Cricut to work and made a custom stencil for our Meet the Bakers feature!

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

Alison Conklin photographed Daniel Roebuck at Mary Immaculate Seminary, where he was filming The Hail Mary.

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Winter Fun!

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Making a wreath.

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Dinner at Madeline’s.

Oh What This past May, we introduced you to some of our region’s makers—artists, builders, glass blowers, laser cutters. Now, as we welcome colder weather, the holiday season and family gatherings galore, we thought it would be most appropriate to highlight the Valley’s makers of bread, pastries, muffins and more.

Meet the bakers on pg. 42! Take note of where to find their creations so that you can include them in all of your seasonal celebrations.

And when you’re not frequenting the establishments of our talented local bakers, save room for some jolly holiday crafting.

On pg. 36, Joe Moussa of Mosaic & Co. is giving step-by-step instruction for making the DIY winter wreath of your dreams! Grab your ribbon, pine cones and some glitter.

Then, on pg. 34, find five festive things to do this month, from shopping The Art Establishment’s holiday market to enjoying a wilderness walk with Pool Wildlife Sanctuary.

And don’t miss the expert tips for avoiding winter blues this season on pg. 23!

Cheers,

KRISTEN WAGNER

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President/CEO Paul Prass

My favorite thing about wintertime is…

Vice President/COO Lisa Prass Publisher Pamela Deller Editor Kristen Wagner Art Director Taylor Van Kooten

Attending all of the outdoor winter markets around town and finding the most unique homemade holiday gifts from local artisans.

I love cozy weekend mornings by the fireplace, with a cup of hot coffee!

Director of Creative Services Erica Montes Graphic Designer Thomas Körp Senior Sales & Marketing Account Manager Kellie Bartholomew

I absolutely love when the forecast calls for a few feet of snow and no one can go anywhere. If you have to shovel, a cup of steaming hot chocolate is the best reward!

I love going for a walk when it is still snowing and no one is out on the roads—the beauty, the stillness and the only sound you hear is the falling snow.

Snow!

Sales & Marketing Account Managers Denise Lichty, Kelsey Rodocker, Pam Taylor Marketing & Events Manager Kelli Hertzog Contributing Writers Susan Bianchi, Alison Conklin, Carrie Havranek, Morgan Kornfeind, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis Contributing Photographers Marco Calderon, Matthew Cannon, Alison Conklin Proofreader Lori McLaughlin Accounting Donna Bachman, Sarah Varano Circulation Manager Andrea Karges

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It’s a liminal space—and often precedes no small amount of shoveling—but I’ve always enjoyed the peaceful, snow-blanketed silence of a midwinter storm (when safely at home, of course), particularly in those hours when drivers are off the road and the plows haven’t yet commenced their trundling and scraping. ©2021 3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045 Phone: 610.923.0384 Fax: 610.923.0390

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WORKING ON THIS ISSUE

ALISON CONKLIN Contributing Photographer I met with Chef Sgroi and his wife on a Monday morning that was his day off.

When we concluded the interview, I wished him a nice day, and he responded with: “Now I just need to figure out what I am cooking today!”

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MATTHEW CANNON Contributing Photographer When shooting the crème brûlée at Blue for this month’s Eat This, I spread a bunch of tiny edible snowflakes across a foam board and had my wonderful assistant tilt the board from above and behind the dish. They cascaded down as I took the shot, making it appear as if it was snowing at the table.

SUSAN BIANCHI Contributing Writer Speaking with Dr. Spencer has made me extra motivated to get things scheduled now rather than waiting until the winter blahs hit. I really valued learning more about “languishing”; identifying and understanding it enables us to find effective healthy ways to move forward.

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THIS MONTH’S PICKS

Merch Madness Gift giving can be a challenge, but if the person you’re looking for loves one of these local eateries (and who doesn’t?!), shopping has never been easier.

At Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, the swag is as good as the spirits. Shop apparel and drinkware, including their leather-wrapped aluminum shot glasses. Of course, their bottles make for a great gift, too. eightoaksdistillery.com

Do you know a #puddingsnob?

They’ll love repping Khanisa’s iconic merch. The chenille patch pudding cup crew, available in heather gray and olive green, is a favorite of ours. khanisas.com

The Flying V specializes in poutine—and creative merch. Join The “Eh” Team this holiday season, and rock a toque (beanie) while you’re at it.

Vegan Treats has a cult following, making their merch the perfect gift for so many.

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Anyone who frequents Easton Wine Project will recognize the staff’s “On Sundays We Brunch” T-shirts! They’re available online—as are their branded wine glasses, corkscrews, hats, hockey pucks and more. eastonwineproject.com

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Summer Howard’s passion for baking emerged through the heartbreak of the loss of her grandmother. “During my grieving stage, I started baking more of my grandmother’s recipes and started doing it for friends and family,” says Howard.

“I’m grateful she left her gift with me. I absolutely love creating cakes and making customers happy.” Film Cakez offers graband-go options as well as indoor seating. Customers can find delicious baked goods, custom cakes, dessert jars, pies and puddings. Howard’s specialty is called “cake mapping,” which is a combination of animations, photos and special effects projected onto a plain multitiered cake. “I just want everyone who visits Film Cakez Bakery to witness having fresh baked goods and excellent customer service in a friendly clean environment!”

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“Joint Goods is truly where all my hobbies and interests join together, hence the name!” says owner Martina Calluori. “Back in March 2020, I was living in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for my job when suddenly I was stuck in my one-bedroom apartment with too much time on my hands. I knew I needed to fill my creative void so I started taking ‘orders’ from my friends. Soon enough, I had a whole notebook full of orders and I decided to take the risk and make this a real thing.” Joint Goods offers a beautiful product line featuring natural soy candles with hand-pressed flowers and custom chunky knit blankets, hats and scarves. “I hope my customers know that I put my whole self into every single item I make,” says Calluori.

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A NEW CAFÉ ZEKRAFT

Founded last year as a meal delivery service, Zekraft has grown into the newest locally sourced café in Southside Bethlehem. “We’ve been slowly morphing, dipping our toe into the Lehigh Valley food scene to see if people are liking what we’re doing and, thankfully, they have been,” says co-owner Zeke Zelker. “We have amazing meal delivery customers, we’re growing every week and we’ve been humbled by our success at the Easton Farmers’ Market. We opened the café on September 9 and have been playing catch-up ever since.” Zekraft offers fresh salads, organic fresh trade coffee, tea and espresso, tartines, soups and a mouthwatering assortment of pastries.

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VOICES OF THE VALLEY

Lindsay Watson CO-FOUNDER OF FIA NYC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES As the co-founder of FIA NYC Employment Services, Lindsay Watson plays the role of relationship manager, recruiter and career coach daily. Those who know Watson personally would probably give her a different title: daughter, auntie, animal lover and friend. “I learned years ago that my journey is multifaceted and nothing matters if I’m not a good person inside and out,” she says.

“Whenever I’m asked about my journey, I always like to honor those who have helped me along the way.”

opportunities, to ‘solve the puzzle,’ so to speak, of recruiting and staffing,” says Watson. Fastforward to 2012 and FIA NYC Employment Services was born. “We are an award-winning, 100 percent minority-owned business (MBE).

Our motto ‘corporate service with a personal approach’ reflects the drive and commitment to quality that we strive to deliver each day.”

FIA NYC began in New York City and relocated to the Lehigh Valley in 2013.

Specializing in professional services staffing from entry level to C-suite employees, FIA NYC cultivates strong relationships built upon integrity and trust. Watson always strives to remain true to her core company motto: keeping the “human” in human capital.

She does this within her community as well, serving on boards and committees throughout

Her journey began in the world of recruiting as a coordinator at Goldman Sachs. “I fell in love with being able to connect people to

the region, including United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross and Miller-Keystone Blood Center.

Watson continuously notes that her successes are attributed to those who came before her, especially her mother, father and business partner. “I truly believe that I am the product of those who came before me, and paved the way for me to accomplish great and new things,” she says. “My work, my lifestyle and how I treat others is a way to honor those before me. Keeping this in mind, I am able to put into perspective that there are others after me who will benefit from the work that I am destined to accomplish. With those two things in mind, I strive to be all that I’m supposed to be, to make those before and ahead of me proud.”

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Opened in April 2020, Baker recently relocated to Downtown Easton. “I wanted a space where I could service my customers as a hairstylist but also open a boutique. We have a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

I want my customers to feel like they are in my living room.” Baker is a beauty-industry veteran, with more than 30 years of experience. Her passion has always been to help others look and feel their best, which is why her boutique is an essential addition to her salon. “The boutique has so many unique items,” she says. “We offer apparel, jewelry, handbags, backpacks, candles, soaps and skin care as well as gift items like wine glasses and cheese boards.” Baker is proud to offer prices that are affordable for anyone’s budget. “I want my customers to leave feeling great and better than they did when they arrived.”

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All Weather Selvedge Denim Co. Stop by The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley to explore one of its newest retailers, All Weather Selvedge Denim Co., offering denim with an athletic fit and a sustainable approach. .

ANDRE WILLIAMS Founder

Prior to his career in fashion, Andre Williams played in the NFL.

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From football to fashion, tell us a little bit about your journey to founding All Weather Selvedge Denim Co. (AW).

I entered the fashion scene in 2015 while I was playing football in New York. My marketing agent introduced me to a young entrepreneur named Eamon Walsh, who was building a new luxury casual shoe line called OneGround. He wondered if I would be interested in creating a shoe to release alongside his. We came to an agreement and, with his guidance and creative resources, I created the Runningman shoe, an ultra low-top, Spanish handcrafted leather loafer.

I was super proud of the product I made and I'd fallen in love with the creative process along the way, but I questioned whether the market needed another shoe and what my drive

for creating it was. Eventually I admitted that the shoe had tons of style but it wasn't unique—the market wouldn't beg for it. I'd only created it because it was cool, not because there was a necessity for it. Either way, the Runningman shoe opened up doors in the fashion world that were unexpected.

That following winter I met a brand developer from the city that was impressed with my shoe and my ambition. We struck up a three-hour conversation that left me with more knowledge about apparel and manufacturing from our one by-chance meeting than I had gained in the eight months it took me to develop the Runningman. It was during that meeting that I had the idea for jeans with an athletic fit and months later I was developing the first AW samples.

Talk about the mission behind the company—sustainable fashion is important to you.

The mission of the company is to usher clothing, mankind's oldest technology, into a new era, in which we dispose of the idea of clothing as a commodity to be used up and thrown away.

Instead I believe we can and should adopt a mindset in which the consumer views clothing as an investment, develops a

relationship with it, and works with us to repair, replace and retire our products. As a company, I think we can and should adopt a mindset in which we recognize that business and clothing is as much about service as it is about product. We have a responsibility to our customers and to the Earth to be more intentional about creating quality products that last, be more intentional about developing eco-friendly methods of development and production and be more intentional about creating an infrastructure that can support the recycling of clothing fibers.

Explain to readers the meaning behind the name of the company—and the significance of using selvedge fabrics.

