Before the year is out, the cherished Gap Theatre in Wind Gap, Northampton County, may see another performance. The movie theater closed in 2020, but renovations are almost finished, according to 69 News.

Joseph Farruggio has owned the theater for over 40 years. In an effort to attract people back into the theater at 47 Broadway, he has now leased the space to Harry Guerro, who has been in charge of the building's renovation. The ownder of Exhumed Filmed help clean up with the building's renovations. 

In addition, Guerro is the owner of Exhumed Films, a business that hosts film festivals and events in theaters in the Poconos, southern New Jersey, and Philadelphia. A "special horror and cult repertory cinema experience like no other" is what its website claims to offer. Farruggio also owns the theater, where Guerro has participated in a number of events. He first became aware of the predicament of the Gap Theatre in this way. 

77 years ago, the curtain went up.

In 1947, the one-screen Gap Theatre made its debut. When the closure was announced in January 2020, many Slate Belt locals expressed their sadness on social media, since it had been a beloved first-run theater for decades. Earlier this year, there was more excitement on social media when it was mentioned that the theater's sign read "reopening shortly." Numerous commenters shared their experiences and speculated about the theater's latest iteration in the dozens of responses to a social media post.

It will be a repertory theater and venue for live events rather than a first-run theater. He intends to launch a regular film programming series that will feature a variety of films from all genres, including classics, younger and older films, and not-so-classic cult films. The theatre will bring out films and movies for all the community wants to see!

A concession booth at the Gap Theatre will serve snacks, drinks, and candy in bags, boxes, and bottles that are as locally produced as possible. Michael and Kaitlyn Drumbore, a local couple, will co-run the theater alongside Guerro, as it was their childhood theatre. 

Although he is still figuring out business hours, he believes that weekends (Friday through Sunday) will be a safer option at first, but he hopes the theater will be open during the week. The owner is in the final steps of completing the electrical work for the grand opening. 

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To celebrate its debut in the Lehigh Valley eating scene, a brand-new fast-casual restaurant is offering free food on Sunday.

On Sunday, October 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., patrons of Haaz's, which serves freshly made chicken dishes, smash burgers, gyros, sides, dessert waffles, and more, will receive a complimentary halal chicken power bowl or burrito, according to owner Hasnain "Haaz" Ilyas.

In a refurbished location that once housed Burgerim, a fast-casual restaurant company that specialized in customizable "small burgers," which closed in 2022 after almost three years of operation, Haaz's, which can seat 58 people, had a soft launch two months ago. The restaurant has gotten many positive reviews over the last several months. 

A number of our regular customers have already expressed interest in trying new menu items. They put a lot of effort into honing our recipes and seasonings to highlight genuinely distinctive, vivid flavors, so it is incredibly satisfying. Therefore, even if some of our dishes might appear familiar at first glance, we are serving them in a variety of inventive ways. Everything we serve is also made fresh to order, seasoned in-house, and prepared in-house.

Ilyas, who attended Easton Area High School, has experience working in restaurants.

Additionally, he is the second-generation operator of the IHOP in Allentown, located at 1511 Lehigh St., which has started serving dine-in and takeaway on weekends around-the-clock. A sign in the restaurant reads, "The journey of Haaz's began with a passion for culinary exploration and an ambition to bring together the best cuisines from throughout the country."The owner felt it was his own time to open his restaurant and took pride in getting good quality food that keeps the customers coming back for more! 

Nashville hot chicken, according to Ilyas, is fried chicken with specific seasonings that are added very away after it is taken out of the fryer "to give it an extra kick." Customers at Haaz's can select from a variety of heat levels, including Haaz, Extra Haaaaz, mild, medium, and bare (no spice).

According to Ilyas, "Nashville hot chicken is not yet ubiquitous in the Lehigh Valley, but it started in Nashville, Tennessee, and is becoming increasingly popular across the country." It is really tasty and has a noticeable kick of fire. You can, however, select the amount of spice you want in your chicken at our restaurant, or if you would rather, you can order none at all. Gyros (chicken, lamb, chicken and lamb, or falafel), loaded fries (grilled chicken, lamb, beef, or Nashville hot chicken), tacos, burritos, and sides (fries, mac and cheese, salad, falafel, coleslaw, or Haazmati rice) are additional savory options.

