ABOUT US
ZEST bar+grille, a restaurant from the creators of the Grille 3501 of West End Allentown, opened in January 2019 on the rooftop floor of 306 South New Street, in the heart of Bethlehem’s South Side Arts District.
ZEST, defined by 'great enthusiasm and energy,' is the vision of the culinary and social experience the team strives to deliver to the Valley using South Side Bethlehem as their stage. A new and unique dining experience, ZEST offers three-season terrace seating where guests enjoy spectacular views of the Steel Stacks, Hill-to-Hill and Fahy bridges, as well as the Bethlehem Library, City Hall, and beyond.
ZEST is a place where guests can dive deep into the newest culinary creations offered through a progressive menu that highlights the best of New American cuisine. Tapping into techniques used successfully at Grille 3501, Chef Justin Cogan's culinary creativity continues to shine, but in an all new setting.
OUR TEAM
ANTHONY TRAPANI
General Manager
With 10+ years of industry experience at Grille 3501, Anthony is embraces the role of general manager at ZEST. Anthony is a lifetime native of Bethlehem and Lehigh University graduate.
ZEST - defined as great energy and enthusiasm - is his fire for being involved in this restaurant and the resurgence of South Side Bethlehem.
JUSTIN COGAN
Executive Chef
A native of the Lehigh Valley,
Justin graduated from the the culinary arts program at Northampton Community College. After gaining valuable experience at several Philadelphia eateries, as well Allentown's Cosmopolitan restaurant, Justin joined Grille 3501 as the Sous Chef in 2016. But it didn't take long to recognize that Justin's extraordinary talent was the perfect fit to lead the culinary team here at ZEST bar+grille.
ALYSSA SABLICH
Manager
Alyssa brought to ZEST her extensive experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. She began her career at the Texas Roadhouse in 2011, where she also met her now husband, Nick, whom she married in 2017.
After some time at Shula's Steak House and Grille 3501, she didn't hesitate to embrace the opportunity to join the team at ZEST.
DANI JOHNSON
Manager
A native of Bethlehem, Dani graduated from Northampton Community College with a degree in business management. She brought more than five years restaurant experience with her when she joined the ZEST team to help open our doors in January 2019. Dani is thrilled to be a part of the management team at the Lehigh Valley's Favorite New Restaurant!
ALYSSA SABLICH
Manager
Alyssa brought to ZEST her extensive experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. She began her career at the Texas Roadhouse in 2011, where she also met her now husband, Nick, whom she married in 2017.
After some time at Shula's Steak House and Grille 3501, she didn't hesitate to embrace the opportunity to join the team at ZEST.