Halloween morning dawned slowly. Early drizzles were soon swept away by a warm drying breeze. Flame colored leaves blew from the trees. 
Promises of a fair day for folks young and old to march in Nazareth’s Halloween Day Parade. All in all, a good morning for breakfast at a restaurant named the Harvest Grill.
As we entered, we spied a couple seated on a couch and chair near the front window. Deep in conversation, they seemed to enjoy their leisurely breakfast. We walked on into the elegant décor. Earth-toned granite tile floors and salmon-hued walls gave the whole restaurant a solid, classic look. We chose a corner table near the front.
A pleasant young waitress delivered breakfast menus and took our drink orders. Coffee and iced water, as usual. 
As we waited, we scanned the menu. Many favorites to choose from but today it just took a minute or so to decide. When our fragrant coffee arrived in over-sized white mugs, we placed our orders. Eggs Benedict for M. while I chose Strawberry Stuffed French Toast.
We sipped our coffee, as flavorful as the aroma. Chatting idly, we paged through the Morning Call and Express-Times, skimming articles ranging from the latest on the flu to the upcoming election. Tuesday, November 3rd – remember to vote!
Our food arrived looking exquisitely delicious on the large white plates. Chef Bob certainly understands presentation! 
The waitress asked if I wanted syrup then brought a small pitcher. I didn’t need it. The thick French Toast was spread with cream cheese and strawberries, delightfully rich and sweet. M. enjoyed his Eggs Benedict, every bit as tasty as it looked. Although the food arrived hot, the one improvement, he said, would have been pre-warmed plates.
Our total bill including tax came to just under $20 (plus tip) for Stuffed French Toast, Eggs Benedict including home fries and fruit, with a side order of bacon, and two cups of coffee with ample refills. Our food was of good quality, service was excellent, and the atmosphere inviting. It’s worth a visit!
The Harvest Grill is located at 4062 Easton-Nazareth Highway, at the intersection of Highway 248 and Main Street in Nazareth, PA. 610-365-2964. There is adequate parking at the rear of the restaurant, and limited parking along the east side. They are open Tuesday through Sunday. Click here for hours. Dinners allow for BYOB. The Harvest Grill also caters, and is available for private parties.
Sara
Overhead, a light breeze puffed away the clouds, changing the sky from soft gray to powder blue. A few Saturday morning errands with my son included a stop at Jiffy Lube for an oil change. While the car was being serviced, the Palmer Diner seemed convenient for some hot coffee and a bite to eat.
Eating out for breakfast, however infrequent, allows a mom to catch up with her adult child’s life. Sitting captive in a diner forces conversations one might not otherwise have. 
Our bacon was crispy and flavorful. His eggs were nicely scrambled. My French Toast was average, a little drier than I normally like, but still tasty. Nice presentation.
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I especially enjoyed the sausage links and pancakes, very tasty. M. mentioned how well organized the breakfast was. As plates were emptied, volunteers magically appeared to take them away. In the kitchens, cooks kept busy cooking to refill the buffet. We even saw a high chair brought over to one table.
northeast, up through Wind Gap, Pen Argyl, and Bangor. Soon we were driving into Portland.
The Portland Diner has a broad selection of breakfast foods and specials – omelettes, French Toast, pancakes, corned beef hash, Delmonico steak and eggs, and even blintzes. An item called Holly French Toast caught my eye. “It’s a thicker French Toast,” said our waitress. How could I resist? M. ordered his much favored Eggs Benedict.
It’s scary sometimes. And yet, amazingly, he can still surprise me.
his local favorites are about a half-mile apart – the 
through a few sections of the 
On their feet for hours they take orders, deliver hot plates of food, pour coffee, and see to the needs of demanding customers. How do they do it?
recommended it. This morning seemed a nice one for our first visit to Palmerton. M. was pleased the minute we started driving down Delaware Avenue and into town. “Look,” he said. “Angled parking.” We both smiled. Angled parking just makes sense!
M. ordered bacon and poached eggs. Our food was soon brought by a warm and friendly waitress. I found the vanilla sauce to be a perfect complement to the French Toast. Too often I think syrup drowns the flavor of French Toast or pancakes. This was light and lovely. I’d also asked for a side order of bacon, browned and crisp when it arrived, with a delectable salty flavor. Throughout the meal, our waitress kept our coffee cups filled in a thoroughly pleasant, non-intrusive way.
Palmerton Library
is the municipal building with a small park next to it. The park features an antique clock and one of the many wonderfully painted mules from 
Not quite ripe but looking as near to perfection in looks as one finds in a peach. Beautiful with the deep promise of juicy sweetness. A few days on the kitchen counter have now brought out their luscious flavor.
Perfect weather for a road trip. So, on a holiday outing to New Jersey, we stopped for breakfast at a noted area landmark – the Key City Diner in Phillipsburg.
Roomy and bright, Key City is surrounded by windows. Established in 1955, it sparkles with mirrored walls, formica and shiny stainless. An airy, traditional New Jersey diner.
After she’d left, I realized she’d also forgotten the sausage links I had ordered. Meanwhile, M. began eating. The homefries were well browned, crisp and tasty. M.’s large steak was juicy and medium rare, as he’d asked. My sausage links, once they arrived, were superb.
landscape a hundred shades of green. We might have stayed indoors but it seemed to be the perfect morning to enjoy breakfast at The Bístro on Main in Nazareth.
found a lone table that seemed to be waiting for our arrival. Our server, a tall young man, efficiently dropped off the breakfast menu then returned with two cups of steaming black coffee. Delicious! The one-page menu had a nice variety including omelets and other egg dishes, pancakes, and crepes! Not a dish always found in the Valley. Of course I had to try them. I’ve been a crepe lover since a visit to Quebec a few years ago. M. chose a hearty breakfast platter.
Its black ceiling, checkerboard black and white border, gold painted walls, and subdued lighting make it a delightful place to enjoy a meal.
recommended we try it. “It’s reasonably priced,” he said. “Great service!” As always, his assessment was accurate.
Interesting that they offer both thin and thick French Toast (for a few pennies more). M. ordered his favorite, Eggs Benedict.
Quite tasty, and the perfect amount. M.’s Eggs Benedict were well prepared with nicely poached eggs, and a good quality Hollandaise sauce. The lone drawback, quite minor, was that his home fries were more buttery and less crisp than he likes. Otherwise our meals, and the atmosphere, were fine in every way.
