Dining

Saucon Valley Woman Brings ‘Toastique’ to Bethlehem

Saucon Valley resident Jessica Morrissey never expected to open a gourmet toast and juice bar, but a fateful trip to Stone Harbor, N.J., in the summer of 2021 changed all that.

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Seasoned Local Restaurateur Opening Italian Eatery in Hellertown

Chef and noted Lehigh Valley restaurateur Joe Grisafi is no stranger to Italian cuisine. As the former owner of A Taste of Italy and Roma Ristorante in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, as well as downtown Bethlehem's Corked and several other local dining establishments, his culinary creations have tickled the tastebuds of many area residents. Grisafi is now preparing to bring his formidable talents to Hellertown, where he plans to open an as-yet unnamed Italian restaurant at 639 Main Street in early to mid April.

Empanadas are on the Menu at ‘The Shop’ in Hellertown

A Hellertown eatery is reopening under a new name, but fans of the former ChefStreet Kitchen need not fret. Its signature menu item--empanadas--are still on the menu.

Former Urgent Care Center in Hellertown: What Should Go There?

It's been nearly three years since the Covid pandemic began and almost as long since a Hellertown urgent care center was open for business. What would you like to replace it?

Savor Delicious Meals & Save During Fountain Hill Restaurant Week Feb. 19-25

The saying that "it's a thrill to live on the Hill" may have to be updated to "it's a thrill to EAT on the Hill" the week of Feb. 19-25, in honor of the borough's first Restaurant Week.

Fountain Hill Business Rewards Hometown Heroes With Restaurant Gift Cards

The strenuous and often stressful work performed by police officers and firefighters means they can work up quite an appetite, and in Fountain Hill borough there are a number of excellent restaurants honored to serve them. The borough's first responders now have another reason to visit these local eateries--five of which are participating in the inaugural Fountain Hill Restaurant Week Feb. 19-25--thanks to the generosity of a local business.

New Mexican Restaurant, Plaza Azteca, Opens in Lower Saucon

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, a new Mexican restaurant has opened on Rt. 378 in Lower Saucon Township. Plaza Azteca replaces the former Taps Tavern and aims to become a family-centric dining destination, with delicious Mexican cuisine served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Popular Hellertown Restaurant Has New Owner

A popular Hellertown eatery will open its doors to a new year under new ownership. The Hellertown Diner recently changed hands, according to a news release by the local company that financed the transaction, Lehigh Financial Group LLC.

Building That’s Housed Italian Restaurants: What Should Go There?

It has been more than six months since the aroma of freshly-prepared Italian food regularly wafted across a busy section of Main Street in the heart of downtown Hellertown, and some residents are wondering if--or when--it will again.

Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant Lower Saucon
Former Rt. 378 Sports Bar to Become Mexican Restaurant

A former sports bar and restaurant in Lower Saucon Township that closed during the pandemic is expected to reopen as a Mexican dining destination.