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    The House & Barn to open in former Farmhouse location

    by theelvee_w2oe3m December 11, 2015

    The once venerated Farmhouse restaurant in Emmaus is set to open once again next year under new ownership according to Carl Billera Jr, who will be heading up the operation now known as “The House & Barn”.  

    Billera, who was the originator and owner of Grille 3501 in Allentown from 2001 to 2005, also owned the Buckeye Tavern in the past and currently operates The Burgery Company with his wife.  Saying the old Farmhouse spot has “huge potential” and that he “loves the history part of things,” Billera is revamping the inside of the restaurant while maintaining the well-known bar and lounge in the building’s basement.  

    In its heyday The Farmhouse was helmed by Chef Michael Adams (now at Hotel Bethlehem), who earned a James Beard nomination for his then-innovative farm-to-table concepts.  When it closed down in 2013 co-owner Michelle Quier of Granny Schmidt’s Bakery backed out of the partnership leaving just the original owners, the Schmidt family, as owners.  They vowed to reopen a few months later after renovations, but that never materialized and the restaurant has sat vacant since.

    Hoping to open in the first quarter of 2016, the original farmhouse building won’t be the only thing to reopen.  Billera is working on revamping the property’s barn, which briefly served as the restaurant “The Hayloft” before the entire property shuttered.  The barn will have TVs and a slightly more fun and laid back feel, and has space to host events.  Billera is also bringing in Chef Nate Weida, currently a chef at Savory Grille and formerly of Glasbern Inn, will be heading up the culinary program.

    We’re glad to see a beautiful property back in use, especially by someone who has a background in owning and operating restaurants.  We’ll keep you updated on The House & Barn as they get closer to opening.

    December 11, 2015
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    Bar Louie to Open in Former Shula’s Location

    by theelvee_w2oe3m June 4, 2015
    June 4, 2015

    Bar Louie, a chain restaurant headquartered in Texas, is moving into the space the Shula’s Steakhouse left behind at the Promenade Shops in Center Valley when they moved to Allentown, an official…

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    Taps Tavern Now Open in Bethlehem

    by theelvee_w2oe3m February 18, 2015
    February 18, 2015

    Taps Tavern, a new beer bar that took the place of Starter’s on Route 378 in Bethlehem, is now open. Boasting upwards of 60 beers on tap and 10 TVs in the…

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    It’s Time to Drink Some Funkin’ Beer

    by theelvee_w2oe3m November 5, 2014November 5, 2014
    November 5, 2014November 5, 2014

    Funk Brewing has gained brewpub status, allowing it to serve pints in the brewery.

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    Broadway Social Opens in Bethlehem

    by theelvee_w2oe3m September 27, 2013October 28, 2013
    September 27, 2013October 28, 2013

    Broadway Social, at 217 Broadway, opened in Bethlehem last night, replacing the former Firehouse restaurant and nightclub that closed in late 2011.

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    Bethlehem’s Twisted Olive Now Open

    by theelvee_w2oe3m August 6, 2013
    August 6, 2013

    The Twisted Olive, which took over the former Starfish Brasserie spot on Broad Street in Bethlehem, is now open.

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    Two Rivers Now Open

    by theelvee_w2oe3m December 24, 2012
    December 24, 2012

    Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton is now open for business. Check out the finished interior and the food menu inside.

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