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Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County
Poke is the photogenic star of Instagram.
The modern food trend has also caught on in Fairfield County.
Not quite, but rooted in a traditional Hawaaiin sashimi dish, a poke bowl is layered with fresh, sushi-grade raw, marinated fish, often tuna or salmon, with rice and vegetables, then topped with a savory sauce, often like umami or spicy mayonnaise.
"It's popular because it is a very healthy food," said Yoki Lin, chef-owner of Poke House in Danbury, one of five places to try poke bowls in the area.
Poké House, 130 Federal Road, Danbury: Across from Stew Leonards, the Hawaaiin …