Finding an all vegan place on the north side? Amazing…read more Wish this place had opened up sooner so I could have gone more. Super kind staff and welcoming plants and books. Love any place that lets you color while waiting for your food. They have a cooler of things to grab while you wait or for takeout. Half of the menu was pierogies and finding vegan options was a huge plus. The loaded pierogies were arguably better than the buffalo option. I'm partial because I am not a fan of buffalo sauce. The only con was the utensils were impossible to use. They kept on breaking and could not cut anything. Wish they had reusable options that were a little more sturdy. Also got the Mac salad and it was great. Not too much mayo or anything at all.

Consistent great service, great vibes, and great food! I stop here every time I'm in town and it…read morenever disappoints; today I tried the fig and feta sandwich and it was amazing. Can't wait to come back.

While visiting Bethlehem Pennsylvania, looking for a mid afternoon bite to eat. Located on East…read moreBroad Street, in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania We found Mediterranean Grill. There's ample parking in front of the building. The restrooms are handicap, accessible The atmosphere is decorated with a beautiful Mediterranean theme, florals , wood themed throughout , greenery, and plants. Great for date night as well. Greeted via a wonderful gentleman Fred , who is also the owner of Mediterranean Grill. He seated us immediately. He took our order we decided to go with a chicken Shawarma wrap And lamb Shawar. Both had a beautiful presentation. We ordered a side dish of grape leaves and a hummus dip. The dip was amazing, smooth and creamy and flavorful, and the grape leaves had just the right touch of flavor, rolled to perfection. The chicken Shawarma was lightly seasoned with a garlic cream sauce. The lamb Shawarma was equally just as good and flavorful. The dessert was a Osmayli - creamy and delicious, not too heavy . The prices are reasonable. When I visit Bethlehem Pennsylvania again I would definitely stop by here and if you are here, I say stop by give it a try you will not be disappointed and you will thank me later Say hello to Fred

Place had a great atmosphere as soon as we came in we were welcomed and sat. All the food was well…read moreseasoned and super fresh. Would 100% come back.

We came by here during our trip to Allentown. No regrets and we loved the…read more ambience, the service was warm & welcoming, and of course the food homely & tasty. We got the kebab platters. Wife got the Turkish meatball with Chicken Adana. I got the Lamb Chops with gyro. Side order of Hummus with Turkish bread. For dessert we got plenty of their Turkish Delights all of them were devoured with their Turkish coffee. PS. I got to say the sweets have something about them that nostalgic and opens up memory cells in your brain you never thought you had lol

Stopped here for lunch this eeek upon the recommendation of my chiropractor. Loved the decor, food…read morehad some absolute standouts and service was warm and wonderful! Will definitely return. Food that's absolutely a must order include the hummus platter, with extraordinary fresh bread. and the baklava. Both are epic! I had the lunch special, which was lamb kebabs with white rice. Lamb was ok but not remarkably spiced nor that tender. But it was good. The rice was a bit mushy and there was little to no dressing on the salad nor the red cabbage on the dish. Would have loved to have had something more like rice pilaf. Requested some white yogurt dressing on the side and this brought it together. I don't think one can judge a place based on the lunch special so I will definitely be returning to try more of their entrées that they're known for. The place was packed so clearly locals know this is a good place to go!

Hidden Heaven The Cafe' is now called The 221 Restaurant…read more Still the same family, just new generation with original family still actively participating. Amazing, relaxing ambiance, intimate beautiful and unique dining spaces. Food is off-the-charts outstanding. Folks are friendly, warm and accommodating. I had the fresh spinach salad with the peanut dressing... Oh my goodness! Perfect in every way, portion, presentation, taste and even the lingering after taste sensations. We had the fresh Scottish Salmon.... I NEVER had salmon that was this exceptional... again, beautiful presentation, more than adequate portions, heavenly sensations had my taste buds doing the happy dance with each mouthful. Veggies were done exactly the way I love them, oh my. Then, for dessert, I have never had anything like their chocolate peanut butter pie. They had a fancy name for it but, ohhhhh my goodness! It is different to explain, but when I ate it, it was a wonderful explosion of gentle flavor, not overwhelming, perfect is all that comes to mind and... it was like I was eating flavored air because it was so light but the taste was amazing. We have always had a memorable positive experience over the years we have been there. We even had our son's wedding rehearsal dinner there and had many complements, even repeated years later. It was such a peaceful, relaxing respite from our busy lives. We will be returning soon.

