What is Poké?
Poke, pronounced "POH-KAY", is a simple dish featuring fresh, raw fish cubed and seasoned delicately with sesame oil and soy sauce. From casual tailgates to elegant wedding receptions, poke is the perfect choice for any occasion because it strikes a careful balance between freshness and decadence.
Native Hawaiians were the first to navigate the world of poke. Having long enjoyed fresh, raw fish, poke was a natural progression, although it requires very little treatment. Native Hawaiian locals were known to chop up fresh tropical fish that they’d caught from the ocean, season it lightly with sea salt, seaweed, and inamona, which is a roasted and crushed candlenut. This combination of flavors and textures has since become a beloved culinary tradition on the islands and has now made its way to the mainland.
About US
In the combination of fresh ingredients, the most important of which is fresh, raw fish, Stokes Poke honors a dish first created by Native Hawaiians, and brings a fresh and flavorful meal to the Denver area.
No stranger to the world of food, Will Cook is a motivated entrepreneur and chef with a heart for people. He’s worked in a variety of kitchens - from delis to food trucks - serving a range of classic American fare to Turkish and Greek cuisine.
William is joined by business partner Alejandro Flores-Munoz a community activist who is driven by a strong sense of entrepreneurship that inspired him to open two businesses, and most recently appointed by Governor Jared Polis to the states Minority Business Council.
alejandro@stokespoke.com
will@stokespoke.com
