If burgers with bacon and cheese weren’t enough, diners can enjoy burgers stuffed with bacon and cheese at the food truck that has found a new permanent spot to cook in Bethlehem.
“That’s what makes us different,” owner Abraham Nomie said.
The Burger Shack Food Truck held a grand opening Saturday for its new home in the parking lot of Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce St. in Bethlehem. Customers can buy the signature stuff burgers as well as loaded fries, wraps and chicken sandwiches.
Before opening the food truck in spring 2024 and operating throughout the region, now-23-year-old Nomie worked on and off for The Burger Shack restaurant in Whitehall Township that his mother Sanaat Nomie and aunt Marlyn Yacoub own.
“I kind of just grew up in the environment and then I was working there for a long time and I kind of wanted to just start something to branch off,” Nomie said. “That’s why I started the food truck, to extend the business [and] get the name out there more.”
He later added, “A food truck is like a driving advertisement. Everywhere I used to go, I would just tell people about our restaurant. And then I got really familiar with the Bethlehem spots, and I kind of always imagined it would be nice to have it in one spot. That way, I can have consistent customers and do more deals and stuff to help out the community [through raising money].”
The truck will operate on Pierce Street noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, with Nomie hoping to eventually extend the weekend hours to after midnight and get another food truck. It also offers online ordering and delivery through DoorDash.
He’ll primarily focus on the permanent location rather than events but will be at big events such as this year’s Musikfest.
СŷƵ retail and restaurant news in brief
A new international market and kitchen will replace the former Buca di Beppo restaurant at 714 Grape St. in Whitehall Township, where it’ll offer offer groceries, prepared foods, halal meats, dairy, olives, imported chocolates and more.
Gyro Concept opened another location June 7 at 2722 Easton Ave. in Bethlehem Township. The menu includes gyros, bowls, platters, dolmades and loaded fries.
Hausman Fruit Farm opened its own distillery June 7 at 2824 Limeport Pike in Lower Milford Township as part of its Behind the Barn Farm Market Bakery & Distillery. The full market offers limoncellos, vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, moonshine, fruits, vegetables, milk, honey, pies and bread.
Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse will sell beer, whiskey, cocktails, sandwiches and more when it opens this summer at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem.
The Lovely by Brianna home decor boutique held a grand opening Friday at 450 Main St. in Bethlehem, the Greater СŷƵ Chamber of Commerce said on .
“From soft pillows and warm blankets to stunning glassware and picture frames, you’ll find a carefully curated collection designed to bring charm and comfort to every home,” the chamber said.
The grand opening followed. The store operates 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The 330 Thrift store held its final day May 31 at 21 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem, . “Thank you to each and every one of you for all your support throughout the last three years,” the store said on Instagram.
In other news
The landmark establishment Stahley’s Family Restaurant and Sports Bar at 1826 Hanover Ave. in Allentown will ideally sell in the next few months to the owner of Sibri’s Restaurant in Bethlehem and the Hellertown Diner.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant will host a sweepstakes from Sunday to Sept. 1 for loyalty members to possibly win a trip to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, and the American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, a news release announced.
Iron Circle and King of the Hill members can enter entries into the sweepstakes by visiting locations like the one at the СŷƵ Mall in Whitehall Township.
The chain will announce the winners Sept. 6 at its Exton location.
Retail Watch is a weekly column covering retail and restaurant news in the СŷƵ. Have a question, tip, or want to see something in the area? Contact retail reporter Graysen Golter at retailwatch@mcall.com.
