The weekend is approaching and if you haven't planned what's on the menu, the time is now. There are several food events happening around town, plus a few new restaurants to check out. And if you haven't been to The People's Kitchen in a while, your neighbors have and they're raving about it on Yelp.
Let's dig right into this week's edition of Bethlehem Eats:
Bethlehem's dining weekend ranges from festival food at SteelStacks to two relatively new restaurant arrivals on the SouthSide and Easton Avenue. There is also a dinner-and-show option Saturday night for diners who want entertainment built into the meal.
ArtsQuest's new CountryFest combines two days of live country music with a notable food component. Guests can find barbecue favorites from Red Cedar Grill, bacon from Bacon on a Stick and ice cream from Batch Micro-Creamery, along with beverages and other festival activities. The event is Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22 at ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks, Bethlehem.
More information is here.
Gully Kitchen held its grand opening July 25, making it one of Bethlehem's newest restaurant arrivals. The restaurant specializes in Indian street-food flavors with a modern spin, including loaded burgers, wraps and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. It's located at 203 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem. Check out the menu here. For more information, visit https://thegullykitchen.com/
Barbecue Boys recently opened its newest location in Bethlehem. They serve up slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork and other barbecue classics. Diners can dig into a build-your-own barbecue bowl with smoked meats or chickpeas, toppings and sauces. It's located at 306 S. New St., Unit 109, Bethlehem. For more information, visit https://thebarbecueboys.com/location/
Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Steak House as a new Bethlehem restaurant that has officially opened its doors. The restaurant offers sushi and hibachi, with weekend hours extending through dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's located at 2342 Easton Ave., Bethlehem.
For more information, go here.
Green River, a Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty tribute show, plays Musikfest Café Saturday night. Doors and dinner start at 6:30 p.m. There's a $10 food-and-beverage minimum for reserved seating, making this one of the weekend's clearest dinner-plus-entertainment options.
The event will be held at Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem For more information, go here.
WHERE YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE DINING....
The People's Kitchen, 639 Linden St., Bethlehem
Yelp snapshot: 4.5 stars from 400 reviews i
What diners are saying: The "food was excellent, and super affordable" and singled out the buckwheat pancakes: "Love the buckwheat pancakes." The restaurant serves breakfast and brunch-style comfort food with creative twists from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
For more information: https://pkonlinden.com/
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