BETHLEHEM — The chamber of commerce here is celebrating Bethlehem Restaurant Appreciation Week from Jan. 25 to 31.

While customers are excited, after months of isolation, just to be going out, “they need to be patient with the bar owners, the restaurants, and each other, and be kind to each other,” urged Tess Collins, owner of McGeary’s Irish Pub.

Sides include maple cornbread, sweet-potato casserole, and simmered greens. 

Owner Kris Monforte, 41, said his goal is to open the new restaurant, Orchard Tavern West, on Sept. 1. 

James Olsen, the new owner of the site of the former Voorheesville Diner, said that there are plans for a new restaurant.

CLARKSVILLE — Chef Daniel Smith, owner of Jake Moon Restaurant & Café, announced this week that the eatery will celebrate its sixth year by adding alcoholic beverages to the menu.

Smith recently bought the building that houses the restaurant, at 2082 Delaware Turnpike.