TAMAQUA, Pa. – Enthusiasts of felines and coffee have a brand-new location to take pleasure in both in Schuylkill County.
Coal Cats Coffee Shop, a coffee shop including regional adoptable felines, held a grand opening Nov. 16 at 209 W. Broad St. in Tamaqua.
Couple owners Ron and Kim Chamberlain developed business to discover caring houses for as lots of felines as they could.
” We are long-lasting cat enthusiasts,” Ron stated. “For lots of, several years, we ‘d take in saves at our house. We presently have 3 felines [Myles, Mader and Lincoln] in the house together with 12 foster felines at the coffee shop.”
The Lehigh Town couple partners with regional not-for-profit Beginning Over Animal Rescue, or SOAR, which offers shelter to ignored and deserted animals and assists in top quality, inexpensive spay/neuter services for feral, roaming and house animals.
The coffee shop works as the felines’ foster house up until their permanently houses are discovered. This suggests that none of the felines are caged, and they have the ability to wander around the coffee shop’s den throughout peaceful hours.
Generally, they can be discovered oversleeping the coffee shop’s window or on a comfortable chair.
” Individuals can be available in, buy a cup of coffee and take it into our cat den for 45 minutes,” Ron stated. “There’s no pressure to embrace a cat. They can just socialize with them while drinking their preferred beverage.”
The Chamberlains invested a number of months remodeling the Broad Street area, including cat trees, wall racks and other resting and climbing up device, Ron stated.
They likewise executed a coal mining style, total with a life-size mine cart, mine shaft wall mural and corrugated metal ceiling.
” We did that style since in the old coal mining days, the miners had horses that would raise the carts of coal,” Ron discussed. “Obviously, they ‘d house the horses in barns, and in the barns, they ‘d have felines to reduce the rodents and keep the horses healthy.”
The style reaches the beverages’ names, that include anthracite (hot coffee), dynamite (iced coffee), canary (coffee) and driller (double espresso). A hot coffee begins at $1.75 for a 12-ounce cup.
Clients likewise can take pleasure in other specialized beverages such as lattes, macchiatto, hot chocolate and hot and iced teas, together with packaged treats such as sweet, chips and cookies.
” The neighborhood has actually been very encouraging people,” Ron stated. “We’re bringing smiles to individuals’s faces and permanently houses to felines in requirement. In our very first 6 weeks, we have actually currently had 6 adoptions, and 4 more are set to occur quickly.”
Coal Coffee shop Coffee shop, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, likewise includes a present shop offering cat deals with; devices such as beds, toys and collars; and cat-themed presents such as drinkware, precious jewelry and magnets.
A “Pictures with Santa” occasion, where clients can bring their furry pal to check out Santa, will occur midday to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. The expense is $5 for individuals just, $10 for individuals and one family pet and $20 for individuals and 2 or more animals. Register: coalcatscafe.com.
Food lover discovers
From one animal-named organization to another, family-friendly dining establishment Flying Pig Pub & & Tap(* )is anticipated to open in late December or early January at 1313 Center St. (previous Tocci’s Tailgaters Club & & Grill structure) in Bethlehem, co-owner Billy Kounoupis stated. Kounoupis, who owns and runs Billy’s Downtown Restaurant in Bethlehem and Easton, has actually partnered with 2 of his cousins, Tim Kalavruzos and Chris Kolovos, to refurbish the area and open the brand-new pub.
It will be a 2nd area of business, which Kalavruzos debuted previously this year in Bordentown, N.J.
In between the 3 cousins, they run around 20 dining establishments and banquet/catering centers in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Billy Kounoupis, who owns and runs Billy’s Downtown Restaurant in Bethlehem and Easton, has actually partnered with 2 of his cousins, Tim Kalavruzos and Chris Kolovos, to open Flying Pig Pub & & Tap at 1313 Center St. in Bethlehem. The family-friendly pub is anticipated to open in late December or early January in a remodelled structure that formerly housed Tocci’s Tailgaters Club & & Grill, which closed in 2020 after 4 years of organization.
In addition to preparing the Flying Pig’s Bethlehem station, Kounoupis likewise is dealing with a brand-new area of Billy’s in Allentown’s West End.
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In the nick of time for Super Bowl celebrations and comfortable winter season parties,
The Aging Moon, an organization focusing on premium cheese boards, is anticipated to open its very first brick-and-mortar shop in late January on Mechanic Street in south Bethlehem, near Bonn Location Developing Co., owner Abby Hudock stated. Hudock developed business (called after her dog, Luna) 3 years back as an online endeavor, providing cheese boards to Lehigh Valley houses, business and personal occasions.
The Aging Moon, an organization focusing on premium cheese boards, is anticipated to open its very first brick-and-mortar shop in late January on Mechanic Street in south Bethlehem.
The shop will provide pre-made cheese boards, blocks of cheese and other products such as olive oils and jellies. Information: agingmoon.com. Check out complete story.
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From Bethlehem to Allentown,
La Bicicleta Arepa Bar, a Venezuelan dining establishment that debuted in September 2019 at 12 S. Eighth St. downtown, is preparing to open a 2nd area within the next couple of weeks at 708 Union Blvd. (previous Luna’s Bakeshop & & Coffee shop structure) on the city’s East Side, co-founder Humberto Canelon stated. La Bicicleta Arepa Bar, a Venezuelan dining establishment that debuted in September 2019 at 12 S. Eighth St. downtown, is preparing to open a 2nd area within the next couple of weeks at 708 Union Blvd. on the city’s East Side. Business uses a range of packed arepas.
