Allentown
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| Bethlehem Brew Works (http://www.thebrewworks.com) |
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| Brewpub in downtown Bethlehem. Always a good couple of beers on tap. For the old standby, try the Valley Golden Ale. As food goes, I'd say it's better than average. They have good burgers and gigantic nachos (though expensive). I always look and have been very happy with their daily specials. |
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569 Main St |
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| South Side Steel |
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| Nice new bar in South Bethlehem. They always have 5 or so excellent beers on tap (no Coors, Miller, etc.) and about 20 premium beers in the bottles. Now, on to the food. For appetizers, try the Clam Goo and the Brushchetta. For entrees... if you want a full dinner, definitely get the chilean sea bass. It's on top of a pesto rissotto. Or, for pub grub, get the steel steak sandwich. It's excellent. |
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102 W 4th St # 2 |
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| Damascus Restaurant |
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| Quite tasty middle eastern place in the middle of Allentown. I got the lamb kabobs which were excellent, as was the baba ganoush and the humus. It's a bunch of small tables in a small restaurant which gets busy at lunch, so get there early. |
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449 N 2nd St |
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| Dancing Fish Company |
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| One of the best--and most expensive--sushi restaurants in the area. For two people, expect to spend 80-100 bucks. Sushi is excellent, though the spicy items were a little heavy on the spicy mayo the last time I was there. They have sake (get the hot sake) and a huge menu. |
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24 E 3rd St Unit 1 |
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| Grumpys Bar B Que Roadhouse |
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| The best (and well, only) BBQ restaurant in Allentown. It's actually quite good. I recommend the full sampler, which an unbelievably large amount of food. Good pulled pork and brisket. I recommend going after 6pm. The meat needs the extra time. |
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3000 Mauch Chunk Rd |
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| Ichiban |
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| My favorite sushi place in Allentown, though due mostly to the proximity to my house. Good selection, reasonable prices. |
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1916 Catasauqua Rd |
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| Marios Pizza Shops |
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| While Sals may have the best sicilian pizza in the area, I think Mario's has the best pizza overall. They have a very unique and incredibly tasty sauce that makes the pizza. Also, try the sandwiches, as they have excellent bread. The small is probably large enough. |
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851 Main St |
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| Metro's and John's |
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| The best little hole in the wall bar/restaurant in Allentown. I almost don't want to mention it because I don't want it to get too popular. You have to go into the kitchen to order with Anna, the 80-year old Ukranian woman that makes the best pierogies and holupki. Lunch specials are around $2, cheese steaks are $1.80 and pitchers of Yuengling are $3. |
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1494 Main St |
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| Paolo's Italian Restaurant (http://www.myauntedna.com) |
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| Excellent Italian food with gigantic portions. The inside is more than a little ugly, but the food definitely makes up for it. While the grilled chicken soup is excellent, you probably don't want to have it, if you want to get anywhere close to finishing your entree. With the chicken parmesian, it's actually two huge chicken breasts, which gives you an idea of how large everything is. I'd highly recommend Sunday brunch. Fantastic frittatas. |
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2418 Cherryville Rd |
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| Pearly Bakers Alehouse |
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| Right on the traffic circle in Easton. Nice pub, good beer selection (about 12) and good pub grub. |
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11 Centre Sq |
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| PJ Whelians Pub and Restaurant (http://www.pjspub.com) |
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| One of my favorite places in the valley, and the best place for wings. Nice big food and bar menu. |
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4595 Broadway |
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| Porters Pub |
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| Excellent "local" pub in downtown Easton. By far, not the best area of the city, but the food and drinks are worth it. I'd recommend getting the cheese board for appetizers. I had the Nancy's favorite which was excellent, and have had the turkey, brie and apple melt. Good selection of draft beers and great selection of bottled. |
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700 Northampton St |
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| Ruffinos Brick Oven Pizza |
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| Excellent sit-down restaurant in downtown Allentown. I'd highly recommend the sicilian pizza, though everything is good there. |
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1840 W Allen St |
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| Salvatore's Pizzeria |
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| This place has the best (and cheapest) sicilian pizza. It's gigantic and only costs about 10 bucks. Call ahead and be prepared to wait, as they're never on time |
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174 E Main St |
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| Starfish Brasserie |
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| Nice seafood restaurant in downtown Bethlehem, just a block off of the square. Slightly on the expensive side, but worth it. Good bar with nice beers on tap as well. |
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51 W Broad St |
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| Taste of Italy |
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| They have the best cheesesteak in the Lehigh Valley. Very good food at reasonable prices. If you go during the lunch time, the service will be fine. Friday/Saturday nights, you are bound to have poor service. |
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1860 Catasauqua Rd |
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| Yocco's Doggie Shop |
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| THE local hot dog shop. Great hot dogs and chili, though it's a little different than what you're used to. The employees are very courteous and the service is fast. To make yourself look like a local, try a chocolate milk with the dogs. |
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1930 Catasauqua Rd |
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