And after a year of waiting, the St. Patrick’s Day West End pub crawl is finally here too! Last year’s West End pub crawl was easily the best night out I’ve had all year. I cannot recommend this pub crawl enough!

As you can see from the picture on the right, Allentown’s West End alliance has a bunch of cool events coming up. I suggest you take a look at their Facebook fan page for more information.

But these are just some of the upcoming events that will be going on in the Lehigh Valley. Because if there is one thing we know how to do right in the LV, it’s use a holiday as an excuse to get sloppy drunk. Stay tuned to LV Scene for more information about all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities throughout our area.

UPDATE: The West End pub crawl is this Saturday! If you haven’t already, make plans to participate in my favorite event all year. You do not want to miss this event! See you there!

Ok, back on track. Let’s talk about where you’ll be going to get your Irish on. It’s ok if you’re not sure yet. Neither am I. Let’s figure this out together.

St. Patrick’s Day and Irish pubs go hand-in-hand. There’s a lot to choose from in the area and probably all of them will be packed. Hey, did you know LV Scene has a convenient list of many of the Irish pubs in our area? Check it out by clicking here or going to the “FIND IT HERE” drop down menu at the top of the page.

A blue collar holiday like St. Patrick’s Day means local neighborhood establishments will be as crowded as the Irish pubs are. My first choice for Wednesday would be any of the bars in the West End of Allentown. Liberty St. Tavern, Callaghan’s, and Stooge’s should all have really good crowds. And by “really good crowds” I, of course, mean really drunk crowds.

But if you’re looking for a bigger party, probably all of the major bars in the area will be throwing something. Here’s some info about a few.

The Firehouse – Bethlehem – Green Bash – No cover, wear the color green and get a free shot! Featuring, Coors Light girls & Kiliian’s Girls, LEECHBOY from 6-10PM on guitar, DJ What & DJ Cyn form 10pm – 2am. $1.50-green Coors Light drafts, $3 Jameson shots, $5 car bombs.

Starter’s Riverport – Bethlehem – The Green Party – 20+, no cover, Cap Cee in the mix. $5 car bombs, $2 Dirty Girl Scouts, $3 Bud Light, $2.50 Coors Light.

There you have it, my take on St. Patrick’s Day in the Lehigh Valley. What are your thoughts? Where do you plan on being this Wednesday?

Thursday – March 4, 2010

Associated Mess Live Improv Comedy – Pitcher’s Sports Bar – Allentown – The best/only live improv comedy in the Lehigh Valley. $8 or $5 with college ID. Cheap beer, too!

Friday – March 5, 2010

White Trash Bash – Drinky’s – Easton – “107 The Bone’s Scotty Brilliant and DJ Dangerous Dan. Dress “Trashy” in your wife beaters, trucker hats, etc. for $2 Shots All Night! $4 Red Bull & Vodkas All Day, $2 Any Pint (10-12). No Cover Charge.”

Saturday – March 6, 2010

One Night in Vegas – Starter’s Riverport – Bethlehem – DJ Roonie G is back at Starter’s Riverport. So if you missed the first One Night in Vegas, have no fear, One Night in Vegas Vol. 3 should do the trick.

Five reality TV stars are making a pit stop Saturday night at the PigPen in Allentown which makes this your chance to party with 12 Pack from I Love New York and Lil’ Hood from For the Love of Ray J. All the important information can be found at the Facebook event page. No word on drink specials at this point, but I’m sure they’ll throw something your way.

Friday – February 5

Fahrenheit Friday @ The Firehouse – Featuring DJ Diamondkutz from Power 99 - NO COVER if you get in before 10pm, $2 Kamikaze shots, $2 Miller Lite bottles, $2 Coors Light bottles, and $5 $weetlife Swizzles.

Fist Pumpin First Friday @ Starter’s Riverport – DJ CyN will be spinning all high energy dance music…nothing under 120 bpm.

Saturday – February 6

DVDJ Unique @ Starter’s Riverport – $5 Cover (Free w/College ID)

Sunday – February 7 – Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Party @ PigPen, Featuring Uncle Kracker - Lots of info, check it out here.

Super Sunday @ Mothers – Open at noon. $2 Coors Light Bottles & $9.99 All-You-Can-Eat Wings.

I hope everyone is prepared for the storm that’s coming in. There’s a lot going on this weekend, hopefully the storm doesn’t cause too much of a problem. Have fun out there, but most importantly be safe!

Chances are if you already like Minus the Bear you’re probably planning on going to the show tonight. But for those of you who may have never heard of them before and are looking for something to do tonight, come on out to the Croc Rock tonight and see what all the fuss is about.

Liu’s House is located at 4128 W. Tilghman Street in Allentown, a few steps away from Wegmans and Josh Early Candies. Knowing I wouldn’t have to force the husband to eat out, he was thrilled to find that we were going to try a new establishment, an Asian/Sushi one at that!

As soon as you walk in to Liu’s, you know this isn’t just a take out kind of place. The restaurant has a very clean, simple design. It is small, with a limited amount of seating, but waiting for a table is worth it.  It also has a Sushi bar and Master Chef to the side of the main seating area. This is a great option if you only need a table for one and you can see your meal being made right before your eyes.

The menu is very easy to read and understand, which is sometimes an issue coming into ethnic restaurants. We decided to order the Gyoza (pot stickers), which you can get fried or steamed, and the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps as our appetizer. After the first bite, I knew I was going to enjoy my evening, and this meal was going to hit the spot. The Lettuce Wraps were spicy, but a good spicy. Not the type where you’re wiping your brow every five minutes. The Gyoza were fantastic and had such great flavor.

For dinner, we decided on an array of Sushi. We ordered the Spicy Shrimp Roll, Scallop Tempura Roll, Spicy Rock Shrimp Avocado Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, and the ever popular California Roll.  I have never tasted Sushi that has been this fresh, and fabulous.  We barely even held a conversation through dinner, it was that good. My favorite is the Spicy Shrimp Roll. I think it’s the pinch of ginger the chef puts on top that makes it melt in your mouth.  My husband really enjoyed the Scallop Tempura Roll.

The service at Liu’s was fast, courteous and professional.  The wait staff always made sure our water glasses were filled and our food came out with little to no wait time in between courses. I should add that it is a BYOB establishment, so even better. Your bill will be even less than you thought! Since my first visit, I am now a regular at Liu’s House and they have come to know me by what I order.  The quality of food and service are worth you treating yourself or a loved one. The Lehigh Valley is slowly coming into its own with the variety of restaurants popping up, and Liu’s House is a great addition.

For more information you can visit their website at www.liushouse.com.