ARTISAN Wine and Cheese Cellars — Restaurant in Bethlehem

This place is a gem! High vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, rich mahogany wood beams, barn-style doorways, exposed metal ductwork, and displays of abstract artwork give this cozy space a mixed vibe of rustic, barn house, and industrial. A talented local musician was playing tunes on his guitar, flute, and harmonica while showcasing an eclectic range of songs from classic rock to reggae. In the main area, there's a bar with seating and about 4-5 tables. It's small, but doesn't feel cramped. Upon peering down one side of the hallway, I saw a small lounge area with a couch and a formal dining area to accommodate large parties. In the other direction, there is additional seating with small bistro style tables as well as a spiral staircase that leads up to a small loft area with several leather armchairs. What a unique and adorable setup.

As for their wine and cheese menu, it is quite limited. I was surprised that they didn't have a more extensive wine and cheese menu given that the theme of this establishment is wine and cheese. However, you are able to order from the Wooden Match menu, which is the establishment right across the adjoined shared parking lot. I got the brothel burger and my boyfriend got the Compton salad (yes, this girl gets the burger and the man gets the salad haha). My burger was a 10oz beef patty with crab cake, but the flavors of the crab cake got lost in my mouth. It was probably too much filler and not enough crab meat. However, my patty was cooked perfectly and I very much enjoyed my burger. The homemade chips that came on the side had a strong burnt aftertaste and were almost inedible. My boyfriend had no complaints on his salad. Also, the service was excellent.

After the meal, we wandered around and ended up in the cozy loft area where we shared an intimate conversation over a...

The perfect place for your private party! I had a surprise birthday party for my husband at Artisan recently, and I can say with confidence that Artisan is THE place to have your private party! From the moment I first spoke with the manager, Glennie, the planning and coordination was easy and pleasant. She was very responsive, flexible and helpful, always working to make sure all of my questions were answered. Glennie was very accommodating with the changes I made along the way to the menu, and also to the special requests I had for certain food items and drinks. She made the planning so easy and fun. The hardest part was selecting the food options from their menu – there were so many wonderful things to choose from! The guests all expressed what a great place it was, and how good the food and drinks were. The venue itself is so warm and cozy, and it was perfect for the 56 guests we had. Glennie and her staff were very attentive, making sure that all of the guests had what they needed. It didn’t seem like “work” to them, as they were so friendly and warm while serving the guests. Many of our guests were never there before, and I do know some of them will return. I would not hesitate to plan another...

We've been there twice now to listen to Jazz. We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. They do have wine and cheese, but if you want something more substantial, it comes from their sister restaurant The Wooden Match, which is just across the parking lot. The Match is a cigar bar, so the food is much more in line with that than a wine and cheese bar. An assortment of large, decadent (and very good) sandwiches. There are a few salads, but the emphasis is on the gluttonous side. Not that this is bad, just letting you know what to expect. Also, since the food has to be 'delivered', service can be a bit casual if the place is busy--not necessarily a bad thing if you are there to listen to music.

The building is an old train station, long and narrow. It is split into maybe 6 rooms. Most rooms have tables and chairs, but a few have couches. If you're there to see music or to be part of the buzz, you would want to be in the center room with the bar. Or pick one of the further rooms for a more laid back experience.

The whole place is a bit unusual, but it...