Restaurants
Best Overall Lehigh Valley
Carmel Kitchen and Wine Bar
carmel-kitchen.com/locations/allentown-pa.com
Best Overall Allentown, Best Martini
3501 Grille
grille3501.com
Best Overall Bethlehem
Apollo Grill
Casual, friendly, sophisticated and lively describes Bethlehem’s Apollo Grill perfectly. The menu was the first in the Valley to offer small plates and half-portions and has continued to create innovative cuisine using the freshest ingredients. A warm and inviting decor adds to the feel of a neighborhood bistro. The professional, yet friendly service welcomes you back again and again, whether it’s for burger or a lobster taco. apollogrill.com
Best Overall Easton
Sette Luna
setteluna.com
Best BBQ
Grumpy’s Bar B Que Roadhouse
grumpysbbq.net
Best Breakfast
Billy’s Downtown Diner
billysdiner.com
Best Buffet
Florence Italian Grille
florencegrille.com
Best Chinese
Bamboo Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar
thebamboocuisine.com
Best Coffee Shop
The Joint
Best Deli
Goosey Gander
“Your only destination, our only locations. Making sandwiches for our friends since 1979.”
Best Diner
Trivet Diner
trivetdiner.com
Best Indian
Nawab Indian Restaurant
nawabindianbethlehem.com
Best Italian, Best Wait Service
Molinari’s
molinarimangia.com
Best Japanese, Best Sushi
Kome
komerestaurant.com
Best Kids Menu Restaurant & Best French Fries
Red Robin
Found in 2003, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group is a locally-owned and operated Red Robin casual dining franchise covering the Eastern, Northeastern and Central regions of Pennsylvania. Red Robin is famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. Whether a family dining with kids, adults grabbing a drink at the bar or teens enjoying a meal, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature beverages. Visit your local Red Robin restaurant and join in the Burger experience today. Red Robin…YUMMM!® redrobin.com
Best Lunch Spot
Cali Burrito
caliburrito.com
Best Mexican
On the Border
ontheborder.com
Best New Restaurant
BJ’s Brewhouse
bjsrestaurants.com
Best Outdoor Dining
Limeport Inn
Celebrating 175 years, the Limeport Inn and its team continue the tradition of combining great atmosphere with great food in one of the Lehigh Valley’s most unique restaurants. limeportinn.com
Best Tea Room
Granny McCarthy’s Tea Room
redstagpub.com
FOOD
Best Appetizer
River Grille
therivergrille.com
Best Bakery
Emmaus Bakery
High-quality, made-from-scratch pastries at fair prices, they also make wedding cakes, specialty cakes and cakes for any occasion. They also specialize in large doughnuts, apple fritters, bear claws, sticky buns, Moravian sugar cookies, potato crumb buns, turnovers, breads and rolls. emmausbakery.com
Best Bagels
Johnny’s Bagels
johnnysbagelsanddeli.com
Best Cheesesteak
The Brass Rail Restaurant
The Brass Rail Restaurant has been family-operated and an Allentown tradition for over 85 years. Offering award-winning cheese steaks to complete meals, The Brass Rail has something for everyone. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week with two private banquet rooms for 25 to 100 guests. Good food, friendly service and reasonable prices – A Valley tradition. brassrailrestaurant.com
Best Chocolates
Josh Early Candies
joshearlycandies.com
Best Cupcakes
Blondies
Blondies has been feature on the Food Network and Spike TV. They are best known for their outrageous flavors and super large cupcakes, so moist you’ll need a spoon. They are family-owned and -operated, have an extensive and fun food menu featured at their two shops and each item is made with love. blondiesfood.com
Best Dessert
Perkin’s
perkinsrestaurants.com
Best Hamburgers
Wert’s Cafeé
Wert’s Cafe, the perfect stop for lunch or dinner, has been serving their delicious signature burgers for almost 50 years. If you have never had a Wert’s burger you owe it to yourself to come in and try one. At Wert’s there is always a great selection being served with a friendly and family atmosphere. wertscafe.com
Best Hot Dogs
Yocco’s
yoccos.com
Best Ice Cream
Ice Cream World
icecreamworld.com
Best Pizza
Stefano’s
stefanosrest.com
Best Salads
Saladworks
saladworks.com
Best Sandwiches
Primo Hoagies
primohoagies.com
Best Seafood
Youell’s Oyster House
youellsoysterhouse.com
Best Soup
Zoup
zoup.com
Best Steak, Wine Bar
Blue Grill House
bluegrillhouse.com
Best Sunday Brunch
Hotel Bethlehem
hotelbethlehem.com
Best Vegetarian
Jenny’s Kuali
Jenny’s Kuali has been owned and operated by Jenny and Roy Lim in Southside Bethlehem since August 2012. Their homemade Malaysian dishes are infused with exotic spices with various fresh ingredients. Their food reflects the various cultures of Malaysia. jennyskuali.com
Best Wings, Best Sports Bar
