VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Did age and the pandemic conspire to turn us into homebodies with bartending chops and well-stocked bars? Sinsabaugh Pick says drinks haven’t been affordable at cocktail bars in New York or Boston (her former home) since probably 2015. The aperitif hour is sacrosanct, when you sit down and take a little stock.

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Aperitif Happy Hour Bitters Bar 94

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

The revival of Blacktail, the beloved sister-bar to The Dead Rabbit (World’s Best Bar, 2015) at Back Bar, stemmed from a connection between Will Pasternak, Head Bartender, and Chris Lauber, Senior Director of Operations for Laurent Tourondel Hospitality: Back Bar, L’Amico and Skirt Steak.

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Bar Aperitif Rum Head Bartender 208

Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The nature of gin, being a complex blend of herbs, spices and fruits, makes it one of the most playful and versatile spirits in our bartenders’ toolkit. The bar’s Fleur de Lis cocktail (shown atop) “is a light and refreshing aperitif that combines the crispness of Bombay Sapphire gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower,” he adds.

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Gin Infusions Bar Manager Bar Management 109