PALMER TWP., Pa. \u2013 A longstanding, family-run eatery is moving to larger digs this week in Northampton County.<\/p>\n
Adobo Latin Kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, will move from its eight-year-old location at 2429 Nazareth Road in Palmer Township to a larger location a few doors down in the same 25th Street Shopping Plaza, co-owner Jose Pinargote told 69 News.<\/p>\n
Adobo\u2019s new location, roughly triple its current size, will operate between 25th Asian House and H&R Block.<\/p>\n
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During the transition, the restaurant will temporarily close on Monday and Tuesday and reopen at its new location on Wednesday, Pinargote said.<\/p>\n
At its new location, Adobo will have the same address, 2429 Nazareth Road, as the restaurant\u2019s original location, Pinargote said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very excited,\u201d said Pinargote, who operates the restaurant with his wife, Nilda Pinargote.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been working on this since March and can\u2019t wait for everyone to see it. It\u2019ll be bigger, brighter and a better overall experience for both our customers and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
The expansion was prompted by a multitude of factors, with a primary one being the business\u2019 continued growth.<\/p>\n
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The new location will feature \u201cnew everything,\u201d including new flooring, dry wall, counters, electrical upgrades, plumbing, lighting, HVAC units and kitchen equipment such as stoves, fryers, steam tables and a walk-in cooler, Jose said.<\/p>\n
The restaurant\u2019s new space was vacant for more than a decade, and the Pinargotes \u201ccompletely tailored it to the restaurant\u2019s needs,\u201d Jose said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe built it from the ground up, keeping the same warm, welcoming atmosphere our customers love \u2014 just reimagined in a more modern and sleek way,\u201d Jose said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve expanded both our kitchen and dining areas, which will allow us to add even more dishes to our already well-rounded menu. We\u2019ll also be launching a new website and mobile app, where customers can order delivery directly from us \u2014 saving on third-party fees.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Adobo\u2019s new location totals 3,600 square feet \u2013 three times the size of its original location, Jose said.<\/p>\n
Seating at low-top tables and a counter will be available for 42 guests, nearly double the capacity of the restaurant\u2019s original space.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also added larger tables to accommodate bigger parties,\u201d Nilda said.<\/p>\n
The couple designed the new space to be sleek and modern while maintaining a cozy and welcoming vibe.<\/p>\n
Aesthetic highlights include porcelain tile flooring that resembles natural stone and accent walls featuring black subway tiles, hexagonal wood tiles and faux greenery.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s the same layout \u2013 just a lot bigger,\u201d Nilda said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, even though the customers will be walking into a new space, it will feel familiar with the same kind of design, ordering process and experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Pinargotes opened Adobo Latin Kitchen in March 2017.<\/p>\n
The fast-casual restaurant offers a wide array of freshly prepared Puerto Rican specialties, including appetizers such as canoas, alcapurrias and rellenos de papa.<\/p>\n
There are also various plates, served with white or yellow rice and beans, including fried chicken, fried pork, roast pork, pork ribs, cubed steak (bistec), rotisserie chicken, chicken stew and beef stew.<\/p>\n
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Other menu highlights include mofongo (fried mashed plantains with choice of meat); sandwiches (made to order on Cuban bread) such as ham and cheese and roast pork (pernil); and sides such as tostones, yuca fries, maduros (fried sweet plantains) and potato salad.<\/p>\n
Various empanadas, including beef, beef and cheese, chicken, pork, shrimp, guava, pizza and ground beef with plantains, are top sellers, Jose said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur menu is going to stay the same at the new location, but we\u2019ll be adding some of our daily specials, like fish specials, pork chop specials and certain soups and salads, to our regular menu,\u201d Jose said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmong our most popular current selections is rice and beans with roast pork. We also sell hundreds and hundreds of empanadas every day. Currently, we have six or seven flavors, but we\u2019re going to expand that to 10-12 flavors at the new location. We also do tons of family combos, like roast pork, chicken and chicken stew.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to brand-new kitchen and dining areas, Adobo also will feature a refreshed logo at its new location.<\/p>\n
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\u201cEverything\u2019s been awesome since we launched in 2017,\u201d Jose said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve continued to grow, but now we\u2019re bursting at the seams. We have so many catering orders and are busy throughout the day. So, it was time to expand in a refreshed space. We originally thought about remodeling our existing location, but even if we made our original space perfect cosmetically, it wasn\u2019t solving our major problem, which was we just needed more space. Our cooks are on top of each other, and the customers don\u2019t have enough seating. So, we decided to take the leap and build this new space right next door.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Adobo\u2019s new location, Online ordering will continue to be available, with an added delivery option.<\/p>\n
Operating hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily also will continue at the new location.<\/p>\n
The Pinargotes are no strangers to the Lehigh Valley\u2019s restaurant scene.<\/p>\n
The couple partners with their friends, Anthony and Bridget Sherman, at Bun Busterz<\/a>, an eatery specializing in gourmet hot dogs, in downtown Easton.<\/p>\n Additionally, Jose operates Pints & Pies neighborhood pubs in Wilson and Bethlehem with his friend, John Kehm.<\/p>\n For the latest Adobo Latin Kitchen updates, follow the business\u2019 pages on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. Info: adobolatinkitchen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n