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.
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.
October
OPENINGS:
The Japanese-themed Okatshe restaurant opened Oct. 1 at 947 W. Hamilton St. in Allentown. It offers sushi, sashimi, pork bao buns, takoyaki, broiled scallops, dumplings, cocktails and Japanese whiskey.
Paradise Kafé held grand opening Oct. 1 at 552 N. New St. in Bethlehem, where it serves coffee, lattes, tea, baklava, knafeh and croissants.
The gym Asylum Fitness held a soft opening Oct. 1 at 2920 Easton Ave., Suite 5, in Bethlehem Township.
The thrift store This, That & The Third Shop opened Oct. 1 at the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township.
The Juice Pod opened Oct. 1 at the Marshall Valley building at 117 E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem, where it offers smoothies, juices, bowls, salads and wraps.
Whitehall Coin & Jewelry opened Oct. 6 at the MacArthur Center at 3690 Lehigh St. in Whitehall Township.
Drink Fresh by Djurdjura opened Oct. 8 at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township, where it offers smoothies, juices, acai bowls, Dubai chocolate bowls and cups.
Pearly Baker’s Alehouse held a grand reopening under new owners Oct. 11 at 11 Centre Square in Easton.
The Unwine Vineyards wine bar and art emporium opened Oct. 17 at 309 E. Third St. in Bethlehem.
The outdoor design company G Outdoor Living & Design held a grand opening for its new showroom Oct. 18 at 1036 N. Irving St. in Allentown.
Paranormal Pizza reopened Oct. 25 at 125 E. Third St. in Bethlehem.
The fried chicken restaurant Equis Pica Pollo opened Oct. 25 at 513 N. Seventh St. in Allentown.
Bang Bang Hibachi Grill & Sushi reopened Oct. 26 at 6900 Hamilton Blvd. in Lower Macungie Township.
Marco’s Pizza opened Oct. 27 at 2588 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, where it serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, wings and desserts.
The sunglasses store Sunglass Hut opened at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.
CLOSURES:
Handmade Mystic closed Oct. 19 at 2180 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township.
Dino Sweets closed at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
3 Broke Blokes Grille closed at Lost Tavern Brewing’s taproom at 444 Main St. in Bethlehem.
The drug store chain Rite Aid closed all of its remaining locations nationwide.