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foodcritic wrote about Alliance Hotel

Only one server for the dining room and as it seem only one person in the kitchen. Our food took forever and when we complained we were given a free round of drinks. In the end we were charged for 3 rounds of drinks when it should have only been one. If this weren't bad enough the food was not worth waiting for.

hazelorbs wrote about Asia

I tried Asia for the first time last night and loved it! It is a very intimate setting and the staff treat you like family, although some of the waitstaff was a little timid and shy. There was a lot of dishes to choose from and it was hard to make a decision! In addition to their regular menu, they have specials and an authentic Chinese menu, but you have to ask the staff for that menu. For an appetizer, we had the Pouches which were little pastry pouches filled with a chicken mixture and then deep fried and served with a spicy red sauce. If I could have taken bottles of the sauce home, I would have! For dinner, I had Jane's Birthday Dinner which is strips of fried pork with mushrooms, snow peas, water chestnuts, and a Hoesin sauce. Delicious! The pork was crispy, light, and tender and the sauce complemented the dish without being too heavy. My friend had the Chicken and Broccoli Rabe and said that it was good, although she was hoping for a stronger garlic flavor. She said that the Broccoli Rabe was sweeter and not bitter like it usually is at other places. For dessert, we had the ice cream which was vanilla with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chinese noodles mixed in with it and served over rice puff cakes. Divine! It had the perfect sweetness and slight crunch and chewiness. Overall, it was a wonderfully satisfying experience and I will definitely be back!

Pause4Paws wrote about Pistachio Bar & Grille

Where do I start about an experience so horrible. Never, ever again will I visit this place. Dinner for 4. Asked to split the bill 2 ways. Waiter (if you can call him that, he made us wait more than he waited on us) split the bill and over charged us. When we pointed out his mistake, he got angry. Got new checks and low and behold, both of us were billed T WICE for our meals. When we called to complain, I spoke to the "manager" George. Rudest person I've ever dealt with. Insisted we were not double billed, even though my bank confirmed we were. When I presented him with my bank statement, he called me a LIAR and said I was making it up to get the restaurant to pay for our meals!!!! Wrote a letter of complaint to the owners, never heard back. I have no idea how this place wins awards. I guess the majority of their customers don't mind being treated rudely. Food was decent... portions tiny for the price. Waited a VERY long time for food to come out. Two of our party ordered the same special off the "specials" menu. Mind you, we went early in the evening. Had only one of the specials left. Should have taken it off the paper Xeroxed menus... just cross it off with a marker or something. Used to be a great place, has gone down hill significantly. PLEASE, don't waste your money or time. Other than the very expensive martinis, this place is a loser big time.

Blacksmith wrote about 4 Aces Grill

Dropped in the other day for a late lunch. The Chef certainly can cook. Everything I had was excellent, expertly seasoned and layered with sweet vs salty, and wonderful textures. The pine nuts in the Ostrich burger should have been toasted prior to entering the mix, but the Moroccan seasonings together with the apricot were excellent. The menu however is extremely limited. A trip to the Half Moon in Kennett Square should be on her itinerary if she plans to make a name selling unusual game fare. Service was prompt and pleasant. The waitress was great, but the Chef/Owner showed no personality, no conversation, no "hello", "goodbye", or "thank you". She looked like a wet cat in her own kitchen. My lunch, a house salad, a burger, chips, and ice-water came to $19 with tax/tip. Very glad I tried it once, but I don't think the 4 Aces will be in my memory for very long.

Ilikefood2009 wrote about Pistachio Bar & Grille

I went to Pistachios for food on a Friday night and was entirely disappointed. I was seated and was greeted by a friendly waitress, I asked for water and was given a little tiny glass. I ordered an entree which cost me around 17 dollars and then sat and sat and sat. In total I waited about an hour, which is not horrible but if I wait and hour I expect a good meal. The food was below sub par, undercooked noodles and overcooked shrimp. I was embarrassed to have taken my friends there. I spent over 100 dollars and feel foolish for doing so. Never again and I urge anyone to rethink there choice in "fine" dining.

Thecrew wrote about Allentown Brew Works

I am impressed w/ the Allentown brew works and I give credit to them with the Silk Lounge, I am from NYC and havent been to a classy lounge in sometime. I recommend this spot to all good music cheap drinks and no cover..NICE!!

mugme wrote about Porter's Pub

We've been going to Porters for about 10 years now and always have had great food (it has definitely improved over the years) and awesome beer (SPATEN OCTOBERFEST in the fall, Christmas beers in winter), real people bartenders and servers. The social scene is casual and sometimes exciting (I met my wife there). Music is great although sometimes too loud so we tell the server and they get the band to turn it down! Get on their email list or check the website for the music. We like siting outside and tying one on in good weather. Much better now that Porters is NONSMOKING!! This place is really cozy; love the stone and brick walls, local art, all the mugs and seeing the owners at times hanging out too. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TO ALL AT PORTERS!!!!

ellis wrote about Robata of Tokyo

The Best Tuna on the Planet! Hands Down. I’ve traveled Miami, Atlanta, L.A., Still the Best

hpm0 wrote about 4 Aces Grill

We tried this new restaurant based on the recent review in the Morning Call, which indicated that dinner for 2 was approx. $60. I think that reviewer really had lunch, rather than dinner, because our meal was prix fixe $35 per person -- no burgers, no skewers -- so our total bill including tip was approx. $92. That's high when we were expecting to pay for burgers. We probably should have just left without eating and gone to Wert's, but we stayed because there was only 1 other couple there and we didn't want to make a scene. The food was pretty good, except my husband's NY strip was served medium, rather than his specified medium-rare. The rice that accompanied my rack of lamb was not hot. Interestingly, I was offered either a half rack or a full rack for that same prix fixe $35. The waitress was very pleasant, but the service was slow. I don't see how they could handle a full house without making people wait forever. The decor was sort of southwest, but a bit spare. The chairs, while comfortable, looked cheap for a dinner place, and there should have been cloth napkins for this price. They should have removed the used utensils with each course and provided clean ones with the next course. And for this price, I don't like a bottle of soda on my table. That's OK for a lunch place, but not dinner. However, as I said, the food was really good, although it was a disappointment, because we wanted burgers. Perhaps the Morning Call should review this place again and make it clear that the lunch menu is different from the dinner menu. It is a good value because you get a lot for $35 but we really didn't want that much food!

