Marblehead Chowder House in Easton - truely Casual, coastal and cozy .....

    We've been enjoying Ipswich Belly Clams (aka steamers, softshells, pissers), fresh Lobster Roll, a Raw Bar with half-shell oysters and clams and of course live Lobsters ever since this restaurant opened in the late 90's . ===> Restaurant Blog

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Apollo Grill - Bistro style restaurant with a great variety of foods .....

    Apollo Grill is a Bistro style Bethlehem restaurant that features a variety of foods. The atmosphere is comfortable, friendly, sophisticated and lively. They have been voted "Best Bethlehem Restaurant" 12 years in a row. ===> Restaurant Blog

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Stoned Crab - Hand-cut premium Steaks & Fresh Seafood ...

    Stoned Crab is all about steak and seafood - Hand-cut premium steaks and fresh seafood that is. Signature Pan-Seared Crab Cakes, sesame Encrusted Tuna, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Stoned Crab Filet, Crab bisque and oysters on the 1/2 shell just to name a few dishes at the Stoned Crab.
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Youell's Oyster House - voted Valley's Best Crabcakes / Seafood Restaurant

    Youell's Oyster House has been serving the finest seafood since 1905. Specializing in Maryland jumbo lump crabmeat and an entire line of fresh seafood, Youell's offers a casual fine dining experience. Freshly shucked shellfish is available all year 'round. Youell's Oyster House is conveniently located one block south of Hamilton Street at the corner of 23rd and Walnut Streets. ===> Lehigh Valley Restaurant Guide

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Steinley Cup - Microbrewery Competition - professional microbreweries compete

Saratoga / Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce
210 West Elm Street
P.O. Box 1095
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8855

Held on the 3rd full weekend of August, the 15th annual microbrew competition brings together the top professional microbreweries in Wyoming in search of the coveted Saratoga Steinley Cup and is Wyoming’s official state microbrewery competition. This celebrated function is held rain or shine at Veteran's Island Park from 1-5 pm.

Live music by bluegrass artists Steve Gilmore Trio and great eats complete the event. The chili cook-off features the best in area cooks showcasing their chili and salsa specialties.

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival - Bourbon, Great Food & Entertainment - what a combo - Sep 13-18

THE KENTUCKY BOURBON FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 13-18, 2011

    The Kentucky Bourbon Festival gives you 6 full days of smooth Bourbon, delicious food, and great entertainment, with a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality thrown in for good measure.

    Bardstown is a historical treasure nestled away in the Kentucky countryside. Visit the shops, fine restaurants, trains, museums and of course the distilleries.

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Oh, what is on a Jake’s Wayback Cheeseburgers you ask ?.. well there is .....

The Jake Cheeseburger is two patties with American cheese for $4.99. Standard condiments are ketchup, mustard, pickles, raw onions, lettuce and tomato. You can get some free extras like mayo, grilled onions, jalapenos, relish and sweet peppers.

Jake’s Wayback Burgers is a Delaware-based chain that began in 1991 with handmade burgers, milkshakes and french fries. They definitely are doing something right.

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Just had my 1st "Wayback Burger" yesterday & it took me way back ....

Jake’s Wayback Burgers is a throwback to an old-time family diner and simpler times. We stopped at the new franchise in the Southmont Shopping Center in Bethlehem Township. The fresh, made-to-order sandwiches are handcrafted from never-frozen beef according to the nice people at Jake's.

The menu has garden burgers, turkey burgers, BLTs, grilled cheese, chicken and hot dogs in addition to its great burgers. We had the Jake Cheeseburgers and man were they good. I had the chocolate milk shake and it took me way back to the old soda-fountain milk shakes of years ago. Believe me, we’ll be back really soon.

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Pittston Tomato Festival - Aug 18-21, 2011 - sign up for the "Tomato Fights"

The 28th Annual Pittston Tomato Festival will be held in downtown Pittston Thurs. Aug.18 - Sun. Aug.21, 2011

So you can't get to the famous tomato fight at the La Tomatina festival in Spain - Well then, come to Pittston PA for the Tomato Fights.

    Great food, a variety of live entertainment, a parade, 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts, bingo and of course home-grown Pittston tomatoes bring an enthusiastic crowd to the festival every year.

