April 16, 2013

ROKA AKOR to Open in San Francisco’s Jackson Square Neighborhood in June 2013

by Alison

Modern Japanese Restaurant to Offer Robata Cuisine, Seasonal Sushi, And ROKA BAR Featuring Handcrafted Cocktails, Whiskey, Super-Premium Sake, House-Infused Shochu and An Extensive Wine List SAN FRANCISCO (April 11, 2013) – ROKA AKOR, a stylish prime steak, seafood and sushi restaurant that specializes in Robata “open charcoal” cuisine,…

April 16, 2013

Daniel Hyatt discusses his new gig at the forthcoming Roka Akor

by Alison

Former Bar Star Daniel Hyatt was enjoying his free agent status after leaving his longtime post at the Alembic in January. Then, he got a message on Facebook from Roka Akor‘s beverage director Robb Holder about running the show at theupcoming San Francisco branch of the robata and sushi…

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…