What a sweet gem this place is!…read more The interior is quaint and homey, offering warmth as soon as you come in. Now, let's get to the really good part: the food. Came here with my mom, as part of our tradition to check out restaurants she's not tried in Bethlehem (I grew up here, she still lives here and I am now in Philly). We each began with one of their Thai coconut soups: me, the 3 mushroom and her the chicken-coconut. This was so heavenly and light and scrumptious. The mushrooms were unusual and not typical of any I've tried. They had great texture and blended beautifully with the lemongrass and other traditional Thai aromatics. Mom got shrimp/crabmeat fried rice and absolutely loved it. I got the vegetarian Thai-Basil pad Thai and it was cooked to perfection! Lovely rice cellophane noodles, broccoli, sprouts, peppers and a phenomenal spicy basil infused sauce - not too heavy either. Service was warm and expedient. I would absolutely return !

Had an amazing meal with outstanding service provided by Kamal. He was very nice and helpful as we…read morewere selecting the dishes. We are new to Indian cuisine, and he made sure we had a wonderful experience. We ended eating the following: Bhelpuri Chaat, tandoori Momos, Hakka Noodles, Lamb Biryani, tandoori roti, paneer kulcha, Gulab Jamun, and Masala chai tea. All of the food was very fresh with the right amount of spice. (We requested mild and it was perfect.) Dishes were brought out one at a time so we could experience each dish. it was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to return.

Great food, very generous portions. I had the pani puri for appetizer, malai kofta,(with rice and…read moreroti) for main and masala chai, all good quality and well done. Nice presentation, attentive service, menu has many options both veg and non-veg. Cute ambience, very clean, playing nice Indian music.

Once upon a time Aladdin was the best (basically only) Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, but…read moretimes have changed, and now there are just too many options available to stay locked in and loyal to this place. The most recent experience we had there was a huge disappointment. Their prices went too high now, which is not unique to them, but most restaurants in this area. The big problem is the service, as usual. This is very much a family operation so the wait staff, meaning primarily the 2 daughters of the owners, do not care about the customers , and are not concerned with any criticism or complaints a customer might make. Me and my wife have never complained, but this will be our last time there, unless we hear about changes being made there. The food has gotten somewhat less delicious, but the food was always very good. The decorum has not updated nor changed in years and the hard wood booths and chairs are just super uncomfortable. There is no accessibility and they act sorta resentful toward those who are somewhat handicapped.

This place is great! I love the atmosphere it's cozy and relaxing. The service is always fantastic…read moreand they are so friendly here. The food is awesome! I love the hummus and always get kabobs. I like to do one chicken and one beef with onions and peppers and the rice is delicious. I got to see the belly dancer last night too which made for a fun experience! Definitely check it out!

Better than ever, and all vegan this year. So restaurants had to stretch a bit if they wanted to be…read morethere. Incredible speakers like journalist Will Potter, author Victoria Moran, and the owner of Vegan Treats. More animal rescue/advocacy groups were here this time. You had to fight to be close to the large Vegan Treats tent. We missed the Cinnamon Snail truck with their tender maple bourbon donuts but were charmed by the Pizza Wagon: the best one had cauliflower puree, roasted potatoes, rosemary, and onion, OMG. We will plan better next year to get in on more cooking demonstrations -- you can get full with the samples they hand out. This festival is free, and oh the parade of gorgeous dogs. I paid to get in the pen with piglets of Ross Mill Farm and enjoyed every second of it, even being nibbled because I had just had pizza in my hand. Saw friends from several counties. Just a wonderful friendly vibe. We left with takeout and wish it had gone on longer, Another good thing is that vendors actually stay until the end and don't pack up early. I see this expanding. The world is changing for the good, although it can be hard to see sometimes with so much violence and war.

This was my second vegfest, after this year's inaugural Philly VegFest, and it did not disappoint…read more We got there about an hour in at noon, and the lines at Cinnamon Snail were starting to get bad but they moved very quickly. Thank goodness because we were starving, having not eaten in preparation for a day of VegFest binging. We split an apple turnover and a small spinach pie from the Snail while we waited for our two tempeh sandwiches. The sandwiches came out quickly and we split the Thai tempeh (very spicy but very tasty) and the kale and mustard tempeh (very tasty as well). Both were served on very good millet bread. I would have prefered a little more variety, maybe one on a baguette or something, but overall I was incredibly satisfied. Not too full for more food though! I also noshed on a a bite of a pretzel-shaped sweet and salty doughnut from Vegan Treats, who had an absolutely wonderful spread of desserts. The doughnut was just ok, I took home two lemon bars that were out of this world good. Finally, I split a vegan cheesesteak empenada with my husband; it was pretty bland. However, it was great to have so many options to try all in one place. I also purchased two items of clothing: one festival T-shirt in a gorgeous periwinkle color. The T had a cool saying on the front and a pretty logo on the back, but it's just a boring straight T, I would've prefered a fancy organic washed out cotton. I may have to alter it when I get home, turn it into a boat neck or something like the refashionista (look her up!) Also purchased an absolutely gorgeous open neck turquoise, soft as butter sweatshirt that had a elephant herbivore logo. I'm in love with this item from Grape Cat. Luckily they accepted Visa because I was running out of cash fast at this fest!

