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The weekly profile of a restaurant located within 30 minutes of the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh.Pandini’s takes old-world Italian to a whole new level, according to the restaurant's website. Offering hand-stretched artisan pizzas, its signature Labretti sandwiches, pastas and salads, Pandini’s combines the expected with the unexpected. Pandini's currently is offering Summer Sensations fresh specials, including a Strawberry Bistro Sandwich, a Savory Bacon & Goat Cheese Pizza and a Strawberry Patch Salad. All sound like refreshing culinary choices for the end of summer. The artisan pizzas available at Pandini's include Buffalo Chicken, Thai Peanut Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke and Zesty …
If you're in the mood for Mexican, Cactus Blue is conveniently located on Schoenersville Road at Route 22 in Bethlehem. The eatery opened in December 2004 to bring authentic dishes native to the Mexican city of Puebla to the Lehigh Valley. Lunch is served from 11am to 3:30pm, and the restaurant's mid-day menu includes veggie, chicken or beef chimichangas, enchiladas and more. The Quesadilla Tinga is described as grilled tortilias filled with shredded beef, chorizo sausage, tomatoes, onions and chipotle sauce. Tacos “Blue” are available with veggies, chicken, beef, shrimp or steak, and your …
After waitressing and managing area fine dining restaurants, self-taught chef Diana Hall-Yurasits followed a dream. Taking note of market trends and the shift toward more casual dining, she took her passion for cooking and in 1998 opened Diana’s Café in Upper Saucon Township. On a rainy Wednesday, I decided to stop in for breakfast after dropping my usual breakfast and lunch ‘date’ off at camp. The menu features everything from simple choices to elaborate creations for both the breakfast and lunch crowds. The selections for breakfast range from the traditional eggs, pancakes and French toast …
Tucked away in the Fairmont Village Shopping Center on Route 309 in Coopersburg is Casa Toro Mexican Grill. Described as a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine, my family and I visited one evening on the recommendation of a friend. Upon walking in I noted that there were already people waiting for a table. Reviews online mentioned that they do not take reservations, but thankfully it was not exceptionally busy and we didn't have to wait long to be seated. The bar area was full and the restaurant's happy hour specials may have been part of the reason for that. Every Monday through …
