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New Review Format

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Articles, News, Thoughts & Ramblings
After 30+ burger reviews, it's become obvious that an optimized format is in order. I get it... nobody wants to read an entire book about a single burger, and in the end, the most important part is the numerical rating. So, from now on, the review form...

Why? Corked Announces Transition to Sports Bar

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Articles, News, opinion
For any fan of Corked, the February Morning Call article about the high-end steakhouse's transition to high-end sports bar leaves more questions than answers. Corked has been known as one of the Lehigh Valley's top steakhouses and eateries for years. For t...

$4 Burger Vs. $777 Burger

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Articles, News
BuzzFeed travels to Las Vegas to pit a $4 burger against a $777 burger. Yes, you read that right. $777. Which begs the question, how much would you be willing to spend on a burger that's supposedly "AMAZING"? ...

Smashburger Is Coming!

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Articles, Coming Soon, News
Smashburger, which seems to be exploding across the globe, is making it's foray into the Lehigh Valley with a location at the about-to-open Hamilton Crossings in Lower Macungie Township. The controversial Hamilton Crossings' opening day is still slated for...

Elevation Burger Closes

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Allentown, Articles, Closings, News
This one seems to have flown pretty far under the radar, but sometime earlier in January, Elevation Burger on Tilghman Street shuttered permanently. No reason was available. We at Lehigh Valley Burger Blog were big fans of Elevation Burger, however, it app...

London Man Changes Name to Bacon Double Cheeseburger

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Articles, News
A lot of people like burgers. Most of us express that love by eating them on a regular basis. This guy, however, is clearly far more dedicated than you or I. According to The Mirror UK, a 33-year-old London man – formerly known as Simon Smith – has le...

Shula’s Steakhouse Closes

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Allentown, Closings, News
Well that didn't last long. On July 1st, Shula's Steakhouse relocated – amid much fanfare – to downtown Allentown's Strata building from the Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley. It was supposed to be a sign of the times for Allentown, and a boon for the a...

Asian Noodle Bar Coming Soon!

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Announcements, News, Openings
Ok, ok, this isn't exactly "burger" news, but it's exciting nonetheless. Easton Public Market released dropped a big one on us today, announcing that Bolete owners, husband-and-wife team Lee Chizmar and Erin Shea will be opening an Asian noodle bar inside the ...

Lehigh Valley’s Favorite Chef of 2015

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Articles, News
According to Lehigh Valley Style readers, Lee Chizmar of Bolete is the area's favorite chef! We're not surprised in the least, considering he makes one HELL of a burger. Congratulations, Chef Chizmar, very deserving! Check out the full article from Lehi...

Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week – Fall 2015

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Announcements, News
With so many new restaurant openings in Downtown Allentown during 2015, this Fall's installation of the Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week would be a great opportunity to catch up! From November 15-21, prix-fixe menus will range from $15, $25, $35 or $40 f...

Restaurant Week at The Promenade Shops

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Announcements, News
The Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley have their own version of Restaurant Week planned for November 1 - 5. This would be a great opportunity to try out the brand new Bar Louie (lot's of burgers on the menu!) and recently opened Torre. Hosting their own Res...

Bell Hall Opens; We Salivate

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News, Openings
After long last, the Lehigh Valley finally gets it's very own gourmet burger and craft beverage joint. To say we at Lehigh Valley Burger Blog are excited about Bell Hall would be an understatement, as we've been anticipating this opening for several months. ...