We have been going here for years. Nothing else like it in the Lehigh Valley. Their portions are…read morevery generous, and packed with so much variety. Each hot pot is carefully plated to include variety in every bowl - this has been consistent over the years. You can tell they care to do a wonderful job, every time. The servers are very attentive and can remember us and our orders every time, even when we haven't been in in months. We wished we lived closer. Restrooms are always very well maintained and very clean restaurant.

My girlfriend and I never had Taiwanese food before, so we had to go. We're both glad that we did…read more The place is a blast with ring-planets hanging from the ceiling, red booths, and a lot of room to enjoy one's meal. The servers took great care of us as first-time customers. We both ordered their delicious bubble tea (Japanese matcha and strawberry). My girlfriend got a double-order of their spring rolls, which she loved. I was presented with their Seafood Lobster Hi-Top and it was spectacular! The dish reminded me of a Vietnamese Fao meal and came loaded with an array of seafood: mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp, squid, octopus, fish, fishballs, and three types of mushrooms. I also asked for medium spicy and it was spot-on. The meal was absolutely delicious. We both took food home and it was amazing the next day. We cannot wait to return to this amazing restaurant and we hope you get a chance to visit and taste for yourselves!

Twisted Olive is definitely one of my favorite restaurants…read more They have a great bar and restaurant area that is open yet quiet. The artwork is amazing and the lighting is perfect. It's great for dates because this is where my girlfriend and I had our first dinner together in 2021. Veronica, our incredible server, took care of us. She fielded any questions with ease and her recommendations were exceptional. My girlfriend loved her cosmopolitan and my martini with blue cheese stuffed olives was phenomenal. The artichoke and spinach dip was both plentiful and flavorful. The tuna tartare was a bit dry yet delicious. But that grilled octopus was on a completely different level of flavor and texture. Truly fantastic. Whether you're here for lunch or dinner, the menu is incredible. Many thanks again to Veronica for her kindness and for her professionalism!

Mother's Day: Food and server were very good. But they told us ahead of time "you are slotted for 1…read morehr 45 mins" at the table because we're very busy. Our food did not even arrive until 1 hr and 45 mins after we sat down. Waiting nearly two hours for food is unacceptable, despite a booked schedule. It means you overbooked. Other tables were comped for waiting as long as we did; we were not comped. We spent 10 minutes eating and wanted to leave because we were exhausted.

On a Saturday night on the first weekend in February, my girlfriend and I visited Apollo Grill for…read morethe first time -- finally! We were seated right away in an open format atmosphere with the best balance of light and dark. The bar across from us looked fantastic. What we noticed right from the start is how well the staff works with and for each other to bring guests the best dining experience possible. Maddie was our server. She was kind, professional, patient, and knowledgable about both food and drink on a grand scale. Her recommendations were stellar. I had a refreshing gin and basil martini as well as their beef carpaccio, which was absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend started with their beef stew, which was thick and satisfying. It was so delicious, she almost canceled her entree to have more. She went with the home cooking route and indulged in their meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. Although she loved that as well, half had to come home with her, which made for an excellent lunch the next day. I went with the raw of it all and got their spectacular tuna tartare with asparagus, radish, and rice. Usually, the tuna is cut into strips but this tremendous block of gorgeous fish knocked me out. Absolutely fantastic from presentation to flavor. For dessert, we got their brownie with ice cream and this was all upper level in taste and texture. I would be shocked if their ice cream hadn't been made in-house. We loved our first experience with Apollo and we look forward to our next visit, which is hopefully sooner than later.

Why take reservations if you don't honor them? Allowed too may walk ins and we were forced to wait…read morealmost 20 minutes past our reserved time to sit. Thank goodness we planned some flexibility after the meal before our show started. But the real downer of the meal was Alison. Our server had such an attitude... while the food was pretty good, she was not. The place was also too loud and had no vibe. The bar crowd spilled into the seat area and looked messy. Wouldn't go back.