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.
January
OPENINGS:
Mr. Tacos opened Jan. 4 at 1601 W. Liberty St. in Allentown. The menu includes tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chilaquiles and quesadillas.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique opened Jan. 16 at 16 N. Whiteoak St. in Kutztown.
Legends Cigar Bar held a grand opening Jan. 16 at 154 Northampton St. in Easton. It offers memberships, alcoholic beverages, cigars, appetizers, live music and private events.
Mariachi Mexican Grill & John’s Pizza will held a grand opening Jan. 19 at 8016 Route 873 in Washington Township, Lehigh County. It serves pizza, stromboli, sandwiches, tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas, burritos and nachos.
The Indo-Chinese restaurant Bharat Bistro held a soft reopening Jan. 21 inside the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township. Customers can order butter chicken, paneer, dosa, biryani and curry.
Katie’s Country Kitchen reopened Jan. 23 at 4804 Route 309 in North Whitehall Township. It offers burgers, seafood, platters, pasta, sandwiches and omelets.
CLOSURES:
The sandwich restaurant Wiz Kidz permanently closed in mid-December at 751 Union Blvd. in Allentown and temporarily closed Jan. 3 at 65 E. Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem.
Staples closed Jan. 2 at the Whitehall Square shopping center at 2180 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township.
The Easton Public Market announced Jan. 2 that vendor More Than Q Barbecue Co. closed in Easton. Bincho-Don will replace it in February.
Radical Rations Restaurant announced on Jan. 2 its closure at 1213 Washington St. in Easton.
Retro Burger permanently closed at 1223 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem.
The Twisted & Dipped ice cream store closed at 446 Main St. in Bethlehem and will be replaced by a new office for Main Street Real Estate Group.
GameStop closed one of its stores Jan. 8 at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center at 210 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township.
The Wicked Chef closed Jan. 30 at 279 Cetronia Road in South Whitehall Township.
The stationery store the paperbag closed its physical storefront Jan. 31 at The Shops at 3900 Hamilton in South Whitehall Township.
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.
Children’s Art Classes held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Dec. 3 at 327 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown.
The pet salon Velvet Tails – Luxury Pet Services held a grand opening Dec. 5 at 39 Belvidere St. in Nazareth.
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 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.
The Broken Record began a soft opening period in late December at 6776 Hamilton Blvd., Unit 1, in Lower Macungie Township, serving items like pizza, burgers, fish and appetizers.
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.
Casa Catrina announced on Dec. 22 that it wouldn’t reopen at 1905 Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township.
Robert’s Jewelers closed Dec. 24 at 7751 Glenlivet West Drive in Upper Macungie 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.