Hi Everyone. With only two weeks into taking over the New Meadow of Saucon Valley, I would just…read morelike to say that I will strive to make The Meadow a Premier Wedding and Event center. With over forty years experience as a Chef, my goal is to achieve quality- fresh food, warm ambience, friendly attentive service and a memorable day for our highly regarded guests. I can only suggest to those that have been dissatisfied in the past, to welcome Chique Catering and The Meadow as your new venue. As with any new venture there are glitches and reputations to overcome and The Meadow is an extremely busy banquet and catering facility. There is no stopping, just moving forward. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'm looking forward to seeing you at The Meadow. Chef Harry Cregar III Note: I had to give this a 5 star in order to post it.

Food is terrible. It was much better several years ago. Not worth the trip. The buffet is fairly…read moreexpensive for the quality.

The grounds are beautiful. Great atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying eating outside . Food was…read moregood !

I have eaten here before and have been very happy with the food. This time I called to make…read morereservations for Sunday Brunch for my wife's birthday. I asked for outside seating at 10:30am for a party of 8. I was told that I could only get 10:15 or 10:45 because they had to stagger the seating because it was going to be so busy outside for brunch. I chose 10:15 even though it was inconvenient for us to arrive at that time. When we arrived, there was one other table of 4. Really! That's what they think is busy!! Everyone started off with drinks. I ordered the Spice French drink which I had never had before. Sounded good until the waitress came back out and said they were out of the ingredients and would I like something else. No, I wanted the Spice French. Geez! Unbelievable! So we ordered food and it came out and we ate it, and we paid the bill and left. End of story.

This experience checked off one of those long-standing "I did this thing!" moments for 2025--and…read moreI'm really glad I finally made it happen. I attended PEEPSFEST, held December 30-31 from 3-6 p.m. at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. Tickets are required, with general admission priced at $5, making this a very affordable, family-friendly outing. According to the website, the event features indoor and outdoor fun, live music, PEEPS-themed games and crafts hosted by local nonprofits, interactive shows by the Wildlands Conservancy and the Da Vinci Science Center, and character meet-and-greets. The highlight comes at 5:35 p.m. with the iconic drop of a 400-pound, 4'9" PEEPS Chick, followed by a fireworks display. There were also several thoughtful additions that really stood out. I especially appreciated the PBS39 x PEEPSFEST Friendship Bracelet Creation Station, PEEPS IN THE KITCHEN with Chef Julie of Levy Restaurants, and the sensory-friendly space presented by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation--a wonderful option for guests with sensory sensitivities. Kids 12 and under received a special PEEPS tote bag to collect goodies throughout the event, which was clearly a big hit with families. The event takes place on the SteelStacks campus, and honestly, the setting alone is worth the visit. SteelStacks is the largest revitalized brownfield in the country, spanning 10 acres on the former Bethlehem Steel site. Some quick pre-trip research taught me that for nearly a century, Bethlehem Steel was the economic backbone of the Lehigh Valley and helped build some of the most iconic structures in the U.S., including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Chrysler Building, and parts of the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Alcatraz, and the Hoover Dam. When the plant closed in 1995, it left behind both a massive industrial footprint and a void in the local economy. Rather than demolishing the site, the community chose preservation and reinvention. Through a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district established in 1999, the area was transformed into what is now a thriving hub for arts, culture, education, and community events. Today, the towering blast furnaces--some over 230 feet tall--stand as a powerful reminder of the city's industrial past. From Furnace "A" (dating back to 1915) to Furnace "E," the site stretches nearly a quarter of a mile and once produced thousands of tons of iron daily. The furnaces were last operational on November 18, 1995, but their presence is anything but forgotten. Visually, the SteelStacks campus is absolutely stunning in a raw, industrial way. Standing in the outdoor space beneath the blast furnaces--especially at night--was nearly overwhelming in the best possible sense. The festive, multicolored uplighting against the massive steel structures added a sense of magic and mysticism that photos don't fully capture. Parking is another bonus: free on-site parking is available in multiple lots along First Street year-round (except during Musikfest). Speaking of which, SteelStacks is also home to Musikfest, the nation's largest free music festival--and I'm already scheming a return visit. While PEEPSFEST itself is definitely geared more toward children, it was still a fun and unique way to mark the transition into a new year. It's not something I need to do every year, but I'm genuinely happy to have experienced it. I'd highly recommend it for families with young children, as there's plenty to do, lots of room to roam, and a safe, well-organized environment. SteelStacks is a powerful example of how a community can honor its past while building something vibrant and meaningful for the future--and PEEPSFEST is just one of many reasons to visit.

What a unique opportunity to visit a factory from times past being used in the present! I had some…read moretime to spare passing thru Bethlehem, and google recommended for me to stop-by at this one-of-kind spot. It was a bit of a maze to find the parking lot (thankfully, FREE), but after that I had a quiet afternoon enjoying the SteelStacks. One of the suggestions I got was to enjoy the walkway --- which is an elevated path along the side of the ol' steel factory. It's odd to walk by a factory that in its glory days had 100's of workers, to now being visited by tourist in a solace stroll. In any case, it's always great to see the birthing place of the steel that has given us so many iconic US landmarks, i.e., like the Chrysler Building and the Golden Gate Bridge. See - bet you didn't know that! If you're ever around this area, take in this one-of-a-kind location, it needs to experienced to be believed.

