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.
April
OPENINGS:
Mattie’s Strudel Haus opened a new physical location April 1 at the former Riverbend Community Church at 299 Industrial Drive in Upper Nazareth Township.
The Proper Brewing Co. reopened April 1 under new ownership at 117 W. Broad St. in Quakertown.
Sephora held a grand opening April 2 at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.
The Nesting Box ice cream shop opened April 11 at 6299 Route 309 in Heidelberg Township.
Mavis Tires & Brakes announced a grand opening event for April 11 at 178 W. Main St. in Macungie.
Pro Image Sports held a grand opening April 11 at the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township.
The bookstore Semicolon Books announced its opening weekend for April 11-12 at 559 Main St., Suite 007, in Bethlehem.
Diesel Dale’s Pitstop opened April 15 at 5879 Sullivan Trail in Plainfield Township, replacing the Petey’s Eatey’s restaurant that closed last year.
Circle Cafe on Main announced April 20 it had opened at 2 N. Main St. in Nazareth, where it serves coffee, iced tea, sandwiches, quiches, soups, meatloaf, deviled eggs, pasta salad and focaccia.
The ZEN bar and lounge held its grand opening April 23 at The Marquis apartment building at 27 S. Third St. in Easton.
Bistro 1015 held a grand opening April 25-26 at the Quakertown Farmers Market at 201 Station Road in Richland Township, Bucks County.
CLOSURES:
Volpe’s Sports Bar closed April 5 at 501 Broad St. in Emmaus.
Kabinett Wine Bar and Tucker Garage + Grocery held their final full days April 19 in the 120 block of Northampton Street in Easton.
Tinto Tapas & Pasta closed April 25 at 1028 Broadway in Fountain Hill.
Wren Kitchens announced it had closed its showrooms and studios in the United States, including at the Airport Shopping Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
March
OPENINGS:
North Street Cafe held a soft opening March 2 and a grand opening March 6 at 46 W. North St. in Bethlehem.
StretchLab held a soft opening March 5 at 3051 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township.
Nestly’s Treasures Boutique opened its new storefront March 7 at the Palmer Park Mall, where it offers jackets, vests, sweaters, necklaces, bracelets, purses and sunglasses.
The vintage clothing and decor store Room & Ward Vintage reopened March 7 after it relocated from 26 N. Sixth St. in Allentown to a larger space at 21 N. Seventh St.
Valley Fresh Marketplace opened March 7 at 1384 Hanover Ave. in Allentown.
Norman’s Hallmark opened at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township
A new Wawa opened March 12 at 1519 Whitehall Mall in Whitehall Township.
Pints & Pies Pub reopened March 13 after a fire forced it close last year at 21 E. Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem.
Identity Coffee Co. held a ribbon cutting for its first Lehigh Valley location on March 14 at 855 S. Broadway in Wind Gap.
Oasis: Community Wellbeing Hub held a grand opening open house March 21 at the ground floor of the Walnut Street Garage in Bethlehem.
Indulge Designer Resale Boutique held a grand March 28 at 143 S. Main St. in Nazareth after it relocated from 5755 Nor Bath Blvd. in East Allen Township.
CLOSURES:
Unclaimed Freight closed March 1 at 2260 Industrial Drive in Bethlehem.
Chick-fil-A temporarily closed March 5 for remodeling at 3750 Dryland Way in Lower Nazareth Township.
La Kang Chicken & Rice closed March 9 at 15 E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina held its last day of service March 13 at the Airport Shopping Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
The New Santiago’s Restaurant and La Cocina de la Abuela announced their temporary closures March 17 after strong winds damaged their building in the 120 block of South Third St. in Coopersburg.
Friendly Book Store announced its closure for March 21 at 300 W. Broad St. in Quakertown, after over 85 years in business.
Weyerbacher Brewing Co. closed March 29 at 518 Bank St. in Emmaus.
The boutique Soul Goods announced a closing sale before it closes at the end of March at 18 W. Race St. in Catasauqua.
Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant closed March 31 at 1328 Chestnut St. in Emmaus.