Another notice that has been put throughout the restaurant reads, "At Haaz's, we believe that great food starts with wonderful ingredients." All the food is picked with the highest level of quality. 

New wall paint, dining booths, kitchen appliances, and other upgrades have been added to the Bethlehem area. Cities that have impacted Haaz's are featured in large artwork on the wall. 

Haaz's is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

There are options for online ordering and delivery via DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.

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A developer in Palmer Township is proposing to turn a location that was once coveted by seafood enthusiasts into a brand-new restaurant and three smaller shops.

25th Street Plaza, LLC, a division of the New York-based real estate development company Lightstone, has submitted plans to demolish the former Long John Silver's building, which is located at 2463 Nazareth Road. The developer, who also owns the current shopping center, would then construct a brand-new 6,715 square foot strip mall inside of it.

The new restaurant would occupy about 2,425 square feet of the space, with three nearby businesses using the remaining area. A 630-square-foot outside patio seating area is required for the planned restaurant. According to plans, there would be 694 parking spots on the site overall, of which 44 would be needed for the building.

Before 25th Street Plaza, LLC formally appears before the township's Planning Commission, plans may alter, according to Township Deputy Director of Planning Craig Beavers, who spoke to lehighvalleylive.com on Thursday. According to Beavers, no tenants have been found for the project as of yet.

The project area is less than an acre, while the overall commercial center occupies roughly 16 acres. It shares borders with the Palmer Heights area to the west, the Lawnherst community to the north, AutoZone to the south, and Route 22 to the east. Additionally, the mall is located in a busy area with easy access for customers to Routes 22 and 33 as well as Interstate 78.

The Dollar Tree, Petco Pet Supplies, and Grocery Outlet already serve as the main anchors of the 25th Street Plaza shopping mall. McDonald's, WingStop, Adobo Latin Kitchen, and Flaming Crab Cajun Seafood are more dining alternatives. Smaller companies and merchants like Metro PCS, Amara Dental, and H&R Block are also present. Preliminary and final site plan approval are sought for 25th Street Plaza. As the applicant continues to consider feedback from the township's engineer, solicitor, consultants, and employees, planners decided this week to forward a proposal to the Board of Supervisors. Beavers stated.

 The study also states that some of the restaurant's parking spots and drive-thru access lane are located in a floodplain. The shopping center's Long John Silver's building has been empty for almost five years. The property's leasing agent, James Balliet Property Group, said that a few other vacant shops are also up for lease right now.

All of the Long John Silver's locations in the Lehigh Valley with their headquarters in Kentucky closed by July 2022. At that time, Bethlehem's 2571 Easton Avenue was the final remaining location. Later, the structure that housed Long John Silver's and a nearby KFC restaurant was demolished to make room for the KFC alone.

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The township government of North Whitehall plans to raise taxes on residents in the upcoming year in order to make up for inflation, growing expenses, and expanded fire department requirements.

The township's 2025 municipal budget, which was announced at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, includes a 0.45-mill fire tax and a 0.15-mill increase in general property taxes. The current tax collection, which is $780,000, according to municipal officials, only has roughly 85% of the purchasing power of the tax levy from 2011, the year of the township's last property tax increase.

According to Township Finance Director Seth O'Neill, North Whitehall will be able to invest in the township to the same extent that it did prior to the last tax hike as a result of the tax increase. "With this [current] tax rate, we are not able to buy what we used to be able to buy," O'Neil remarked. The township's health insurance provider hike, debt service for renovating the municipal offices, growing expenses, and the termination of American Rescue Plan Act financing were among the specific reasons given by officials.

Notable appointments included those in public works, finance, and zoning, as well as the township's ongoing expansion. Township Manager Randy Cope stated, "I will say, in 17, 18, years of local government, this is certainly one of the hardest budgets we have worked on for a lot of reasons." In 2025, there would be a 0.65 mill general property tax, with an additional 1.2 mills for the agricultural preservation and fire taxes. Compared to the previous 0.5 mill general property tax and 0.1 mil agricultural preservation tax, that is an increase of more than 100%.