This art gallery was a pleasant surprise…read more Great contemporary art, all by local artists, and it's good. Great buildout. Friendly, nice staff. Lots of handouts and info on the burgeoning Lehigh Valley arts scene. A great place to pick up great original art for very modest prices.

The best of the Bethlehem Gallery District! The Bethlehem House Gallery invites more than a dozen…read moreof artists with an eclectic, diverse, and intuitive artistic focuses and hosts there work during there seasonal showing through each year. With an inviting entrance and window display, a gallery pet, vivacious and friendly gallery partners, the Bethlehem House Gallery is potentially our most prized Art Gallery in the thriving, cultural, historic Colonial Bethlehem Arts District. A must see to all locals and visitors!

Awesome brewery. Loved the atmosphere and the beer was great. Flights were available. The…read morebartenders were friendly and ready to serve but not overly talkative which was nice for my traditional Valentine's brewery date. Popcorn and pretzels were available for purchase. Bathroom was clean too!

Nice outdoor setting, as it was with the previous owners, some great beer options (obviously)…read more This round, I'm giving a 4/5, but I will give them another try. We were curious and not especially hungry, but got a shrimp quesadilla and honey barbecue wings. Each were decent. They deserve another chance because a friend tried the cheesesteak the day before and stated it was the best he'd ever had in his life. I really liked finding a yummy stout on the beer selection! Our waitress was efficient and returned several times.

First. It's is like dining in a turn of the century (19th, not 20th) restaurant. The woodwork is…read moreunlike anything I have seen except for a Packer Mansion tour we did in Jim Thorpe. I mentioned this and was told that's because many of the same craftsmen worked on this place too. Made me feel smart! If you go. Do yourself a favor and walk around a bit. The food was very tasty I think it is the only restaurant I've been in locally that didn't use excessive amounts of salt. A big plus. The mixed drinks were interesting and reasonably strong. I usually quaff mine down fairly rapidly, savoring the buzz during dinner and still safely driving home after. I had potato soup, which was very good, and Ming had Beet Carpaccio, which was thinly sliced seared root veggies with seasoning. I only had a bite because she wanted it all! Then came dinner. I had the ribeye, which was done so that it was seared one the outside to keep the flavor in and red (while being cooked thru, not an easy feat) and it's was flavored but not overly salty, were unusual. I ordered my usual Worcestershire sauce to clean off the extra salt, but hardly used any. Ming had the crab cake, which was the only negative of the meal. While not overtired or salty, there was a bit of a fishy smell. Not terrible, but off putting. Luckily for me, I don't like crab anyway so I didn't have any. The desserts were good, with a tasty chocolate cake and a peach cobbler that was good but could have had a bit of peach goo to moisten it a bit. The prices were very competitive considering the venue AND the quality of the food. The bar was hopping too because it looked like a great place to hang out with friends!

Update on Nov 30, 2025…read more We have once again stayed at this beautiful place and am in awe with their attention to details and the lovely holiday decor. We stayed in the premier king with soaking tub room and everything is described to perfection from the spacious bathroom with the soaking tub to the separate get ready changing room. The overall room and establishment decor is one thing, but what elevates this establishment are the personal human connections with the attentive staffs. A huge shoutout to both Sundiata and Lou for their graciousness and hospitality skills. They along with the restaurant bartender tonight, Ashlynn, continue to make us feel like a home away from home. Having been here a few times and been to their restaurant, we highly recommend this place to both locals and visitors.

What a find!! We were upstairs for a rock show and wrestling match part of Touchstone Theatre's…read moreFestival Unbound - which was an awesome event! There seems to be always something amazing happening like vinyl dance parties. However, downstairs there is a speakeasy members only bar. You have to know 2 members to join and it's $20/year. We got in with some members and enjoyed the vintage vibes and ambiance. There's bowling, shuffleboard and good times. One of the best bars I've ever been to. Love this place!!

Endearingly outdated, just the right kind of rustic charm. Bowling! Cheap beers! Shuffleboard!…read moreGreat place, make friends with a member and join up!

My sister took a hot glass class there and made me something really cool for my birthday because…read moreshe knew I liked glass. I was pretty excited, because she's also an exceptional artist in other media. So. I went with her to go pick up her work, but the instructor had already let someone else take her work along with their own! We were both pissed - my sister had paid a pretty decent sum to take that class, plus the materials. She complained to the school, but they did ZERO about it. NOT TRUSTWORTHY - they will let your finished art -- after all your hard work -- get stolen. Hard pass!

Though they have professional art and ceramic classes here, we just came to admire the art that is…read moreon display in the main section. This is a place where local artists can be recognized and sell their craft on display. On the second and third floors are the studios where classes are given, where artists can rent out space to work at their craft. There is plenty of parking and no admission fee. Check the local guides to see when classes are given. An interesting venue.