CATASAUQUA, Pa. – A new fast-casual eatery in Lehigh County is serving up a tasty promotion for its grand opening later this week.
Rico Pica Pollo, a fast-casual eatery specializing in Dominican-style fried chicken, will hold its grand opening from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at 117 Pine St. in Catasauqua.
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Free fried chicken and other select items (while supplies last) will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m., according to Jeovanny Sanchez, who’s operating the business with his partner, Julio Francisco.
A limited menu, featuring fried chicken, chicken filets, tostones, French fries, mashed potatoes and chofan (Dominican-style fried rice with ham, vegetables and other ingredients), will be available on Thursday for the grand opening, Sanchez added.
Rico Pica Pollo will hold its grand opening at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at 117 Pine St. in Catasauqua.
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The restaurant’s full menu, which also will include empanadas, chicharron and other dishes, will be available beginning on Friday, Sanchez said.
Rico Pica Pollo will primarily cater to customers placing takeout orders, but the restaurant also will feature a small dining area with a few tables.
Regular hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Sanchez said.
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Sanchez and Francisco also operate another Dominican restaurant, Rancho Viejo, at Linden and North 10th streets in Allentown.