A $236,000 median-value household would see an annual tax rise of almost $140 as a result. According to O'Neil, the township's property tax levy is lower than that of neighboring South Whitehall, which is 2.85 mills, and on par with or less than that of other nearby townships including Weisenberg, Lower Milford, and Lowhill.

In addition, the township levies a $52 yearly local services tax, a 0.1 mill farmland preservation tax, and a 1% earned income tax, the proceeds of which are divided between the township and the Parkland School District.

During public discussion, planning commission member Brian Horwith stated, "I think we have underinvested."

"We have realized that if we do not address this now, it will only become worse. If we do not make the necessary investments, in five years we will be in much more of a hole and will not be able to fund things." The supervisors also agreed to publicize a codified version of the street light assessment, which currently costs $45 annually for residential properties situated within 250 feet of a street light.

The budget presentation states that it is expected to raise $250,000 in general fund revenue for the township, permit the hire of a township planner, and boost the amount contributed to the township capital investment funds. A $280,000 general fund surplus is budgeted, and according to O'Neil, that amount will go toward the equipment fund for upcoming fleet purchases that will be necessary.

Sixty percent of the general budget is set aside for payroll taxes, benefits, insurance, and wages. The supervisors' meeting on November 4 is scheduled to approve the budget. In its initial year of implementation, the fire tax is expected to generate $187,000 for the township's emergency services capital fund.

Authorities cited a Lehigh County order requiring fire departments to modernize their communications systems. Speaking at the meeting, representatives of the fire department stated that the new tax was necessary since both the improvements and the county's impending need for new fire engines will be expensive for them as it moves toward a modern digital system.

Other towns, including Upper Milford Township, have also struggled to find the money to support their fire services due to a reduction in volunteers and a lack of donations. Numerous localities made the decision to impose some kind of fire tax. According to Jim Steward, chief of Neffs Fire Company, only roughly one in four homes presently makes donations to the local fire companies.

According to O'Neill, the additional funds would also help with the anticipated hire of a township fire inspector.

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In Lehigh County, a hangout for burgers, wings, and other traditional American cuisine has closed.

According to a note on the door, TGI Fridays, a casual bar and grill company that serves “authentic American food and famous drinks,” has permanently shuttered its store at 395 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown.

The full-service eatery was open at Cedar Point's The Shoppes.

The sign that was placed said, "We regret to inform you that Fridays has made the painful choice to close its doors at Allentown, PA effective October 6, 2024." "Our Allentown restaurant team members and our devoted patrons have our sincere gratitude."

The last line of the letter states that the chain of restaurants "can not wait" to see customers at its neighboring establishments, which are located just outside of Quakertown at 10 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township and 4402 Southmont Way in Bethlehem Township. The cause of the Allentown restaurant's closing is unknown.

A company representative did not promptly respond to a mail asking for more details, including the reason for the closure. "The birthplace of fun, freedom, and celebration, bringing people together to interact and enjoy 'That Fridays Feeling,'" is how TGI Fridays describes themselves.

With more than 650 locations across 51 countries and a reputation for "serving high-quality, traditional American food and iconic drinks backed by authentic and genuine service," the chain has been improving people's lives for more than 50 years, according to a company description.

Highlights of the menu include the following: burgers and sandwiches: truffle burger, crispy chicken sandwich, Philly cheesesteak, and TGI Fridays' signature whiskey-glaze burger or chicken sandwich; entrees: fish and chips, Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta, whiskey-glaze fajitas, and a chicken al pastor bowl. Appetizers: loaded potato skins, margarita shrimp cocktail, pan-seared pot stickers, and TGI Fridays' signature whiskey-glaze sesame chicken strips. The sale of eight corporately owned TGI Fridays restaurants in the Northeast to former CEO Ray Blanchette was revealed in January. According to a press release, "Mr. Blanchette offers an unequaled understanding of the TGI Fridays business and the restaurant's commitment to providing excellence for guests." He has a history of profound participation with and unshakable faith in the Fridays brand.

TGI Fridays said in January that it would eliminate 36 underperforming outlets in specific U.S. areas as part of its continuous expansion strategy. TGI Fridays are intended to provide over 1,000 transfer possibilities as part of the shop closures, which equates to over 80% of the affected employees.

