Where to eat in Nazareth 2001
"One Cannot Sleep Well, Think Well, Love Well, If One Has Not Dined Well!" Restaurants in the Lehigh Valley catering to race car drivers, owners, crews and their sponsors for this weekend race at Nazareth Speedway have a table waiting for you. Hanoverville Road House, Appennino Ristorante or the Newburg Inn -- three dining hot spots for race car drivers, owners and their entourages, plus much more places to go. See you in Nazareth- Ciao ;-) Kika Hanoverville Roadhouse-5001 Hanoverville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 * 610-837-1122. Just minutes from the track. Has everything. A longtime favorite with some of the race teams. Reservations recommended for lunch and dinner. The main structure of the Road House was built around 1825. It was a typical old colonial-style farmhouse. The soft rolling hills, fertile soil, and fifty inches of annual rainfall made this area perfect for farming corn, potatoes, wheat, and other crops. In 1837 the building was converted to a hotel, general store and post office, with a stagecoach stop at the northeast corner. The place remained the same through the Civil War and into the turn of the century. Even though the business changed hands, the bar always remained open. By the 1930's, the Road House was used as a restaurant, bar, and hunting lodge. In 1987, the present owners purchased this historic establishment. Major renovations and changes in design and menu have made the Hanoverville Road House the place for you to relax and enjoy fine or casual dining. Appennino Ristorante : 3079 Willow St., Allentown, Phone: 610-799-2727 About 25 minutes from the track- well worth the drive..Upscale Italian restaurant with a great reputation. (Northern Italian Menu) Hours: 5-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat. for dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday, except for private parties. Restored hotel (1800s); imported italian lamps, chandeliers and tapestry on chairs. The pot got sweeter as retirement approached, so Yolanda Salezze and her daughter Patrice decided the time was right to sell Appennino Ristorante. The 16-year-old South Whitehall establishment recently was bought by Hody Jenkins, owner of the Spice of Life Restaurant in Salisbury Township. Terms were not disclosed, but negotiations had been escalating for years. The 27 employees and regular hours will stay, according to both Jenkins and Patrice Salezze. There are no plans to close, not even for a transition, Salezze said, and there are no plans to change the menu. "People won't even notice," Salezze said. Appennino was born from Yolanda Salezze's love of cooking and from her husband's renovating skills. Jenkins, the new owner, and his wife, Anna, hope to continue the tradition of fine dining the Salezze family has established. "It's a perfect place, and our goal is to maintain it," Jenkins said. Newburg Inn: 4357 Newburg Road . US 22 & Rt 191 - Nazareth, PA 18064 Phone: 610-759-8528 . Two miles south of the track on Route 191. Known for excellent Prime Rib. Newburg Inn owner Nick Laros said he is still accepting reservations and expects some walk-ins, but if a racer or famous owner comes in he goes out of his way to ensure a relaxed atmosphere. "It's sporadic, though," Laros said. "You can't predict when they'll come in, and it's not just the day of the race. It's the whole week before." Gregory's Steakhouse: 2209 Schoenerville Rd Allentown, PA 18105 Phone: 610-264-9301 Located just two miles north of the Lehigh Valley Airport, it is known for its steaks, including a 144 oz. monster. Price range: $12 to $20 . Just like all the billboards say "The Best Steaks"....Great Mugs of beer too! The best steak around, Brazilians "The steak experts" love to eat there. The ice cold beer in the tallest mugs around and the house potatoes are to die for. Friendly atmosphere and service. The best value ounce for ounce of your dollar. Sicily Pizza & Restaurant : 18 E Lawn Rd Nazareth, PA 18064-1015 Phone: 610-759-1322 . Great Place for pizza and casual dinner. This is the place where Gil de Ferran worked with the Chef in the kitchen - preparing a "superb" Pizza Margherita. It's a small place, they are all Italians, every year I go, a new relative came from Italy. Apollo Bar and Grill- 610-865-9600 Down the street from the Bethlehem Brew Works, about 15 minutes from the track. Is probably the hottest restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. It is EXCELLENT!!! Call now for reservations. It's chic. It's apparently the new way people want to eat --any way they want. Foods are priced accordingly, too. "We were trying for something between California and New York and we don't mean Missouri," explained Dyanne Holt. The menu's heart is its selection of appetizers. But there are entrees in half or full-portions as well as sandwiches and desserts. "We realized that as we got older, we didn't want to spend all our food dollars on big entrees. We preferred tasting more foods for the same amount of money," Dyanne said. The grazing-style menu is ideal for diners who like creativity and artful presentations along with good taste. But there are enough traditional foods to make old-fashioned eaters comfortable, too. Tucked into the menu are clams casino ($6.95), shrimp wrapped in bacon ($7.95) and spaghetti and meatballs ($5.95 or $9.95), as well as prime rib and steaks ($17.95 or $18.95). But garnishes and sauces make even