Jun 25th, 2015

Hawaiian ‘Poke’ Travels to Mainland

QSR Magazine Poke (pronounced poh keh) is a traditional Hawaiian dish that could become more common on the mainland. Best described as a fish salad, poke is comprised of raw fish— typically yellow-fin tuna—rice, seaweed, garnishes like green onions and nuts, and spices. “This is a Hawaiian-born-culture food that was seasoned with very light seasonings: […]

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Jun 18th, 2015

Famed Fast Casual Franchise Inks Multi-Unit Agreement with Seasoned Entrepreneur to Open Four Cafes in the Los Angeles Market

Franchising.com Coconut’s Fish Cafe is surfing into Los Angeles. The brand announced today plans to open four new cafes in the Los Angeles market. Ivan Field, a successful food distribution executive, will own and operate the new locations. He is targeting neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, with particular focus on the county’s Westside.

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Jun 2nd, 2015

USA Today: 10 BEST LIST: SEAFOOD

USA Today Take a seat at a picnic table made of surfboards and enjoy delicious, healthy food at affordable prices. The most famous entrée is the fish tacos, served with fresh mango salsa (the perfect blend of sweet and spicy) and cole slaw (made with coconut milk instead of mayo), and they will not disappoint. […]

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May 26th, 2015

Meet Poké, the Hawaiian Raw Fish Dish Having Its Moment in the Sun

bon appétit Poké is near ubiquitous in Hawaii, served everywhere from run-of- the-mill grocery stores to gas stations, surf shacks, and beyond. The Hawaiian classic is casual, the kind of food you pack into a flimsy plastic cup for the road and eat somewhere on the beach listening to the sound of the waves crashing […]

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