TATAMY, Pa. - Just in time for holiday gatherings, a new business is dishing out fresh pies, pastries and other tasty treats in Northampton County.
Bread & Honey Bakery, offering made-on-site bread, cookies, croissants and more, opened a few weeks ago at 13 Bushkill St. in Tatamy.
The space previously housed two other bakers’ businesses: Matty’s Marvelous Makery, run by Matthew Robles; and Elite Sweets by Nicole, run by Nicole Amey.
Bread & Honey owner Alex Stojanovic of Pohatcong Township took over the space about a month ago, purchasing the ovens and other equipment from Amey to make his own distinct treats.
“We are excited to be open and making delicious food for the community, and I think the community is happy that we are here as well,” Stojanovic said. “All of our customers have been very friendly and welcoming.”
Stojanovic, a Serbian native who moved to the United States in 1999, studied hotel management in Europe before graduating from the French Culinary Institute in New York.
He previously owned and operated Fresh Tortillas, a Phillipsburg area restaurant offering Tex-Mex cuisine, which he sold about two years ago.
At Bread & Honey, Stojanovic is offering freshly baked breads and rolls such as French baguettes, Italian bread, sourdough bread, slider rolls, brioche loafs and rye bread. Tomato pie is also available.
Some selections rotate, with more unique offerings including anchovy and onion focaccia and brioche buns filled with spinach, artichoke and cheese.
A wide variety of sweet treats include options such as doughnuts, eclairs, cupcakes, muffins, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, biscotti and scones.
“We also offer homemade cannolis and tiramisu, along with pies like pecan, pumpkin, apple and blueberry,” Stojanovic said.
In addition to baked goods, Stojanovic is making rotating soups, with this past week’s selection being chicken and mushroom. He plans to offer hot and cold sandwiches beginning in the new year.
“We want to offer bread and everything that goes with bread,” Stojanovic said.
“So, we started with soups, and we plan to introduce sandwiches in January. I’m planning to do some really unique sandwiches, including a goulash sandwich. Goulash is a Hungarian beef stew, made with paprika. So, I’m going to make sure the bread is nice and hearty to prevent the goulash from seeping into it.”
Bread & Honey, which also offers coffee and other drinks, accepts custom orders – including those for cakes and large orders of cookies, cupcakes and other treats – with at least 48 hours' notice.
The bakery is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Info: 610-438-1363; Bread and Honey Bakery on Facebook.
More Northampton County foodie finds
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A Couple Craves, a store offering locally sourced charcuterie boards, boxes and more, is expected to open in January or February on West Broad Street in downtown Bethlehem.
Seasoned chef launches Northampton County business, serving pizza, stromboli and more
UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TWP., Pa. - A new spot for pizza, calzones and other Italian staples is satisfying appetites in Northampton County.
Rob’s Backwoods Pizza, offering freshly prepared pizza, garlic knots and more, opened Friday at 329 Hartzell Ferry Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township, owner Rob Mendelsohn said.
The business, which is pick-up only, operates out of a food trailer on the Hillside Smokehouse property. Read more here.
‘Dynamic culinary experience’: Seasoned wine veteran bringing bar and bottle shop to Easton
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Bar Torino and Bottle Shop, a dual-concept venture featuring a southern European-inspired bar and an adjacent bottle shop offering a curated selection of wines, is expected to open in January at 56 N. Third St., in the Seville luxury apartment complex.
The new enterprise, which promises an “unassuming, yet dynamic culinary experience,” is led by partner and executive manager Marc Devlin, a seasoned wine veteran and longtime Easton resident, according to a news release. Read more.
Popular shopping destinations
Following Giant announcement, South Mall's upswing continuing with 2 new retailers
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - A couple weeks after The Giant Company announced plans for a new grocery store at the South Mall, a flurry of other retail activity is underway at the Salisbury Township shopping center.
First, just in time for the holidays, a new store is offering unique gift options.
DragonKnight Gaming and Collectibles, carrying a wide array of new and vintage trading cards, comic books, action figures and more, opened Black Friday next to Eyebrow Thread, near the center of the mall. Full story here.
Quakertown Farmers Market, founded in 1932, operates at 201 Station Road in Richland Township. The 170,000-square-foot market showcases an eclectic mix of businesses that includes delis, produce stands, restaurants and craft, clothing and furniture shops. There's also an indoor/outdoor flea market behind the main building.
New tenants dishing out tasty eats at Quakertown Farmers Market
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - Hungry shoppers have several new options to enjoy at the Quakertown Farmers Market, affectionately known as “Q-Mart” to locals.
The newest addition is Mi’s Korean Kitchen, offering Korean specialties like kimchi, japchae and bibimbap.
The eatery, featuring booth seating, opened a few weeks ago in the former Teriyaki Chef Japanese Restaurant space. Read more here.
