Hometown Poké

07/09/2026

SUMMER IS HERE!

Summer is the season for poke and we are HERE for it! We have an exciting lineup of events to indulge in this weekend. Head up to Boston or down to Newport to enjoy two uniquely New England sea side celebrations all weekend. Best of all- these events are completely free to attend.

NEWPORT KITE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this iconic, family-friendly event filling the skies with color, wonder, and community spirit. Since the 1980s, this event has drawn kite enthusiasts from around the country to celebrate the joy of kite flying, community, and creative expression.

FREE to attend. Saturday & Sunday 12PM - 4PM at Brenton Point State Park in Newport, RI.

TALL SHIP FESTIVAL BOSTON
This legendary event brings an international fleet of majestic vessels to the city of Boston. Celebrate the country's 250th birthday at Boston Harbor with world class ships, historic sites, DJ booths, a parade, and fireworks.

FREE to attend. Saturday & Sunday 10AM - 6PM at Long Wharf in Boston, MA.

TRYING TO STAY COOL?🔥

We have a fresh batch of ice-cold rose lemonades in our drink case. Beat the heat and order from our Providence store. Our AC is blasting all summer long here.

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06/25/2026

It’s a HOT one today! Catch us downtown at the PVD Fan Zone ‘til midnight today. We’re pulling out all the stops with poke bowls, ice cold drinks, and bubble tea!🧋💕🍣 Watch your favorite ⚽️ 🥅 teams on the big screen with us and enjoy a perfect summer evening.

05/26/2026

Introducing new fabulous drinks from ! These combine our two favorite summer drinks: rosé and lemonade. Available in original, strawberry, and pineapple. We’re stocked up and ready for the warm summer days ahead. 😎☀️🌷🍋🍓🍍💕🍹

05/21/2026

Whoopsie, we made too much mango fruit tea! Adding mango fruit tea our website as a buy one get one special for the next 48 hours. All sizes, bobas, and extra flavors included in the special. Head to our website to order under fruit teas (swipe left for a screenshot). 🧋 🥭 😋

05/14/2026

A little rain never hurt us 💕☔️🥑

05/12/2026

Us millennials are tired, no cap.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures out there! Today, we celebrate your unwavering strength, your expansive heart, and your dedication to the community.

From the quiet moments of support to the endless energy you pour into everyone around you, your contributions make the world a brighter place. Thank you for being the foundation of our families and for all that you do.

We’re honored to be a small part of your celebration today. Whether you’re dining in with us or grabbing a fresh bowl to go, we hope your day is filled with love and relaxation!

Mahalo to all the amazing moms out there! 🌺🥢

05/06/2026

Last week was such a blast so we’re doing it again! Tonight and every Wednesday in May, we are hosting game night with our friends . If you love board games as much as we do, come join us starting at 6:30pm.

We are stocked and ready with all the coffee, tea, boba, sodas, beer, and wine for y’all!

05/05/2026

It's MAY!

Welcome to one of our favorite months of the year. May is special to us for many reasons. With the weather growing reliably warm, our food truck season officially kicks off this week. We're looking forward to busy weekends and late sunsets for the next few months.

Our calendar is quickly filling up with graduations, weddings, birthdays, office parties, and festivals. Click the link below to book us for your next event!

SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL

May is National Small Business Month

We believe that every bite and sip contributes to the heartbeat of our community. This Small Business Month, we invite you to shop small and support local as much as you can. Your choice to dine with us not only fills your belly with delicious poke and bubble tea but also helps keep our local economy vibrant.

Thank you for supporting us so that we can continue doing what we love. 💖

ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER INFLUENCE

Did you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month? This special month honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of AAPI communities across the United States. Hawaiian poke and Taiwanese bubble tea are two great examples of how AAPI heritage has shaped modern American food culture.

HISTORY OF POKE
Poke is a native Hawaiian dish that evolved into its modern form through the "Plantation Era" melting pot of Asian immigrants.

Native Hawaiians first ate diced fish as a snack with readily available ingredients such as sea salt and seaweed (limu). Japanese immigrants then introduced soy sauce and sesame oil and turned poke into a meal by serving it over rice. Aromatics and heat were then introduced by the Chinese and Koreans through ginger, green onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

These diverse influences contributed to the version of poke that we enjoy today at Hometown.

HISTORY OF BUBBLE TEA
Boba (a.k.a. "bubble tea") originated in Taiwan and was brought over to the US in the 90s. Immigrant communities opened bubble tea shops which functioned as social "third spaces" for young Asian Americans.

In the 2000s, the bubble tea market exploded in the US due to globalization and the growth of the Asian-American population. New flavors such as Ube (Filipino), Thai Tea (Thai), and Matcha (Japanese) were introduced to appeal to a diversifying palate. What started out as a niche, culturally specific drink, has moved into American mainstream with thousands of locations across the country.

Hometown Poke and Bubble Tea would not exist without the influence of AAPI culture and immigration in this country. We are proudly Asian American, and that is reflected in everything we serve.

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04/27/2026

We're obsessed with these warm Providence nights! Join us on the patio for a bowl - we're now open until 9pm daily! 🧋🥑😋🍚