June 21, 2013

IT’S HAPPENING AT ROKA AKOR CHICAGO BY MOLLY SHANKS

by Alison

The scene at Roka Akor on a Wednesday night is one you would expect from a trendy, River North spot. The only difference? This Wednesday, the restaurant rolled out its “Shochu & Sushi” nights which will occur every Wednesday this summer from 5 to 7pm….

June 21, 2013

Chicago City Picks: Roka Akor

by Alison

River North’s Roka Akor takes Japanese cuisine far beyond the bounds of standard sushi fare, now complimenting its self-proclaimed “open charcoal” cuisine with a new bar menu of worth-the-trip spring cocktails and small plates, created by Executive Chef Ce Bian and newly appointed mixologist Jason…

June 21, 2013

Brand New Roka Akor!

by Alison

Westfield Old Orchard is adding to its repertoire of major retail chains and Michelin-recommended restaurants this summer with a series of new shops. Vans opened in May, while Splendid, men’s denim pop-up-shop ZipFit, Lululemon Athletica and Roka Akor are set to open in June and…

June 21, 2013

Arizona’s 50 Best Restaurants 2012

by Alison

Roka Akor Whether diners are digging into one of the Roka Akor’s award-winning sushi selections, the melt-in-your-mouth black cod or a rice hotpot, they are consistently impressed by the Scottsdale restaurant’s unique flavors and modern presentation. Roka Akor’s shochu and cocktail list also make it a popular…