Alisa Lopano
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Alisa Lopano

Alisa Lopano is Director, Creative Services at Discover Lehigh Valley. A native of the region, Alisa returned to Lehigh Valley in 2018 after working in the wine industry and publishing in New York. Alisa is an adventurous home cook, occasional photographer, wine lover, and sports fan. She is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Follow Alisa on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn.

Restaurant Week in Lehigh Valley

With so many fantastic locally-owned restaurants here in Lehigh Valley, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go or what to eat. Throughout the seasons, restaurant groups of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and beyond come together to highlight Restaurant Week…

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Explore Coffee Shops in Lehigh Valley

In Lehigh Valley, our caffeinated choices are way more robust than just the usual two, “Dunkin’ or Starbucks?” Much like the breweries, wineries, and distilleries, coffee shops are growing and specializing in their own unique coffee blends and vibes…

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Lehigh Valley's Favorite Hot Dog Shops

Pork and beef links. Chili sauce. Tangy mustard. Crisp onions and pickles. A perfectly steamed bun. (Obviously washed down with chocolate milk.) Few words ignite more heated debate in Lehigh Valley than, "what's your favorite hot dog?" Locals are passionate about their favorites and luckily there…

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Best Wings in Lehigh Valley

With the biggest game of the year ahead, we've got wings on the brain. And, we aren't the only ones. According to the National Chicken Council, Americans are expected to consume 1.45 billion chicken wings during this year's Super Bowl…

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