{"id":107361,"date":"2021-07-19T23:04:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T03:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107361"},"modified":"2021-07-19T23:04:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T03:04:20","slug":"tasty-new-event-swims-into-downtown-bethlehem-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107361","title":{"rendered":"Tasty New Event Swims Into Downtown Bethlehem This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA (July 19, 2021) &#8211; Bethlehem\u2019s new event, the Fest of the Seven Fishes, will lure seafood lovers to the Christmas City. It\u2019s the downtown community\u2019s latest effort to make up for losses restaurants suffered during pandemic shutdowns. \u201cIf these pandemic waves wash out our local restaurants, then the whole community will sink. So, we needed to help them hook more customers,\u201d said Downtown Bethlehem Association Manger Tammy Wendling. \u201cSince Bethlehem, or \u2018Fest-lehem\u2019 as we like to say, is well known for its festivals, we decided to add a new one that fits in nicely with our Christmas in July themed events all over town.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Holiday Tradition in July\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fest of the Seven Fishes is a three-day event with a unique take on the popular Feast of the Seven Fishes. From July 22-24, guests will taste their way through Downtown Bethlehem. Participating restaurants will offer a variety of culturally diverse dishes. Paella inspired meals, specialty fish tacos, fun fritters, and delicate platings are among the impressive dishes from some of Bethlehem\u2019s most popular eateries. The special menu offerings are posted on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getdowntownbethlehem.com\/fest-of-the-seven-fishes\/\">Historic Downtown Bethlehem website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Extra Splash of Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On July 24, guests will experience even more merriment. Santa is coming to town and several restaurants will offer additional grab-and-go items so you can easily enjoy your feast while you stroll through town taking in the Christmas in July window displays. Wendling said, \u201cSummertime is the perfect season for an event like this because a lot of people are thinking of beaches and delicious seafood. It\u2019s a great finish to the Christmas in July celebration!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fest of The Seven Fishes Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Casa del Mofongo<\/p>\n<p>Tapas on Main<\/p>\n<p>Urbano Mexican Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/p>\n<p>Historic Hotel Bethlehem<\/p>\n<p>Twisted Olive<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy\u2019s Red Stag Pub &amp; Whiskey Bar<\/p>\n<p>Edge Restaurant<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-crop su-image-carousel-crop-1-1 su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-adaptive su-image-carousel-slides-style-default su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-none\" style=\"max-width:400px\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":false,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":5000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":true,\"selectedAttraction\":0.007000000000000000145716771982051795930601656436920166015625,\"friction\":0.25}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006.png\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006.png 440w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image006-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007.png\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007.png 440w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image007-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script){su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69f20c17d0882_script);}<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nLaurie Monteforte | President &amp; CEO<br \/>\nStrong Mountain Media, Inc.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/strongmountainmedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/strongmountainmedia.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA (July 19, 2021) &#8211; Bethlehem\u2019s new event, the Fest of the Seven Fishes, will lure seafood lovers to the Christmas City. 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