Here are some of the newsworthy openings and closings across the Lehigh Valley. Know of an opening or closing that’s not listed here? Email us: retailwatch@mcall.com.
December
OPENINGS:
Azur Mediterranean Bar & Grille opened Dec. 1 at the Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown. The menu includes hummus, falafel, kebab gyros, stuffed grape leaves, fish, spinach pie, baba ganoush and alcoholic beverages from Doan Distillery.
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe reopened Dec. 8 at 1120 W. Linden St. in Allentown.
The Kawaii Shop opened at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township. It offers Japanese snacks, drinks, plush toys, ornaments, bags and artwork.
The pet salon Velvet Tails – Luxury Pet Services held a grand opening Dec. 5 at 39 Belvidere St. in Nazareth.
The Cozy Crumbs Café opened at the ArtsWalk at 21 N. Seventh St. in Allentown.
The hot dog vendor Rod’s Dogs reopened Dec. 11 at the Easton Public Market in Easton.
Taichi Bubble Tea held a grand opening Dec. 12 at 21 E. Third St. in Bethlehem, where it offers teas, poke bowls, spring rolls and ramen.
The Little Gym opened Dec. 15 at 6900 Hamilton Blvd. in Lower Macungie Township. It offers children’s classes such as for gymnastics and social skills.
Last Call Closeouts Liquidations opened at 3143 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township.
Dunkin’ opened its new kiosk Dec. 29 at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
CLOSURES:
HiJinx Brewing Co. closed its taproom on Dec. 20 at 905 Harrison St. in Allentown and ended brewery operations at the location Dec. 31.
Bilal’s Breakfast & Sandwiches permanently closed at 46 W. North St. in Bethlehem.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique held its last day Dec. 21 at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
The Adagio seafood restaurant held its last day Dec. 27 at 530 Pembroke Road in Bethlehem.
Caring Hearts Clothing Closet and More temporarily closed to relocate from 7935 Route 873 in Washington Township to 241 Lehigh Gap St. in Walnutport.
Old Mecca Café announced Dec. 30 it would close at 527 Northampton St. in Easton.
Chick-fil-A closed Dec. 31 at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township
Griddle 145 closed Dec. 31 at 1146 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township.
Easton landmark Mother’s Bar & Grille closed Dec. 31.
November
OPENINGS:
From Lino held a grand opening Nov. 1 at 802 Spring St. in Bethlehem. It serves quesitos, medialunas, cookies, sourdough Danish pastries, pan de cristal, palmeritas, espresso drinks and pantry items like eggs, cheese, sauces, olive oil and seasonings.
Spice Route opened at 845 Linden St. in Allentown. It offers paneer tikka, bhajia, Kung Pao chicken, fried rice, noodles, shrimp, curry, lamb, goat and desserts.
Pie + Tart held a soft opening Nov. 12 at 349 Northampton St. in Easton after relocating from 444 Northampton St.
Mama B Resale Boutique held a grand reopening Nov. 15 at 107 N. Seventh St. in Allentown after moving from 416 E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.
The Worthy Dessert shop opened Nov. 15 at the Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
The new Phantoms Pro Shop opened to the public Nov. 18 next to the PPL Center’s Lehigh Valley Health Network Gate in Allentown, where it offers Lehigh Valley Phantoms apparel and collectibles.
Yung Esau’s Vintage Shop began a soft opening period Nov. 21 at 97 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem, where it offers clothing from the 1980s to the early 2000s such as T-shirts, hats, pants and jackets.
A new Giant supermarket opened Nov. 21 at South Mall at 3300 Lehigh St. in Salisbury Township.
The barbershop Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids held a grand opening on Nov. 22 at 355 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown.
The coffee trailer Roasties opened its new cafe Nov. 26 at 17 N. Poplar St. in Macungie.
Barley Creek Taproom Saucon announced its opening Nov. 28 at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township. It offers beer, cocktails, wings, burgers, pretzels, mozzarella wedges, pizza, sandwiches, shrimp tacos and macaroni and cheese.
Pickleball Kingdom held its grand opening Nov. 28 at the Whitehall Square shopping center at 2180 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township.
The Gemeral Store reopened Nov. 29 at 216 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem.
CLOSURES:
The Palestinian-style restaurant Ayat closed at 1243 W. Tilghman St. in Allentown.