these foods Y2K compliant. For example, the beef can be ordered with bearnaise, au poivre or red wine shallot sauce, or blackened, or with horseradish crust and garlic butter. The most fun comes for those willing to do a little space walking through Apollo's list of appetizers -- Desserts are no less inspired at Apollo, where Pastry Chef John Zuwiala has been busier than he ever expected. Apollo's concept works. The food works. Federal Bar and Grill: 536 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 1810 Tel. 610-776-7600. Great food and cigar bar located in downtown, the Lehigh Valley's most exciting new restaurant, features the latest and greatest in regional American cooking, set in a classy yet casual big-city atmosphere. Stop in for lunch, dinner, late night, or cocktail hour after work. Enjoy famous Aged Angus Filet's or try an order Chesapeake Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, our Fresh Fish of the day, or one delicious pasta dishes. If you just want a quick bite, try an ultra-thin California-style pizza, or one of many salads and sandwiches, including mouth-watering half-pound Angus burgers, as well as vegetarian items. Federal Grill & Cigar Bar is a place where you can relax with friends and family, enjoying great food and great spirits. 14 microbrews on tap, including a cask-conditioned ale and a raspberry lambic. a great selection of fine wines by the glass or bottle, Single Malt Scotches, and an exciting new drink list including over forty types of Martinis. Naturally cigar friendly and offer a wide variety of premium cigars for your enjoyment. Non-smokers are also welcome, however, and our state-of-the-art air purification system ensures that you won't be bothered by smoke. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week with late night dining till Midnight during the week and till 2:00 AM on weekends. Stefano's (Italian). 2970 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA - Phone: 610-867-7775/ 6. Seven miles south of the track on Route 191. Excellent Italian food. Louies : 1207 Chew Street, Allentown 18102 PA US Phone: 610 4342340 family owned business for over 40 years. The Belletieri family takes great pride in the food and customer service.(BYOB) Bethlehem Brew Works- New pub with excellent food that opened 2 years ago. Establishment makes their own beer- very popular with 20's and 30's crowd. 15 minutes away in Bethlehem. 610-882-1300. In the Lehigh Valley, three companies brew beer at on-site locations: Weyerbacher Brewing Co. Inc., Easton; Old Lehigh Brewing Co., Allentown, and the newest, Bethlehem Brew Works (formerly the Bethlehem Beer Works), Bethlehem. This marks an important next step for the region's brewers. Most of the early examples of Lehigh Valley microbeers were brewed at other locations on a contract basis. Weyerbacher and the Brew Works both also operate brew pubs, where their beers are featured. The brewers at Brew Works have done about 30 complete batches of beer since the pub opened, and they are refining the beers all the time. Like most true white beers, this is an unfiltered beverage, which means there is a small amount of yeast in the beer. This may take a bit of getting used to, especially for people accustomed to clear and perfectly filtered brews. The trick is to pour all of the white beer out of the bottle and then allow the bottle to sit for a minute or so. Turn the bottle in a small circle and pour the remainder -- you'll be surprised at how much actually remains -- into your glass. This should add some additional taste elements to the beer and give it a slightly cloudy appearance, which is quite normal and desirable. Belmont Inn- Rd 3 Bethlehem, PA 18016 Phone: 610-861-0232. 25 minutes away in Saucon Valley. Down the road from Gus's Crossroads Inn, Old Bethlehem Pike, off Rt. 378 South Masterful American cuisine. Beautiful and delicious!! Great food in the heart of the beautiful Saucon Valley.. Has great atmosphere. The Cafe- 221 W Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018-5517 Phone: 610-866-1686 On same street as Brew Works and Apollo Grill. Excellent, slightly upscale restaurant with varied American cuisine.. Price range: $7 to $12 of eclectic classy menu, mix of Thai and American. Somewhat casual, but a nice night out Pistachio Bar & Grill: 341 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown Phone: 610-435-7007. CHEF STACEY BENDZLOWICZ.Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Amex.Smoking: Separate areas are available. New, hip bar/restaurant that features a zillion martinis. Great food and super atmosphere. Gourmet Chalet. Excellent, fine dining, white linen, gourmet restaurant in Northampton Parties of six or more shall have 18% gratuity added to the bill) . Great Entrees : "Macadamian" Crusted Tuna - served on mesculin mix with honey pommeray vinaigrette...Crevettes "Madagascar" tender shrimp sautéed with peppercorns, scallions, tomatoes and pernod..Grilled Norwegian Salmon served with a plantain and red pepper relish...Lobster "Chef Brian's Way" sautéed with tomatoes, champignons and white wine...New Zealand Rack of Lamb seared on the grill and roasted with mustard and herbs...Roasted "Wisconsin" Duckling boneless roasted duckling complemented with fresh fruit sauce... Cafe Luigi - 2915 Schoenersville Rd. Allentown, PA 18018 - Phone 610-694-8853 (B.Y.O.B.) " 318 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA - Phone 610-439-4900