Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announced today that it brokered a 2,050-square-foot lease with LemonShark Poké at The Bishop, a new mixed-use development adjacent to Palisades office park in Sandy Springs. Known for its Hawaiian-style cuisine, the fast-growing poke chain’s new location marks its official entrance into Georgia.
LemonShark Poké will open for business this summer at the ground-floor of The Bishop, which is located at 1115 Springwood Connector. The project also includes neighboring retail and approximately 400 luxury apartments. Multifamily developer and investment firm Pollack Shores owns the development, which is expected to benefit from its proximity to numerous job centers and MARTA.
Associate Director Chris Dundon of Newmark Knight Frank represented the tenant. Charlie Banks and Jack Arnold from Stream Realty represented the landlord.
The new restaurant will be run by franchise owner D.J. Fuchs. Named after the Lemon Shark who only consumes the very best fish possible, LemonShark Poké prides itself on serving the finest quality ingredients to its guests. In addition to traditional poké offerings, the menu includes shareable appetizers such as tempura shrimp and egg rolls, and its signature Hawaii Katsu menu that features cooked-to-order, delectable entrées including chicken, Alaskan cod and more. In addition, LemonShark Poké’s new location provides locals with an elevated dining experience – featuring Japanese-inspired upscale, chic décor. The Sandy Springs location will also feature an oyster bar and a beer wall which will serve a variety of Atlanta’s local craft beers.
“Atlanta is growing at such a rapid rate, and NKF presented our team with a rare opportunity to introduce a first-to-market concept in a top ten metropolitan area,” said Fuchs. “We’re excited to bring our combination of extraordinary service, comprehensive food selection and tight-knit family community to Sandy Springs.”
Fuchs plans to open multiple LemonShark Poké locations around the city as the franchise continues to grow.
“This particular location in Sandy Springs has quickly emerged as a new social hub and reflects LemonShark’s strategy to appeal to a wide array of people,” said Dundon. “We expect the restaurant to capitalize on the growing office population and new supply of Class A renters who seek unique and healthy dining options that are close to work or home. We look forward to watching D.J. and his team grow LemonShark’s footprint in metro Atlanta.”
The Bishop is located near the intersection of Peachtree Road and Hammond Drive, the Dunwoody MARTA station and the future addition of the East-West connector between Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Perimeter Center. Plans also call for approximately $5 million in road improvements, multi-use trails/sidewalks, enhanced property access and additional green space.
LemonShark Poke’s hours of operation are Sunday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.lemonsharkpoke.com.
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