Bibi commented on Halloween in the Lehigh Valley

ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY 21+ ID A MUST 21+ ID A MUST ADULT ONLY PARTY NUEVA LANTERNA PRESENTS A HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! Costumes Will Be REQUIRED Sat. Oct. 31st at 9:00 PM 530 Pembroke Road Bethlehem, PA Come out to celebrate the night amongst the Grown and Sexy, while two DJ's spin the chart toppers until the wee hours of the morning. This is the one night where you can let loose and get right into Character. Open Bar (Well/Wines & Drafts) 10PM – 12AM Succulent Buffet Prizes ALL Night $100 Best Costume Romantic Dinner for 2 for Best Pair Bottle Champagne Sexiest Costume Scheduled Live Performances to include A Tribute To Michael Jackson Tickets ADVANCE $25.00pp/$10pp draft only Call 610-570-9219 Vivi Nueva Lanterna 530 Pembroke Road Bethlehem, PA

nbethlehem wrote about Legends of Allentown

At first I hated Legends because it's a douchey wanna-be club that plays horrible music so loud you can hardly talk to your friends. Recently, I found a new reason to hate it. My friend was getting married near by so we all popped into Legends between the ceremony and reception. I was sitting at the bar with my girlfriend and I kept smelling rotten dirty mop water and I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. It didn't take me long to realize it was seeping out from under a tile that my chair was on. Stinky, grey dirty water. Legends sucks.

kmsmith wrote about 4 Aces Grill

had a wonderful meal on Friday night - started with the salmon cakes which were excellent - the black bean burger was very good - risotto du jour was also excellent - the french fries were fresh - everything was tasty including the iced tea - I can't wait to go back!

vhillman commented on Cheesesteaks

Try the Fairview House in Whitehall for one of the best cheese steaks you will find. The bar pizza is also one of the best around.

Madelinechristine wrote about River Walck Saloon

My husband and I have had several meals at the River Walck Saloon and have never been disappointed. It's nice to have a friendly place to go have a nice meal and a beer so close to home. Our server, Julia, was very attentive and all around nice. The meals are spectacular and fairly priced. You guys are on the right track...bravo, keep up the good work! See you soon, Madeline and Greg

notsomuch wrote about 4 Aces Grill

Went there over the weekend and ordered burgers off the lunch menu. Had the burger trio which let my try 3 different burgers that were all tasty. Homemade potato chips were good, but the fresh cut fries were slammin! Would definately recommend this place to anyone. Staff was great, vibe was real laid back and welcoming!

rzongora commented on Cheesesteaks

knuckle ronnies had the best but no longer opened. i would say now sal'a pizza on tighlman st,allentown or stahley's cellerette on hanover ave. in allentown.

Jerseygirl8667 wrote about Spectators Bar & Grille

Stopped in while visiting friends and really enjoyed it. The food was great, (the best wings I've ever had, try the garlic butter and generals) nice menu overall with daily specials, prices are very reasonable too. Great atmosphere and they have a very nice staff, it seems that the owners are always around and mingling with the guests and regulars. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

savie wrote about Nueva Lanterna Fusion Grill and Rum Bar

I dine at Nueva lanterna @ least once a week. actually I'm glad they are still a hidden jewel in the Lehigh valley. I love the intimacy even when I bring friends or family. Everyone that i have brought enjoys the food and the atmosphere immensely. Our waittress was wonderful and they have always accomadated us even @ the last minute. I think Tony P is being very unfair in his review.Mistakes have happened time and time again especially in the shipping and production plants. Thank god you didn,t get any of that meat from weiss or any tainted pet food.

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mrtomcat wrote about Robata of Tokyo

As a frequent reviewer on this site, I agree with the last few comments...I do visit the other LV hibatchi restaurants but always come back to Robata...as far as "Carlos"..we always found him to be quite entertaining compared to chefs at other grilles!

adamdaddy wrote about Pistachio Bar & Grille

All i gotta say is reverse happy hour, friday and saturday nights 10pm to midnight, cant beat it.

marcsames wrote about Robata of Tokyo

One of my favorite restaurants. The best Japanese restaurant I’ve ever been to. Mr. and Mrs. Shindo are the best owners and treat everybody like family. I bring all my friends and family here. I highly recommend you give it a try.

kingconga wrote about Robata of Tokyo

We are from Tokyo, Japan and we have been the customer more than 5years so far. This is the best sushi place in LHV area. Don’t look further!!!

sassysue wrote about The Stoned Crab

Where do I start: The best LobsterTail ever, and they never disappoint w/ the oysters. (they usually have them) The best thing ... you may want a Strip Steak (to die for) and your partner may want a Hamburger. both grilled to perfection. I like the place what can I say!

ennkay wrote about The Other Fish

The sushi is delicious! The space is a bit small, but that just adds to the cozy atmosphere. Plus, the staff are so friendly, welcoming, and willing to share stores. Try it out and you'll love it!