PJ Whelihan’s
pjspub.com
BAR
Best Happy Hour & Best Bar
Bar Louie (Center Valley)
Bar Louie came into the Promenade Shops late 2015 to offer great food and drinks to the people of the Lehigh Valley. Known for their Tuesday Burger Nights and awesome happy hour, their scratch kitchen offers everything from shareable appetizers to burgers and entrees, while drinkers rejoice in the 32 signature cocktails and 30 draft beers on tap. barlouie.com
Bartender
Frankie- Lost Tavern Brewing
losttavernbrewing.com
Local Pub
Porter’s Pub
porterspubeaston.com
Microbrew Selection
Weyerbacher Brewing Company
Weyerbacher is proud to call the Lehigh Valley home! It’s a place that has always fostered innovation and kept it in the forefront. Weyerbacher uses that same spirit when they craft recipes that push boundaries and stretch style guidelines. Stop by the tap room and let’s have a beer! weyerbacher.com
SERVICES
Best Accountant
Buckno, Lisicky & Co.
bucknolisicky.com
Best Architect
Howard Kulp Architects, PC
Howard Kulp Architects, PC offers professional services in architecture, planning, programming and interior design. The firm has planned and designed a variety of projects, including commerical/retail, health care, institutional and custom residences. Our primary objective is to provide excellent design services while exceeding the expectations of the client. hkulparchitects.com
Best Attorney Overall
Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., Attorneys at Law
Every business day, the lawyers of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus apply decades of experience to provide our clients with cost-effective solutions to complex matters of commercial law and personal legal issues. As a result, we have become one of the most respected law firms in Pennsylvania, earning the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell for the quality of our legal services, our professional reliability and ethical standards. nmmlaw.com
Best Business Law Attorney & Best Place to Work (1-50)
Zator Law
Zator Law is in its third decade offering professional services to business, organizations and individuals. Chances are if you live, work or play in the Lehigh Valley, you have seen the results of their comprehensive business and real-estate practice. Outside of the office, their team is dedicated to community causes and charitable fundraising, including the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley. Zatorlaw.com
Best Divorce Attorney
Lance Gordon
saltzmangordonlaw.com
Best Family Law Attorney
Law Offices of Jerry Knafo
Knafo Law Offices is a Lehigh Valley personal injury law firm that represent individuals and families that have suffered injuries as a result of auto accidents, with offices in Allentown, Easton, Orefield and Whitehall. Knafo.com
Best Bed & Breakfast
Sayre Mansion
sayremansion.com
Best Cable Company
Service Electric
sectv.com
Best Car Wash (Tunnel and Touchless Automatic)
Kuhnsville CarWash
kcwash.com
Best Cell Phone Provider
Verizon Wireless
verizonwireless.com
Best ChildCare Center
Active Learning Center
alcchildcare.com
Best Bank
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
lafambank.com
Best Credit Union
People First Federal Credit Union
peoplefirstcu.org
Best Custom Framing, Best Camera Store
Dan’s Camera City
danscamera.com
Best Day Spa
Oliver’s Salon and Day Spa
Over the past 20 years, Oliver’s Salon and Spa has encouraged the importance of treating yourself well. This means taking time out to restore well-being. Their team of strong, passionate professionals continues to provide the Lehigh Valley with luxurious treatments and services. oliverssalondayspa.com
Best Event Planner, Best Landscaping
PLACE-Scott Rothenberger
With more than 24 years experience in the design industry, Scott Rothenberger created PLACE, a one-stop design firm offering landscape design and installation, interior and exterior architectural design, event and holiday decoration and more. With Scott’s experience and education in architecture, combined with 19-plus years of practicing landscape and garden design, PLACE serves as one source from designing a concept to project management to completion.
Best Financial Planner
Valley National Financial Advisors
Valley Financial Advisors’ mission is to enable people to meet their long-term financial goals. They aim to simplify their clients’ lives by giving them advice in as many areas as possible – financial planning, investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, insurance, trust, education planning and ExecutiveEdge™ planning for corporate leaders. valleynationalgroup.com
Best Fitness Center
Steel Fitness
sfpremierhw.com
Best Funeral Home
Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.
Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. is a caring, family-owned and -operated funeral home since 1938, serving the Lehigh Valley with locations in Hellertown and Schnecksville. With state-of-the-art facilities that include a crematorium, themed hearses, customized video productions and Skyping, the Heintzelman Funeral Home offers world-class funeral and bereavement needs. “There is a difference –ask the families we have served.” heintzelmanfh.com
Best Hair Styling (Women)
Lawrence Roth
lawrencerothsalonanddayspa.com
Best Health Insurance Provider
Highmark Blue Shield
highmark.com
Best Home Builder
Tuskes Homes
tuskeshomes.com
Best Hotel, Best Weekend Get Away, Best Reception Facility
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
bcmountainresort.com
Best Insurance Agent
Justin Beidelman
As a Senior Insurance Advisor and Alternative Risk Advisor for Arbor Insurance Group, one of the area’s most-recognized firms, Justin is responsible for the development of commercial insurance clients throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas while maintaining the relationships of existing clientele. arborinsurancegroup.com
Best Interior Designer
GailGray Home
GailGray is a full-service interior-design retail store in the Promenade Shops. They take pride in their customer service and attention to detail for their clients, whether someone is looking for an accessory for their coffee table or are building and furnishing a new home. gailgrayhome.com
Internet Service Provider
RCN
rcn.com
Best Manicure/Pedicure & Best Tanning Salon
Blink27 Salon & Spa
At Blink27 Salon & Spa, their specialty is their love for what they do. Blink27 Salon & Spa is a team of leading hair professional dedicated to quality service. Their cutting-edge style combined with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere provides affordable luxury in an elegant, professional environment. Blink27.com
Best Massage
Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center LLC
A hidden treasure right in the heart of historic downtown Bethlehem, Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center has been in the business since 1997. Their facility offers eight treatment rooms and a full menu of services focused on health and wellbeing, including several massage modalities, facials, waxing, colon hydrotherapy and acupuncture. Our email address is healhandsm+c@yahoo.com.
Best Personal Trainer
Joseph Arangio, WorkoutEngine Allentown
The body-transformation program helps turn bulky butter beans into svelte peed pods. Supervised by fat-loss guru Joseph Arangio, aspiring health hounds participate in four 45-minute weekly workout sessions, designed for minimum time commitment and maximum impact and intensity. Clients can lose up to one pound each week. Results are guaranteed. workoutengineallentown.com
Best Pool/Spa
B & B Pools
B&B Custom Pools is the Lehigh Valley’s leading designer and builder of custom concrete pools and spas since 1973. Along with our retail store, B&B Custom Pools Inc., specializes in all of your swimming pool needs and pleasures. Let their family build and service your family’s dream pool today. custompoolsbybarry.com
Best Real Estate (Residential), Best Real Estate (Commercial) & Best Place to Work (51+ Employees)
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. With more than 4,500 sales associates in over 65 sales offices across the Tri-State, it is the No. 1 broker in the nationwide BHHS network of 1,400 broker affiliates. berkshirehathawayhs.com
Best Tire Dealer
Jack Williams Tire
jackwilliams.com
Best Travel Agency
AAA Travel, AAA East Central
AAA Travel Agency offers fee-free vacation planning and booking to non-members and members. Members enjoy exclusive value-added benefits and savings. In addition to domestic and international arrangements (including cruises, guided and independent tours and motor-coach excursions), AAA offers air and train ticketing, car rentals, visa and passport assistance and other services and products. aaa.com
PET SERVICES
Best Doggy Day Care, Dog Trainer, Pet Groomer & Pet Kennel
Leader of the Pack Institute
Leader of the Pack Institute is the Valley’s premier, full-service, canine facility offering dog daycare 365 days a year, overnight boarding with cage-free or private stay, all levels of obedience classes, private behavior modification at their facility or in your home and a full-service grooming salon. lopci.com
Best Pet Supplies
Affordable Pet Center
Affordable Pet Center is family-owned and operated by the Ford family. They have a wide selection of suppplies for dogs, cats, small animals, fish, reptiles, birds, wild birds and ponds. Their staff can answer your questions and direct you to the products you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. affordablepetcenter.net
Best Veterinarian
Macungie Animal Hospital
macungieanimalhospital.com
RETAILERS
Best Auto Dealer (Domestic)
Rothrock Motor Sales, Inc.