    The Tomato Fights will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Cooper's on the Waterfront Restaurant, 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston. The entry fee is $5, which includes use of protective eye goggles. All proceeds will benefit local charities.

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Do you like Burgers - then you'll love the National Hamburger Festival, Aug. 20-21

National Hamberger Festival - Aug 20-21, 2011
Akron Ohio
    The festival is held at historic Lock 3 Park in beautiful downtown Akron. The festival raises money each year for one of Akron’s favorite charities, the Akron Children’s Hospital

    This year marks the 6th anniversary of the National Hamburger Festival. Over 120,000 hamburger fans have enjoyed family fun, great entertainment and one of the largest assortments of hamburgers ever assembled in one place. The Food Network filmed the festival for a segment on their hit show “Unwrapped”.

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Vermont Cheesemakers Festival - July 24, 2011

    You can sample more than 100 cheeses from 40 local creameries or try smoked meats, cider and breads. Experience their passion for making fine cheeses, taste local and fresh foods and wines, and meet the artisans who make them. Spend a beautiful summer day along the shores of Lake Champlain at the historic Shelburne Farms Coach Barn sampling, buying, learning, and networking.

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Gilroy Garlic Festival - Enjoy garlic in every form imaginable - July 29 - 31, 2011

    Enjoy garlic in every form imaginable. Traditional garlic lovers can eat garlic bread and garlic fries. Now you daring garlic fans might enjoy more exotic garlic frog legs with some refreshing garlic watermelon or garlic ice cream. Yes, we said garlic ice cream. Just stop in Gilroy California and marvel at what they can do with garlic.

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TV chef Lidia Bastianich will be special guest at Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

    My favorite TV chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich will be the special guest on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. You can enjoy a unique jazz brunch with a menu designed by her, and also hear her talk about her life and cooking. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a stand-alone admission at the festival, unless purchased as part of a package. Lidia will also appear at the Sunday Grand Tasting, signing copies of her popular cookbooks.



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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival - September 23-25, 2011

        The 6th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will feature over 100 wineries, celebrity chefs and 20 exciting restaurants. There will also be seminars, an auction and a 2-day Grand Tasting. The festival runs from September 23-25, 2011. Info 401-847-1000.




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Napa Valley Wine Tasting & Touring from the seat of your Bike .....

For a truly unique and enjoyable vacation you have got to try a bike trip through wine country. How about a Napa & Sonoma Wine Country Vacation?

Flexible bike tour options make it possible to include just the right amount of bicycling for your next vacation. You can enjoy signature guided bike tours every day of your trip or enlist logistical support from self-guided bike tour operators.

Visit the wine country and cycle along new routes, with fresh scenery and new wineries to discover. Daily tours can be tailored to fit in as little or as much cycling and wine tasting, as you desire.



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New York City Wine & Food Festival - Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2011

New York City Wine & Food Festival
September 29 - October 2, 2011

    The world's best chefs and wine experts will gather in the Big Apple from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2011 for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. Proceeds benefit hunger-relief charities Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength.


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Aloha ... visit the Hawaii FOOD & WINE Festival from Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2011

Aloha ....
Hawaii FOOD & WINE Festival
September 29 - October 2, 2011

    If you're heading to Hawaii for vacation, try and come to the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival from September 29 to October 1, 2011, Savor the very best from world-class chefs and top-tier vintners. Embrace the diverse cultures of the islands through this food and wine experience.
For more details visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com

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6th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival - September 23-25, 2011

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
September 23-25, 2011

    Rosecliff and Marble House provide the spectacular setting for the 6th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on September 23-25, 2011. Featuring over 100 wineries, celebrity chefs, a jazz brunch, seminars, a two-day Grand Tasting, auction and a gala celebration.

    For more info: visit NewportMansionsWineandFood.org

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Los Angeles - 4 day wine and food festival - Sept. 2 -5, 2011 - The Taste

L.A. Times and FOOD & WINE's The Taste
September 2-5, 2011

The Taste will be a 4 day wine and food festival that celebrates all things epicurean throughout Los Angeles at The Taste of Beverly Hills, The Taste of Hollywood and The Taste of Downtown.