I named the brand All Weather Selvedge Denim Co. because I wanted to convey the idea that denim, especially our denim, is suitable for all occasions. I chose selvedge denim because it is the old style of denim that was originally patented by Levi Strauss in 1873 back when jeans were intended for workwear and had durability and high quality in mind. The strength of the fabric reflects those ideals. The denim is created on vintage shuttle looms from a single continuous weft yarn that has a clean, finished edge on either end of the fabric.

You can notice this "self-edge" when the jeans are cuffed.

However, most denim is now made on projectile looms to save manufacturing time and cost.

This comes at the expense of the quality of the denim. The United States no longer has any selvedge denim mills, with the last one closing in 2017, but since the ’50s, Japan has adopted and preserved the art of selvedge denim fabrics.

Tell us about the clothing that customers can shop at the store.

I offer two denim lines. AW S1 “Workers & Travelers” features three fabrics from three different renowned selvedge mills in Japan. Each fabric is offered in raw, ripe and antique washes for a total of nine styles for men.

All styles feature our signature athletic fit, which provides extra space in the thigh and a taper below the knee.

DKShin S1 features six styles—three for men and three for women with a fabric from the Nisshinbo selvedge mill that has a composition of 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex.

The style is contemporary moto; the fit is skinny and includes a treated leather insert around in the knee.

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It is important to plan things now, because when the blues hit, you have less motivation to do so.

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With gray skies, freezing temperatures and a post-holiday letdown, winter blues may seem like an inevitability, but it doesn’t have to be. Some simple steps and shifts can make the difference between floundering and flourishing.

Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a renowned sports psychologist who resides in the Lehigh Valley, helps to bring some insight to

the term “winter blues.”

“We can speak of winter blues in terms of depression, but in other terminology, we call it languishing,” he says. “It’s the absence of mental health concerns, but also the absence of thriving. In other words, you are not doing bad, you’re not doing great, you aren’t progressing.” Appreciating this understanding, we can begin

to take a proactive approach to support ways that keep us thriving this coming season.

KEEP CONSISTENT SLEEP PATTERNS

With the shorter amount of daylight and the increasingly cold weather, it is easy to want to stay in bed and extend our normal sleep patterns. Getting more than the regular seven to nine hours of

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MIND THE ALCOHOL AND CARBS

Starchy comfort foods and cocktails are tempting ways to ease the blues, but snacking on simple carbohydrates and sugary foods can have you on a blood sugar roller coaster.

Now is the time to pay extra attention to limiting refined grains, sugar-sweetened drinks and to stick with clean protein sources, healthy fats and fiber-rich whole foods. Along with sugars, alcohol is also doing you no favors. It is a known depressant as well as a sleep disruptor. Dry January and the Sober Curious lifestyle are growing trends and for good reason. Staying away from drinks in the winter months can be more than just a reset from holiday excess, it’s also an effective way to support one’s mental and physical well-being.

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ENHANCE YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Our home and work environments can either be sources of support or underlying stress.

Improving your environment can begin with adding more life in the form of plants, which not only add vibrancy to your area, but boost your mood, too. Depending on the plant variety, it can give the added benefit of improving the air quality as well. Make space for the plants by clearing out the clutter!

PLAN A GETAWAY

Plan a quick getaway to a warm, sunny immersion. Traveling the second or third week in January can often promise the best deal.

And remember, it’s not just the actual time away that provides the benefit. There’s several weeks of excitement leading up to the trip and then a couple of weeks afterwards. The uplifting boost of a trip can actually last five to six weeks, which is a bulk of the season!

GET UP AND CHEER

Depending on your comfort level as well as the safety practices of the center, attending live events in the area can be a “game changer.” Dr. Spencer adds, attending a live sporting event like the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, or a show at theaters like Zoellner Arts Center, the State Theatre in Easton, the PPL Center or the plethora of venues in the Valley, can take you out of your norm.

“It’s a lively, energetic and enthusiastic environment. When you get up and cheer and share in the excitement, you can be in another world for an evening, and that matters for your mental well-being.”

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PRACTICE SELF-CARE It may sound like an indulgence, but incorporating healing work on your body is an important and often underutilized strategy to combat the winter blues. Whether it’s massage therapy, flexibility work, acupuncture or water therapy, like saunas and contrast bath therapy, including body work improves lymph flow and helps with aches and pains that can drag us down mentally. The act of choosing to put your well-being first and be supported through healing modalities can pay big dividends.

ACT NOW “With the pandemic last winter, we had a lot of snow, we had time on our hands, but we couldn’t go out very easily. It contributed to the spike in depression and anxiety seen in 2021,” Dr. Spencer emphasizes. “The most important thing is to get out in front of it, meaning take positive and proactive steps. We know the dip is coming, so schedule things now, plan the vacation, get the ski pass, order tickets to events in the area, sign up for the art class. It is important to plan things now, because when the blues hit, you have less motivation to do so.” Having activities to look forward to and already scheduled on the calendar can help provide the much-needed push.

In addition to scheduling activities, Dr. Spencer is adamant about educating oneself.

He asks: “What podcasts are you listening to, what YouTube videos are you watching and what books are you reading? Finding a therapist can be hard right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t educate yourself and find resources to enrich your understanding and get you on the path toward thriving.”

Staving off the winter blues is an active process that starts now. There are a whole host of ways to improve how you move through the remaining winter season.

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Just like the one framed by the country’s founders, a Family Constitution is a collaborative declaration that sets out the values and rules for the family.

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Working in a family business imparts a lot of pride. Our communities are made up of businesses meeting their neighbors’ needs with the

fruits of their labor, creating wealth and opportunity, and often being able to contribute impactfully to charitable causes.

“Most family businesses are in it for the long term,” Garrity says, “more so than publicly traded companies being pressured to make short-term decisions for the benefit of the shareholders.”

Good family businesses are

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ASK THE EXPERT resilient, and attract people who will buckle down and help through ups and downs.

A well-run family business can foster a more independent, emotionally intelligent next generation, Garrity says, “ready to go out into the world and make a difference.”

THE CHALLENGES

That said, the challenges inherent in any family are present in a family business, along with business-specific permutations, and a lot rides on overcoming them. “If a family in business doesn’t work at being a good strong family,” Garrity says, “all that comes out in the business.”

A lack of direction, strategy and communication can lead to dysfunction and inefficiency. “Where so many businesses get in trouble is they don’t communicate,” Garrity says. The older generation keeps things close to the vest, trying to maintain control. Assumptions are made about who’s doing what and why. “Have the conversations,” Garrity says, “because they’re being had.”

Whether real issues are festering in covert mutterings or misconceptions are running wild, bad communication erodes a family and demands attention.

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An important part of the governance work Garrity leads family businesses through is drafting a Family Constitution. Just like the one framed by the country’s founders, this collaborative declaration sets out the values and rules for the family.

“Why do we exist? What do we stand for?” he asks. “What’s our purpose, why are we in this kind of business?” What are your core values as a family? What does it mean to be someone with your surname? “There’s something powerful about putting words to it.”

Get everyone on the same page about whether you want a multigenerational business, what your dreams are, whether you’d ever consider selling, etc. Set down traditional activities as a family, like annual vacations to a favorite spot and where holidays are spent each year. This is something concrete to align around, guiding everyone on the same path.

KEEP COMMUNICATING

Garrity’s first comment on communication: “There can never be enough.” Vital to your constitution are the expectations and boundaries around it.

Regular meetings are critical, and everyone should feel comfortable having their say. “Agree while things are friendly how to handle conflict,” Garrity advises. “Like if something comes up that starts escalating, you set it aside and tackle it separately.”

Whatever rules you choose, the goal is to make necessary conversations easier.

A monthly or quarterly meeting provides the assurance that concerns and ideas will be aired in a purposeful forum. An organizationally healthy team can disagree and still commit, feeling that everyone’s been heard out and brought on board.

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“Along with some family representation,” he says, “you want some outside advisors to counsel, bring accountability and offer connections in the marketplace.”

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Garrity applies the famous three-circle model to family businesses he’s advising, organizing those involved into a Venn diagram of Family, Owners and Employees. People associated with the business can wear just one, two or all three of these hats, and depending on where they fall in the diagram, their roles and perspectives are different.

This is a good way to start the conversation about what each member of the family and workforce wants from and brings to the business. Self-awareness about the structure of the family and the business, and each person’s place in them, is key to success.

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Daniel Roebuck ACTOR, WRITER, DIRECTOR

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The way he tells it, there really was never any doubt that Daniel Roebuck would be in the entertainment industry someday.

“I knew I was going to be on TV from the time I was six years old,” he says. While childhood musings of fame are often fleeting and abandoned later for more practical pursuits, Roebuck stuck to the plan. Now, more than 50 years later, Roebuck’s resume is a lengthy one, with dozens of notable roles on TV and the big screen under his belt.

Lately he’s been busy bolstering his work behind the camera as well, much to the benefit of the film community in his native Lehigh Valley.

Ask Roebuck about his childhood in Bethlehem and he practically gushes: “Could there be a better place to grow up? It was just perfect.” He can easily rattle off a list of his favorite haunts as a youngster. A few are long gone, like “Two Guys” department store. Some are almost gone, like the shutteredbut-still-standing Boyd Theatre (“I smile every time I see the marquee and sign,” Roebuck says). And others are still very much a part of Lehigh Valley life, such as The Pennsylvania Playhouse in Bethlehem.

It’s not surprising that a performer in the making like Roebuck would spend many a Saturday hunkered down in the darkened theaters of the Boyd and other local movie houses, taking in the Disney matinee show or catching whatever blockbuster was doing big business at the moment. As Roebuck recalls it, he wasn’t just watching the films—he was studying them, too. But he knew he needed performance experience as well, so he seized upon whatever opportunities came his way, including what would turn out to be perhaps his debut as a screenwriter and producer. He was a first grader at St. Anne School in Bethlehem when—even though he could not yet read or write—he was inspired by a Popeye cartoon to write a play. He took it to his teacher, Sister Kathleen, who Roebuck says was anything but discouraging: “She said, ‘OK, let’s do your play.’”

Roebuck has a lot of stories about the homegrown support that surrounded him in his early years. His parents got him a cardboard TV for Christmas when he was seven so he could truly be “on” TV, in his own way. His mother helped him secure what may have been his first paying gig as an entertainer at the age of 12 when he was hired as a clown for the Lions All-Star Circus, which performed weekend shows in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. “You’ll never have a better agent than your mother,” Roebuck cracks. During his time in the circus, he struck up a friendship with Neal Fehnel, known locally as Balloons the Clown, who encouraged him to dream bigger. “He’s the one who said, ‘Maybe you can use this thing you love to make money,’’’ Roebuck recalls. And indeed,

he was making money—$25 a show: big bucks for a teenager at the time. He also acted in local plays and performed as a magician at parties and special events. “As much as I could be an actor in the Lehigh Valley, I did,” says Roebuck.

But ultimately, Roebuck knew if he was truly going to “make it” in show biz, he had to go to Hollywood. And so, at the tender age of 20, with his then-wife Leslie by his side, he made tracks for the West Coast. That was in February of 1984. He found work as an extra, and by August of that year Roebuck had landed his first lead role in the movie Cavegirl. “It’s a teenage sex comedy,” he says. “But there were no teens, no sex and no comedy.”

