I know not everybody is as crazy about cooking as I am. However, I'm pretty sure everybody loves eating. There has been a big buzz in the Lehigh Valley and especially around Lehigh's campus -- talking about the new Bethlehem Sands Casino that is slated to open in May of this year. The casino is going to bring around 10,000 jobs to the Valley and tons of high class entertainment (that is, when they get around to finishing the hotel and entertainment arena!) Bethlehem will be a getaway spot for locals to come and hang out, gamble and have a good time.
Last summer, I wrote for the Morning Call as an opinion writer. I helped translate the views of the editorial board into writing. I'm telling you this because I wrote an article on the casinos coming to the Valley. Us, as the editorial board, had a very positive outlook on the casino.
Ok, so I have rambled a little bit and got off topic, but back to eating. The casino is looking to bring famous chef Emeril Lagasse to the Valley. What a joy this would be! The restaurant would be a steakhouse (which I can only imagine will be very expensive and upscale). Once the project is complete, it will include the steakhosue from Lagasse, 3,000 slot machines, a 24-hour cafe, and an authentic Irish pub.
I know I personally cannot wait for the casino to open so I can enjoy the fun times and good food. Bam!
Here is the link:
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-emeril-mar10,0,4167886.story
I'm no cooking expert but I love Emeril, I have been to his restaurant in Orlando, which was amazing, and I have met him once before near my home town. If I had the picture with me (which I'm sure is completely embarrassing--I was about 12 years old) I would definitely post it but unfortunately it is at home.
ReplyDeleteI think this would be a smart move for Sands and a great money-maker for Emeril and for the new casino.
I love food; I enjoy cooking and eating. I didn't know that they're bringing Emeril to the Valley to open a restaurant. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Emeril, but just the fact that a renowned chef is going to be here to open a restaurant really excites me. I always wish that there are better restaurants around Lehigh U, ones that we can walk to. And if this plan is really happening, then I'm looking forward to it.
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