Special beers + special dinner + special place=Shelton Brothers Beer Dinner at Black & Blue in Easton.

laini’s little vacation list. It’s short and sweet but don’t be fooled—it’s packed with more fun than any one person could fit into a single weekend.

Tour this award-winning, artisanal brewery on Easton’s South Side any Saturday from noon to 3pm. Tours are free and include samples. See website for directions.

by Carrie Havranek with photos by laini

You know you’ve been living somewhere a while when you are surprised to learn that something you love dearly–a person, a place, or thing–is about to encounter a significant milestone, and you are genuinely surprised.

Incidentally, it also means you are getting older, too.

Cozy 1850’s Olde World-style pub. Only 2 minutes drive from Centre Square. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner, late-night snacks and Sunday
Champagne Brunch. Live music Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights. L D WB Bar HH VF NS KF OD PFOD 10+ RS $-$$

Downtown Easton’s First Restaurant – Eclectic mix of atmosphere, food and music. Twenty beers on tap – Locally sourced menu items – Live Musicians 4 nights a week. Never a Cover! L D KF OD CO $$

World-class award-winning brews, largest selection of Belgians, family dining serving global cuisine. Tours available. Voted #1 Restaurant on UrbanSpoon. Nightlife in Steelgaarden lounge, with comedy and trivia events.