The Taste will showcase the burgeoning and dynamic culinary scene represented in LA and include everything from local restaurant tastings and cooking demonstrations from celebrity top chefs, to wine tastings seminars from some of the top vintners in the world, and a variety of signature events that will prove to be the talk of the town.

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Edge Restaurant at 74 West Broad Street in Historic downtown Bethlehem

    We had a very nice time last week at the Edge restaurant at 74 West Broad Street in Bethlehem Pa. The Edge offers French-Asian inspired fine dining with an extensive wine selection. We really enjoyed the cosmopolitan atmosphere while we ate our meal in the elegant main room. There also is a bistro lounge. We even took advantage of the 1/2 price appetizers during Happy Hour, which runs from Monday through Friday (5-7pm)

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Shula's Steak House at the Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley

    Shula's Steak House located in suite 700 (next to Barnes & Noble) at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. Shula’s Steak House is the classic American, fine dining steak house. The restaurant is themed after 1972's Undefeated Miami Dolphins and showcases their "Perfect Season" - the only team in NFL history to finish a season 17 - 0. At Shula’s, try the award winning SHULA CUT steaks.

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Chef Emeril Lagasse's Chop House restaurant at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is a BIG HIT ...

    A popular starter at Emeril Lagasse's Chop House is the "Baked Crabmeat Gratin". It consists of three different cheeses, swiss, fontina and white cheddar that are combined with a rich bechamel sauce. The lump blue crab meat is folded into the melted cheese and served in a warm ramekin with toasted crostini.

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Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival - July 2011, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine & more

Thursday, Jul 28, 2011
Food Network Kickoff PartyTime: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Price: $95
Location: The Pool at Harrahs

Friday, Jul 29, 2011
Restaurant InvasionTime: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Price: $85
Location: Casa diNapoli
Robert Irvine from Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible invades the kitchen of Casa diNapoli in Showboat.

Guy Fieri's Cheese Steak BattleTime: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Price: $75
Location: Dennis Courtyard
Hosted by Guy Fieri, chefs representing signature regional restaurants are heading to the Atlantic City beach to find out, once and for all, which makes the best cheese steak.


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Philadelphia - Best Restaurant - Overall Dining Experience - Top 10 were ...

Approximately 282,000 votes were processed through Philadelphia Restaurants. com's feedback service to get the Best Restaurants in Philadelphia by certain categories.

The results were based on feedback from diners who made reservations through their website. Visiters to the website after making a reservation and dining at a restaurant were sent an electronic feedback form. Those feedback forms were then counted as votes towards the best Philadelphia Restaurants in certain categories: Overall Dining Experience, Service, Food, Ambiance, Wine List and Value for your money.

The Restaurants in the Overall Dining Experience were:
Restaurant     Cuisine / Location

  1.Davio's --- Steak --- Center City / Rittenhouse Square
  2.Alma de Cuba --- Cuban --- Center City / Rittenhouse Square
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  8.Union Trust Steakhouse --- Steak --- Washington Square District
  9.ZINC --- French --- Midtown Village
10.Varalli Restaurant --- Italian --- Center City

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    Next time you are in New York City to visit or take in a show you really should go to Restaurant Row when you are ready to dine. Restaurant Row on west 46th street between 8th and 9th avenues for the best selection of restaurants before or after the theatre. Stroll up 46th street check out the restaurant menus and decide.

    Some of the fine restaurants are Barbetta, Bangkok House, Brazil Brazil, Broadway Joe, Bourbon Street, B. Smith’s, Don’t Tell Mama, Fiorentina, Firebird, Joe Allen, La Rivista, Lattanzi, Le Rivage, Meson Sevilla, Pomaire, The House of Brews, The Ritz, Sangria 46, Swing 46, Hourglass Tavern, Village Pourhouse and many more.


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Emeril Lagasse's new Italian Restaurant opens at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse announced that he will open his 3rd. restaurant in the Sands Casino Resort complex in Bethlehem. The new restaurant "Emeril's Italian Table" will be adjacent to the hotel. This new restaurant along with his hamburger eatery and steak house in the casino will provide all of the food for the hotel's room service.

Emeril Lagasse has a dozen restaurants in five states. This new restaurant opening in May 2011 will be his first that focuses on Italian cuisine.

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