FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. — Restaurant weeks are in progress and around the corner throughout the Lehigh Valley, bringing eateries from many municipalities together for deals and special multi-course meals of favorites.
It's also a chance to expand the palette for their palates.
- Several Lehigh Valley municipalities are holding restaurant weeks now or soon
- The events bring together local eateries to attract business by offering deals and specials
- Celebrations last into April
Each restaurant week brings together local restaurants to attract residents and foodies to locally owned and operated businesses, offering both dine-in and take out options.
Those listed for each restaurant week may change as the event gets closer, with the potential for more to be added to each area.
Fountain Hill, Feb. 19 - Feb. 25
Fountain Hill's first-ever restaurant week is being held through Saturday.
The community nonprofit group Fountain Hill Community Coalition organized the event for the borough, which is on the edge of Lehigh County, next door to Bethlehem.
Restaurants participating include:
- Areli's Italian Restaurant (Italian), 1798 Broadway.
- Vineyard Di Norma (Italian), 605 N. Fiot St.
- Lorenzo's Italian Family Restaurant (Italian), 1402 Broadway
- Kasey Lynn's on Broadway (American), 1305 Broadway.
- Gametime Sports Bar and Grill (American), 1028 Broadway.
Gametime Sports Bar and Kasey Lynn's offer special deals and savings, while the three Italian restaurants offer curated dinners with a set of options for foodies.
For more information, visit the Fountain Hill Community Coalition's Facebook Page.
East Penn Area, Feb. 26 - March 4
The East Penn region features eats from Emmaus, Macungie and other nearby communities right off the back of Fountain Hill's showcase of restaurants.
Presented by the East Penn Chamber & Emmaus Main Street Partners, many are featuring specials and deals throughout the week, while some, such as Gio's Italian Grill and Savory Grille, offer multi-course meals from a selection of popular dishes for a set price.
Restaurants participating include:
- Cactus Blue Emmaus (Mexican), 4030 Chestnut St., Emmaus
- East Penn Diner (American), 1418 Chestnut St., Emmaus
- Savory Grille (Fine Dining), 2934 Seisholtzville Road, Macungie
- Rising River Brewing (Brewery), 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie
- Volpe's Sport Bar (American), 501 Broad St., Emmaus
- Switchback Pizza (Pizza), 525 W Jubilee St., Emmaus
- Yergey Brewing (Brewery) 235 Main St., Emmaus
- Gio Italian Grill (Italian), 6465 Village Lane #15, Macungie
- Don Juan - Emmaus (Mexican) Shopping Center, 1328 Chestnut St., Emmaus
- Notch Modern Kitchen (American-Asian Fusion), 5036 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
- Poke Kai (Bubble Tea, Poke Bowls), 3337 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
- Superior Restaurant (American), 102 Main St., Emmaus
- McDonald's of Emmaus (American, Fast Food) 1101 Chestnut St., Emmaus
See more information including menus on the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
Northampton Area, March 5 - March 11
The week after East Penn's comes dining across the Northampton and Bath area, with another event organized by a local chapter of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
North of Allentown and Bethlehem, the area's offerings feature many different takes on American food, with a wide swath of options.
- Mattie Strudel Haus (Bakery), 126 W. Main St., Bath
- Byron Place (Pizza, Sandwiches), 124 S. Walnut St., Bath
- My Place (Pizza, Sandwiches), 270 E. Northampton St., Bath
- The Gin Mill & Grille (American), 1750 Main St., Northampton
- Seemsville Pub Grille (American), 3819 Seemsville Road, Northampton
- Palermo's Italian Grill & Pizza (Italian), 11 E. 24th St., Northampton
- The Bath Exchange (American), 204 W. Main St., Bath
- Town & Country (American), 350 S. Walnut St., Bath
- The Bean Bath Cafe (American), 2425 Plaza Court, Bath
- Red Wolf Bar & Grille (American), 201 W. Main St., Bath
- Assante Ristorante Italiano (Italian), 2050 Main St., Northampton
See more information including menus on the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
Slate Belt Restaurant Week, March 5-11
Restaurants in Wind Gap, Mt. Bethel, Pen Argyl, Portland and Bangor will come together for a restaurant week concurrently with the Northampton area's.
The area on the northern end of the Lehigh Valley features many bar food options, along with options for lunch or a night out.
The @northamptoncountyeats Instagram page also is running giveaways on its page in the leadup to the event.
- Allegheny Creek Brewing Company (Brewery), 690 Allegheny Road, Mt. Bethel
- American Lobster (Seafood),1420 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap
- Broadway Pub (American), 62 Broadway, Bangor
- Café on Broadway (American) 21 S Broadway, Wind Gap
- 512 Deli (American), 32 Murray St., Bangor
- Good Azz Eats (American, Comfort Food), 492 E. Main St., Pen Argyl
- Five Points Grill & Pub (American), 1001 Mt. Bethel Highway, Mt. Bethel
- Fuhrer's Tavern & Grill (American), 104 Main St., Portland
- Port 2 Flavors (American), 425 Delaware Ave., Portland
- Richmond Farm & Brewery (Brewery, American), 1290 5 Points Richmond Road, Bangor.
- Rustica Artisan (American), 1101 Allegheny Road, Mt. Bethel
- Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill (American),130 N. Broadway, Wind Gap
Find more information on participating restaurants and their restaurant week menus on the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce website.
Other municipalities' events coming up
On the heels of those in March, other municipalities are:
- Whitehall Area, April 16 - April 22
- Southern Lehigh, April 23 - 29
Municipalities such as Easton, Bethlehem's SouthSide Arts District and Hellertown-Lower Saucon already had restaurant weeks this year.
Downtown Allentown, Western Lehigh, Nazareth and Historic Bethlehem also hold restaurant weeks throughout the year, so foodies in those areas can keep an eye out for menus and participants when those are announced.
