Fire at La Placita Mexico

La Placita Mexico -- one of the best authentic Mexican diners in Allentown -- was damaged in a fire earlier this week. (Thanks for the heads up, Karen!) Read The Morning Call's article for more details. I'll be running by early tomorrow morning to see how much damage is visible from the outside. I imagine it will be closed temporarily. Here's hoping the owners had adequate insurance and plan to repair the damage.

Update: I peered through the restaurant's sooty front window this morning (5/10). All the food was removed (ironically, even the barrel of chipotles!) and things looked in disarray, though the structure appeared to be intact. The only promising indication was a sign in the window for City Line Construction, a restoration service. It looks like a 4-8 week job. Let's hope it's sooner.