Visited the Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, and the decorations were beautiful, very festive, and…read moreperfect for the holiday season. Several vendor tents and domes offered Christmas-themed items and gifts, and free parking was available throughout the market, making visiting easy. That said, many of the items felt a bit pricey, and I didn't really find anything especially unique or standout. The food options were nice, but the prices were on the higher side. If you're looking for a place to take gorgeous Christmas photos, this is definitely the spot. And if your goal is to support small businesses and enjoy the holiday atmosphere, it's worth checking out. Just go in knowing it's more about the experience and ambiance than finding great deals.

$14 to get into a market to go shopping seems steep! Especially when I still have to pay for every…read moresingle thing I want to eat, drink or purchase once inside! I would understand maybe $5 as a contribution for the set up but $14 is a lot for what it is. Luckily kids under 5 didn't have to pay so it was just my husband and I that paid but still, my kid turns 5 next year and I would be upset to pay for her for what this is. This market is located at steel stacks which is a very nice view , there is onsite parking but it was a little difficult to find parking on a weekend , it was very full around 12pm and it is about a 10 minute walk from the cars to the market and in this winter weather it is a cold walk so bundle up! Luckily most of the market is inside tents so you'll get pretty warm pretty fast. The vendors once you're inside were not that great , it was like a flea market. I ended up only purchasing one thing and that was a Christmas ornament for $21 (seemed overpriced). As for food, there was a soup and grilled cheese stand outside the tents that I did try and it was delicious. I got the spicy sausage soup and a mix of the muenster and cheddar grilled cheese. There were 3 food trucks outside , one for Coffee , one for tacos and one for Mediterranean food. They missed the mark with this one because in the cold I would have liked to see some hot toddy's, something fast like a burger spot and then a dessert spot like maybe some churros or fried Oreos or funnel cake. Not to mention they did have 3 cute igloos outside but they were not heated, so essentially you had to eat in the freezing cold. There were two fire pits outside the igloos but too cold to sit around it. They had one photo opportunity where there was a big Christmas tree and that's it. There were 4 tents total but again the vendors were not great , nothing I wanted to purchase. In the first tent I did purchase hot wine, but it tasted like cheap wine, it was overly sweet. In the bigger tent there was a food hall with some more options for food and a bar but I didn't get to that until the end so I didn't know of the seating that was indoors until I got there at the end . I didn't get anything else from the food hall, nothing caught my eye. They did have an actual bathroom area and not just porta potty's ( I did like that ). They had an ice carving station and a glass making area which seemed pretty cool but no one was there to watch them so not sure it was that interesting or maybe they were missing a hype man to bring in the crowds to look. Overall I think they need more good vendors and at least some Christmas music playing in the tents to get us all in the Christmas spirit. They have the space to have more photo opportunities, some things for kids to be entertained , maybe live music and just lots of space to get creative. I honestly would not come back but I think it's okay to come visit once in your life to say you've been there.

I always go to this hobby lobby to get items I create framed. The associates who do the framing…read moreare excellent never had any issues. There is one associate who works in the framing dept and his name is Matt. He is so very nice and professional when dealing with customers framing projects. He helps you with any questions you may have and also helps to pick out the right frames for anything your framing to make your project look great Top notch customer service. Thank you Matt

If you are looking for decorations or crafts or other stuff, go to Hobby Lobby. Very helpful stuff,…read morethey always help to find that item you are looking for. Great selection.

The woman/cashier is consistently rude despite all efforts to be nice ! She is insulting to…read moreeveryone!

I love Michaels and I have always ordered from them but my last order from them refuse to send me…read morethe color I won't need it. They send me a whole box of blush pink when i'd wanted purple sunrise I had to send it back and I had to go elsewhere in order to get it as I've called and complained and send. This is the color I want and no one could help me. They would only send me blush pink. No, they keep sending me. So I have a voucher but I can't use that. I don't want brush pink.

I had the opportunity to collaborate with Butterhead Kitchen on my first cooking/dining experience…read more Although it was food from my business (Mama Nicca's Homemade Things) Jason was absolutely amazing. And Zach too. All of the guests were awesome and just blown away with how soul food could be vegan and taste that good. The ambiance and setting is absolutely beautiful and so intimate. We served fried oyster mushrooms (served w/ my amazing homemade sauce), Mac n cheese, candied yams, collards/cabbage medley, cornbread, and banana pudding. Everything was a hit. People also had the opportunity to buy other items that I sell and items that Jason sells as well. I highly recommend both businesses. Butterhead Kitchen has ongoing vegan cooking classes and experiences. Mama Niccas caters, does pop up, and has a website to purchase online orders as well.

