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albacore is sourced in Japan. Also from Japan is matcha, the green tea that Pok fl ies in from a family-owned farm in Uji. High in antioxidants, matcha leaves are grounded into a potent powder that's blended with almond milk, watermelon juice, or lemonade into drinks that distribute clean energy for up to six hours with no crash, unlike coffee. "We serve the highest grade ceremonial matcha, which most restaurants don't use because it's expensive," Reihani says. He and Cohanim have mastered the art of preparing the beverages themselves, spending most days when they're not in school, at the restaurant. Beyond culinary trends, these dapper young men are also sharp when it comes to fashion. "I like to discover designers who are up-and-coming," Cohanim says, citing the label Off White and En Noir ripped jeans. Francois is more of a suit guy. "I have like 35 in my closet," he says. "Hugo Boss or anything Italian." Yet they take the most pride in their restaurant's philanthropic venture, Imagine x Inspire, which helps 18-year-olds transition out of foster care and fi nd housing, work, counseling, and education. "Our success is not measured by how much money we make, but by how many people we help," Reihani says. After a rousing grand opening, Pok continues to generate buzz as the fi rst of its kind in town. Its co- founders are already in the process of securing a second location in Plano. "It's important to be yourself," Cohanim says, "and to take the risk of being different in a market where something doesn't exist." Pok The Raw Bar, 3699 McKinney Ave., 214.484.1139, poktherawbar.com. "OUR SUCCESS IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH MONEY WE MAKE, BUT BY HOW MANY PEOPLE WE HELP." — Francois Reihani Francois Reihani, Brandon Cohanim ancient craftsmanship • modern innovation • hand made in the usa since 1992 ANTIQUE DRAPERY ROD CO. to the trade • retail • 1937 irving blvd., dallas design district, texas antiquedraperyrod.com • 214.653.1733 • gracehardware.com gift code: adr072017 visit our showroom! t in stock & custom order silk & linen drapery. t hand made hardware. AWARD WINNER 2016 / 2015 / 2014 DESIGN AWARD DRAPERY HARDWARE 2016 • 2015 • 2014 A Night to Remember 2017 Starring Jennifer Jennifer Jennifer Starring Jennifer Starring Jennifer Starring Jennifer Starring Tickets at CitySquare.org/JHUD Benefiting Media Sponsors Hudson Hudson Hudson Saturday, September 9 AT & T performing arts center margot and bill winspear opera house 2017.05.31 ANTR PaperCity fourth.indd 1 6/7/2017 4:44:31 PM