PALMER TWP., Pa. – Less than a year after opening his first restaurant, a business-minded Bethlehem teen has finalized a lease for his second Lehigh Valley eatery, one of five new dining establishments that he hopes to open in 2025.
Abdul S. Wali, 19, will soon be able to call himself a multi-restaurant owner as he is teaming up with his father, Mohammad Wali, to open another fast-casual location of Sizzling Bites in the 25th Street Shopping Plaza, at 2429 Nazareth Road in Palmer Township.
The Walis’ first location of Sizzling Bites, offering made-to-order sandwiches, platters, loaded fries and more, opened in May at 312 E. Third St. Suite 102 on Bethlehem’s south side.
The Palmer restaurant is expected to open in June or July in a soon-to-be-renovated space between Advance Auto Parts and Grocery Outlet stores, Abdul told 69 News on Thursday…