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    Taste of the Town(s)

    It’s Summer and the Lehigh Valley restaurants are welcoming us back, ready to make it delicious, with more ways than ever to eat and drink our way through the warm days ahead. Cheers to cherished favorites and exciting new options! We want you to make this a summer to remember, so click on their links, check out their menus and let’s get this party started!

    AMAN’S ARTISAN INDIAN CUISINE

     

    Nestled in downtown Easton, Aman’s is an award-winning, family-run restaurant specializing in North Indian Punjabi cuisine. With flavors as vibrant as the beautiful dishes themselves, diners are in for a delight.

     

    Featuring made-to-order artisan dishes with Aman’s signature recipes and authentic sauces, Aman’s likes to say the menu will “take your taste buds on a culinary journey!” We couldn’t have said it better.

     

    336 Northampton Street, Easton
    484.298.0400 | amanseaston.com

     


     

    DRIP FLAVOR LAB

     

    Don’t be fooled. This may look like fun, fast food—but Drip Flavor Lab is some serious cooking. Hand-formed burgers (cooked in Chef Andrew’s signature style), buttermilk (or Nashville hot!) fried chicken sandwiches, and salads go perfectly with house-brewed hard ciders or an old-school milkshake.

     

    Enjoy a meal indoors, on the porch, order online or by phone for takeout. Drip’s colorful, family-friendly atmosphere and familiar flavors will transport you back to your youth!

     

    1310 Main Street, Hellertown
    484.851.3700 | driptheflavorlab.com

     


     

    ROASTED

     

    Using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, Roasted offers a diverse menu chock full of house-made items that will have your mouth watering. There are plenty of healthy, vegetarian, and vegan options, of course—and if you’re feeling decadent, they’ve got that for you, too. (Oreo or Bacon Encrusted French Toast, anyone?)

     

    With a customizable menu and a rotating array of creative specials for a fresh, local breakfast and lunch, Roasted has something delicious in store for you, whatever your taste!

     

    22 West 4th Street
    610.849.2673 | roastedbethlehem.com

     


     

    FRANKLIN HILL VINEYARDS

     

    If the thought of enjoying locally-made wines, sangria, wine slushies, and snacks on 60 acres with stunning views of the Lehigh Valley sounds good to you, then head out to Franklin Hill Vineyards in Bangor sometime this summer season!

     

    There’s a reason Franklin Hill has won so many awards. The wine is produced with love, and there’s a taste for everyone—whether you prefer dry, sweet, or something in between.

     

    559 Main Street, Bethlehem
    7833 Franklin Hill Road, Bangor
    610.332.9463 | franklinhillvineyards.com

     


     

    SOCIAL STILL DISTILLERY

     

    An American craft distillery on Bethlehem’s South Side, Social Still specializes in handcrafted spirits, distilled using time honored traditions and local ingredients— and Weenie Wednesdays!

     

    At Social Still, top-notch spirits and cuisine pair perfectly with whimsical food and cocktail options—like their famous “Crushies”—which you can enjoy inside a 100-year-old bank, on their outdoor patio, or at home (thanks to curbside pickup).

     

    530 East 3rd Street
    610.625.4585 | socialstill.com

     


     

    FUNK BREWING COMPANY

     

    If you’re looking for a quintessential outdoor craft beer experience this summer, Funk Brewing Company is ready for you! In a beer garden nestled just off Chestnut Street in Emmaus, you’ll find Funk’s brand new outdoor oasis, where you can enjoy pints, cans, or flights selected from their expansive list of brews.

     

    Whatever your experience, whatever you’re craving—a hoppy IPA, a lager, a Belgian ale, or a light, lemony shandy (after a long bike ride, maybe?)— Funk has a beer for everyone.

     

    19 South 6th Street, Emmaus
    610.421.8270 | funkbrewing.com

     


     

    GREEN VIDA CO.

     

    Now open at Easton Public Market. You can get the fresh and organic (and wildly colorful!) cold-pressed juices, cleanses,wellness shots, superfood smoothies and smoothie bowls, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more—in TWO locations! Both are open and ready to provide you with beautiful food made with love and transparency. What does that mean? It means that every ingredient that goes into their products has been carefully chosen with your health in mind. It means they are providing you with whole, organic, non-GMO, and local food and beverage options so you can feel empowered in knowing exactly what you’re putting in your body. And we’re pretty sure you’ll be happy about it.