Allentown news
‘Culinary haven’: New Mediterranean restaurant to spice up Allentown’s dining scene
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Flaming Hot Halal Grill, a fast-casual restaurant offering freshly prepared Mediterranean and American cuisine, opened Thursday at 768 Union Blvd. on Allentown’s East Side.
The renovated building previously housed other eateries, including Taco Bell and The Vegan Butcher. Read more.
Former Brass Rail building sold for $2.65 million to Florida development company
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The former Brass Rail restaurant on Lehigh Street in Allentown has been sold for $2.65 million to a Florida firm that develops and invests in real estate.
The sale to the Ferber Co., based in Ponte Vedra Beach, was completed in September, according to Lehigh County records.
In December 2022, the Brass Rail's Mark Sorrentino told 69 News that a sale to the Royal Farms convenience-store company had fallen through. The Baltimore-based chain has more than 260 locations and is known for its breaded, pressure-cooked chicken. Full story here.
'Something extraordinary brewing': New cafe opens near Allentown Transportation Center
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Transfer Cafe, a transit-oriented cafe serving lattes, cappuccino and other drinks made with Lancaster-based Passenger Coffee, held a soft opening Monday at 160 N. Church St., on the ground floor of The Hive Residences facing the Allentown Transportation Center.
The cafe, owned by AJ Jordan, is steps away from the passenger waiting areas for LANTA buses. Read more here.
Changing business models
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Moonlight Pizza, at 301 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl, has suspended dine-in service “for the time being,” according to a post on the business’ Facebook and Instagram pages.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, earlier this month visited Moonlight Pizza, giving the nearly four-year-old eatery an 8.3 on a scale from zero to 10. Read more.
‘Difficult decision’: Business offering skincare and gifts to close Lehigh County store, continue operating online
EMMAUS, Pa. - A business all-selling natural, handmade skincare products and unique gifts is closing its brick-and-mortar store, but operations will continue online.
Khineder Creations, which handcrafts small-batch skin and body care products and also offers unique gifts such as handbags, jewelry and scarves, is planning to close its store at 328 Main St. in Emmaus on Dec. 15, according to a post on the business’ website.
“It saddens me to announce that after 7 years, our retail store in Emmaus will close,” owner Daniel Alkhal announced on the business’ Facebook page. Full story here.
Holiday happenings
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Santa to kick off Camelback Winter Village, featuring festive entertainment, vendors and food
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Camelback Resort, at 301 Resort Drive in Tannersville, will present its Winter Village – featuring festive vendors, holiday entertainment, seasonal food and more, Dec. 1-24, according to a news release.
On Friday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., the festivities kick off as Santa Claus descends from the tower bucket of Pocono Township Fire Department’s Engine 34 at the Kahuna Lagoon Wave Pool. Read more.
Picking the perfect Christmas tree at Beck Tree Farm
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'They're pretty much picked out': Some Christmas tree farms closed already, due to 'lack of sellable-size trees'
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Unangst Tree Farms is still open. They say they can sell about 7,000 trees this year.
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Final preps underway for Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
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Last minute touches are being made ahead of the 35th season of Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill, which starts Friday.
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Photo courtesy of Jeff Auger
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Odds and ends
PLCB celebrates reopening of Northampton County liquor store with discounts, tastings
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board celebrated the grand reopening of a Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store at the Northampton Crossings, 3718 Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release.
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"I believe in Pottstown, and I'm always trying to better this town, and this is a big step for all of us," said Jones. Read more here.
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Closing notes
Customers take their final spin around Allentown record store that's set to close
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Zake and Zeke Baker flew in from San Antonio, Texas.
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Double Decker Records in Allentown
Unique gift and home decor business holding closing sale at Palmer Park Mall
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Flatcats, offering cat silhouette-adorned boxes, jewelry, magnets, ornaments and other gifts and home accents, is set to close on Jan. 30 at the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township.
Artist Shirley Shaffer and her husband, Gary Shaffer, have been operating the business at a kiosk near the center of the mall since 2021. Read more here.
Another small-town bank office to close as PNC plans to shutter Walnut Street branch in Bath in 2024
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"The big guys have left the little guys," Bath Mayor Fiorella R. Mirabito said Monday, noting how Wells Fargo closed earlier in the borough of about 2,800 people, and now the remaining big bank is going.
The 202 N. Walnut St. office will close Feb. 16. The PNC branch nearest to that location is in the Lower Nazareth Commons shopping center off Route 248. Read more.
‘We will be back’: Temporary closure of popular Easton restaurant to extend into December
EASTON, Pa. - The owners of a prominent downtown Easton restaurant are hoping to reopen their dining establishment sometime next week after a plumbing issue forced it to temporarily close three weeks ago.
The Bayou Easton, a full-service restaurant offering a creative take on classic New Orleans cooking, temporarily closed on Nov. 11 due to a backed-up pipe, co-owner Mo Taylor said.
The incident caused minor flooding in the 64 Centre Square restaurant’s basement, but no major damage occurred, Taylor said. Full story here.
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