Those looking for a new fast food destination will find it when a Taco Bell opens in Plainfield Township next year. Construction is set to begin at the former site of the Wind Gap Professional Center on Sullivan Trail near Route 33. The eatery will have a 2,700-square-foot restaurant with a wrap-around drive-thru and parking.

New dining destination opens in Lower Macungie Township featuring American cuisine with Asian influences.

A familiar Bethlehem bar and grill is getting an upgrade after nearly 12 years of operating in the city. After a brief closure, it will reopen with a new name, menu and feel.

Looking to lure more people to visit downtown Allentown businesses after 5 p.m. and on weekends, the city’s parking authority and its prominent developer are promoting a free parking program starting Sept. 19.

The growth of Lower Macungie Township has attracted some new retail tenants over the past few years with the opening of the massive Hamilton Crossings outdoor shopping center in 2016. Next year, a Taco Bell and office building are expected to open near the center.

Food Network star Robert Irvine said Fresh Kitchen would offer seasonal, diverse dishes and that Allentown has become an increasingly popular destination for dining.

The latest batch of merchants includes two who have other locations, one startup and one craft distillery that launched in Lansdale. The merchants are Doughnut Love, Licensed 2 Grill @ The Market, Tavola, and Boardroom Spirits.

Allentown’s revitalization got off the ground in 2014 with the opening of several major projects, such as Two City Center, an 11-story office building at Seventh and Hamilton streets and PPL Center. They set in motion a series of developments that led to more stores and restaurants, though a number of them have closed over the past several years.

Silvershell Counter and Kitchen offers seafood options at the Easton Public Market.