He doesn’t mind poking a little fun at what turned out to be a forgettable film because it led to him landing representation and a much meatier role: as the deranged Samson in River’s Edge, which also starred Keanu Reeves, Crispin Glover and Dennis Hopper. The movie put Roebuck on the map just two short years after he decided to pursue acting full-time. “It doesn’t usually happen that way,” he admits.

But that doesn’t mean carving out a career in what’s arguably one of the toughest industries around has been easy. Roebuck attributes a lot of his success to his drive. “I never relaxed,” he says. “I was always working ahead.”

Or, always working—period.

A quick glance at his IMDb page yields more than 250 acting roles over the past few decades.

Among the highlights: Robert Biggs in The Fugitive and its follow-up, U.S. Marshals, Jay Leno in The Late Shift, Cliff Lewis in Matlock, Dr. Leslie Arzt in Lost and Arnold Walker in The Man in the High Castle. And he’s still at it—he has several projects

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in the works. But in recent years he’s been spending more time getting comfortable in the director’s chair. “I was always going to [direct],” says Roebuck. “It just took me a while to get there.”

And lucky for the Lehigh Valley, Roebuck decided to return to his old stomping grounds to film his directorial debut. Getting Grace was shot at several locations across the region in 2016. Roebuck followed that up with shoots for Lucky Louie in 2020, and The Hail Mary earlier this year. So why eschew the sound stages of Hollywood for the neighborhoods of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and beyond? “It’s gorgeous,” says Roebuck. “And more than the location, is the people. I have an extraordinary group of people who support us in the Valley.

I have people who help us make the movie from the ground up.” Roebuck also uses local actors whenever possible from

People always say to me, ‘Why do you choose the Lehigh Valley for movies?’ I say, ‘The Lehigh Valley chose me.’ a talent pool that he says has gone largely untapped. “I can reach into that pool of talent and give opportunity that I never got. I had to go to Hollywood to be a movie star. All Madelyn (Dundon, a Bethlehem native who starred as Grace in Getting Grace) had to do was audition.”

The Lehigh Valley is also home base for Roebuck’s non-

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profit, A Channel of Peace. Its name comes from the Prayer of St. Francis, and its aim is to produce faith-based, family entertainment. Roebuck attended Catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1981. He says his faith has always been important to him. “It’s one of the things that kept me grounded.”

Roebuck envisions a day when he’ll once again have a permanent address in the Lehigh Valley. For now, he divides his time between Burbank, California, and

Tampa, Florida. His now adult children—Grace and Buster, who have collaborated with him in various ways on his Lehigh Valley projects—live in California, and his wife, Tammy, lives in Florida. Not that it really matters where he hangs his hat these days—he’s constantly on the go. “In the last year, I’ve been in that house five weeks,” Roebuck says of his home in California.

Even when the cameras are turned off, he’s occupied with various projects. He’s currently working on a book to help actors navigate the industry and find work. And certainly, his years of

experience in what he calls the land of make believe make him uniquely qualified for the job.

“Anything you learn in college or in an acting class is 1,000 percent wrong,” he says. He also recently finished writing a children’s book that he’s shopping around. And of course, he has any number of ideas for future films percolating in his brain. So, you can bet he’ll be saying “lights, camera, action” again soon. And you can bet he’ll be saying it in the Lehigh Valley.

Says Roebuck: “People always say to me, ‘Why do you choose the Lehigh Valley for movies?’ I say, ‘The Lehigh Valley chose me.’”

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Felco F2 branch/stem cutter Ribbon scissors Hot melt glue pillows A hot plate/skillet for melting the glue pillows A NOTE ON SUBSTITUTIONS: All of the items are substitutable to fit each maker's individual design aesthetic and style. I think it's very important to have fun while making something beautiful for your home.

Consider foraging through your own backyard or a neighbors’ (with permission, of course!) and explore the beauty around you that you may not be appreciating regularly and bring that into your design. I foraged the holly and juniper pieces out of my landscaping. Pruning the landscaping and creating something beautiful—two birds, one stone!

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Air plants bring a unique texture and style to the wreath.

These featured greens and supplies are readily available nearly everywhere—and not just accessible to florists. Find them in your own backyard or at a local grocery store.

Pairing the 18-inch and the 10-inch grapevine wreaths helps create a unique, elongated style.

Joe's step by step guide

1.

Start by tying the two grapevine wreaths together with bind wire.

I use the brown bind wire, as it blends well with the natural grapevine.

2.

Build your bow.

Bows are usually the first thing I place onto my wreaths. They are generally the largest piece in the design and, once placed, help me decide how I will move forward with layering my greens and other accessories. I usually use the bind wire to attach the bow but glue works just as well here.

PRO TIP:

Protect your door! To protect the door that you are hanging this from, glue Spanish moss to the back of the entire wreath.

This layer keeps the branches from scratching and damaging your door each time you open and close it. I use the moss because it adds an additional texture, but you could also use a felt backing to keep the door safe.

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Give your wreath a focal point/depth to optimize the visual appeal of your creation.

Consider using multiple types of ribbon to keep interest and grow the color and texture of your piece.

3.

From this point, start layering the greens you have available. Some of the greens get glued directly onto the wreath and others may be wired on for security.

4.

When your greens are placed and you have fully covered your grapevine base, add your accessories like air plants, and dried goods like pomegranates, pine cones, etc. This part is the most fun for me, as it helps the wreath come alive.

Add embellishments that fit your taste.

5.

Once you feel your wreath is complete, hang it on your door and see what additional areas need coverage or balance. Make adjustments as you see fit. mosaicandcompany.com

F inish &Hang!

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Have fun with it! Without the fun and creativity, what's the point? Consider inviting a couple of friends over to make these together. It’s a great way to connect, stay creative and

make memories!

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BY AMY UNGER | PHOTOGR APHY BY MARCO CALDERON

What are you craving this holiday season? Maybe flaky, fresh-out-of-the-oven scones or homemade bread?

Cookies and cakes slathered with your favorite flavor of icing? A warm apple dumpling that makes the whole house smell like cinnamon and spice?

What would the holidays—or any day, really—be without the perfect sweet and savory treat? A lot of DIY bakers were born during the stay-at-home days of the pandemic.

But sometimes, it’s best to leave it to the professionals.

Here are a few local bakers who make it worth your while to splurge on those extra calories.

BAKERY & CAFé MISSY BOEHRER-WALTERS

Owner

Although owning a bakery may not always have been the end destination on her career path, it was clear from early on that Missy Boehrer-Walters was going to do something in the culinary industry. “I have been food obsessed since day one,” she says. She recalls paging through the simple recipes inside a cookbook that catered to kids and then upping her game with fancier fare like crêpes. “I was always doing little things,” says BoehrerWalters. “It just blossomed.”

“I have been food obsessed since day one.”

She also tried her hand at making Thanksgiving pies and Christmas candy; her parents obliged her by taking in order forms for the delicious fruits of her labors to their workplaces.

Boehrer-Walters began to get serious about baking in high school when she enrolled in vo-tech classes to help hone her skills. She would later graduate

from the culinary arts school at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island and go on to work various jobs in the food industry in the region before happening upon Baked Bakery & Café in Emmaus. “I had kind of stumbled in and said, ‘Hey I’m looking for something different,’” says Boehrer-Walters. Within a month she was named head baker, and, about seven years ago, she became the shop’s third owner.

Boehrer-Walters says she’s made it a priority to expand Baked’s specialty cake offerings— but that’s not to say there has to be a special occasion to pay her a visit. “We’re known for our fresh muffins and scones and cinnamon bars,” she says.

Think scones are destined to be dried-out and boring? Baked just might change your mind.

And her regulars know, the lunchtime menu is jam-packed with yummy sandwiches served on fresh-baked bread.

So, whether it’s sweet or savory that you crave, know that Boehrer-Walters is having a ball figuring out how to please every palate. “I love having a new ingredient, stopping in and getting something from a farmer and transforming it into something else. Also playing with the classics.”

228 Main St., Emmaus 610.966.6100 | bakedinemmaus.com

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“People always remember the cake.”

HUMA USMANI

Owner

Huma Usmani certainly knows how to make a pretty cake: pastel colors, delicate flowers and icing as smooth as untouched snow after a winter storm. But Usmani also knows how to make… well, unusual cakes. After all, sometimes that’s just what the doctor orders. Literally. “My most unusual request was a liver,” she explains. Yes, that liver—the body organ. It was for a physician. And apparently, she nailed it. “It was a lot of fun to create,” Usmani says.

“The customer was happy so I must have done a good job.”

Usmani was not always destined for a career in the specialty cakes business. She had a background in economics and finance and was pursuing her master’s degree in Philadelphia when she decided to go to culinary school instead. She got her pastry arts diploma from the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. “Something clicked about going there. I took a leap of faith,” she says.

And it appears to have paid off. She established Cake as Canvas as a home-based business in 2012 before opening a storefront in Bethlehem in 2020.

“I just wanted to have a space of my own,” says Usmani. It’s primarily a call-ahead, customorder operation with some

pop-up shopping opportunities sprinkled on the calendar.

Usmani says she loves bringing customers’ ideas to life in cake form. “People always remember the cake. It’s the last thing you have at the end of the night.”

Usmani also offers classes so that other aspiring bakers—or, perhaps the more appropriate title would be artists, whose medium is buttercream and fondant—can learn the tricks of the trade, just like she did when she took that leap of faith.

“I never knew I had this interest and I’m glad I stumbled upon it,” Usmani says. And no, she has no regrets about leaving the world of economics and finance.

622 W. Broad St., Bethlehem 215.667.1771 | cakeascanvas.com

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Modern crumb THE

BAKE SHOP

KATIE GAFFNEY

Owner

Katie Gaffney’s career has taken her all around the country. She’s worked for some of the biggest stars in the culinary business, like chefs Francisco Migoya and Thomas Keller. And, long before anyone in the Lehigh Valley had tasted anything crafted by the very talented Lee Chizmar, she was learning the tricks of the trade from him at Great Bay restaurant in her native Boston.

When Chizmar and his wife, Erin Shea, moved to Salisbury Township to open the future award-winning restaurant Bolete, Gaffney, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, relocated as well, to work alongside Chizmar as a pastry chef.

Later, in 2015, following a move to Napa and a wedding to chef Michael George, she was back on the East Coast in the Lehigh Valley, living in Easton but working in New Jersey. But something didn’t feel quite right. Gaffney began to wonder:

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“What am I doing to impact my community? I was missing that sense of community. I had to do something closer to where I lived.” And in 2019, she did just that with the opening of The Modern Crumb Bakeshop inside the Easton Public Market.

“We’re a traditional French American bakery,” says Gaffney.

Expect fresh breads, baguettes, croissants, cookies, danish and more. There are also a number of gluten-free and vegan options as well as traditional custom-order cakes and desserts for special occasions.

Everything is made and mixed in-house, which makes for a lot of long and laborintensive days for Gaffney and her small staff at The Modern Crumb. But Gaffney says the repetition is one of the things she enjoys about the job; she sees it as part of the process of polishing her technique. “Every day I try to do it better than the day before,” says Gaffney.

And that’s a mindset that helps when she’s laminating her umpteenth batch of croissants.

