New Emmaus Artisans Market

We are pleased to share the great news, the Emmaus Artisans Market has received Emmaus Borough Council approval and opening day is scheduled for Sunday, May 30th. Excitement is growing as opening day quickly approaches.

The Sunday Emmaus Artisans Market will be held from 10am to 2pm on the last Sunday of each month. The beautiful Triangle Park in historic downtown Emmaus will be the home for this open-air market. The Valley’s premier producer-only farmers’ market, The Emmaus Farmers’ Market, is located only one block from Triangle Park. Both markets will treat Sunday shoppers to a wide variety of the best local producer only goods.

The Emmaus Artisans Market will compliment a thriving Emmaus business district, celebrate the handmade local revolution and showcase talented Lehigh Valley artists.
Any interested artists are invited to complete a registration form which is available at www.emmausmainstreet.com and return no later than Thursday, May 27th for consideration. Forms can be mailed to 244 Main Street, Emmaus Pa 18049 or dropped off at Perk on Main (332 Main Street, Emmaus) and the Cottage (379 Main Street, Emmaus.) Please include a check, payable to the Emmaus Main Street Program with your application. More details about opening day will be made available once your application is accepted. Please call either Jill at 610-393-2464 or Emma at 610-965-8720 with any questions. Email questions to info@emmausartisansmarket.com.

We look forward to sharing an exciting first season with you,
The Emmaus Artisans Market committee

Today's Coffee, Soup & Sandwich

Pour-over:
Finca Kilimanjaro- Hurry, it will be gone by tomorrow!
(this is a must try!)

21st de Septiembre,Zaragoza, Mexico
just an awesome cup
(chocolate,spice,fruit)

Shakisso, Sidamo Ethiopia
(citrus, honey)


Vegetarian Panini:
Roasted squash, red peppers, onions, spinach
& my favorite, Stonecroft Goat Cheese

Today's Soup:
Creamy Tomato

Volpe’s Sports Bar Makes Contribution to the Emmaus Main Street Program

Volpe’s Sports Bar Makes Contribution to the Emmaus Main Street Program

On Wednesday, August 19th, Fran Volpe, owner of Volpe’s Sports Bar, contributed financial support to the Emmaus Main Street Program using the proceeds from two recent fund raisers.

Over the past two months, patrons, employees and owners of Volpe’s Sports Bar have been vying for the title of “Volpe’s Biggest Loser” – a weight loss program to help promote healthier bodies and to also raise funds to support local non-profit organizations.

In addition to this event, Volpe’s Sports Bar raised funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, with a portion of the proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

The Emmaus Main Street Program was pleased to learn that it had been selected as the local non-profit beneficiary and at Wednesday’s presentation, was able to express thanks and deep appreciation for this unexpected contribution.

Volpe’s Sports Bars, located at the corner of 5th & Broad Streets in Emmaus and at 19th & Tilghman Streets in Allentown, have been owned and operated by the Volpe family since 1941 and have always been a great spot for meeting friends, quenching your thirst, talking and watching sports or just kicking back. As one of the oldest sports bar, Volpe's knows how to take care of its patrons. You'll find a clean, relaxed atmosphere and terrific, finger foods, pizza, wings, sandwiches, platters, salads and much more. You'll always see major sporting events as well as local events on the big tv's. Volpe's has the latest lottery machine, CD juke box music, occasional live entertainment, ATM, pool, darts and much more.

Fran Volpe purchased the Emmaus location, formerly the Broad Street Hotel, almost two years ago with the intention of restoring the building as much as possible back to its original look and condition. “It’s going to be a long process”, noted Volpe. “There are 84 windows that need to be replaced, a sidewalk that needs to be repaired or replaced and exterior brick that needs to be re-pointed.” Volpe then added that he will take the time needed to do the job right.

The Emmaus Main Street Program, established in 1995, serves the Borough of Emmaus by helping to stimulate economic growth and stability, promoting the community beyond its borders, beautifying streets, sidewalks and facades, and increasing the quality of life for Emmaus’ businesses and residents.

For more information –
Volpe’s Sports Bar – Fran Volpe, 610-965-0311
Emmaus Main Street Program – Teri Madison, 610-965-6279

New bar menu at The Farmhouse

It's no secret that I will make up any excuse to visit The Farmhouse in Emmaus and Chef Michael's new bar menu has Christi and I feeling like a girls' night out is in order. Here is his new menu:

Fennel & Summer Squash Risotto Cake

lemon vinaigrette, parsley & shaved manchego

Peruvian Pierogies

chourizo sausage, local tomato & cured olive

Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Spring Roll

treviso greens & bing cherry chutney

Windswept Farm Lamp Wontons

manchego cheese, radicchio slaw & basil infused olive oil

Chicken Confit Avocado Sandwich

local tomato, arugula, parsley lemon aidu & frites

Halibut, Scallops & Mussels

baby fennel, lobster broth & basil

Hope to see you there, Cheers!

July Cupping

Our next cupping is July 17th at 11:00am. As always, our monthly cuppings are free and open to the public.

Emmaus Farmers' Market

Shake off that winter freeze at Perk on Main and the Emmaus Farmers' Market, http://www.emmausmarket.com/, located across the street from Perk on Main in the KNBT parking lot.

The market is more than just a place to buy local, high quality, organic produce; it is also a place to meet friends, neighbors and family.

Each Sunday shoppers will be treated to the sounds of live music and activities, and have the opportunity to stop at one of our local community booths to get information, sign up as a volunteer, or offer other kinds of support.