In the release, Ray Risley, the president and chief operating officer of TGI Fridays in the United States, said, "Our top priority has always been delivering a superior experience for each and every TGI Fridays guest. We have identified opportunities to optimize and streamline our operations to ensure we are best positioned to meet – and exceed – on that brand promise."

"We are offering an unparalleled opportunity for Fridays to further its vision for the future by enhancing our franchise model and shutting failing outlets." TGI Fridays arrived in Allentown as part of the shopping center's grand opening in 1996.

Numerous additional companies, including eateries like Pho*Nom1nal Vietnamese Cuisine and Bamboo Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, are still located in the Weis-anchored complex.

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A Lehigh Valley woman is pursuing her long-held dream of running her own restaurant by opening a new café in Lehigh County, drawing inspiration from her late spouse.

Three-boy mother Rebekah Doyle of Emmaus intends to start Cafe 23, a restaurant "geared toward the health-conscious foodie," at 318 Main St. in late October. The cafe is the latest development in the history of Cafe 23. Doyle first presented the idea as a pop-up restaurant at Jay's Local in Allentown, PA, which opened from April to August. Later in the summer, he launched The Brunch Box food trailer, a mobile branch of the business.

Doyle declared, "I am excited" about her upcoming café. "I am eager to get started, and I believe the community is equally enthusiastic." Doyle has dreamed of Cafe 23 since she was 19 years old, and it has been her dream realized for more than 20 years.

At the age of 15, Doyle began her career in the restaurant business as a busser. She went on to work as a server and bartender in her later years. Doyle had always wanted to be the creative force behind her own restaurant idea, which offers “healthy but tasty food.” Her late husband, a former electrical foreman who changed careers and launched his own company creating lacrosse heads in 2019 after being diagnosed with a severe lung illness, gave her the final motivation to follow her ambition.

"Being the breadwinner of a family consisting of three boys and someone who is very motivated with an excellent work ethic, he felt tremendously robbed of his identity when he got sick," Doyle said. He was suddenly unable to do many of the things he had spent his entire life doing. Thus, he sort of recreated himself by launching a lacrosse business and stringing and designing lacrosse heads. I felt at that point that I had to follow my heart, which had been my passion since I was 19. I reasoned that if he could pursue his goals and succeed in a field he was completely unfamiliar with, why could not I follow my own? I have spent my entire career working in this field. He is undoubtedly the inspiration behind this, which is why I am so glad to be doing it.

According to Doyle, the menu at Cafe 23's new permanent location will be more broad than it was at its pop-up restaurant at Jay's Local.

Breakfast favorites like organic avocado toast, "Felicity" French toast (layers of custardy French toast topped with yogurt frosting and walnuts), the "Samson" egg sandwich (free-range organic eggs, uncured turkey bacon, and American cheese on choice of sourdough, sprouted, or rye bread), and the "Christopher" sandwich (a take on the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a grilled brioche bun with organic banana) are among the dishes that customers can anticipate.

Doyle added, "We will also have several omelettes, including a salmon omelette." We served it at Jay's, and a lot of people like it. It has cream cheese and smoked salmon inside, with tomatoes, arugula, red onion, and capers on top. Popular lunch options will include the “Jonathan” chicken quesadilla with cheese mix, peppers, and onions (optional guacamole also available) and the “Goliath” bacon cheeseburger (Impossible patty replacement available) with tomato and lettuce and house-made Dijonnaise. According to Doyle, a selection of freshly made salads, sandwiches, and wraps will complete the menu.

Doyle also intends to collaborate with nearby companies at the new location to source "healthy and delicious" goods like cake pucks, salsa, and vegan, gluten-free scones. Doyle remarked, "I am thrilled to work with other fantastic small businesses in the area."

Doyle often uses monk fruit as a sweetener in her recipes instead of sugar. Doyle stated, "I aim to buy as much organic foods as possible." "Those who are health conscious and foodies should order from our menu." Along with a range of beverages, Cafe 23 will also sell organic coffee roasted in California and a selection of fruit smoothies paired with almond, oat, and coconut milks. Additionally, Doyle noted that Mad Catter Coffee Roaster, located in Allentown, will be serving coffee, including a specialty roast.