     

    Park Plaza – 1800 Sullivan Trail Suite 330, Easton
    Easton Public Market – 325 Northampton Street, Easton
    610.438.4112 | greenvidacompany.com

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    EL JEFE’S TAQUERIA @ FIVE10 FLATS

     

    El Jefe’s Taqueria is bringing made-to-order, street food-inspired Mexican dishes to Five10 Flats. At El Jefe’s, you get to watch your tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, and bowls assembled by their team, right in front of you.

     

    Choose your fillings and toppings at the chef’s bar, where everything is made in-house, so you’re getting the freshest of the fresh. Then, add the heat at the Picante Station, featuring hot sauces from around the globe.

     

    506 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem
    610.419.2000 | eljefestaqueria.com

     


     

    STARBUCKS @ FIVE10 FLATS

     

    Think Starbucks is just coffee?  There’s a veritable rainbow of options on the menu, whatever your taste. Stop by Starbucks and sip your way to a summer of yes. Explore their menu of Frappuccino® drinks and thirst-quenching Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, including Mango Dragonfruit, Strawberry Açaí
    and Kiwi Starfruit.

     

    ABOUT FIVE10 FLATS
    FIVE10 FLATS – ONE SPACE REMAINING!

     

    Approximately 4,000 square-feet of restaurant space (liquor license included) is available on the ground floor of Five10 Flats. Join Starbucks, El Jefe’s, Mister Lee’s, Social Still, and Hummus House at one of the hottest food destinations in the Lehigh Valley, on the vibrant South Side of Bethlehem—within walking distance to Lehigh University and directly across from Northampton Community College.

     

    Contact John Callahan at 610.216.0208 for more information.

     


     

    HISTORIC HOTEL BETHLEHEM

     

    Elevate your outdoor dining experience this summer at Historic Hotel Bethlehem! The award-winning hotel provides year-round dining in both its Tap Room and 1741 at the Terrace dining spaces—but the warm weather brings tables right to Main Street, where you can enjoy the buzz of Downtown Bethlehem, complete with live entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings all summer long.

     

    The Hotel’s seasonal menu features locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients and fresh, creative flavors that will truly tempt your palate. Add a cocktail, and you’re all set!

     

    437 Main Street, Bethlehem
    610.625.2226 | hotelbethlehem.com

     


     

    TWISTED OLIVE

     

    Twisted Olive believes that handcrafted food starts with handcrafted ingredients. From fresh figs to butternut squash to herbs and off-the-vine tomatoes, many of the fresh vegetables and fruits on Twisted Olive’s menu are planted and harvested with love, in Chef Steve’s own garden!

     

    Pair your meal with a little something from the eclectic cocktail list, and your evening is set—indoors or on the patio. Whatever the occasion, Twisted Olive has just the thing.

     

    51 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
    610.419.1200 | twistedolivebethlehem.com

     


     

    MISTER LEE’S NOODLES @ FIVE10 FLATS

     

    Mister Lee’s farm-to-table Ramen is coming to South Side Bethlehem! With menu items like Green Machine (organic tofu and seaweed), Korean BBQ Beef, and Organic Fried Chicken Ramen complete with a 60-minute egg, Mister Lee’s menu is a colorful, playful take on traditional Japanese noodle dishes.

     

    Plus, they source from local farms like Scholl’s, Salvaterra, Primordia, Liberty Gardens, Spring Run, and more—to bring you the best meat and veggies our area has to offer. Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening, and get ready to “Slurp Like Nobody’s Watching!”

     

    514 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem
    610.829.2799 | misterleesnoodles.com

     


     

    HUMMUS HOUSE @ FIVE10 FLATS

     

    After years of offering delicious dining and takeout from their original location, Allentown’s beloved Hummus House is moving to Bethlehem’s South Side!

     

    From vegan burgers to falafel, cauliflower club sandwich to spinach pie, the family-owned Hummus House is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes—and their insistence on using only high-quality, fresh ingredients. And they’ve got lots of new and exciting things planned for after their move, so stay tuned!

     

    522 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem
    610.434.8800 | allentownhummushouse.com