Bethlehem Eats: Brunch With Artists, Try The Buckwheat Pancakes And More

Bethlehem has several fun dining-and-entertainment options to fill your Labor Day weekend, including dinner-and-a-show options at Musikfest Café, brunch at Historic Hotel Bethlehem and live music tied to local drinks.

Here's where you can satisfy your tastebuds locally this weekend:

Dinner And FACE 2 FACE At Musikfest Café
When: Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5; doors and dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way
What’s happening: The Billy Joel and Elton John tribute FACE 2 FACE is playing two rescheduled shows this weekend. ArtsQuest says doors and dinner begin at 6 p.m.; reserved seating carries a $10 minimum food-and-beverage purchase. Tickets are $47.75 – $59.
For more information: https://www.artsquest.org/event/face-2-face-a-tribute-to-billy-joel-and-elton-john2/

Brunch With The Artists
When: Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St.
What’s happening: Historic Hotel Bethlehem is turning its Sunday brunch into an art-gallery experience with 10 local artists, original artwork for sale, a collaborative community painting and music by Joe Mixon. The hotel lists reservations at $59.95 for adults and $29.95 for children, before tax and gratuity.
For more information: https://www.hotelbethlehem.com/special-events-dinners

Emily Ann Roberts With Bar Food At Musikfest Café
When: Sunday, Sept. 6; doors and bar food at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way
What’s happening: Country singer Emily Ann Roberts performs Sunday night with special guest SJ McDonald. ArtsQuest says bar food begins when doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a $10 minimum food-and-beverage purchase for reserved seating.
For more information: https://www.artsquest.org/event/emily-ann-roberts/

Live Music At Stone Farm Cellars 46
When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Stone Farm Cellars 46
What’s happening: Bethlehem-based singer-songwriter Dina Hall is scheduled for an evening of acoustic folk, rock and Americana. Stone Farm Cellars confirms the Saturday performance on its current events calendar.
For more information: https://stonefarmcellarsandvineyard.com/events

WHERE YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE DINING

The People's Kitchen continues to generate notable Yelp activity in Bethlehem. Its current indexed listing shows a 4.5-star rating from about 400 reviews, including a review posted just days ago. That diner praised the restaurant’s value and experience, writing that the “service was phenomenal, food was excellent, and super affordable.” Another recent review singled out the buckwheat pancakes and the restaurant’s lively open-kitchen feel.