Event

Seattle Poke Contest 2017

What is The Seattle Poke Contest?

The Seattle Poke Contest highlights some of the area's best chefs by sharing their interpretation of poke. We celebrate this meaningful Hawaiian dish in a fun competition between many of the areas culinary experts. All poke will be judged by a mixed group of surprise judges and attendees. The event is a fun social gathering, with great entertainment, great music, great drinks, plenty of poke, & many more ono grinds!

Each ticket purchase is good for one entry and a sampling of some of the Northwests finest talents. More than anything, it's a charitable event that will benefit The Bennett Foundation, founded by Seattle Seahawks Michael Bennett.

Don't know what poke is?

Poke (po-KEH) is a raw fish salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. Poke is Hawaiis king of food, its soul food and its eaten everywhere - from potlucks to elegant get-togethers. It is on the menu offive star dining rooms, plate lunch stands, sushi, izakaya restaurants, and even food trucks. Its popularity is beyond the islands and is now a international phenomenon!

Participants
Trace, Chef Steve Ariel
SmokeHouse Tavern, Chef BJ Smith
Seattle Fish Guys, Sal Panelo
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Chef John Howie
Poke Wai, Chef Jeriel Calamayan
Ma'ono, Chef Cameron Hanin
Kama'aina Grindz, Chef Dean Shinagawa
Japonessa, Chef Charles Celestial
Ikina Sushi, Chef Jason Velasquez
HMS Host, Chef Christopher Windus
Heartwood Provisions, Chef Varin Keokitvon
Go Poke, Chef Bayley Le

And more to come!