Food & Drink

Originally beginning as an online dumpling delivery service, this weekend Kerri McCarthy and Vasa Li will open a brick-and-mortar shop called Angry Dumpling in Nazareth.

One family's show of caring for another down on their luck from many years ago embodies the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

The free-admission event features 40 unique merchant huts, live entertainment, a skating rink and more. It runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22.

Organic whole and baby carrots linked to Grimmway Farms, including several brands available in stores throughout the Lehigh Valley, have been recalled due to concerns of E. coli.

Sophie Vandecasteele is hoping to open Sophistiqué before Thanksgiving, with a soft opening set for Friday, Nov. 22, at 924 Walnut St.

The German-inspired holiday market opened on Friday, Nov. 16 at ArtsQuest's SteelStacks campus.

The company — most often recognized for its locally owned Red Robin franchises — is undergoing a rebrand to reflect its future and potential growth. The move will unite Red Robin and Wingstop franchises under one entity: Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands.

After more than 30 years of business in Bethlehem Township, the 2722 Easton Ave. Johnny's Gyros building will operate under a new name. Real estate agents confirmed another Greek restaurant will lease the space.

Opening the shop is a dream come true for owner Gina Passerman, who said she got the idea during COVID-19 lockdowns. Her goal was to make a place where people can go to "spend time, enjoy each other's company, and smile and be happy."

Paranormal Pizza has a new home on Sundays, with Jay's Local in Allentown hosting the beloved vegan pizzeria until they open their new brick and mortar location.

Panera Bread recently announced a new technology partnership with Amazon, which will allow loyalty members to use their palms to pay and ordering through select Alexa devices. It's unclear when they changes will comes to the Lehigh Valley.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the natural features of the Lehigh Valley this spring.

The two-day, family-friendly festival features lectures from authors, children's story-hours, a jazz brunch and movie night.

ArtsQuest, in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Brewer’s Guild, has announced its first annual Spring Beer Fest on April 15 at the SteelStacks campus.

Erik McGaughey, the new CEO of Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, says a dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers are making a difference in ways that go far beyond perceptions of what the nonprofit is and what it provides.

The daughter of the current owner, who has worked there for more than 20 years, reflects on seeing her community grow up.

The township's board of comissioners quickly moved to pass their permits on Monday.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says black market sales of scarce bourbons — including Pappy Van Winkle 23-year-old — is a big problem and a booming business. 'We have people waiting for the delivery trucks in our parking lots,' a spokesman says.

The three-day festival features a fiddle competition, Irish dancing, whiskey tastings and Guinness pours.

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Organized by the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), the event offers a variety of merchandise and local foods and drinks for attendees to sample.

The TV host and restaurateur is coming to Bethlehem to attend a book signing and food and wine gala at Wind Creek Casino on June 2.