325 Northampton St., Easton | 610.333.8640 themoderncrumbbakeshop.com

“Every day I try to do it better than the day before.”

Farm bakery

THE

& EVENTS

Those who can remember digging into mouth-watering delights like apple dumplings, shoo-fly pie and funny cakes at Meyers Family Restaurant in Quakertown will be happy to know that those and other beloved recipes live on at The Farm Bakery & Events. “It truly is a family business,” says Becca Lynde, who owns the property with her husband, Chris. Becca Lynde’s roots at the farm run deep; she was born and raised there, and later returned in 2011 with a family of her own to take over the upkeep of the property.

“It truly is a family business.”

In 2016, the family began operating a bakery on the site via a commercial kitchen inside the house; a barn on the property was converted into a wedding venue the following year.

The farm is currently home to the Lyndes and their two daughters (the 13-year-old can make a mean macaron, Becca says) as well as Chris’s parents and Becca’s father, Jerry Meyers, who attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and perfected his craft inside the kitchen of Meyers Family Restaurant, which was opened by his parents in

1949. Although the family made the difficult decision to close the restaurant in 2003, The Farm Bakery is bringing a number of its Pennsylvania Dutch classics to a whole new generation. “It’s a nice blend of our past and new recipes, too,” Becca says.

The family has added new bakers to the fold, including Kara Wible, who was hired in 2016. “She didn’t have any formal training but she was super talented,” says Becca. Wible made her first three-tiered cake when she was 13 years old. She credits Becca with giving her a chance at her dream job. Also on the team: Lindsey Miller, who interned at the bakery in 2019 and was thrilled to be asked to come back after she graduated from college. Now they’re churning out those Meyers classics as well as specialty cakes and seasonal fare like cookies, pies and muffins.

There’s a whole other crew that handles weddings and special events on the property.

“One of the things that sets us apart is the team that God brought here to the farm,” Becca says. “They all love to serve.

They do such a fantastic job.”

2475 W. Zion Hill Rd., Quakertown 215.645.9343 | meyersfarmbakery.com

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Matty's marvelous MATTHEW ROBLES

Owner

Matthew Robles’ family can be forgiven if they seemed a little caught off guard when he told them several years ago that he was going to become a full-time baker. Although Robles had worked in the food industry for many years when he was starting out, his experience in the kitchen in a professional capacity was limited, and his more recent jobs had taken him in an entirely different direction—think health care supply chain. And yet, Robles was always drawn to food.

“I always had a sweet tooth,” he says. “To this day, whenever I eat something, I have to have something sweet after.”

“It's all blood, sweat, tears and love.”

And baking, Robles says, had always been a hobby, at least.

His family made frequent visits to a bakery in Easton when he was growing up. Robles began trying to recreate some of the delicious delicacies they brought home. “One day, I found the perfect ingredients to come together.” He took his homemade

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bread to his family and they loved it. Suddenly, there was no longer a need to take quite so many trips to the Easton bakery, and maybe the idea of Robles as a professional baker wasn’t so crazy, after all. His coworkers in the healthcare industry also became willing taste testers for his freshly baked breads. Their praise—and eagerness to place orders for more—gave him the confidence to think a career change might be possible. “I was like, I can make something out of this eventually,” Robles says.

Robles began selling his goodies out of the shared commercial kitchen Common Space in Downtown Easton. Then, at the tail end of 2018, he opened Just Baked in Tatamy with fellow Common Space baker Nicole Amey. It’s two businesses under one roof—Robles operates Matty’s Marvelous Makery, and Amey heads up Elite Sweets by Nicole.

Robles offers some seasonal treats like cookies and scones, but homemade breads continue to be his, well, bread and butter.

“It's all blood, sweat, tears and love,” he says. “Just to hear people say, ‘This is the best bread I've ever had.’ It's so satisfying.”

13 Bushkill St., Tatamy | 484.548.0627 mattysmarvelousmakery

Luna's

BAKERY

“It’s a piece of Puerto Rico here in the Lehigh Valley.”

THE LUNA FAMILY Luis Luna, Sr. began entertaining the notion of opening his own bakery when he was just a boy in Puerto Rico. According to his son, Luis Luna, Jr., he got his first taste of the business when a bakery owner noticed him eyeballing all of the goodies in the display cases and offered him a job washing dishes. From there, he graduated to frying doughnuts and other tasks.

Fast-forward to 2004: Luis Sr. and his family had moved to the U.S. Although he attended culinary school in Puerto Rico, he was employed as a truck driver and still chasing his dream of establishing a bakery of his own. “Once when he was delivering flour, he just started crying,” says his son. “He just wanted it that badly. He prayed to God, he did whatever he could do.” Finally, Luis Sr.’s vision became reality in 2012 when he opened Luna’s Bakery on Linden Street in Allentown with his wife, Dalila Luna. In 2019, they welcomed a second location on Union Boulevard. Luis Jr. and his sister, Jessica Luna, help run both locations, along with Luis Jr.’s wife, Sharon Luna. “It’s a piece of Puerto Rico here in the Lehigh Valley,” says Luis Jr. Luna’s specializes in Latin staples like pan sobado (sweet bread), pan de agua (French bread) and quesitos (cream cheese puff pastries ) that are

made from scratch on-site.

Another big seller is an original dessert they call “Cheflan,” cheesecake on the bottom, and flan on the top.

Luis Jr. says he’s grateful for the community support that has buoyed both locations. And, while the whole family has to put in a lot of hours to make it all work, he’s happy they’re in the trenches together. “There’s joy in being able to work with your family, being able to help each other out. Not too many people get to wake up and then spend time with your family as your day job. I’ll definitely look back on these times as a gift from God.” 1120 W. Linden St., Allentown | 610.432.3255 709 Union Blvd., Allentown | 610.433.5500 lunasbakerycafe.com

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If you had to refer a family member or friend to another dentist for care, whom among your colleagues would you recommend?

This is the question that was posed to area dentists to determine who deserves the distinction of Select Dentist status. Dentists and specialists were asked to consider reputation within the community and among colleagues and peers, quality of services provided, experience, educational background and continuing education, and utilization of best-practice procedures and techniques.

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The Office of Scott A. Gradwell, DMD, FAGD, PC Since 1990, patients across the Lehigh Valley have trusted Dr. Scott Alan Gradwell for personalized, caring implant dentistry and periodontal services.

Scott Alan Gradwell, DMD, FAGD, PC, is a periodontist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease and dental implants. The care he provides and the beautiful smiles he creates are truly lifechanging for many patients. His extraordinary attention to detail and commitment to excellence affords every patient the highest quality dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment. He has been providing conscious sedation (“sleep dentistry”) for anxious patients for the past 23 years.

A leader in his field, Dr. Gradwell’s priority is to remain at the forefront of technology and he has pioneered many innovative implant techniques since opening his practice in 1990. Dental implants are the most reliable and aesthetically pleasing treatment for long-term tooth replacement.

Implants are the next best thing to the look, feel and function of natural teeth.

With 32 years of experience, Dr. Gradwell has built strong relationships with many of the Lehigh Valley’s finest restorative dentists who deliver outstanding results for their patients. He is deeply committed to mission work and has travelled yearly with dental teams to Malawi and Honduras.

He is also committed to the advancement of dental knowledge in his profession, hosting continuing education programs for area dentists. Dr. Gradwell is a four-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year award from the dental residency program at Lehigh Valley Hospital. To learn more about Dr. Gradwell, please visit lehighvalleyperiodontist.com.

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DR. AEJAAZ A. ISSA Ai Orthodontics

Aejaaz A. Issa, DMD, and his team would like to express their appreciation to all for making Ai Orthodontics a part of the Lehigh Valley community and, more importantly, a part of their lives.

With busy lifestyles and hectic schedules in today’s digital world, it is getting harder to make valuable personal connections. But with the community’s help and warm smiles, Ai Orthodontics continues to strive to make the neighborhood a friendlier place. The Ai Orthodontics team wants to build personal connections, and the time they spend with people in the community makes it so much more enjoyable to come to work.

Ai Orthodontics works hard to be a positive change in the world. Their community outreach includes sponsoring school programs and children’s sports teams, supporting pediatric cancer research and autism awareness, donating to the Emmaus food bank and caring for the environment with an annual Earth Day clean-up. The team is driven by kindness and sincerity and goes the extra mile to give back to the wonderful community of which they are a part.

Dr. Issa and his team continue to offer the very best in orthodontic care, and support all the good work done in the Lehigh Valley. Colleagues, patients and community are the driving force behind every endeavor they take.

550 Harrison St., Emmaus 610.965.6898 aiortho.com

Dr. Issa and the Ai Orthodontics team are committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding results in a friendly and professional environment.

DR. MICHAEL J. PARSONS, DR. JACQULINE R. OWENS & DR. ERIC M. CLARK Bethlehem Smiles Partners Dr. Michael J. Parsons and Dr. Jacquline R. Owens have continued to maintain the legacy started by Dr. Ian M. Carlis over 40 years ago. Dr. Eric M. Clark joined the practice in 2019 and quickly became part of the Bethlehem Smiles family. Centered in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, nestled within the Muhlenberg Hospital campus, Drs. Parsons, Owens and Clark have remained “a smile ahead” of the competition by offering state-of-the-art dental technologies in a warm, inviting environment.

Some of the general services offered include routine check-ups, toothcolored fillings, same-day crowns and implant-retained dentures.

Cosmetic services are also a large part of the Bethlehem Smiles repertoire which includes Zoom! teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign and naturallooking implant crowns. Drs. Parsons, Owens and Clark pride themselves on the dental artistry they provide, making sure each procedure they perform is completed to the highest possible caliber. Their new esthetic line, Glow at Bethlehem Smiles, spearheaded by Dr. Owens, also offers Botox, which can be used to enhance the amazing smile someone’s always dreamed of. Visit their website to request an appointment or call their office today to start that new smile journey!

2597 Schoenersville Rd. Suites 301A & 301B, Bethlehem 610.866.6663 bethlehemsmiles.com

“It is our goal to provide excellent dental care in a professional and compassionate fashion.

We are constantly educating our staff and ourselves in the most current care. It is a privilege to have served our community for over 40 years, and we look forward to 40 more.”

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DR. ARI FORGOSH Green Hills Family & Cosmetic Dentistry “I love this place. I always feel well taken care of. The doctor and staff here are excellent.

They have the most modern tools, and are caring and compassionate.” – DALE E.

Photo by Digital Photographic Imaging / Frank Mitman

One of Dr. Ari Forgosh’s principles of dentistry is: Form Follows Function.

The most attractive smiles are functionally stable and totally comfortable.

Understanding this principle, and adhering to a comprehensive approach to diagnostics, helps Dr. Forgosh find solutions to facial pain, headaches and TMJ problems that often elude doctors without his extensive training. The result is beautiful, comfortable smiles that can last a lifetime.

His approach to dentistry is: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of intervention. Dr. Forgosh and his team work together to maintain healthy smiles and identify signs of dysfunction before patients ever suffer from the symptoms.

When correcting dental problems, he addresses the underlying cause rather than simply repairing the damage done.

