A smorgasbord of dining deals are satisfying foodies’ appetites in Northampton County this week.
Easton and Hellertown-Lower Saucon restaurant weeks kicked off on Sunday and continue through Saturday, July 18.
In total, more than 30 restaurants are offering fixed-price, multi-course menus and other promotions during the events.
Easton Restaurant Week
At Easton Restaurant Week, you can enjoy promotions at 25 Easton area restaurants, including Italian favorites such as Antonio’s Pizzeria, Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, Sette Luna Tuscan Trattoria and Stoke Coal Fire Pizza & Bar.
For seafood fans, 3rd & Ferry Fish Market in Easton is serving up a $35, three-course dinner, featuring entree options such as broiled crab-stuffed tilapia, seafood fra diavolo and fish and chips, while Marblehead Chowder House in Palmer Township is presenting a $36, three-course dinner, with entree choices of bourbon salmon, shrimp with crab fried rice, steak tips Diane, Key West chicken n shrimp and “captain clawed’s cioppino.”
Other restaurants offering three-course menus include Porters’ Pub & Restaurant in Easton ($38 per person; entree options of scallops, chicken thigh or ropa vieja), Meli European Taverna ($49 per person; entrée options of grilled swordfish steak, Moroccan-spiced braised short rib or mushroom di Paris rigatoni), Black and Blue ($35 per person; entree options of New York steak churrasco, margherita pizza, jalapeno smash burger or pan-seared salmon), Pearly Baker’s Alehouse ($30 per person; entree options of mac and cheese, Jameson burger or vodka rigatoni) and Tapestry ($30 per person; entree options of loaded baked potato, garlic shrimp over couscous, beef stroganoff over couscous or mashed potatoes or chicken Marsala over couscous or mashed potatoes).
Cuisines from around the world are showcased, with Mesa Modern Mexican offering a $42.95 menu, with entree options of garlic chicken, plantain-crusted mahi mahi or teres meajor steak; Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine presenting a four-course menu, with entree options of lamb saag, tandoori pork chop, shahi paneer or alu mattar; and Tierra de Fuego offering a four-course, $30 menu, with entree choices such as Colombian mixed grill, fish and shrimp, bandeja paisa or chicken breast, pork loin or pork chop in passion fruit sauce.
Bar Torino operates at 56 N. Third St. in downtown Easton.
Ryan Kneller
Fans of Italian cuisine can head to popular Easton dining spots such as Bar Torino ($39, three-course menu, with entrée options of chicken Francese, wild mushroom risotto or spaghetti alla Puttanesca), Colonia Pizza & Spaghetti House ($30, three-course menu, with entrée options such as founders pie, drunken chicken cheesesteak and “The Grand BLVD” – chicken cutlet, bacon, banana peppers, ricotta, hot honey and Italian bread), Antonio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant ($40, four-course menu, with third-course options of lamb chops, short ribs, chicken parm or eggplant rollatini), Sette Luna ($45, three-course menu, with entrée options of seafood pasta, grilled swordfish or veal medallions) and Stoke ($35, three-course menu, with entrée options of any pizza, steak Milanese, Hawaiian burger or “The Italian Stallion”).
Sette Luna operates on Ferry Street in Easton.
Ryan Kneller
Hot dog hot spots are also participating, with Bun Busterz offering any two main options and one side for $16; Rod’s Dogs at the Easton Public Market offering promotions such as a Rod’s Dogs Meal Deal (any hot dog with any toppings, any side and any beverage for $11); and Jimmy’s Hot Dogs (North Third Street location only) offering two Jimmy’s any style hot dogs and a side for $9.95.
For individuals looking for breakfast and brunch, Billy’s Downtown Diner is offering a $15.95, two-course breakfast menu, with second-course options of Pano’s Omelette, Yanna’s Omelette or Berry Krunch; and a $18.95, three-course lunch menu, with second-course options of carnitas quesadilla, Georgia’s Berry Good Salad or turkey BLTA.
A location of Billy’s Downtown Diner operates at 123 S. Third St. in downtown Easton.
Ryan Kneller
Other promotions include a $39, three-course meal, with entrée options of braised pork belly agrodolce, scallop tikka masala, ahi tuna poke noodle bowl or a BBQ jackfruit taco, at Vault Brewing; $39.95, three-course dinner, with 20-plus entree options (swordfish, Frenched chicken, Guinness-braised short ribs, apple and brie pizza and more), at River Grille; $41, three-course meal, with entrée options such as petite filet mignon, Faroe Island salmon and grilled 10-ounce ribeye steak, at The View at Morgan Hill; and $48, three-course meal, with entrée options of seared salmon, crispy tofu, filet medallions, boneless half chicken, pasta of the day or butcher’s cut, at Thyme.
Thyme operates at 100 Northampton St. in Easton.
Ryan Kneller
Additionally, guests can enjoy a half-price drink or appetizer with a $20 purchase at Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe and $5 small sundae at Owowcow.
For more information on Easton Restaurant Week, visit eastonrestaurantweek.com.
Hellertown-Lower Saucon Summer Restaurant Week
Hellertown-Lower Saucon Summer Restaurant Week features 10 participating restaurants, including familiar favorites such as Braveheart Highland Pub and Yianni’s Taverna.
Springtown Inn in Springfield Township is offering a $30, three-course menu, with entree options of chicken piccata, beef tenderloin tips over horseradish cream or seafood cakes. All dinners include potato and vegetable.
Yianni’s Taverna operates on Old Philadelphia Pike in Lower Saucon Township.
Ryan Kneller
Other multi-course menus are available at Yianni’s Tavern in Lower Saucon (three courses; $49 per person; entrée options of chicken spanaki, pork shank, salmon kleftiko or tarhana risotto) and La Maya (four courses; $55 per person; entrée options of lamb birria, salmon enchilada or enfrijolada).
Diners can also dig into deals such as free sticky toffee pudding with the purchase of a Scottish entree at Braveheart Highland Pub in Hellertown; and $10 breakfast specials such as blueberry cream cheese French toast bake with sausage and $12 lunch specials such as quinoa stuffed pepper served with side salad at Art Cafe in Lower Saucon Township.
Braveheart Highland Pub operates at 430 Main St. in Hellertown.
Ryan Kneller
Nick & Noahs in Hellertown is offering daily specials such as $3 root beer floats on Monday, 15% off for seniors (ages 65 and older) on Tuesday, $1.50 plain hot dogs on Wednesday, free fries or tots and a fountain drink with any burger or lunch entrée on Thursday, $5 milkshakes on Friday and half price kids meals on Saturday.
Other promotions will include 5% off dining discount at Plaza Azteca in Lower Sauco; $5 pint special on select brands at Lost Tavern Brewing in Hellertown; specials such as $9.99 Greek or caprese salads, $18.99 pesto pizzas and $19.99 grandma pizzas at Cross Pizza in Lower Saucon; and chef feature specials of the day at Tast of Italy in Hellertown.
The event is presented by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, visit facebook.com/hlschamber.