This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and with it, two upcoming spots to enjoy the sunshine. Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant , the craft brewery that’s opened locations across the mid-Atlantic region, is opening its 22nd location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. The location was the former site of Bravo! Cucina Italiana , which shut down in October 2022 .
Mark Edelson, co-owner of the brand, said the location would open in late June or early July. Edelson said that his Delaware-based brewery has long eyed the Lehigh Valley for a potential location. “We’ve been looking here for a long time,” he said.
“Back in the 2000s, I was looking at Saucon Valley, Bethlehem and Allentown.” When Bravo closed, Edelson said the timing and location were right. “ Cheesecake Factory is doing tremendous business, and we’re near the Apple store,” he said.
“We’re super excited.” Locals may have visited other Iron Hill sites, and for them, the interior and menu won’t be a surprise: soups, salads and entrees that can pair well with a beer. Appetizers include beer-battered fried green tomatoes, roasted red beets with honey whipped goat cheese, and nachos that can be served vegetarian or topped with fajita spiced chicken.
Entrees include bangers and mash, Idaho catfish served with a spicy creole sauce and rice, and spice-rubbed grilled ribeye with charred poblano peppers and ancho chili butter. A variety of tacos (ca.
