Hello, Easton, PA

Escaping With Grins (or What's an Escape Room Anyway?)

Most likely you've heard of escape rooms, but, if you're like me, you may not really understand how they work. In this episode you'll not only find out what escape rooms really are, but also how Ray and Erin Grins, lifelong performers, came to open Off Center Escape Rooms in downtown Easton, PA. So, give it a listen and then go book an hour of mystery/puzzle solving.
 
Off-Center Escape Rooms
323 Pine Street, Ste B002, Easton, PA 18042
info@offcenterescape.com
(610) 905-0572
https://www.offcenterescape.com/
https://www.facebook.com/offcenterescaperooms
https://www.instagram.com/offcenterescaperooms
 

Bodacious Hair & Body, 17 Years and Counting

According to Merriam-Webster, bodacious means unmistakable, remarkable, and noteworthy. This certainly encompasses Valarie Simmons' business, Bodacious Hair & Body. Valarie is a true Eastonian, having grown up here, trained here and built her career and business here. Listen to this episode to find out how this all came about and why Bodacious is different than other salons. Enjoy!!!
 
Bodacious Hair & Body
718 Philadelphia Rd, Easton, PA 18042
(610) 438-2770
https://www.bodacioushairandbody.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BodaciousHairAndBody
https://www.instagram.com/bodacioushairandbody/
 
 

Mercantile Home: Creative Lifestyle Outfitters

Ron Morris and husband Ken Jones Jr. are the owners and founders of Mercantile Home. In this interview, I get a chance to sit down with Ron and talk about how it all came to be. You'll hear about his theater and music background and how the creative spirit that guided his life still guides it to this day. He and Ken have created a unique shop that, as Ron said, can best be described as creative lifestyle outfitters. Listen in to get the whole story. 
Mercantile Home140 Northampton Street, Suite DEaston, Pennsylvania 18042(610) 258-4046info@mercantilehome.com
https://www.mercantilehome.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MercHaus
https://www.instagram.com/ugosquirrel/

Pipers and Porters: a New Chapter

On the cusp of St. Patrick's Day, who better to interview than the new owners of Porters' Pub & Restaurant. Ryan and Christine Piper are the new owners of Porters', but not new to Porters'. In fact, they met each other while working there, started dating, fell in love, got married and had kids. Back at their work life, however, they both left Porters' and went off to pursue careers in other areas. Listen to the interview to find out how life has brought them back around to becoming owners of the restaurant where they first met. Enjoy.
 
Porters' Pub & Restaurant
700 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042(610) 250-6561
https://porterspubeaston.com/
Menu: porterspubeaston.hrpos.heartland.us
https://www.facebook.com/PortersPub
https://www.instagram.com/porterspubeaston/
https://www.youtube.com/@PortersPubEaston/featured

Dutch Cooke, Tattoos and a Flying Dutchman

I'd been thinking of getting a tattoo for years and at the recommendation of some friends I ended up at the Flying Dutchman Tattoo Parlor (now with piercing). Dutch Cooke, the owner and I had some interesting chats while he was tattooing my arm and I thought he'd be a great interview for Hello, Easton, PA. So, give this a listen and find out Dutch's back story, how he got into tattooing, how he decided to open his own parlor here in Easton, and what makes his parlor different from the rest.   
Flying Dutchman Tattoo Parlor
635 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-4457
https://www.flyingdutchmantattoos.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flying%20Dutchman%20Tattoo%20Parlor/106264584115937/ 
https://www.instagram.com/flyingdutchmantattoos/
 

30 Years, the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House

This episode of Hello, Easton, PA features Jo Moranville, owner of the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House. Jo and family are now celebrating 30 years of owning and running the Quadrant. Listen and discover how Jo came to own the Quadrant, how it has changed over those 30 years, and what the plans are for the future. Enjoy. 
Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House
20 N 3rd St, Easton, PA
(610) 252-1188
Ajcoffeehouse@gmail.com
www.quadrantbooks.com 
https://www.facebook.com/QuadrantBookMartCoffeeHouse 

Tara Roy Loves Real Estate

This week, Tara Roy Loves Real Estate… and while that may be true, it’s also the name of her real estate company. On top of creating a concierge service for New Yorkers looking to move to the Easton area, Tara Roy has a second company, Troy Branding. Give a listen to her the rest of Tara’s story.
 
Tara Roy
(917) 626-9065
https://www.facebook.com/tararoylovesrealestate/
https://www.youtube.com/tararoylovesrealestate
 

Your Solar Guy/Informing You About Solar Energy

Have you ever wondered about the practicality of switching to solar energy for your home? If it's ever seemed confusing or you just don't feel like you have enough information to move forward with it, Jeff Bartholomew and his company, Your Solar Guy, can help. Give a listen to today's episode to find out more about Jeff, his company, and how solar energy can help keep your electrical costs down. Enjoy!
 
 
Jeff Bartholomew/Your Solar Guy
Easton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
(610) 360-2609
yoursolarguy8@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/theSunSaves/

Kraft & Co. Floral Designs for Special Occasions

Tatiana Kraft may have started her career journey in doing crafts as a child (yes, pun intended). That journey led her to culinary arts school, event organizing and eventually into floral design. Listen to this episode to find out more about her journey and about Tatiana herself.
 
Kraft & C. Floral Design
230 Ferry St. Easton, PA
(610) 606-8228
https://kraftandcompany.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kraftandcofloraldesign
https://www.instagram.com/Kraftandcompany

Unleashing the Cellar Beast (Winehouse, that is...)

This week meet Kim McCullough, owner of Cellar Beast Winehouse. Listen and find out how she and her husband went from not knowing much about wine to producing award winning wines within three short years and discover what's next for Cellar Beast Winehouse. And no, they aren't stomping the grapes like an episode of Lucy, LOL.
Cellar Beast Winehouse
159 Northampton St. Easton PA
484-549-2159
info@cellarbeastwine.com
https://www.cellarbeastwine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cellarbeastwinehouse 
https://www.instagram.com/cellarbeastwinehouse/