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Posted: May 27, 2016
Koenig of MDK Realty leases 1,900 s/f to Pokeworks in Somerville
261 Elm Street - Somerville, MASomerville, MA Marc Koenig of MDK Realty leased 1,900 s/f of restaurant retail space to Pokeworks at 261 Elm St., in Davis Sq. This will be the first Pokeworks in the greater Boston area with plans to open up stores in areas like the Seaport District, downtown Boston financial district, Downtown Crossing and other suburban locations.
Jim Conviser of Conviser Property Group served as the broker for the landlord and Koenig represented the tenant.
The lease was signed in March with an anticipated opening in fall.
Pokeworks is a quick service/fast casual restaurant concept featuring Hawaiian poké and other healthy food alternatives. Pokeworks adds a twist by using a build-your-own model, similar to Chipotle, where customers can customize their form factor, protein, sauces, and toppings. Everything is made fresh right in front of the customer for the ultimate fresh food experience.
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