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New restaurant coming soon to former J’s Steaks & Subs spot in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new destination for burgers, rice platters and other fresh eats will soon welcome foodies in Northampton County. Elias Grilled Chicken Over Rice, a fast-casual restaurant serving made-to-order cheesesteaks, sandwiches, rice platters and more, is expected to open in about a month at 2140 Stekfo Blvd. in Bethlehem, co-owner Sayed Muhammad said.
P’burg residents in ‘food swamp’ struggle to find grocery staples amid brief Wawa closure
The signs are plastered everywhere. The Wawa convenience store in Phillipsburg is closed temporarily. Employees at the Roseberry Street store said they could not speak to the company’s plans, but signs at the site say the store will be closed until June 13 for renovations. The Roseberry Street site’s fuel stations will remain open during renovations.
Beer tanks arrive for mall pub, work begins on mental health hospital | Lehigh Valley headlines
Work on Iron Hill Brewery’s latest restaurant hit a milestone last week when the brewery’s tanks were delivered to the future site of the brew pub in the Lehigh Valley Mall’s Lifestyle Center. Other equipment delivered to the site included a mash tun, heating exchange, fermentation tanks,...
‘Amazing spot’: Popular Allentown pizza shop planning 2nd location next to Bethlehem brewery
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A popular Allentown restaurant – serving up specialty pizzas, pasta, cheesesteaks and other Italian and American staples – is looking to serve more customers in the Lehigh Valley. The Pizza Joint, a four-year-old, family-run eatery at 1239 Airport Road in Allentown, is planning to open...
Fawn season in full swing in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Baby deer have found themselves in the care of the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center near Stroudsburg, but they're not hurt. Good samaritans brought them in, believing the fawns were abandoned. "They are actually doing more detriment while trying to be helpful,"...
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Warren County Nets Big $$
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Warren County.A ticket sold in Washington matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, May 11, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store.The winning numbers were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67 and the red Pow…
‘Fresh and delicious’: Bethlehem’s newest sushi, hibachi restaurant drawing big crowds
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Foodies are flocking to a new full-service restaurant – offering sushi rolls, hibachi dinners and other made-to-order Japanese specialties – in Northampton County. Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Steak House, serving freshly prepared sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, opened May 9 at 2342 Easton...
New Lehigh Valley shop serving up custom waffle sticks, fruit bowls, smoothies and more
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A new fast-casual eatery is offering “simple and fresh” drinks and snacks in Northampton County. Smoothie & T Bar, offering freshly prepared fruit bowls, smoothies, iced teas with fresh fruit purees, Belgian waffle sticks with various toppings and more, opened Friday at 56 W. Water St. in Hellertown.
It doesn’t feel like summer yet but, I promise it’s approaching soon!
It doesn’t feel like summer yet but, I promise it’s approaching soon! So, with that being said George’s Place in the Washington Commons are extending their hours!. Starting Memorial Day Weekend our new hours will be;. Monday to Thursday, Dinner: 5pm to 8pm. Friday to Sunday, Breakfast,...
Nearly a year after fire forced its closure, Allentown YMCA Wellness Center reopens
The Allentown YMCA Wellness Center fully reopened this week, one year after a fire caused significant damage. The Allentown branch suffered a fire June 6 on the roof of its gymnasium on South 15th Street. According to fire officials, the fire was caused by ongoing construction on the roof and was ruled an accident. Only the Allentown branch child care center and warming station, which is open ...
'We have a good environment here': Easton Public Market celebrates 8 years
EASTON, Pa. — The market first opened in April of 2016. An outdoor plaza — meant to be an urban gathering space — was dedicated Friday. This, nearly a year after being voted the best public market in the country. From wood-fired pizza, French pastries and BBQ, Easton's Public Market is a city staple.
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