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José Garces

Sep 22, 2025

José Garces sets date for second Allentown restaurant

Chef José Garces will open Okatshe, a modern Japanese izakaya with sushi, seafood and cocktails, in downtown Allentown’s Moxy Hotel on Oct. 1, 2025.

Aug 20, 2025

Famed chef opening second Allentown restaurant

James Beard Award-winning chef José Garces will open Okatshe, a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant, in downtown Allentown this September.

Feb 10, 2025

Iron Chef begins hiring for his upcoming Allentown restaurant

As the opening nears for Iron Chef Jose Garces’ planned restaurant in downtown Allentown, a couple of job fairs have been scheduled to hire the staff he will need to run Rosa Blanca. 

Jan 29, 2025

Iron Chef bringing two new restaurants to Allentown

A James Beard Award Winner and Iron Chef is bringing his skills to Allentown.