Clients pick from protein alternatives such as chorizo, shredded beef and avocado chicken, prior to selecting other fillings such as sweet plantains, gouda cheese, black beans and homemade sauces. Information: 610-871-0809. Learn more here.
More meaty alternatives
From arepas to cheesesteaks, the freshly opened
Morty’s Steaks in Emmaus is providing the hot sandwiches whatever method you desire. Initially, you pick your protein (beef or chicken), followed by your size (8- or 11-inch), cheese (Cooper, American, provolone or Whiz) and onions (grilled or raw).
The last action – and perhaps the most important one – is selecting your design. The restaurant uses a couple of unique alternatives, consisting of Philly, “The Morty” (Morty’s signature sauce and pickles), California (lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo) and pepper steak (sweet peppers and sauce).
Morty’s Steaks, a restaurant offering cheesesteaks, hotdogs, french fries and more, opened in mid-October at 332 Main St. in Emmaus. Imagined is Morty’s California-style steaks sandwich.
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About 5 miles west of Morty’s,
Wayback Burgers, a worldwide hamburger chain billing itself as “America’s preferred home town hamburger joint,” is preparing to open its most recent area place on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5585 Hamilton Blvd., Suite A, in Lower Macungie Town, franchisee Shivang Shelat stated. The Lehigh Valley’s 3rd Wayback Burgers dining establishment is set to open Dec. 3 at 5585 Hamilton Blvd., Suite A, in Lower Macungie Town. The fast-casual dining establishment chain, with more than 160 places worldwide, is understood for its cooked-to-order hamburgers, offered as timeless double patties or as a single patty.
The 30-seat Lower Macungie dining establishment, in the Shepherd’s Corner shopping mall, will supplement other location stations on Southmont Method Bethlehem Town and Path 309 in Schnecksville. Learn more.
Airport Shopping Mall
Vacation consumers will discover 3 brand-new renters in the Airport Shopping mall’s lineup in Hanover Town, Lehigh County.
Very first to sign up with the mix was
Trek Bike Allentown, which resumed in its brand-new digs at 935-A Airport Center Roadway (beside Bed mattress Company) in late October. Business, which formerly ran at 1728 Tilghman St. in the city, uses the current items from Trek and Bontrager, service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand name and guidance about riding in the Lehigh Valley.
Enthusiast City Soap, using wonderfully aromatic, plant-based soaps that are handcrafted everyday in shops, will hold a grand opening of its brand-new area 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at 942 Airport Center Drive in Hanover Town, Lehigh County.
Enthusiast City Soap, using wonderfully aromatic, plant-based soaps that are handcrafted everyday in the chain’s shops, which the business calls “makeries.” The chain held its grand opening Friday, Nov. 25, at 942 Airport Center Drive (previous SneakerKing area), beside Kay Jewelers.
In addition to handmade soap bars, Enthusiast City likewise offers lathering hand soaps, bath bombs, whipped body butters, body scrubs, shower oils, beard balms, laundry soap and more.
Another “makery” is coming quickly to 218 N. West End Blvd. in Quakertown.
Likewise opening in the shopping mall is
Wingstop, a fast-casual dining establishment chain focusing on cooked-to-order chicken wings. The restaurant will hold a grand opening with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 1824 Airport Roadway (previous Firehouse Subs area).
Wingstop, a fast-casual dining establishment chain focusing on cooked-to-order chicken wings, will hold a grand opening of its brand-new area 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Nov. 30 at 1824 Airport Roadway in Hanover Town, Lehigh County.
Bucks, Monroe and Warren counties
Buyers searching for economical clothes and devices have a brand-new location in Quakertown.
Maimie’s Closet
, a brand-new consignment store and style shop offering gently utilized, trademark name garments, held a grand opening Nov. 18 at 308 W. Broad St. The store has precious jewelry and racks of coats, boots, and even in your area handcrafted products.
” I like to shop. And I like clothing. And I understand great deals of other individuals do too. And in these times, everyone’s returning to thrifting and recognizing how cool that is once again. And we’re bringing that back to Quakertown,” stated shop owner Maimie Asay. Information: 267-308-4347.
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From clothes to coffee, a
Dunkin’ dining establishment held a grand opening event Nov. 19 at 174 Harvest Lane in Pocono Top. Established in 1950, the coffee and baked products chain has more than 12,600 dining establishments in 40 nations. Information: dunkindonuts.com.
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Finally, as my coworker Jeff Ward just recently reported, the
Sally Appeal store at Pohatcong Plaza will close next month as part of a business lowering that was revealed after a decrease in earnings and a projection for a net sales decrease. The business mentioned inflation and supply issues when revealing the closing of 350 shops on Nov. 10.
The Pohatcong beauty-supply merchant will close Dec. 9, a staff member stated Tuesday.
One week after that, a Sally Appeal warehouse in East Norwegian Town, Schuylkill County, is because of cut 57 tasks.
7 other local Sally Appeal shops in the location will stay open, according to staff members. Those shops remain in Bethlehem, Whitehall Town, East Stroudsburg, Quakertown, Palmer Town, Reading and Stowe, Montgomery County. The status of those shops was not verified by Sally Appeal’s business workplace. Learn more.
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