VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The movement can be traced back to the 2011 debut of Jungsik in Tribeca, from chef Jung Sik Yim, who previously worked at Aquavit and Bouley. By crafting cocktails based on Korean ‘sool,’ we aim to convey the contemporary drinking culture and menu preferences enjoyed by Koreans these days,” Ellia says.

Wine

VinePair

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Varnish was widely considered ground zero for the craft cocktail movement in Los Angeles. It was a little bit of the Wild West frontier with extraordinary, underutilized spaces that were ripe for a creative vision and the craft cocktail scene was just starting.” They hope the 2028 Summer Olympics will be just that.

Hospitality

VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

You never have to flip your jigger,” adds Joaquín Simó, a drinks consultant who invented the Naked and Famous in 2011 while bartending at New York City’s Death & Co. At first only Luxardo was available,” says Max Seaman, sommelier at Republique in Los Angeles and former longtime manager of iconic craft cocktail bar The Varnish.

Liqueur