The team at Green Hills Dentistry is exceptionally gentle, patient, and really cares for their patients. Their patients feel at home knowing they are in great hands, often because they have been referred to Green Hills Dentistry by trusted friends, physicians or a fellow dentist who knows the quality of care they can expect.

1150 Glenlivet Dr. Suite C 38, Allentown 610.395.0980 | ghdentistry.com

BRIAN P. LOFTUS, DMD, MSD Easton Orthodontic Associates

A beautiful smile goes a long way, even under a mask.

Brian P. Loftus, DMD, MSD, and his incredibly experienced team at Easton Orthodontic Associates treat patients of all ages like members of their family.

For over 20 years, Dr. Loftus has been performing orthodontics in an energizing, fun and friendly environment. His philosophy has always been that it’s not only important for his patients to achieve an incredible smile, but also enjoy every step of the journey.

As a board certified orthodontist, Dr. Loftus and his team offer a variety of orthodontic solutions for complex malocclusions, including braces, clear aligners, dentofacial orthopedics, 3D digital imaging and impressionless intraoral scanning.

Aside from his daily routine at Easton Orthodontics, Dr. Loftus is passionate about giving back to the community. As a regular blood donor at Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Dr. Loftus has surpassed the 40-gallon donation mark. His practice also creates custom mouth guards for patients and donates the entire fee to CureSearch, a pediatric cancer research foundation.

The team at Easton Orthodontic Associates cares deeply about the community as well as their patients. Their goal is not only to make patients feel comfortable in their office, but also to exceed their expectations. Easton Orthodontics is where great smiles happen!

3311 Nazareth Rd., Easton 610.252.5224 eastonortho.com

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The St. Luke’s OMS Team, left to right: Dr. Rhonda Rohloff, Dr. Michael Fedele, Dr. Daniel S. Lader, Dr. Assabi Isaac, Dr. Wayne J. Saunders, Dr. Veronica Barreto, Dr. Dominic P. Rachiele, Dr. Joseph J. Arnone and Dr. Brett M. Geller (not pictured: Dr. Weronika Bluma)

THE ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY TEAM at St. Luke’s OMS St. Luke’s OMS takes pride in giving patients their smile back. With five locations and the largest range of oral surgery services in the Lehigh Valley, they are able to reach anyone in need of oral surgery.

Dr. Wayne Saunders founded the practice in 2002 to offer high quality and affordable oral surgery care locally. The one-man practice he first started has since grown to 10 oral surgeons. St. Luke’s OMS is especially proud to be the first and only oral surgery practice in the Lehigh Valley with four female oral surgeons: Dr. Veronica Barreto, Dr. Assabi Isaac, Dr. Rhonda Rohloff and Dr. Weronika Bluma.

At St. Luke’s OMS, the doctors practice a full range of oral and facial procedures, including Trefoil and All-On-Four hybrid surgeries, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone and gum grafting, TMJ and jaw surgery. The doctors are also on staff and on call for facial trauma needs at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

The mission at St. Luke’s OMS is to provide patients with affordable, high quality, state-of-the-art care in a gentle, safe and secure environment. The practice was able to grow and start relationships with local dentists and other specialists by living true to this mission and maintaining a positive reputation. St. Luke’s OMS prides itself on always being available to patients and referring doctors. Along with their professional staff, the doctors are committed to establishing a partnership of good health with ease of access and flexibility for scheduling needs.

St. Luke’s OMS practices a full range of oral and facial procedures, including Trefoil and All-On-Four hybrid surgeries, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone and gum grafting, TMJ and jaw surgery. The doctors are also on call for facial trauma needs at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

Locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Stroudsburg 610.865.8077 | stlukesoms.com

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DR. MARSHA ADLER GORDON, DR. WANDA J. JANIK & DR. MARA TEPLITSKY Gordon Pediatric Dental Dr. Marsha Gordon, Dr. Wanda Janik, Dr. Megan Magargal and Dr. Mara Teplitsky specialize in providing the highest-quality dental care to all patients from infancy through teenage years as well as those with special needs.

Every team member strives to provide a safe, nurturing environment tailored to each individual’s unique dental, behavioral and developmental needs. They have created an atmosphere that is compassionate, kid-friendly and fun to ensure that every child has the best possible dental experience. Drs. Gordon, Janik, Magargal and Teplitsky have privileges at the Children’s Surgical Center of Lehigh Valley Hospital and can provide comprehensive dental care under general anesthesia. COVID has presented many challenges to the dental profession.

The dentists feel that they have met these challenges with entire office filtration changes, individual room air purification, temperature checks, additional cleaning and infection control measures to ensure their patients’ comfort and, most importantly, their safety.

1525 Hausman Rd., Allentown 610.433.5111 gordonpediatricdental.com

The entire team at Gordon Pediatric Dental looks forward to providing children with a strong foundation for a lifelong healthy smile. They welcome all to join them on that journey.

JEAN SEIBOLD McGILL, DDS, MS McGill Orthodontics McGill Orthodontics is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment in a comfortable and caring environment and getting every patient a great smile! Check out their Google reviews online.

Complimentary in-person and virtual exams available. For a virtual exam, visit mcgillorthodontics.com.

Easton native Jean Seibold McGill, DDS, MS, has practiced orthodontics in the Lehigh Valley since 1995. She and her experienced team provide superior customer service and care in both their Easton and Stroudsburg locations. Dr. McGill is a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Lehigh University, Northwestern University Dental School and the University of Michigan, where she completed her orthodontic residency.

A board certified orthodontist, Dr. McGill is passionate about lifelong learning and education. For the past 10 years, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. At Rutgers, she teaches the residents her custom orthodontic techniques for both braces and aligners.

A member of the Rotary Club of Easton since 1996, Dr. McGill is currently serving as an Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7430.

McGill Orthodontics is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment in a comfortable and caring environment and getting every patient a great smile!

3311 Northwood Ave., Easton | 610.252.0442 205 Lifeline Rd. Suite 102, Stroudsburg | 570.629.5110 mcgillorthodontics.com

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LOUIS J. TENCZA, DDS & ERIC PUGLIESE, DMD

At Tencza Dental, the entire team provides care in a calming and friendly environment.

Understanding, exceptional care and good communication create long-lasting relationships with patients.

Louis J. Tencza, DDS, graduated from University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and has been practicing dentistry in the Lehigh Valley area since 1996. He believes that every patient is unique with unique needs. He is sensitive to their needs and he ensures that each patient receives personalized care.

Dr. Tencza takes pride in his work and provides each patient with the extra care and attention they deserve.

Eric Pugliese, DMD, graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry. He joined Tencza Dental in 2018 and has already proven himself to be an exceptional dentist to all his patients and colleagues.

He always wanted to be a dentist and loves his work. Dr. Pugliese believes that compassion and commitment to his patients, and his love of dentistry is what makes patients smile after their visits.

With constant advancements in dentistry, Tencza Dental invests in the latest dental technologies and continued education to ensure the highest quality results for their patients. Dr. Tencza and Dr. Pugliese participate in courses conducted by some of the country’s leading dental experts, and belong to various organizations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), as well as some of Lehigh Valley’s dental organizations.

In addition to general dentistry, Tencza Dental offers a variety of cosmetic options to create healthy beautiful smiles—including whitening, teeth replacements, and TMJ therapy to name a few.

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JASON PELLEGRINO, DMD Pellegrino Dentistry

Pellegrino Dentistry provides complete dental care for the entire family. Choosing a family dentist is an important decision, affecting both time and money. Dr. Pellegrino offers complete dental care, from routine cleanings to crowns and teeth whitening, all under one roof.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Jason Pellegrino has been creating beautiful smiles and providing quality dental care. For Dr. Pellegrino, it is a top priority to make his patients feel at home. He considers it a great honor to be recognized as a Select Dentist™.

Dr. Pellegrino has state-of-the-art technology to give patients the best care possible, including CEREC one-visit crowns and digital x-rays. His staff includes several longtime employees who know the patients well and always greet them with a smile.

Dr. Pellegrino is a graduate of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He is currently serving his third term as President of the Lehigh Valley Dental Society.

He also teaches dental residents at Lehigh Valley Hospital where he is the Chief of General Dentistry.

Photo by Hub Wilson

5920 Hamilton Blvd.

Suite 101, Allentown 610.530.7901 allentowndentist.com

TASHA W. BOLDEN, DMD, MSD Schoolhouse Orthodontics Tasha W. Bolden, DMD, MSD, is a highly skilled orthodontist with over 15 years of experience in orthodontics. With a vision in mind and the encouragement of her husband and three children, she bought and renovated an old schoolhouse building in Nazareth. The doors opened in 2008, and the practice was appropriately named Schoolhouse Orthodontics, LTD. Dr. Bolden’s vision was to create and operate an orthodontic, patientfocused center of excellence. Her mission was to provide the highest quality comprehensive orthodontic care for children and adults in a state-of-the-art, warm, friendly and professional environment. Dr. Bolden’s vision and mission for her practice are grounded by her commitment to education and communication. She is dedicated to educating her staff and patients to ensure the best orthodontic treatment results. Dr. Bolden’s passion for communication and customer service goes beyond just the braces and the cost—she is focused on listening to her patients’ personal and financial needs, and incorporates those needs into an advanced, professional and unique orthodontic experience.

Committed to not letting finances stand in the way of treatment, she offers unique and flexible financing options to every patient.

Dr. Bolden is dedicated to the practice of orthodontics and takes pride in her patients and the community in allowing her to help them “Love Your Smile”!

Dr. Bolden is passionate about helping people achieve beautiful smiles and good oral health. She takes a patient-centered approach to treatment and sets aside time to communicate with and educate each individual who visits the practice.

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611 Nazareth Pk., Nazareth 484.293.0744 schoolhouseorthodontics.com

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AHMAD CHAUDHRY, DMD, MD

Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center is dedicated to providing patients with the best surgical care with two convenient locations in Bethlehem and Stroudsburg. The compassionate staff and surgeons work to get patients seen and out of pain as soon as possible.

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry founded Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center in 2014 with the philosophy that every patient deserves only the highest standard of care. This philosophy is reflected and practiced every day with only the best sterile techniques, advanced imaging, and dental implants that have a long history of success. Since Dr. Chaudhry is a native to the Stroudsburg area, it was important to him to open a second location to help even more patients in his hometown.

Several years ago, Dr. Jean Kim and Dr. Maryam Farag joined the practice. This has opened the doors to seeing patients five days a week in both locations. Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center excels in relationships with many of the general dentists in the surrounding areas to ensure patients are provided with the best coordination of care.

Patients can leave their anxiety and nervousness behind and let the super friendly staff and surgeons help them! Whether they’re experiencing pain or discomfort or they’re looking to replace a tooth with a dental implant, the knowledgeable staff and surgeons will walk them through the process and put them at ease.

Whether a patient is experiencing pain or discomfort or they’re looking to replace a tooth with a dental implant, the knowledgeable staff and surgeons at Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center will walk them through the process and put them at ease.

2571 Baglyos Cir. Suite B23, Bethlehem 102 Skinner Hill Rd. Suite 102, Stroudsburg 484.821.1357 lvoralsurgery.com

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HUGH FRIEL, DDS, MDS Friel Ortho

Friel Ortho offers the full array of state-of-the-art orthodontic care: Invisalign, traditional braces and ceramic braces, pre-surgical orthodontics and retainer repairs.

