Two decades ago, partner and executive manager Marc Devlin embarked on a journey of establishing his consulting business, catering to a highend clientele, procuring exceptional, highly allocated wines and spirits from across the globe for their private collections. Simultaneously, he was traveling between New York City and the Lehigh Valley to regularly visit family. “During that time, I sensed a transformation unfolding in Easton,” he says, “an undeniable energy.” Devlin lists establishments like Mick Gjevukaj’s River Grille, Ocean, Three OAK and Townley House along with Josh Palmer’s Sette Luna and Maxim’s 22 as pioneers that turned the city into a downtown dining destination and set the stage for Bar Torino & Bottle Shop. “My vision was to establish a haven where friends and family could gather, immersing themselves in the enjoyment of unexpected flavor experiences,” says Devlin. “Bar Torino is a place where you feel a part of the neighborhood and can try thoughtfully crafted dishes complemented by a selection of cult and classic wines, spirits and beers—some of which you may have never encountered before.” Devlin lists the restaurant’s artisanal pizzas from their Pavesi oven as the menu item he’s most excited about.
56 N. 3rd St., Easton | bar-torino.com
Published as “Trending Now” in the February 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
