Yahya Munsar

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Poke Origin closes as Yemeni cafe planned across the street

Cafe won a $20,000 Vibrancy Fund grant; December opening targeted

Poke Origin served its last spicy tuna bowl on Oct. 1, ending a decade at 716 Irving St. Across the street, the family behind KJ Produce has a $20,000 grant and a December target for its Yemeni cafe, 403 Coffee.

Updated Oct 22

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We are super committed to the neighborhood. That's why we are doing this.

from Poke Origin closes as Yemeni cafe planned across the street · Updated Oct 22

We'll try to be a little bit different.

from Poke Origin closes as Yemeni cafe planned across the street · Updated Oct 22

We still believe that this neighborhood is a family neighborhood, but it's definitely awake after 3 p.m., when most of the coffee shops close.

from Poke Origin closes as Yemeni cafe planned across the street · Updated Oct 22

The missing piece that the neighborhood needs is a spot that stays open til 10 p.m., a nonalcoholic space.

from Poke Origin closes as Yemeni cafe planned across the street · Updated Oct 22