There will be a number of vegan, gluten-free, and keto alternatives available.

"My mom had mentioned something in the hospital that day along the lines of, 'Jonathan's going to wake up on the 23rd,'" Doyle remembered, "so I felt inspired that the number 23 would be my sign." "My mother was simply being upbeat due to the circumstances. However, I thought to myself on the drive home, "Well, God, if 23 is my sign, let us see it." A minute later, I looked up and saw the number 23 painted on the back of a massive 18-wheeler. "Well, that was cool, but maybe one more time before I get home," I said to myself. A short while later, I turned to look to my right, and the house next to me had the address 2300. I was extremely angry after our bad conversation with the physicians when we arrived at the hospital the following day, until I noticed that my husband's bed had the number 23 on it. Since then, he has reminded me daily that he has me and that the number 23 appears when I am feeling down or discouraged.

The building that houses South Mountain Cycle also houses Pedro's Cafe and Nowhere Coffee Co., the spaces that were refurbished to make way for Cafe 23.  The original Nowhere Coffee Co. site in South Whitehall Township is still open, and a second one in downtown Allentown will open soon.

Doyle is still working out the specific hours for Cafe 23's new location, but she expects it to open with daily service for breakfast, lunch, and supper.

Keep an eye on the Cafe 23 pages on Facebook and Instagram for the most recent information, including opening announcements.

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A well-known Lehigh Valley brewery is in the process of purchasing a Carbon County BBQ joint.

A post on the Seven Sirens Brewing Company's Facebook page states that the owner is starting the process of purchasing the Riverwalck Saloon in Parryville. According to the post, a contract binds the owner of the brewery. A property is said to be under contract when a seller accepts an offer, but the deal is not official until all conditions are satisfied.

The resort will undergo renovations and have its food menu completely redesigned, according to the company's ambitious ambitions. The Facebook post states that the Riverwalck Saloon employees would continue to work there both during and after the changeover.

According to the brewery, The Pizza Joint Allentown's proprietors will be working together. The brewery wrote on Facebook, "To the residents and regular patrons of The Riverwalck, we strive to make you proud and appreciate any/all comments during this process."

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It is almost time to bid the Banana Factory in Bethlehem farewell.

ArtsQuest has revealed plans for a significant transformation that will revamp a portion of Bethlehem Southside in the shape of a new 78,000-square-foot cultural center, despite encountering several obstacles.

The demolition will start shortly. An initiative to develop Bethlehem's arts scene and strengthen the community's economy is almost ready to take concrete form. When asked to sum up the event in one word, Capital Campaign Co-Chair Gregg Feinberg remarked, "Excited." Chief Operating Officer of ArtsQuest Curt Mosel declared, "It is great."

Sadly, many of our communities are losing their artistic populations. "The arts must be revived," supporter Cindy Yeoman emphasized. The five-story new cultural center is expected to have 25% more room than the existing one, according to the organizers. There will be more room for studios, gathering places, and artist space. There will also be sensory sections, a comedy club, and studios.

Feinberg said, "We will be able to extend programs for school kids from 5,000 to 10,000 school kids every year." The Yeoman family is sponsoring a special volunteer area for the countless individuals who work so hard to make Bethlehem's largest and most popular events—Christmaskindlmarkt, Oktoberfest, and Musikfest—a reality.

Along with other uses, it will be put to use for training. Cindy Yeoman emphasized, "We felt volunteers should be recognized for all that they do to help this community." "There is an amazing bunch of folks involved. Their work is their passion," Chuck Yeoman remarked.

The present configuration consists of six buildings and, to be honest, the organizers claim it is outdated. They also say that starting from scratch would be more effective than just renovating. "These buildings are past their shelf life; they were ancient when we bought them," stated Kassie Hilgert, president and CEO of ArtQuest. The initiative itself was on the verge of disappearing.

With the rapid and intense arrival of COVID-19, hopes were dashed and prices skyrocketed. According to Feinberg, this made new funding and priority adjustments necessary. Mosel clarified, "We put everything on hold for a long two-year period and wanted to get the momentum back." With the help of the community, ArtQuest reports that it is currently 80% of the way toward obtaining the $32 million required to finish the project.

