April 16, 2013

Roka Akor Adds Daniel Hyatt as Bar Manager

by Alison

Fancy steak/sushi/robata chain Roka Akor is still chugging along towards opening, and in addition to previously announced executive chef Roman Petry, they’ve added another all-star to the team: former Alembic bar manager Daniel Hyatt. Inside Scoop caught up with Hyatt to talk more about the…

April 10, 2013

ROKA AKOR CHEF JASON ALFORD NAMED TO BEST CHEFS AMERICA

by Alison

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 1, 2013) – Chef Jason Alford, Executive Chef for Roka Akor in Scottsdale, has been honored as one of the country’s top culinary talents in the inaugural edition of Best Chefs America. This is the first-ever peer review guide of U.S. chefs,…

March 26, 2013

Easter at Roka Akor Chicago

by Alison

Easter at Roka Akor Chicago Sun., Mar. 31, 10:30 a.m. Roka Akor Steak & Sushi 456 N. Clark St. Prices vary | 312-477-7652 The restaurant offers a variety of special menu items throughout the day, such as tuna four ways maki ($18), spicy avocado and…

March 26, 2013

Chocolate jasmine cake from Roka Akor Chicago

by Alison

Chicago’s Roka Akor is one of the top sushi spots in the United States, but they don’t just serve sushi. Their dessert menu is top-notch, a fact their celebrity clientele can attest to. Celebs spotted at Roka Akor include Jesse Metcalfe, William H. Macy and Michael Phelps….