It\u2019s officially spring in the Lehigh Valley, which should bring the kind of weather perfect for Easter egg hunting.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re ready to celebrate Easter on April 5 and leave the house after an extreme winter, here are a few ideas for where to dine in or pick up food in and near the Lehigh Valley. As always, be sure to contact these businesses for reservations.<\/p>\n
Shanty on 19th will host an Easter brunch buffet<\/a> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 613 N. 19th in Allentown, serving cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e French toast, Belgian waffles, braised beef tips, glazed ham, cod, Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet corn and desserts.<\/p>\n The restaurant encouraged reservations and can be contacted at 610-841-0150.<\/p>\n ZEST bar+grille<\/p>\n ZEST bar+grille will host Easter brunch<\/a> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 306 S. New St. in Bethlehem. The menu will include chocolate chip banana bread, shrimp bisque, chicken dumplings, lobster omelets, breakfast tacos, breakfast burgers and salads.<\/p>\n Reservations are available online<\/a> or at 610-419-4320.<\/p>\n Folino Estate Winery<\/p>\n Folino Estate Winery<\/a> at 340 Old Route 22 in Greenwich Township will feature the Easter Bunny and specials available 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter, according to winery concierge Autumn Goggins, alongside Easter egg hunts at 1 and 3 p.m. The menu will offer pork loins, roast beef, ham, chicken piccata, salmon, pasta, pizza and desserts.<\/p>\n Visitors can make reservations online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Raven 96<\/p>\n The Raven 96<\/a> will serve an Easter menu of pancakes, egg, hash browns, omelets and bacon at the Simon Silk Mill in Easton.<\/p>\n Diners should call 610-438-0311 for reservations.<\/p>\n Karlton Cafe<\/p>\n Karlton Cafe will offer seasonal specials<\/a> for an Easter brunch<\/a> 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 310 W. Broad St. in Quakertown.<\/p>\n Reservations are available at 215-538-8353.<\/p>\n Point Phillips Hotel<\/p>\n The Point Phillips Hotel<\/a> will offer Easter catering from 943 Point Phillips Road in Moore Township, including ham, Yukon Gold potatoes, corn, macaroni and cheese, salads and rolls.<\/p>\n Orders will need to be made by 8 p.m. March 31 at 610-937-1544, and pickup will be noon to 3 p.m. April 3.<\/p>\n Barn House Village<\/p>\n Barn House Village will offer curbside pickups<\/a> for Easter dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 4 at 7401 Airport Road in East Allen Township. The dinners include ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered corn and pies.<\/p>\n Orders should be made by April 1 at 610-837-1234, a representative said.<\/p>\n Diana\u2019s Catering & Gourmet Market<\/p>\n Diana\u2019s Catering & Gourmet Market is offering Easter dinner packages<\/a> at 4907 Route 309 in Upper Saucon Township, including ham, pineapple stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn and carrots.<\/p>\n Orders are due Saturday by calling 610-797-2525. Pickup will be noon to 2 p.m. April 4, a representative said.<\/p>\n Borderline Family Restaurant<\/p>\n The Borderline Family Restaurant<\/a> will host an Easter buffet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2100 W. Union Blvd. in Bethlehem, featuring chicken, pork loins, baked ziti, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, a salad bar and a dessert bar.<\/p>\n Reservations are available at 610-419-3715.<\/p>\n Randall\u2019s Restaurant<\/p>\n Randall\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> will host an Easter brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2016 Applewood Drive in South Whitehall Township. Dishes will include bruschetta, roasted Brussels sprouts, lobster macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, veal, burgers, eggplant Milanese and desserts.<\/p>\n Customers can make reservations online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thyme Rooftop Grille<\/p>\n Thyme Rooftop Grille will offer its normal dinner menu<\/a> 1-8:30 p.m. for Easter<\/a> at 100 Northampton St. in Easton, including chicken dumplings, mussels, charcuterie boards, swordfish, short ribs, filet mignon soups and salads.<\/p>\n Reservations are available at 610-510-0309 or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Valley Family Restaurant<\/p>\n While the exact offerings haven\u2019t been set, Valley Family Restaurant will offer specials for Easter at 2816 Easton Ave. in Bethlehem Township, according to a representative.<\/p>\n It accepts reservations at 610-865-7822.<\/p>\n Marblehead Chowder House<\/p>\n The Marblehead Chowder House will serve its regular menu as well as Easter specials<\/a> 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the holiday at 4101 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township, a representative said.<\/p>\n Reservations can be made online<\/a> or at 610-258-4301.<\/p>\n Kempton Hotel<\/p>\n The Kempton Hotel<\/a> is offering takeout and dine-in for Easter at 9910 Kistler Valley Road in Kempton, featuring turkey, ham, Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie, rolls, potato filling, green beans and apple crisp.<\/p>\n Reservations are available at 610-756-6588.<\/p>\n Mercatino Italiano<\/p>\n Mercatino Italiano started taking Easter catering orders<\/a> at the Trainer\u2019s Corner shopping center at 220 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township. The offerings include bagels, miniature waffles, cinnamon rolls, braided bread and grain pie.<\/p>\n