Elizabeth Berringer celebrates her birthday with friends Jenna Azar, Penny Kanusky and her daughter Dawn Berringer at Capo & Co. Keg-Cork-Kitchen, Emmaus.

At Poke Kai, Allentown, owners Dave Familia and James Jones show off their signature dish, which features raw fish, tropical fruit and veggies with seaweed salad, spices and sauce. Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish.

Connie and Bruce Fritch enjoy a meal together at Superior Restaurant, Emmaus.

At Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant, Emmaus, Assistant Manager Peter Sokolsky and Cook Casimiro Linares feature their popular items including Walking Tacos, Jerk Chicken, Vegan El Sol, Spicy Bang Bang Shrimp and for dessert, Tres Leche.

Kate and Cort Oswald are regulars at East Penn Diner, Emmaus

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND Justin Walters pulls a freshly made pizza from the oven at Switchback Pizza.

Carol and Gary Lagler enjoy a midday snack with their granddaughter Rose Flamm at Volpe's Sports Bar, Emmaus. Jessica Snyder serves the diners.

Robin Vandershans, Chris Cressman, Michelle Costa, Betty Coll in the back, Louran Hoch and Lisa Bersch work the breakfast shift at McDonald's in Emmaus.

Bartender Kyle Tarboro and waitress Aurora Carpillo take a moment for a photo at Capo & Co. Keg-Cork-Kitchen, Emmaus.

Tony DiMaio prepares a pizza at Gio Italian Grill, Macungie.

Yergery's Brewery is a popular spot during East Penn Restaurant Week.