More to come
Poke concepts aren’t limited to coastal cities and major markets. Here are some more popping up around the nation:
Poke Sushi Bowl launched in August right off University of Virginia’s main campus in Charlottesville.
Tail & Fin, a poke bowl and burrito spot that opened in August in a Las Vegas strip mall, features meals designed by a former Nobu executive chef.
Zen Fish, slated to open in Durham, N.C., this fall, will be the Triangle region’s first restaurant to specialize in poke.
FreshFin Poke, Milwaukee’s first poke-focused concept, is slated to launch in November.
Hai Poke was founded in June 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, where it operates a food truck and hosts “kitchen takeovers” at area eateries on select days. It’s currently fundraising for a brick-and-mortar site.