“Eat” listings
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Yianni’s Taverna & Euro Lounge
With the ambiance of an Athenian café you’ll have to refrain from breaking plates on the floor of this truly authentic Mediterranean restaurant. The menu bursts with the goodness of a Greek mother’s kitchen with items like souvlaki, moussaka, tzatziki. Opa! Come join in on the fun, and don’t miss happy hour in the Euro Lounge Tuesday through Fridays from 5 to 7pm. $$ (09/2011)
3760 Old Philadelphia Pike; Bethlehem
610-867-8821
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Mangos Coastal Cuisine
This open and airy restaurant, decorated with festive ceramic tiles, features a menu of Mediterranean Rim- and Latin American-inspired dishes. House specialties include the seafood-packed paella and pulled-pork enchiladas. $$ (03/2011)
3750 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown
610- 432-4420
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Apollo Grill
Voted “Best Overall Restaurant” by Lehigh Valley Magazine (as well as best wait service, appetizers and desserts), this spot is a local gem. The menu offers a range of preparations, from Italian to French to Japanese. No matter which country you choose for dinner, end with the Mexican chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse and chocolate ganache. $$$ (03/2011)
85 West Broad St, Bethlehem
610- 865-9600
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SANGRIA
This sleek, new hotspot serves up great city views alongside its Mediterranean dishes. Look out from the main dining room while sampling zesty, fresh menu offerings like eggplant rolatini and risotto croquettes. $$ (01/2011)
840 W Hamilton St, Allentown
610-432-3280
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PORTERS’ PUB
Dine on a sophisticated menu of appetizers and entreés—like steak and shrimp bruschetta and gorgonzola-stuffed fi let mignon—at this historic neighborhood pub. Draft microbrews are best enjoyed in chilled pewter mugs; the regulars (who’ve tried all 60 beer selections) have theirs hanging from the ceiling. Local bands playing everything from jazz and blues to folk are featured Thursday through Saturday nights. $$ (11/2010)
700 Northampton St, Easton
610-250-6561
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HOPS FOGELSVILLE HOTEL
If you love quesadillas, head over to this much-loved eatery. Choose Cajun, barbecue or plain with cheddar and jack cheeses, bacon, tomato, onion and black olives sandwiched between two jumbo tortillas for only $6.99. Hungry yet? $$ (09/2010)
7921 Main St, Fogelsville
610.395.3999
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OLIO RISTORANTE PIZZERIA RUSTICA
Twirl your fork in flavorful pastas—the fettucini with shrimp, clams and mussels is highly recommended—at this rustic Italian kitchen. The reasonably priced menu also features crispy pizzas. $$ (07/2010)
553 Main St, Bethlehem
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CASA TORO MEXICAN GRILL
With at least four spice options for every dish, you can order anything from the authentic Mexican menu here as hot as you like it. Try the Rollos Acapulco, blue corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp, scallops, tilapia and crab. $$ (04/2010)
7001 N Rte 309, Coopersburg
610-282-8888
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THAI THAI II
Experience the taste of Thailand at this popular spot. The menu features oftenoverlooked dishes like frogs’ legs and curry rack of lamb. $ (03/2010)
509 Main St, Bethlehem
610-868-1919 -
SAVORY GRILLE
Shawn Doyle, voted “favorite chef ” in Lehigh Valley Style’s 2009 readership poll, emphasizes contemporary farm-to-table cuisine in this vintage-country-inn eatery. Try the coriander and cumin dusted Prime pork sirloin. $$$$ (12/2009)
2934 Seisholtzville Rd, Macungie
610-845-2010
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YOCCO'S
The original location of the famous Allentown hot dog spot-open since 1922-serves delicious franks with chopped onions, tangy mustard and house chili sauce for just $1.24. Get one with a side of pierogies. $ (12/2009)
625 Liberty St
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SWEET MEMORIES
If you're thinking of planning a girls' day out, make sure your itinerary includes a stop at this charming café. Peeking in the pastry case usually ends with empty plates and crumbs. You can't go wrong with the delicious coconut cream cake. $ (12/2009)
180 Main St, Emmaus
610-967-0296
