Workers have been renovating the storefront at 250 E. 14th St. between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.
We've been curious about what's next for the space. The CB3-SLA committee docket for September provides the answer: An applicant called Poke Kitchen Inc. is seeking a beer-wine license for the address. (This item will not be heard during the meeting on Sept. 12.)
The applicant's questionnaire isn't online just yet, so we're not sure who's behind the operation. There happens to be a Poke Kitchen that opened in May on East 39th Street (from the same people who own
Sushi Zo).
Here's the East 39th Street Poke Kitchen pitch via their
website:
Our sushi chef begins every morning with market-fresh, sashimi-quality fish and organic vegetables. With a diverse selection of fish and vegetables to choose from, your poké bowl is readily personalizable. Our fast-casual shop, located in midtown Manhattan, makes the lunch and dinner seafood experience a delicious and healthy one. We look forward to serving your discriminating palate.
Perhaps this is just the second of many more spots to jump on the poke bandwagon and come to the neighborhood. (
PokéSpot opened on Fourth Avenue and 12th Street on Aug. 12.)
Poke Kitchen will be the latest food specialty shop to open of late along this block ... joining
Pink Bear Ice Cream and (earlier)
Vivi Bubble Tea...
... and
Patea Bubble Tea and
Mr. Moustache...
As for 250 E. 14th St., it was previously home to Saving$ Paradise,
which merged with I.Q. Decor back in the spring.