Rothrock is a family-owned and -operated business for over 57 years in the Lehigh Valley. They provide superior customer services including sales, service, parts, reconditioning and a body shop all located centrally in Allentown. At Rothrock, their mission is to provide a truly exceptional buying and servicing experience with integrity and fairness. rothrock.com
Best Auto Dealer (Foreign)
Lehigh Valley Honda
lehighvalleyhonda.com
Best Beer Distributor
Shangy’s
(610)967-1701
Best Bicycle Shop
Bike Line
bikeline.com
Best Bookstore
Moravian Book Shop
moravianbookshop.com
Best Furniture Store
Raymoor & Flanigan
raymourflanigan.com
Best Garden Center
Lehigh Valley Home and Garden Center
lvhgc.com
Best Hardware Store
Albright’s Hardware & Garden Center
albrightshardwarestore.com
Best Health Food Store
Queens Nutritional Food
Queens has been a family-owned business for over 40 years. Their specialty is vitamins and herbs. They also have a wholesale division that supplies products throughout Pa. and N.J. Most nuts are roasted on the premises for freshness. They have a knowledgeable staff ready to answer questions. queensnutrition.net
Best Jeweler
Susan Bella Jewelry
Susan Bella Jewelry is the Lehigh Valley’s best full-service jewelry store where customer service and quality reign supreme! Susan’s welcoming shop, located on the West End of Allentown, is packed with gorgeous fine jewelry you won’t find anywhere else in the Valley. The genuine sales advice, expert repairs and heartfelt custom designs are just a few of Susan Bella Jewelry’s traits that keep clients coming back. susanbellajewelry.com
Best Mall
Lehigh Valley Mall
simon.com/mall/lehigh-valley-mall
Best Men’s Clothier
The London Shop
thelondonshopofeaston.com
Best Motorcyle Dealer
Keystone Harley Davidson
keystonehd.com
Best Sporting Goods Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods
dickssportinggoods.com
Best Supermarket
Wegman’s
wegmans.com
Best Tobacco Shop
Cigar’s International
cigarinternational.com
Best Unique Gift Shop
Missing Piece
Missing piece is a unique destination gift shop and women’s boutique located in Nazareth. They offer a wide selection of designer lines, including Brighton, Chamilia, Uno De 50, Lizzy James, Vera Bradley and much more. Their staff is professional and friendly and always provide their customers with exceptional service from the minute they walk through the door. They take pride in creating meaningful relationships with customers, and they are always willing to help you find that perfect gift. They are always looking to do something extra for their customers. They will clean your jewelry while shopping, provide complimentary gift wrapping for that special gift and offer Teddy Grahams to their little shoppers. They appreciate their customers’ business and want to thank them for their continued loyalty. missingpiecegiftshop.com
Best Vapor Shop
The Vaping Oasis
The Vaping Oasis provides a safe alternative to smoking. They have the largest selection of e-liquid and hardware in the Lehigh Valley and a professional staff to help you with your vaping needs. The Vaping Oasis brand liquid is carried in shops throughout the United States as well as overseas. thevapingoasis@yahoo.com
Best Winery
Franklin Hill Vineyards
franklinhillvineyards.com
Best Women’s Boutique
Julia’s 4 Seasons Consignment Boutique
Julia’s 4 Seasons Consignment Boutique is a women’s boutique set in a charming historic building along the Catasauqua’s Front Street business district. Julia’s offers all-seasons, all-sizes and all-occasions merchandise all year long. Julia’s emphasis on offering trendy a d timeless fashions makes it your No. 1 got-to boutique for the fashionable woman on a budget. At Julia’s, you will find clothing in sizes junior 00 to women’s plus 5X, shoes, accessories, handbags, designer labels, formal wear, costumes, vintage and much more. julias4seasons.com
ARTS & LEISURE
Best Birthday Party Location
Bounce U
bounceu.com
Best Dance Studio
Accent School of Dance
Accent School of Dance provides professional dance instruction in a creative, high-quality studio environment. With over 20 years of experience, students of all ages are encouraged to excel to their fullest potential while having fun. Accent dancers gain confidence, self-esteem and find fulfillment through the art of dance. accentschoolofdance.com
Best Day Trip Destination
Knoebles
knoebles.com
Best Festival
Musikfest
musikfest.org
Best Golf Course (Private)
Brookside Country Club
brooksidecountryclub.org
Best Golf Course (Public)
Allentown Municipal Golf Course
allentowngolf.org
Best Independent Movie Theater
Emmaus Movie Theater
