Heading to Black Forest Deli!

Going to restaurants that I've never been before is by far the most fun. Black Forest Deli in West Bethlehem is one of the rare spots I haven't dined at yet in Bethlehem and can honestly say that I can't wait to do so.

The deli is owned and run by mother-daughter pair, Milana and Victoria Shparber, on Union and 7th in Bethlehem. Opening in 1997, the deli seems to be a lunch hot-spot in Bethlehem for over a decade. Open from 8 am to 4 pm, the deli is a great place for business or casual lunch or breakfast.

Between breakfast options, paninis, soups and salads it seems like the Black Forest Deli hits close to home with comfort foods from Russia and Ukranian and fresh menu options.

Between good service and great food, it seems that fellow bloggers and food critics love the Black Forest Deli as much as I hope to.

Check out BFD's website here!
And Yelp's review.
And BFD's facebook.

745 7th Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018

(610) 865-3036

Everyone and their mom loves Potts'!

Sauerkraut, mustard, pickles, onions, ketchup, chili. Such an amazing array of toppings are available at Pott's Doggie Shop in Bethlehem.

Walking into the mom-and-pop hot dog stop is so comforting and has stuck to it's original decor from decades ago. With no indoor seating except a wooden bench, Potts' constantly has a line out the door of people waiting to purchase personalized hot dogs and chocolate milk.

For $1.50 each, these hot dogs are by far the best I've ever had. The melt-in-your-mouth bun, the freshly grilled dog, and the perfect blend of toppings made the line worth waiting in.
Mixing it up a bit, I ordered one dog topped with "everything"- Potts' homemade chili, onions, mustard. And one dog topped with kraut, ketchup, and a pickle- my favorite!

Standing in line with a friend of mine, I observed such a mix of people standing waiting for dogs. Moravian and Lehigh students, local businessmen, and retired couples enjoying their weekly Potts' dogs.

Regardless of your choice of toppings, go to Potts' and enjoy a cheap dog. Take the experience to the fullest and order a chocolate milk, too!

Check out Yelp's review on Potts'!

Potts' Doggie Shop

114 W Fairview St
Bethlehem, PA 18018

(610) 865-6644

Restaurants I've eaten through so far

So, I've decided to create a Google map showing where exactly I've gone to eat so far. I haven't included the addresses of the restaurants in a few of my previous blog posts so I decided to make the map to help people find these awesome eateries! Check it out.


View Aimee's Conquered Restaurants in the Lehigh Valley in a larger map


Happy eating!

HOT DIGGITY DOG- on the go to Potts' Doggie Shop

Bethlehem has a handful of hot dog joints that- because they're hot dogs- are awesome. Pete's on Southside Bethlehem, Yocco's at various locations and Potts' in North Bethlehem (and other various locations). All three of these restaurants bask their dogs in their individual sauces, chili's and toppings.

Although I have had all three, my favorite has always been Potts'. I haven't been back in a few years and can't wait to climb the stairs to the mom-and-pop hot dog shop.

Potts' has a secret recipe for their house chili/sauce for their dogs. This, the freshly grilled dog and melt-in-your-mouth bun make them stand out over the other two doggie shops. Staying true to the decades-old decor, Potts' is take-out, cash only restaurant.

According to almost every hot-dog-loving Lehigh Vallyian, the Valley's doggie question is who makes the best dog? Yocco's, Pete's or Potts'?

Potts' is open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Check out Yelp's page on Potts' and see why they're reviewed at 4 out of 5 stars!

Can't wait to order 'the works'!