It is anticipated that the current building will begin to be demolished in the new year, and the new structure's doors will open in 2026. Mosel stated, "We are tremendously enthused about the possibility." "This would be an excellent halting space—it is literally halfway between the Northside and Southside festival grounds."

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Soon, a location for food, fuel, and other necessities will cease operations in Lehigh County.

According to a store employee, a Turkey Hill convenience store and gas station will close on October 13 at 141 W. Main St. in Macungie.

The employee was unable to continue talking about the matter because she was unaware of the elements that went into the company's decision to close the Macungie facility. Turkey Hill's parent company, EG America, chose to "pass on the opportunity to speak" in response to an email request for additional information, including the rationale behind the impending shutdown. According to an online historical narrative, farmer Armor Frey started selling bottles of milk to neighbors from his automobile in 1931, which is how Turkey Hill started as a family-owned dairy business in Pennsylvania.

The dairy expanded as its business grew, making and distributing ice cream all over Lancaster County. In order to better promote their dairy goods, Armor Frey's sons Charles and Emerson took over the dairy operations and later opened the first Turkey Hill Minit promote convenience store in the late 1960s. The historical report continues, "In Lancaster County, Turkey Hill Minit Markets were the predominant choice for convenience stores; in certain situations, stores were positioned as close as three blocks apart."

"The dairy and stores were sold to Kroger where the brand continued to thrive after 20 successful years. Then, in 2018, EG Group bought the convenience store division of Kroger, including the chain within its US operations. A corporate description states that EG America owns and runs more than 1,600 convenience stores and fuel sellers in the US.

Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb, and Turkey Hill are among the ten brands under which the corporation operates across thirty states. EG America is a division of the UK-based EG Group, which the Issa family created in 2001. The UK, US, Europe, and Australia are among the regions where EG Group has operations. According to the corporate website, Turkey Hill has more than 250 outlets in Ohio and Pennsylvania and serves millions of consumers every day.

There are over twenty regional Turkey Hill sites in the Lehigh Valley and adjacent areas. In June, a second regional Turkey Hill restaurant on Broadway in Wind Gap closed.

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The proprietors of Giacomo's Italian Market and Grille, located on College Hill in Easton, are launching their second location two years after they first set eyes on the property.

On Saturday, Giacomo's at 4041 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township will open. The new business, located in the former Miller's Paint & Wallpaper building, will open at 11 a.m., according to owner Sal Famularo. It has been a long journey. He stated, "It is something we have been wanting to do for a long time." "Compared to the College Hill store, it is a smaller space, but we still wanted it."The constant opening of new locations was the aim. However, the time was not ideal. We decided to take a chance and go for it with this position.

According to Famularo, a number of issues, such as finishing personnel and attending to a busy summer season at the current store, caused the opening to be delayed. "The procedure has just been so lengthy," he remarked. "But, it feels wonderful to be here at last and have the community's support." People have been requesting the opening date on Giacomo's social media channels for months. The company made the announcement on Thursday.

"We are going to go with it because the timing is appropriate for the family to take that move," Famularo declared. "It is not the time to go back. It is imperative that we take action. Since 2003, Giacomo's has been located at 700 Cattell St. Giacomo's Italian Specialties was the original name of the business, which Famularo's parents, Giacomo and Gina, founded in 1975 in the 1200 block of Washington Street. (Both continue to work five days a week in the company).

In addition to its deli sandwiches and cheesesteaks, Giacomo's is well-liked for its dry goods, slaughtered meats, sausage, and homemade sauces. The Cattell Street store sells exotic meats, cheeses, olives, sweets, pasta, and breakfast and lunch items. The Palmer location is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and serves lunch and dinner. Although the variety would not be as big, it will still feature a lot of the Italian market products that are offered at the Easton store, according to Famularo.

According to Famularo, the new location will run in "soft opening" mode for a few weeks while staff schedule issues are resolved and training is finished. Famularo, who was born and raised in Palmer Township not far from the new site, declared, "We are ready to go." "We are going to accept whatever is presented to us."

Palmer's hours for the upcoming week are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday.

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