Both offices utilize full digital technology with imaging and impression taking and appliance fabrication, making “braces anxiety” a thing of the past!

Photo by John Wirick

2022: The return of the smile! Under all that PPE, Dr. Hugh Friel is always smiling and prepared to deliver the best smile and orthodontic experience to all of his patients.

Every bite, face and jaw is unique, so it’s imperative to trust orthodontic care to a specialist. Dr. Friel and his team are current with the vast technological changes occurring in the orthodontic field. Patients can be assured that they will receive the highest level of orthodontic care in the cleanest environment, all while having a little bit of fun in the process.

The past two years have been challenging. Anyone who is ready to bring back the smile can be confident that Friel Ortho is ready for them. The practice offers flexible payment plans and works with most insurance companies. Feel free to visit one of Friel Ortho’s two convenient Lehigh Valley locations for a consultation and experience the return of the smile today!

3261 Route 100, Macungie | 610.966.3502 1815 Schadt Ave., Whitehall | 610.820.5550 frielortho.com

ENDODONTICS

GENER AL DENTISTRY

Elizabeth Bendik, DDS

Peter T. Andolino, DMD

Easton Endodontics Easton

Julee P. Gil, DMD, MBE Silvaggio Endodontics Allentown

Kristin M. Jabbs, DMD

Broad Street Dental Associates Bethlehem

David A. Burt, DDS Mountainville Dental Allentown

Asad N. Chaudhry, DDS

Silvaggio Endodontics Allentown

Emrick Dental Bethlehem

Jamie Kang, DMD

Kimberly L. Dewire, DMD

Lehigh Valley Endodontics Allentown

Dewire Dental, LLC Hellertown

Lyudmila Kuznetsova, DMD

Emily Dobrowolski, DMD

Lehigh Valley Endodontics Bethlehem

Timothy C. Lin, DMD

Lehigh Valley Endodontics Allentown

Swati Malhotra, DMD Aspen Dental Easton

Joseph Alfred Silvaggio, DMD Silvaggio Endodontics Allentown

J. Eric Valencia, DMD

Lehigh Valley Endodontics Bethlehem

Christopher B. Vivona, DDS Vivona Endodontics Allentown

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The Office of Rodney M. Dobrowolski, DMD, PC Whitehall

Rodney M. Dobrowolski, DMD, PC The Office of Rodney M. Dobrowolski, DMD, PC Whitehall

Mark J. Fabey, DMD Fabey Dental Easton

James M. Falco, DMD Bethlehem Dental Care Bethlehem

ARI R. FORGOSH, DMD Green Hills Dentistry Allentown

Jose Gil, DDS

Hamilton Dental Designs Allentown

NAVID HADIAN, DDS Brookside Dental Wescosville

Julie Hong, DMD

JACQULINE R. OWENS, DMD, MBE Bethlehem Smiles Bethlehem

JASON A. PELLEGRINO, DMD, PC

The Office of Julie Hong LLC Emmaus

Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Allentown

Rami Khoury, DMD

ERIC S. PUGLIESE, DMD

Broadway Family Dentistry Bethlehem

Sophia C. Kladias, DMD

Sophia C. Kladias, DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Allentown

Christina M. Lawrence, DMD Cedar Creek Dental A Christina Lawrence Practice Allentown

Elizabeth Ly, DMD Gentle Dental Allentown

Lucas E. Mantilla, DMD Gentle Family Dentistry Bethlehem

Eric J. Marsh, DMD

Eric J. Marsh, DMD & Michele A. Pisano-Marsh, DMD Dentistry Allentown

Elizabeth Matthews, DDS

Broad Street Dental Associates Bethlehem

Tencza Dental Easton

Adnan Qayyum, DDS AQ Dental Bethlehem

Jennifer K. Risley, DMD Risley Dental Practice Allentown

S. JOHN SALIVONCHIK, DMD, PC The Office of Dr. S. John Salivonchik DMD, PC Coplay

Michael W. Schiffman, DMD Michael W. Schiffman, DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Allentown

Elizabeth Skelly, DMD, PC Skelly Smiles Easton

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DR. S. JOHN SALIVONCHIK

The Office of S. John Salivonchik, DMD, PC

1005 Chestnut St., Coplay 610.502.1545 lehighvalleydentalhealth.com

Photo by Hub Wilson

Dr. S. John Salivonchik provides the latest dental solutions to help his patients feel great about their teeth. He utilizes advancements in materials and technology like the CEREC system for same-day crowns, and dental lasers to handle challenging dental problems comfortably and more easily for patients. Providing exceptional care is Dr. Salivonchik and his team’s passion. That commitment is facilitated by the relaxing atmosphere of his office.

Dr. Salivonchik, a Whitehall native, received his BS from Muhlenberg College and graduated summa cum laude from Temple Dental School. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is also certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute.

In 2000, Dr. Salivonchik began a charity donating the fees from teeth whitening to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund at the University of Minnesota to help local families. He lives in Nazareth, with his wife and four children.

A great team creates great results.

DR. RONALD T. HERSH, JR. Advanced Prosthodontics

“We have dedicated our practice to the long-term health, comprehensive treatment, and tender care of our patients. Our goal is always the best care suited for your specific situation.” – DR. RONALD T. HERSH, JR. Ronald T. Hersh, Jr., DMD, is a Lehigh Valley native who uses his skills, expertise and passion to deliver quality prosthodontic care for his patients. Prosthodontists are the dental specialists recognized by the American Dental Association as specialists in dental implant restoration, crowns, fixed bridges, dentures and full mouth rehabilitation.

Dr. Hersh is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, Juniata College, Temple University School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia Advanced Prosthodontic Program. He is very proud to have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and continues to be active in Scouting today.

His Mission Statement: “To provide quality prosthodontic care, utilizing proven and timetested technologies, in a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff. To help make our patients their very best, and become their partner for a lifetime of oral health.”

Dr. Hersh’s practice, Advanced Prosthodontics, opened in 1997. It is conveniently located with easy access to Route 22, in a peaceful wooded setting. Patients enjoy the large window views of the surrounding woodland and wildlife. The caring and friendly staff creates a welcoming environment for all patients. They are currently accepting new patients.

3005 Brodhead Rd. Suite 180, Bethlehem 610.865.4222 advancedprosthodontics.com

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MARKUS HILL, DMD Hill Oral Surgery

Dr. Markus Hill is a board-certified military veteran with over a decade of oral surgery experience. He performs extractions and dental implants with IV sedation, conveniently located in multiple dental offices throughout Stroudsburg and the Slate Belt. He always strives to provide compassionate, honest, quality care. Visit his website for more information.

48 N. 3rd St., Bangor | 610.588.2722 323 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor | 610.588.1571 1306 N. 5 th St., Stroudsburg | 570.421.1000 hilloralsurgery.com

LORRI A. TOMKO, DMD, MBA Tomko Dental Associates

Dr. Lorri Tomko has been practicing in the Lehigh Valley area since 1998.

With over 33 years of experience as a dentist, Dr. Tomko is committed to providing exceptional dental care to her patients. Paying attention to details, listening to patients’ needs and allowing for a friendly and comfortable appointment are top priorities for Dr. Tomko and her team.

7525 Tilghman St., Allentown 610.395.4195 tomkodental.com

LOUIS J. TENCZA, DDS

Jaime M. Cernansky, DMD, MD Valley Oral Surgery PC Allentown

Robert Laski, DMD

Robert K. Bryan, DDS, MS

Tencza Dental Easton

LORRI A. TOMKO, DMD

AHMAD CHAUDHRY, DMD, MD

Carl J. Milano, DMD

The Office of Dr. Carl J. Milano, DMD & Dr. Fredric C. Mazza, DMD Easton

William J. Cherry, DMD

Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center Bethlehem

Christopher T. DiLeo, DMD

DOMINIC P. RACHIELE, DMD

Tomko Dental Associates Allentown

Seth A. Walbridge, DMD College Hill Dental Group Easton

Linda T. Warren, DDS

Cedar Crest Dental Care Allentown

Timothy L. Wright, DMD Wright in Emmaus Emmaus

Bradford G. Young, DMD Bradford Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Allentown

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY JOSEPH JUDE ARNONE, DMD St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

David M. Bender, DMD

Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Allentown

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DiLeo Oral Surgery Allentown

Gregory W. Dimmich, DMD

Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Allentown

BRETT M. GELLER, DMD St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

MARKUS S. HILL, DMD Hill Oral Surgery Bethlehem

Ankur Johri, DDS, MD, FACS

Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Allentown

Richard T. Kingston, Jr., DDS Kingston Oral Surgery Bethlehem

DANIEL S. LADER, DMD St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

Valley Oral Surgery PC Allentown

St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

RHONDA R. ROHLOFF, DMD St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

WAYNE J. SAUNDERS, DMD St. Luke’s OMS – The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Bethlehem

ORTHODONTICS Luis J. Alvarez, DDS, PC Alvarez Orthodontics Bethlehem

Michele A. Bernardich, DMD, MSD Bernardich Orthodontics Northampton

TASHA W. BOLDEN, DMD, MSD Schoolhouse Orthodontics, LTD. Nazareth

Dr. Bob Bryan Orthodontics Allentown Cherry Orthodontics Bethlehem

Stephen D. Ely, DMD, MMSC

Orthodontics of the Lehigh Valley Bethlehem

HUGH E. FRIEL, DDS, MDS, PC Friel Ortho Whitehall

AEJAAZ A. ISSA, DMD Ai Orthodontics Emmaus

Audra R. Kiefer, DMD

Kiefer Family Orthodontics Allentown

BRIAN P. LOFTUS, DMD, MSD Easton Orthodontic Associates Easton

MaryBeth Marcincin, DMD Dental Office of Dr. Marybeth Marcincin, DMD Bethlehem

JEAN S. MCGILL DDS, MS, PC McGill Orthodontics Easton

Philip L. Tighe, DMD Tighe Orthodontics Allentown

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DR. NAVID HADIAN Brookside Dental Care

“Our mission is to provide the Lehigh Valley with the finest dental care available. Our staff is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health to patients, while striving to build relationships based upon mutual trust, superior customer service and excellent patient care.” – DR. NAVID HADIAN

Photo by Marco Calderon

Dr. Navid Hadian has defined his career by staying on the cutting edge of modern dentistry while keeping his roots grounded in the Lehigh Valley. A Salisbury High School graduate, he followed his passion for dentistry to receive his doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Hadian has trained under world-renowned dentists in the fields of sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and implant dentistry. Dr. Hadian has also undergone training at Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and completed the NYU Implant Maxicourse.

His commitment to modern dental advancement allows him to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date care to his patients.

Like Dr. Hadian, the team of dentists, hygienists and specialists at Brookside Dental Care pride themselves on their tireless commitment to learning and improving by regularly pursuing training and education to offer only the highest level of care. The practice offers a full spectrum of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and children’s dentistry, while providing a relaxing environment and state-of-the-art dental technology.

