Food & Drink

It's in our coffee, our baked goods, our savory dishes, our beer... It's everywhere! Pumpkin spice season is in full swing, and we're here for the haters to hear why it's so awful.

The 13th Oktoberfest opened Friday night at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The German-inspired festival will be held Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15. It features polka and other music, a variety of beer, food and entertainment.

LehighValleyNews.com gathers a list of local Halloween events this year, ranging from ghost tours and parades to trick or treat.

Easton's Garlic Fest is coming back for its 20th year, offering up savory and sweet garlic dishes, drinks, memorabilia and more.

The Celtic Cultural Alliance, presenter of the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, vows to do "everything possible" to continue the event. Rainy weather severely impacted attendance and revenues during last month's event, casting uncertainty over its future.

Weekends from now until November will be filled with pumpkins, beer, bacon and more in the Lehigh Valley. Check out this guide to fall events.

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with digital content producer Kat Dickey and managing producer Stephanie Sigafoos.

Big Chicken, known for its food and customer service, is set to make its mark in the Lehigh Valley and other areas in Pennsylvania, alongside existing locations across the U.S.

Inclement weather created expected low attendance and revenues at this year's Celtic Classic festival, placing the future of the event in question.

Super Bowl Sunday is a big eating day. Health experts are reminding people of some tips to avoid foodborne illnesses during the big game.

While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.

While the majority of Super Bowl snacks, plastic and paper items have seen increases in price, there are some exceptions due to the slowly recovering supply chain issues.

Feb. 12 is the Super Bowl Sunday of 2023. Here are some watch parties we've picked for you to enjoy in the Lehigh Valley.

Easton Area Neighborhood Centers Inc. and the Seed Farm in Upper Milford Township are getting $50,000 and $27,754 respectively to put toward their greenhouses.

The State Café and Grill – located at 14-16 S. 5th Street, just around the block from the State Theatre – will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 9.

The owner of the well known ice cream place wants everybody to know that they have moved across the street. There will be a grand opening celebration on Feb. 16.

The beverage products at all 22 schools in the Bethlehem Area School District were thrown away after the discovery, according to a letter from Superintendent Joseph Roy.

A steep rise in egg prices plus butter shortages means some bakeries must adapt.

The additional payments, created during the pandemic will stop and SNAP recipient households will go back to receiving one payment a month.

This week, the LehighValleyNews.com digital desk handpicked three events for you to enjoy, including Southside Bethlehem Restaurant Week, Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hockey and the Robert Fulton exhibit.

Cupcakes with Egyptian cinnamon are just one confection customers might try as Mia & Maddie bakery moves forward with plans to open a shop in Easton.