Poke Okie Closes After 3 Years As New Sushi Restaurant Eyes Avondale Spot

Poke Okie in Avondale is closing after three years due to low customer volume. The owners will continue to operate their nearby business, Sipping Turtle cafe.
The business owners, who said the poke spot was not bringing in enough customers, will continue to operate Sipping Turtle cafe nearby.
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