As I am exploring more vegan options randomly, Butterhead caught my attention because they were…read moregoing to be hosted by Primary Plant Based (PPB) for one of their special Sunday monthly dinners, I was considering doing this, but then another event conflicted with their special Sunday dinner in Philadelphia, and I chose the other event. Since PPB closed and since I really wanted to experience Butterhead after reading about them via this event, I decided to sign up for a Butterhead event. Many events were during the week, and I did consider those, but a friend was not able to do most of them. I liked this Saturday event for supporting Seed Farm in Emmaus that popped up later on. The food, apple cider, and alcohol from various vendors was exquisite. The portions weren't particularly huge, but it was enough for me. Besides the 4 courses, there was a nice surprise of an appetizer spread before the 4 course meal, and there was an acoustic band doing a great job with the covers. It is nice to see initiatives to try to maintain quality food, and hearing the stories and eating the food from these kind of communities gives the customer a slight appreciation for the life dedication to decide for farming as a hobby or a career because most people with labor intensive skills are likely to go to construction instead. Most of the money is left to huge farms and many things are canned. Canned helps with pricing and preservation and huge populations, but the quality isn't there like with fresher fruits and vegetables. We definitely need better infrastructure and culture for composting and having quality food options with more accessibility. Butterhead, thank you for your great craftmanship with vegan food and your community involvement. Vegan food is truly an empathetic art for you, and you really understand food. I'd personally love to see a Honeysuckle provision (they are not vegan) and Butterhead Kitchen food amalgamation. At this special event, I got to tour the additional farm portion that Seed Farm is working on. There is interest to try to sway away from AI to do farm work but interest to use technology to advertise the farm more. I wonder if they could utilize TooGoodToGo and if they could collect composting from the local community to help with fertilization and advocate for more sustainability. All of the food was very fresh and classy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAyg5ZvR45e/?igsh=MWhjcGtxaDZ2ODNtbw== Apparently, Butterhead was at the Bethlehem vegan mac fest in 2023 and made a spinach and artichoke macaroni, which I believe i voted for, but my friend did not. In case you're wondering where the name Butterhead comes from, it says so somewhere on the website. His dog was named that and he used it in the name of his company as a result. I also can't believe this is the first review on this place on Yelp.

Very busy store but I felt ignored during my visit. Everyone I walked up to to ask a question…read moreignored me. I waited in line to purchase something and they kept talking amongst themselves and I gave up and left. Maybe because I was masked? It was strange. A shame because they have a massive selection.

This shop offers an excellent selection of yarn and other treasures for fiber artists. Everyone is…read morevery helpful. I've gone in for advice when I simply could not see a solution and one of r he owners took her time to help me over the hump. The classes are also incredible. I haven't taken any of the knitting classes because the needle felting are my favorites. Lauren is an excellent teacher! If you have an opportunity to learn from Lauren and the other class members, I highly recommend it.

I've been a card maker for about 10 years now. Every week I tell myself not to order anymore…read morecardstock. But by the end of the week I've ordered more cardstock. (I have a very understanding husband). Cardstock warehouse's selection is great. I was extremely pleased when I received my order. Beautifully wrapped and high quality paper. I would definitely recommend and plan to order again myself.

From the owner: Specialty Cardstock, Paper and Envelopes preferred by print and design professionals. We promise…read morequality products, a sustainable practice, fair pricing, same-day shipping and local pickup plus excellent customer service.

Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares. This chain…read moreis always a hit or miss for me. Sometimes I can go in and walk out with a few outfits and there are times I walk out with nothing. The one thing is , you need to try whatever clothing you're buying on, they seem to have a lot of miss sized clothing. Value is good if you find something you like. Service is hard to find while shopping, but the cashiers are always nice and friendly.

there was a girl with bright red hair not sure if she's a lead or a manager but the cashier seemed…read moreto go to her for questions. let me just say she is so rude unless you want to deal with a stank face and nasty attitude go to another tj max lol. I was silent and smiling to try to keep class but she really just seemed so miserable and looking for a fight. maybe it was just a bad day but she seemed pissed at me for wanting to return something that was brand, new never worn, and tags all attached. if you don't like your job then quit dont put your misery on others.

This is a wonderful local experienced historical hub of all things fiber! A knitters delight as…read moremuch as a historical site of our American textiles.