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.

May

OPENINGS:

HiJinx Brewing Co. opened May 1 in the former social hall of the Tatamy Fire Co. at 164 Bushkill St. in Tatamy.

Tesla opened a new service center at 955 Grape St. in Whitehall Township.

Zahra reopened May 1 at 323 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown after it closed about a year ago at the former Downtown Allentown Market.

The event venue and floral shop Bloom Room Easton held a ribbon cutting May 1 at 527 Northampton St. in Easton.

The Diamond Grill announced its grand opening for May 6 after a May 1 soft opening at 4330 Lehigh Drive in Lehigh Township.

Tia B’s Street Tacos announced its opening May 1 at 118 Northampton St. in Easton. It offers tacos, tortas, burritos, burrito sliders, bowls, quesadillas and nachos.

Dollar General opened a new store at 1328 Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

Jimmy’s Hot Dogs opened for a soft launch May 15 at 9 N. Third St. in Easton.

Flying Spur Trail Rides opened May 16 and offers guided horseback tours from 5466 Route 145 in North Whitehall Township.

Zekfraft – Curators of Taste opened May 21 at the former Richard’s Drive-In at 1550 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township. The menu offers coffee, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and pastries.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened May 24 at the Northampton Crossings shopping center at 3788 Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.

Mr. Bins held a grand opening May 24 at the former Big Lots in the 2300 block of Lehigh Street in Allentown.

Breeze Mediterranean announced a soft opening for May 25 at 1243 W. Tilghman St. in Allentown, replacing the former Ayat restaurant and serving Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes.

CLOSURES:

J’s Northampton sandwich shop announced its last day of operation for May 23 at 1830 Main St. in Northampton after it originally announced its closure for May 30.

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.

Launchpad Bikes announced its opening for April 15 at 507 Northampton St. in Easton.

Chapter Pink Play Cafe announced its soft opening April 15 at 1492 Main St., Suite G, in North Catasauqua, offering coffee, pastries and a play area for children.

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.

Precision Cuts Barber Shop held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 19 for its new location at 204 Line St. in Easton. It previously operated at 466 Northampton St., but closed following the Hotel Hampton fire in February.

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.