From early on, there was a vision, even while we were opening the first venture back in 2014. There was this incentive to build the next location, and then the next, to create more and offer more unique taste experiences in the wider region of Lehigh Valley! With the power of the risk and the inspiration of a great, cohesive team, we keep coming up with fresh ideas and making them reality! Stay tuned for more!
The Bayou: Southern Kitchen & Bar is a local restaurant that offers a creative take on classic New Orleans cooking. Young restaurateurs Cristian Duarte & Mo Taylor have brought a blend of traditional southern flavors and modern American cooking to create a unique take on Nola soul food.
The Bayou’s interior and atmosphere match it’s cuisine’s unique blend of creativity and comfort. Pick and choose a mixture of items to satisfy your different tastes, and share them amongst the table. Pair your meal with a perfectly mixed cocktail, or one of our many craft beers. Then, sit back, savor your meal, and enjoy some music. Dining at The Bayou is truly a one-of-a-kind experience in the Lehigh Valley.
The Bayou Southern Kitchen & Bar is a locally owned restaurant that offers a creative take on classic New Orleans cooking. Restaurateurs Cristian Duarte, Mo Taylor, Jeremy Straub & Matt Weaver have brought a blend of traditional southern flavors and modern American cooking together to create a unique take on New Orleans soul food.
The Bayou’s interior and atmosphere match it’s cuisine’s unique blend of creativity and comfort. Pick and choose a mixture of items to satisfy your different tastes, and share them amongst the table. Pair your meal with a perfectly mixed cocktail, or one of our many craft beers. Then, sit back, savor your meal, and enjoy some music. Dining at The Bayou is truly a one-of-a-kind experience in the Lehigh Valley.
"Wit whiz" or "wit out?"A new restaurant is looking to provide a blast from the past while serving up a cheesesteak to rival the best in Philly. On the corner of East Elizabeth and Center streets in Bethlehem, you can see some well-known icons from the 80's like Mr. T, Ronald Reagan or the King of Pop.It's not an arcade to get your Mario Brothers or Pacman fix, but a new cheesesteak restaurant called Wiz Kidz.It's the fifth business endeavor by the Bayou Boys: Christian Duarte, Mo Taylor and Jeremy Straub.
The all-time-favorite pierogies now have a place to call home with Bayou Boys Pierogies in Lehigh Valley, PA. As of February 2021, we opened a brand-new eatery dedicated only to the delicious pierogies, made in small batches with love and care. One can’t miss the Garlic & Parmesan pierogi or the yummy pockets of mashed potato! They are also available at our menu in Wiz Kidz Cheesesteaks Bethlehem.