They would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted them Best Independent Theater in the Lehigh Valley. They have recently expanded their programming for live comedy, BYOB cult-classic screenings, free community movies, private parties and as always the current movie hits at a discounted rate. emmaustheatre.com
Best Live Music Venue
Penn’s Peak
pennspeak.com
Best Live Theater
State Theater
statetheatre.org
Best Martial Arts Studio
Lehigh Valley Martial Arts
lvmakungfu.com
Best Mini Golf Course
Putt U
puttu.com
Best News (Local)
WFMZ
wfmz.com
Best Performing Arts Center
Zoellner Arts Center
zoellner.cas2.lehigh.edu
Best Radio Station
B-104
b104.iheart.com
Best Radio Morning Show Host
Bobby Gunther Walsh
790waeb.iheart.com
HEALTH
Aesthetic Physician, Best Eye Care
Lisa Bunin
lisabuninmd.com
Best Alternative Medical Specialist
Pure Health + Wellness
Dr. Stacey L. Jones is a chiropractor and owner of Pure Health & Wellness Center where they believe in helping patients achieve a balanced lifestyle and long-term healthful living. They are dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutrition and wellness education so that they can live their life to the fullest. Pure Health and Wellness Center has been designed to be a serene and relaxing environment, focusing on enhancing the quality of individual health and lifestyle. Dr. Jones has been in private practice in the Lehigh Valley since 1999 and is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College. purehealthandwellnesscenter.com
Best Assisted/Independent Living Facility
Country Meadows
Country Meadows is proud to be voted, once again, the leading retirement community in the Lehigh Valley. They have been serving seniors in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years.Their Allentown, Bethlehem and Forks Township communities are committed to delivering quality living and care. countrymeadows.com
Best Cosmetic Dentist
Oral Dynamics
oraldynamics.com
Best Family Medical Practice
Parkland Family Health Center
Parkland Family Health Center, a division of Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley, has been a source of medical care in Schnecksville since 1979. The practice currently has six board-certified physicians and 15 dedicated care-team members. Many of whom have been with the center for more than 15 years. We offer evening, Saturday, and on-call services. And strive to preserve the doctor-patient relationship in a medical world that, at times, is difficult to navigate. The goal of our practice is to provide continuing, comprehensive health care for our patients and their families. parklandfamilyhealth.com
Best General Dentistry Office
Emmaus Dental
emmausdentalcare.com
Best Hospital
Lehigh Valley Health Network
lvhn.org
Best In-Home Health Care
CareGivers America
caregiversamerica.com
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Michael Schwartz
lvhn.org
Best Pharmacy
Dorneyville Compounding Pharmacy
Dorneyville Compounding Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated specialty compounding pharmacy serving the Lehigh Valley area of Eastern Pennsylvania and beyond. Since 1989, they have been hand-making customized prescriptions to help meet individual patient needs. By collaborating with medical providers and veterinarians, they formulate treatments that promote health and wellness within the community and for companion friends. dorneyvillepharmacy.com
Best Wellness Center
Patient First
patientfirst.com
WEDDING SERVICES
Best Bridal Boutique
Bridals by Sandra
bridalsbysandra.com
Best DJ
Rockin’ Ramaley
rockinramaley.com
Best Caterer
Culinary Experts
Culinary Experts has been proud to serve the Lehigh Valley and beyond for over 15 years. Specializing in custom-design catering, they offer what the customer wants and deserves. Some of their best dishes are also available weekly at the Allentown Farmers Market. Your request is their service. allentownfarmersmarket.com
Best Florist
Phoebe Floral
Attention to every detail is their promise to you! Phoebe Floral has been recognized and awarded the No. 1 florist in several categories in the Lehigh Valley by Lehigh Valley Magazine, The Morning Call and others. This is a reflection of their experienced staff and personalized attention given to every wedding. phoebefloral.com
Best Invitations
The paperbag
thepaperbagonline.com
Best Limo Service
J&J Transportation
jjtransportation.com
Best Photographer
Bar None Weddings
barnoneweddings.com
Best Rental Items
Action Party Rentals
actionpartyrentals.com
Best Tuxedo Store
C.E. Roth
ceroth.com
Videographer
Bar None Weddings
i>barnoneweddings.com
Best Wedding Planner
Dream Events
Dream Events is a special-occasion rental company with an in-house event planner with over 30 years experience coordinating and planning special occasions in the Lehigh Valley. We also offer a full line of rental equipment and the most extensive inventory of linens, napkins and chairs. dreameventsonline.com