979 Brookside Rd., Allentown 610.510.4223 brooksidesmiles.com

Joseph M. Viechnicki, DDS, MSD Viechnicki Orthodontics Bethlehem

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Phillip K. Brinton, DDS

Brinton Pediatric Dentistry Allentown

MARSHA A. GORDON, DDS Gordon Pediatric Dentistry Allentown

PERIODONTICS Ann K. Astolfi, DMD, PC

The Office of Ann Kearney Astolfi, DMD, PC Bethlehem

Joel M. Brooks, DDS

Easton Periodontal Associates Easton

SCOTT A. GRADWELL, DMD, FAGD, PC

PROSTHODONTICS George F. Carr, DMD

Valley Prosthodontics, PC Allentown

Peter A. Cilento, DMD Lehigh Prosthodontics Allentown

RONALD T. HERSH, JR., DMD Advanced Prosthodontics Bethlehem

WANDA J. JANIK, DMD

The Office of Scott A. Gradwell, DMD, FAGD, PC Allentown

Caren C. Ruht, DMD

Gordon Pediatric Dentistry Allentown

Amith K. Majumdar, DMD

Thomas J. Mckee, DMD

Bernard D. Servagno, DMD

Lehigh Valley Pediatric Dentistry Bethlehem

Dental Office of Thomas J. Mckee, DMD Allentown

Bethlehem Prosthodontics Fountain Hill

Eugene J. McGuire, DDS

Brian J. Miller, DMD

Jamie M. Yum, DMD

Dental Office of Eugene McGuire DDS Allentown

Valley Implants and Periodontics Bethlehem

Sreedevi Sheka, DDS

John L. Potter, DMD

Bethlehem Pediatric Dental Associates Bethlehem

Miriam A. Sternberg, DDS

The Office of Miriam A. Sternberg, DDS Easton

MARA TEPLITSKY, DDS Gordon Pediatric Dentistry Allentown

Jeannine E. Wyke, DMD, PC

Dr. Jeannine Wyke Pediatric Dentistry Bethlehem

John L. Potter, DMD Periodontics, Implantology and Laser Treatment Center Allentown

The Office of Caren C. Ruht, DMD Allentown

The Office of Dr. Jamie M. Yum DMD Allentown

DISCLAIMER: The Select Dentists information presented in Lehigh Valley Style is not medical advice, nor is Select Dentists a medical referral service. We strive to maintain a high degree of accuracy in the information provided, but make no warrant, claim, promise or guarantee about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in this magazine or linked to lehighvalleystyle.com or selectdentistspa.org sites, and hereby disclaim any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Selecting a dentist is an important decision that should not be solely based upon advertising or the listings in this magazine. No representation is made that the quality of dental services performed by the persons listed in this magazine or associated sites will be greater than that of other licensed dental professionals. Select Dentists is a division of Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc., an independent magazine publisher that has contracted the market research firm of FieldGoals.US of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to conduct the research.

Select Dentists is not affiliated with any state or regulatory body and its listings do not certify or designate a dental professional as a specialist. For more information, email askus@selectdentistspa.org or visit us at selectdentistspa.org. This listing, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. ©2021 Select Dentists. All rights reserved.

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Madeline’s delivers the straight-forward classics as well as a few unexpected offerings.

Cider-Brined Frenched Pork Chop

Apricot farro, apple mostarda and roasted grapes

When the first iteration of Madeline’s in Orwigsburg burned in 2012, there was never a question to owners Jay and Nadine King that it would live on. The questions instead involved where, when and how.

Their original restaurant, which opened in 2007, was housed in an old stone inn, the kind that’s typically made of Pennsylvania fieldstone and features warren-like mazes of

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rooms that all lead into each other. Usually, these older buildings often have beautiful but outdated architectural choices that make a restaurant charming and cozy, but also difficult to navigate in an efficient manner. You might imagine that after a fire, the logistics of renovating and rebuilding such a structure would be a bit tricky, and you’d be right. Plus, there was the

question of parking—but isn’t that always a question?

Luckily, Jay works in real estate but also has been involved in food (he’s the former half of King’s supermarket, if you remember them), which turned out to be the magic combination; Madeline’s is built on land he owns. Although it took several years for the process to unfold, once they got started,

construction in Fogelsville was completed in less than a year.

It’s tucked away next to a strip mall and a St. Luke’s doctors’ office complex, but won’t likely remain quietly attracting locals for much longer, as there are hundreds of new homes being built on the adjacent land.

The new location, which opened in 2019, has an elevator, banquet space, copious parking, a larger bar and extensive outdoor dining space (complete with heat lamps and, as of this writing, a seasonal installation of palm trees).

Madeline’s is named not for a person but after two people; it’s an amalgam of Nadine and her sister Melanie, who originally went into the business with their spouses years ago.

Lobster Bake

These days, it’s just Nadine and her husband, Jay, who run the place (one of them is always there, Nadine says), but the spirit of Madeline’s remains.

“We always wanted a place that was casual fine dining, where you could come during the week with your kids after soccer practice, for date night with your spouse on Friday, or with your friends on Saturday night,” explains Nadine.

The menu certainly reflects the diversity needed to support that approach to hospitality.

“We see lots of families with parents eating steaks, and the kids are eating pizza,” she says.

If you go, chances are you’ll notice there are various permutations of crab cakes on the menu, and that ought to be your first cue to pay attention.

These are a signature item made with real lump crab and “very little filler,” says

Nadine and Jay King Jay. You can order one or two as an entrée, and it’ll come with beurre blanc, whipped mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli—a classic protein, starch and veggie combo.

Or, you can have a crab cake sandwich on a brioche bun with arugula, tomato and lemon aioli. And if you truly can’t get enough but you want to put your veggies first, Madeline’s will gladly add a crab cake to your salad. For an all-crab experience, order the stuffed mushrooms appetizer. Guess what they’re stuffed with?

Other specialties include their lobster bisque, perhaps the most creamy and indulgent item you can put on a spoon in all of Madeline’s. If you can’t decide what you want, know that all entrées come with soup or salad (garden or Caesar).

Yeah, it’s that classic kind of place; you can expect scratch cooking. “Everything is fresh to order, and we buy local whenever we can,” says Jay. As straightforward as Madeline’s is—there’s also filet mignon, chicken piccata and French onion soup—the

restaurant also likes to offer things that are little unexpected. For example, the appetizer menu includes alligator bites, which is not exactly a common offering.

And honestly, despite the trope that always seems to get applied to unusual meats, it kind of does taste like chicken.

(The fact that it’s breaded, fried and served with a spicy dipping sauce may help the chicken argument.)

Jay loves Wyoming, and in homage to the West, Madeline’s also offers a free-range elk loin (Nadine describes it as “mild” in comparison to venison and other game meats). It’s finished with a cranberry glaze, and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and tricolored carrots.

The winter months will be even more comforting with Madeline’s wild boar ragu, featuring a béchamel sauce over gemelli pasta.

Local foods and spirits figure prominently, too.

The spirits menu reflects that choice as the restaurant’s

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Whenever possible, we try to use organic. Our elk is free range and organic.

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Grand Stateside Sidecar is made with Philadelphia’s Stateside distillery’s vodka, mandarin liqueur and lemon juice. The cocktail menu is also populated with drinks made from other local spirits, such as Xplorer in Allentown (peanut butter whiskey, peach bourbon liqueur among others) and Faber vodka (Trumbauersville).

However, there’s another way to look at local, and that’s with a dish itself. It’s unusual to see this dish on the eastern side of the commonwealth, but the Pittsburgh Salad is on the menu. If you’ve never had it, it’s the perfect marriage of virtue and indulgence: a salad, with steak and French fries. All in the same bowl, with homemade ranch dressing.

If you can’t decide between a salad and French fries, the Pittsburgh salad solves that problem for you quite easily and deliciously. Madeline’s sources so much from Pennsylvania; its beef comes from Lancaster, the pork from Leidy’s in Souderton

and the chicken from FreeBird in Fredericksburg. Fruits are procured through local farms and orchards. “Whenever possible, we try to use organic.

Our elk is free range and organic,” says Nadine.

When COVID-19 hit, Madeline’s had only been open for less than a year, and as Nadine describes it, they hadn’t completely hit their stride before they had to shut down. What surprised her the most about the shutdown was that the customers were so supportive and generous.

“We received numerous checks in the mail for our waitstaff, knowing that with our restaurant being closed, they were probably hurt the most.

We have a great staff, and the fact that our guests recognized them is heartwarming to us,” says Nadine.

A restaurant is, of course, only as good as its people. The kitchen is led by executive chef Gary Rhodes, but Nadine is quick to emphasize that “the entire staff is very talented and contributes to the daily features and menu planning.”

And it’s true. A good restaurant benefits from a kitchen leader, but it can’t operate without a skilled and efficient kitchen,

along with a professional and warm front-of-house group, and great food. The Kings are so grateful for their staff, whom they say feel like family—and, as a result, the restaurant is closed on many holidays. Don’t look to book on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, nor Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day. They are, however, open on Mother’s and Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (until 4 p.m.) and New Year’s Eve. “The restaurant business can be very hard on home life. We don’t want to burn our people out,” says Nadine.

After a rocky year or two in the restaurant world, at Madeline’s, things are definitely looking up. Having all that banquet space and ability to accommodate groups helps— especially now that people are starting to cautiously plan small gatherings again. “Events are good word of mouth,” says Jay. But whatever your event is—from a casual lunch, brunch with the family, a business meeting or a full-on wedding or party, Madeline’s can handle it with a menu full of familiar comforts, and a staff that greets you with warmth and ease.

Peanut Butter Pie

Madeline's 1250 Turnstone Dr., Fogelsville 484.277.2250 | madelinesfogeslville.com

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

Hours Mon.–Thurs.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sun.: Brunch: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Dinner: 3–7 p.m.

Reservations Recommended for the weekend, via OpenTable or by calling

Parking Large lot on-site

BBQ Chicken Gourmet Pizza

Boom'n Shrimp

Fried crispy and tossed in signature boom'n sauce, served over a bed of slaw

Grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, caramelized red onions, cilantro, fresh mozzarella

Curbside Yes; also participates in Grubhub and DoorDash

What to Order If you come here, chances are you’ll order the crab cakes. You can order one or two as part of an entrée, on a sandwich, or add one on top of a salad. People also love the lobster bisque, too.

Some unusual items here attract a following, such as the alligator bites and elk loin, but the pork chop, salmon and lobster dishes remain perennial favorites. Don’t miss the Ruby Red Cosmo (formerly known as Dorothy’s Slipper), a grapefruit twist on a regular Cosmo, or the Fireside Manhattan, with Woodford Reserve Bourbon.

Specials Happy hour every Monday through Friday, 4–6 p.m.: $4 drafts and selection of cocktails from $6, wines by the glass from $7. Live entertainment is offered seasonally.

Gift card promotion for the holidays: buy a $100 gift card and get a $10 card free. Slow-roasted prime rib dinners every Friday and Saturday.

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TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN

Chilean Sea Bass with Chef/Owner Giacomo Sgroi

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

Many of the chefs we talk to will credit their families for introducing them to cooking— whether it’s a story about spending the weekends learning a prized family recipe or an evening tradition of making dinner for everyone.

