MEDIA COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
For Jose Garces’ Allentown Restaurants in 2025
OCTOBER
Okatshe by celebrity chef Jose Garces looks to bring sushi, sake and ‘momentum’ to Allentown
LehighValleyNews.com, October 3, 2025
Okatshe restaurant opens in Allentown | PHOTOS
The Morning Call, October 2, 2025
*NEW* Okatshe in Allentown
facebook.com/groups/lehighvalleyfood, October 2, 2025
Iron Chef owned Japanese sushi house and whiskey bar in Allentown now open
WFMZ-TV 69 News, October 2, 2025
SEPTEMBER
Retail Watch: Okatshe
The Morning Call, September 27, 2025
With opening of Okatshe, Jose Garces makes a bet on Allentown’s revitalization. ‘A community like this deserves good food.’
The Morning Call, September 23, 2025
Celebrity Chef Jose Garces brings ode to Japanese cuisine to Allentown with new restaurant
WFMZ-TV 69 News, September 23, 2025
José Garces sets date for second Allentown restaurant
Lehigh Valley Business, September 22, 2025
Fun energy and high standards’: ‘Iron Chef’ winner sets opening date for 2nd Allentown restaurant
WFMZ-TV 69 News, September 22, 2025
AUGUST
Rosa Blanca Brings Caribbean Flair to Center City Allentown (Cover line & pgs. 78-79)
Lehigh Valley Style, August 2025
A tropical escape: How Jose Garces’ Allentown restaurant evokes 20th-century Cuba
The Morning Call, August 21, 2025
Celebrity chef Jose Garces to open second Allentown restaurant next month, connect to Moxy hotel
The Morning Call, August 21, 2025
Famed chef opening second Allentown restaurant
Lehigh Valley Business, August 20, 2025
Renowned ‘Iron Chef’ winner to open 2nd Allentown restaurant in September
WFMZ-TV 69 News, August 20, 2025
Famed ‘Iron Chef’ says second downtown Allentown restaurant set to open
LehighValleyNews.com, August 20, 2025
JUNE
It’s the perfect time to eat outdoors. Here’s your guide to al fresco dining in the Lehigh Valley (Rosa Blanca)
The Morning Call, June 13, 2025
Rosa Blanca Now Open in Allentown (page 23)
Lehigh Valley Style, June 2025
MARCH
Retail Watch: Rosa Blanca (second item)
The Morning Call, March 22, 2025
Highly anticipated new restaurant by master chef Jose Garces serving up new culinary experience in Allentown
WFMZ-TV 69 News, March 21, 2025
Iron Chef announces opening date of Allentown restaurant
Lehigh Valley Business, March 17, 2025
‘Iron Chef’ winner’s 1st downtown Allentown restaurant sets opening date
LehighValleyNews.com, March 15, 2025
Jose Garces’ new Allentown restaurant has set dates for preview nights and opening night. Here are the details.
The Morning Call, March 15, 2025
FEBRUARY
Chef José Garces to Open New Dining Venues in Allentown and Launch “Como Como” Line at Costco
ALDIANEWS.com, February 4, 2025
JANUARY
Moxy Grand Opening a Circus with Carnival-Themed Drinks, Food by ‘Iron Chef’ Winner
LehighValleyNews.com, January 31, 2025
Moxy Downtown Allentown opens | PHOTOS
MCall.com, January 30, 2025
Long-anticipated ‘Moxy Allentown Downtown’ hotel holds ribbon cutting ceremony, James Beard Award-winning chef Jose Garces, who is set to open two nearby restaurants, provided the catering for Moxy’s coming out party.
WFMZ-TV 69 News, January 30, 2025
Garces reviving Rosa Blanca, Okatshe restaurants in Allentown
Philadelphia Business Journal, January 28, 2025
Renowned chef to bring ‘memorable dining experiences’ to 2 new Allentown restaurants
WFMZ-TV 69 News, January 28, 2025
Award-winning celebrity chef Jose Garces to open new Allentown restaurants
The Morning Call, January 28, 2025
Famed chef to bring Cuban cafe, Japanese restaurant to downtown Allentown
LehighValleyNews.com, January 28, 2025