The mission of the market is to provide the Emmaus community with a source of safe, locally produced, highly nutritious produce while educating the public, including farmers, on the benefits of supporting local agriculture in order to preserve farmland in the surrounding area, improve individual health and strengthen community.

Emmaus welcomes new business owners!

The Emmaus Main Street Program is pleased to host a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Out Of Our Hands Gallery, 244 Main Street in downtown Emmaus on Saturday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm.

New owners, Rich and Val Yura, invite you to come and see how much has remained the same and how much has changed. Their daughter Lauren Beck is the new manager and will be the friendly and welcoming face you see when you come in to shop.

Out Of Our Hands Gallery is an artisans gallery committed to providing a venue to promote the work of local artists. With items from over 70 local artists, you’re sure to find many that you just have to have! Jewelry, pottery, sculptures, photography, unique clothing, wall hangings, floral designs and decorative paintings are just a few of the unusual one-of-a-kind items they offer.

Please join us in welcoming the Yura’s and the Beck’s to Emmaus! For more information about the shop, please visit their website at www.outofourhands.com.

Coffee and Breakfast

Is coffee and breakfast, a common way to start your day? Well, stop by Perk on Main and see how we've taken both and created one tasty caffeine laced breakfast dish! Our new "dirty" french toast is a perfect way to start your day.

Seven Generations Charter School

DONATE clothing (men's, women's, & children's), furniture, books, toys and household goods at the Clock Building on Thursday April 2nd and Friday April 3rd from 5-8 pm. No electronics please.(Toys are OK to donate! -- liability law excluding them not being enforced yet.)

SHOP Saturday April 4th from 8 am-2 pm at the Clock Building 322 Main St., Emmaus

VOLUNTEER Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Contact: christidunning@yahoo.com

Please forward this announcement with wild abandon!

Next Cupping

Our next monthly cupping will be held on April 24th, 12:30 at Perk on Main, 228 Main Street, Emmaus. Free and open to the public.

Email mainstreetespresso@live.com to reserve a spoon.

March Cupping

Our next cupping will be March 20th 12:30, at Perk on Main 228 Main Street Emmaus. This event is free and open to the public.

Space is limited so please call 610-966-0203 or email mainstreetespresso@live.com to reserve a spoon.

Join our Team!

Perk on main is looking for “high energy” barista to fill a part-time position. Must be available late afternoons/early evenings and weekends. Approximately 15-20 hours a week.

If interested please contact Jill at mainstreetespresso@live.com or call 610-393-2464 for more details.

Free Admission! Lots of Fun! All Are Invited!

The Faschnacht & Forsythia Festival is next Tuesday, February 24th, 6-9 AM (yes…AM, not PM!!) at St. John’s UCC, 139 N. 4th Street.

What a terrific way to spend a little time before work, school or play and participate in celebrating Shrove Tuesday with your friends, family and neighbors.

The F&F Festival is truly a local event. No one, anywhere, does a festival like this. Just one more reason Emmaus is looked upon as being unique…a true leader among communities!

At the festival you will find faschnachts for sale ($1 each or $11 per dozen), dipping sauces, coffee, lively music and some quirky activities. Watch the Crowning of King Faschnacht and Queen Forsythia (two upstanding Emmaus citizens) and the Knighting of the Defender of the Faschnacht. Have fun learning the Faschnacht Trot and enter the dance contest to win a prize!

Hear Mayor Iobst read the official Faschnacht & Forsythia Festival proclamation and witness the unveiling of the 2009 Emmaus Fortune.

Anyway you look at it, it is sure to be a fun morning. Stop on in and join us!

We’re collecting instruments for school music program!

Is the trumpet you played in high school gathering dust in the closet? Does your violin or clarinet need someone to play it?

Unity of Lehigh Valley in Emmaus is sponsoring a used instrument drive for Central Elementary School's music program.

Drop off location is at the Perk on Main in Emmaus (228 Main Street).

We'll be collecting instrument donations through April 15.

For more information, please contact (610) 967-3243.

Feel the warmth and join the effort to keep Emmaus Going Strong!

What warms the body, heart and soul better than coffee and chili? Coffee and Chili for a great cause! Feel the warmth and join the effort to keep Emmaus Going Strong and join us for our first Chili Cook-off on January 30th, 6pm. Entry fee is $10 and ALL proceeds will be donated to the Emmaus Main Street program. Not a chili chef? Come out and help us judge the "people's choice" winner. A $5.00 donation allows you to sample ALL chili entries and cast your "people's choice” vote. Visit www.perkonmain.net or email perkonmain@hotmail.com for cook-off information and rules.

Look around our beloved community and you will find evidence of the Emmaus Main Street Program’s hard work and dedication to the betterment of Emmaus. Gateway signs, street banners, beautiful streetscapes, pedestrian improvements, & community events all a result of the Program partnering with Civic Organizations, the Borough of Emmaus, Lehigh County, and the State of Pennsylvania to bring valuable grant dollars to Emmaus. For more details on the EMSP mission visit http://www.emmausmainstreet.com/

Perk on Main is a proud member and supporter of the Emmaus Main Street Program’s mission and invites you to join us celebrate great coffee, great food and a great cause.

Guitar lessons at Perk on Main

Andrew Portz, with the Philadelphia Funk Authority, offers private guitar lessons at Perk on Main on Tuesdays.

Andrew holds a bachelor of arts in music performance, from the University of the Arts, Phila, Pa, and teaches at J&S Music, West End Music and Sine’s Music.

Contact Andrew Portz at 610-554-2391 to schedule a private lesson or visit, www.andrewportz.com or www.myspace.com/andrewportz for more information.