Giacomo Sgroi, chef and owner of Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill in Bethlehem, can actually pinpoint his love for cooking and for food to one specific moment in his life.

“There are not many food purveyors in Sicily, where I grew up, like there are here in the United States, so as a child my father and I had a tradition when it came to buying the ingredients for his family’s oceanside restaurant in Sicily for the food auction,” Sgroi says. “He would

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wake me up at 2:30 in the morning to drive to the peninsula of the island. I would sleep in the car until he would wake me up again with a warm, buttery croissant stuffed with Nutella. My father would put me on his shoulders and with our combined height and my arms, we would bid on the freshest ingredients, from fish just caught that morning to beautiful produce. I remember just turning to my dad saying, ‘This is my life; this is what I love to do.’”

Nowadays, Sgroi can be found in the kitchen of Nonna Sulina’s, which opened on March 12, 2020. The restaurant was lovingly named after both of his grandmothers, to

whom he also attributes so much of his love and appreciation for food. “So often when I am cooking I am listening to the voices of my ancestors in my head. I don’t follow recipes or measure anything out,” he says. “It’s that feeling and that guidance from them. A little bit of this and a little bit of that with a ton of love added in.”

Here, he is sharing his Chilean Sea Bass with Montalcino Sauce: perfectly cooked fish covered in a fragrant, decadent sauce with pine nuts, crab and wine.

This particular dish is partof his family’s Seven Fishes Feast that they do over Christmas every year.

Sgroi says his days off are spent concocting new delicious sauces and dinners. “My family and I live right next to my parents. We share a backyard with an outside kitchen, grills and smokers—you name it, we have it,” he says. “You will find my father and I sitting together dreaming up new ideas and flavors.”

His love of food has certainly contributed to the success of Nonna Sulina’s. Opening their doors mere days before a global pandemic, and navigating a way through it, has made it a very popular spot for dining and takeout. Customers can even order Sgroi’s family’s festive Seven Fishes for takeout on Christmas Eve. “The only thing that I don’t like about being in the kitchen is I miss my guests’ first bite,” he says. “That little dance people do when they love their meal and the inevitable smile that will follow after the digging in.”

Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill | 5000 Bath Pike, Bethlehem 610.419.1051 | nonnasulina.com

Montalcino Sauce

Chilean Sea Bass

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ¼ red onion, sliced 1 ½ Tbsp. red/golden raisins 1 Tbsp. roasted pine nuts 4 large basil leaves, sliced thin ¾ cup crushed and peeled Italian tomatoes with basil ½ cup pinot grigio ¾ cups white clam sauce ¼ cup of water Pinch of salt, pepper and sugar ¼ cup jumbo lump crabmeat

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until light brown. Add raisins, pine nuts, basil leaves and crushed Italian tomatoes. Stir frequently and simmer for two minutes. Add white wine, clam sauce, water, salt, pepper, sugar and crabmeat. Stir frequently and simmer for two more minutes, then set aside.

2 8 oz. Chilean sea bass portions 1 8 oz. stick of butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves of garlic 2 sprigs of thyme, plus more for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS Pat fish dry with a towel to remove excess water. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil until golden.

Place the fish gently in frying pan.

Add garlic and thyme. Cook fish for 2–3 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until golden brown, while continuously spooning butter over fish. When done, remove fish and place in skillet with sauce and spoon sauce over fish until well coated. Add a few sprigs of thyme on top and put in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes.

(Oven temperatures and cooking times vary. Start checking at eight minutes for doneness. Sauce will thicken when sufficiently cooked.)

Serve immediately.

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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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812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.433.7777, thebrewworks.com

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BELL HALL

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

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

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3015 Lehigh St., Allentown, 610.797.1927, brassrailrestaurant.com

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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 $$ 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.

JUDY’S ON CHERRY

Award winning, environmentally friendly restaurant and brewery. Family owned and operated since 2007. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

THE BRASS RAIL RESTAURANT

FOLINO ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

$-$$

332 Cherry St., Reading, 610.374.8511, judysoncherry.com

Unique hearth-fired cuisine in a warm, uptown atmosphere.

Closed Sun. and Mon. Lunch & dinner.

Bucks A LEHIGH VALLEY FAVORITE SINCE 2001

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DURHAM SPRINGS, THE CASCADE ROOM $$$ 5065 Lehnenberg Rd., Kintnersville, 484.907.2100, durhamsprings.com

Dine in a revitalized 1730’s stone farmhouse, overlooking 33 bucolic acres of rolling lawns and spring-fed ponds. Menu features locally sourced seasonal items for indoor and outdoor diners. Brunch & dinner.

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

Family restaurant with good food, good service and fair prices.

Award-winning breakfast and cheesesteaks. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

BRÜ DADDY’S BREWING CO. $

732 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610.351.7600, brudaddysbrewingcompany.com

Brewpub featuring food that’s as good as the beer and an authentic outdoor beer garden. Brunch, lunch, dinner & late night.

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CACTUS BLUE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2915 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, 610.814.3000, cactusblue.biz

Authentic dishes native to Puebla and select localized dishes to suit every taste. Lunch & dinner.

CHESS N’ CHECKERS

$-$$

1801 Airport Rd., Allentown, 610.264.4131, chessncheckersrestaurant.com

Known for their crab cakes, casual dining, two floors with bars and beautiful views, 25-foot fireplace and reasonable prices.

Lunch & dinner.

$$$

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

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

Lunch, dinner & late night.

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

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

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

3531 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem AND The Lehigh Valley Zoo 610.419.4869 // GEAKERS.COM

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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.

HOUSE & BARN

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$-$$$

LIMEPORT INN

1505 Limeport Pike, Limport, 610.967.1810, limeportinn.com

’Tis the Season

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

MADELINE’S

Great food. great beer.

$$$

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

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

MELT

(and a cozy heated patio)

$$$

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.

$$

MY TEQUILA HOUSE

1808 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, 484.664.7109, mytequilahouse.com

Laid-back cantina providing down-home Mexican recipes, a large tequila list and lively happy hours. Lunch, dinner & late night.

$$

RINGERS ROOST

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Lunch, dinner & late night.

TOP CUT STEAKHOUSE

$$$

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

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

TORRE

NOW BOOKING HOLIDAY EVENTS RED LION BRE WERY ON TAP

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.

Northampton

Membe hip Privileges

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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.

BLUE GRILLHOUSE & EVENT CENTER

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McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar welcome you to our unique Whiskey Clan.

An exclusive membership built to share the passion for the craft that is whiskey through exploration and immersion into uisge beatha (water of life).

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THE TAVERN ON LIBERTY

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

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

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

Lunch & dinner.

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

Family owned since 1985. Serving southern Italian Cuisine.

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

IT’S TIME FOR

TACOS

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DINER 248

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

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

EMERIL’S CHOP HOUSE

$$$

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

AUTHENTIC

GREEK CUISINE WITH A

MODERN FLAIR

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

THE MARKET GOURMET EXPRESS

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

3760 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE BETHLEHEM (610) 410-9300 R E S ERV E A TA B L E O R O R D ER O N L I N E AT

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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 $$$

534 Main St., Bethlehem, 610.861.7631, redstagpub.com

To our loyal patrons near and far, we raise our glass and say

Thank You Wishing you a hoppy and healthy holiday season!

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.

NONNA SULINA’S

$$

5000 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, 610.419.1051, nonnasulina.com

Sicilian Grill & Kitchen. Brunch, lunch & dinner.

SOCIAL STILL

$$$

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

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

STEELWORKS BUFFET & GRILL $$

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

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

YIANNI’S TAVERNA

$$$

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

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

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Holiday Delights Making the Holidays a Little Sweeter

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION There’s no place like home for the holidays, and no better way to spread the warmth and good cheer to friends and family than with one of these locally-made delights.

McCarthy’s Pumpkin Pie is the classic Thanksgiving and holiday dessert! The bakery goes beyond the pub with online orders available at shoppers’ convenience.

From office holiday parties, Christmas Eve with the family or simply a fresh baked loaf of soda bread to accompany dinner this weekend, let McCarthy’s make the holidays a little sweeter. Visit their website to place an order.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together or heading over the river and through the woods, make a point to stop by one (or all!) of these local businesses for festive gifts that are meant to be shared.

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Call 484.546.0408 for more information.

McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar 534 Main St., Bethlehem 610.861.7631 redstagpub.com

The Perfect Pick for the Holidays New York Pickle is a unique specialty shop in the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market with over 12 pickle types to choose from, plus a wide variety of imported and hand-stuffed olives, home-made olive spreads, salsas, barrel-cured sauerkraut and flavored cheese-stuffed pickles. Fresh, healthy and nearby, they’re sure to please any palate. Gift certificates available.

New York Pickle Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market 1825 W. Chew St., Allentown 610.435.4310 | facebook.com/newyorkpickle

All About Flavor Eight years ago, having a business of their own was a dream. On January 6, 2014, Hummus House opened on the corner of 15th Street in Allentown. It’s been a journey with all the great restaurants around.

Today, Hummus House has some of the best-tasting vegan and vegetarian food in the Valley. Their humble beginnings and talent keep them going stronger.

Hummus House 518 E. 3 rd St., Bethlehem 610.434.8800 thehummushouse.com

Small-Batch, Artisan Roasted Roasting since 1989, Reading Coffee Company is the region’s premier coffee roaster specializing in small-batch artisan roasted single-origin coffees, exotic teas and gourmet specialty gifts. They carry signature pastries and quick breakfast and lunch bites from their gourmet partner, Carlino’s Market. Custom gifting options available online.

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Classic Crème Brûlée BLUE GRILLHOUSE

“Blue’s Classic Crème Brûlée is made in house in the traditional centuries-old manner,” says marketing director Kaitlyn Haynes. “The sweet vanilla custard is topped with sugar and brûléed to order before being served with a cardamom cookie and strawberry garnish.”

Haynes says it’s one of Blue’s most popular desserts and remains a mainstay on the menu. “We do offer variations periodically; however, we always come back to our Classic Crème Brûlée!”

The restaurant offers a variety of afterdinner drinks, served chilled or warm, but this winter, Haynes recommends pairing the dessert with The Poinsettia, pictured here. The cocktail is comprised

The dessert is brûléed to order!

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of gin, egg whites, house-made rosemary pomegranate syrup, fresh lemon juice and pomegranate juice.

From food and drink specials to the restaurant’s holiday gift card promotion, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. “This year, Blue has also decided to open up the opportunity to book private parties on our beautiful patio,” says Haynes. “Heaters and the central fireplace make it a wonderful atmosphere both day and night for holiday parties and other events.”

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Good thing we built an emergency room just for kids.

After 10 years, the community’s only Children’s ER has a new, bigger space. Thanks to the generosity of the Breidegam Family, the new Children’s ER is now doubled in size.

NEW Breidegam Family Children’s ER includes: • Doctors and nurses specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine • Child-life specialists to help kids cope with an ER visit • Child-friendly design for kids of all ages – newborn to teens • A separate, dedicated entrance • Sensory-friendly spaces • Spacious waiting room with a play area and café Visit LVHN.org/childrensER to learn more.

Located on the campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest