Their offering is a starter of ahi tuna with white onions, seaweed, green onions and sesame, in very classic style. Onomea Over in Williamsburg, Onomea is also celebrating the many cuisines of Hawaii including a simple but flavorful version of poke. Their Big-Eye Tuna Poke includes macadamia nuts combined with pickled jalapenos and seaweed, for a spicy, crunchy umami bomb of fish flavors. Noreetuh There's a lot more than poke on the menu at this East Village newcomer, but naturally the Hawaiian eatery is also serving their own version of the fish dish. or opt for a vegetarian creation made with tofu. Diners can also design their own poke bowls with fish sourced from local purveyor Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. Wisefish Poke Another NYC newcomer, this Chelsea restaurant also offers counter service poke dishes like the Heat Wave, with salmon, cucumber, house herb mix, jalapeno, scallion and a spicy citrus shoyu. Neophytes should opt for the Hawaiian Classic, a blend of ahi tuna, green and sweet onion, ogo seaweed, cucumber, Hawaiian salt, chili flakes and roasted sesame oil. Pokeworks This fast casual spot opened late last year in Midtown West and offers both "Signature Works" and the opportunity for guests to create their own poke bowls, burritos or salads with proteins including ahi tuna, shrimp, chicken and organic tofu. Regardless your predilection, here are a few options for experiencing a little bit of Hawaii amidst the NYC snowscape. Some restaurants offer pre-set poke creations, but a popular choice is a DIY version, where diners are in charge of their own destiny. Regardless of the protein source, another poke standout is the cubed shape of the meat, as the word comes from the Hawaiian for "to slice or cut." Raw tuna, typically, is marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil then tossed with onions, jalapenos and wasabi, for example, though the combinations are myriad. Check ya later chicken! The poke trend has already exploded over Los Angeles, so now it's time for New Yorkers to get in on the fish party.īut what exactly is poke (poh-kay)? In the simplest terms, it's a raw fish salad, similar to a tartare or even ceviche, though poke is typically less acidic. Ziggi’s Coffee has sweet seasonal beverages, Pokeworks has a keto bowl, Tropical Smoothie Café is having fun with cranberries and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature has portobello mushrooms.As the trend watchers predicted, New York City is in the midst of poke-sanity, with multiple new restaurants dedicated to the Hawaiian fish dish open now or in the near future.
Popeyes has a new baked mac & cheese, Auntie Anne’s has pretzel bites in powdered sugar, Chopt has salads with Cholula products on them and Wayback Burgers has spicy burgers and fries and a brownie milkshake More predictably, &Pizza now has plant-based chicken.Īnother Broken Egg has two new seasonal sweet breakfast options, Checkers & Rally’s have a garlic butter burger with bacon and Hopdoddy has Thanksgiving sweet potato fries.
You can get butternut squash ravioli cooked in brown butter with sage at Dave & Buster’s of all places.
Studio Movie Grill had a competition among its culinary team, and the winning items now have a permanent place on the menu. Del Taco is bringing back its seasonal tamales, probably for the rest of the year.īlack Tap has a whole new cocktail program, as well as a bunch of seasonal items, and Lion’s Choice has roast beef and turkey platters, among other specials.Ĭhick N Max has introduced its first sandwich that allows guests to have it with either grilled or fried chicken, and Toppers Pizza has a seasonal dessert. Taco Cabana has burritos smothered in queso, but only for Thanksgiving weekend. Cheese, is selling a seasonal brownie-cookie mashup. Meanwhile, Pasqually’s Pizza and Wings, a virtual brand of Chuck E.
Subway is continuing its “Eat Fresh Refresh”menu innovations with new subs and an upgraded roast beef sandwich, plus a seasonal cookie.Ĭalifornia Pizza Kitchen is bringing back its Santa Fe Chicken Pizza and Roy Rogers is resurrecting its cheesesteak, while Applebee’s is taking a page from its Cosmic Wings virtual brand and selling chicken coated in Cheetos dust.