Lower Nazareth Applebees Supports Alex's Lemonade Stand

The Express-Times reports that the Applebees chain, including the restaurant in Lower Nazareth, raised $1.6 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand (read the article here).

The Lower Nazareth restaurant raised $12,000 as much or more than any other Valley Applebee's.

Five Guys Burgers Coming to LNT

The Morning Call retail watch reports that Five Guys Burgers and Fries will be opening in the new Target Shopping Plaza in Lower Nazareth adjacent to Wegmans as early as October (read the article here).

Yelp - Local Reviews - Nationwide

Hadn't used yelp before, but wanted to find out about it as I saw that it was a fast growing social network site.

How does that relate to Nazareth?

Yelp is a social network site that sorts by geography and provides customer reviews of local businesses. Of couse, my initial inkling is to type in Nazareth, PA. I was pleasantly surprised to see more than a few shops and restaurants listed.

Visit the site here and be sure to add your reviews and favorite places to increase Nazareth's presence and help out these businesses.

Fire at Rios

Both the Morning Call (read it here) and the Express-Times (read it here) report on a fire that took place at Rios on Broad Street yesterday before noon.

The fire reportedly destroyed the hood system and the restaurant will be closed for a week or so according to the articles.

Harvest Grill

Harvest Grill got a plug on the Morning Call web site providing the following (read it here).

HARVEST GRILL

4062 Easton Nazareth Highway, Nazareth 610-365-2964

http://www.harvestgrill.org

Hours: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tuesday; 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30–8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30–10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30–10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday; reservations recommended.

Eat More Chicken!

The Express-Times reports that Chick-fil-A is going to be opening in the new shopping center adjacent to Wegman's which will also be anchored by Target and Sports Authority (read it here).

The center is to open this summer.

Bistro on Main

The Morning Call has a review today on Bistro on Main.

Have been there for morning coffee, but need to get there for a meal yet, and am looking forward to it!

The review is available here.

New Sonic Restaurant

The Express-Times has several articles on the new Sonic Restaurant that opened off 248 near route 33, including one about the buzz created by the long lines (read it here).

I've driven by a few times and saw the long lines, at times coming out onto route 248 itself. One article addresses the traffic issue and police approach to it (read it here).

The Sonic chain has been around since 1953, but its core is in the south central part of the United States and has growing in all directions from Texas, which has 930 franchises. By comparison there twelve in PA, NJ, and DE combined and none others in NY, RI, CT or New England (see the franchise map here).

You can check out a menu here.

The Hot Dog Guy Goes National

I do have to get up to the Circle and have a hot dog before summer is over, which is coming up fast.

This thought was prompted when I came across WECT TV6 from Wilmington, NC's post on Nazareth's Hot Dog Guy (view it here)!

The post was complete with photos, but I think the intrigue is how Arthur made the life-changing decision to give up his trucking career to buy a hot dog cart and attempt to make a go of it.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of our presidential candidates try to use him as an example of the impact the economy is having on the lives of Americans.

New Bistro to Open

The Express-Times reports that Bistro on Main Street will open on South Main where Dutch n' Such had been (read the article here).

The article notes they hope to be open by June 21 and will serve breakfast only on Sunday, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday through Saturday and dinner on Thursday through Saturday.

Rios

The Morning Call had a write-up on Rios, the new restaurant (read it here) located on South Broad Street (formerly Broad St. Tavern and Front Porch).

The review in the paper was good, as has been the word of mouth. Am personally looking forward to getting over myself soon.

Parking Requirements to Change?

Nazareth borough parking restrictions on restaurants have long hampered new business from moving into the borough.

The Morning Call reports on the issue today (read it here) and indicates a change may be coming at tonight's Council meeting (begins at 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Church and Center Streets).

Mara's Cafe

Another new eatery in the Nazareth area is Mara's Cafe on the south end of Main Street between the Mini-Market and D&R Beverage.

I've also not been to this cafe yet, so if you have or you have any information about it please share it with the rest of us.

I hope to get in soon to share days, hours, and menu items.

Best of luck to this new establishment!

Dutch n' Such Now Open

Dutch n' Such cafe on Main Street in Nazareth just south of the YMCA is now open.

The quaint, well-decorated sit down cafe will be closed Monday, but open the rest of the week. I hope to have more information on hours (it is open for dinner) and menu items and pricing in the near future.

If you visit, send me a note and let us all know how it was.

Best wishes to everyone at Dutch n' Such cafe for a successful year!