Modern Japanese Bar Iris serves some of the most ambitious cocktails around (and fab food)

Published January 3, 2024, in my Medium column:

Since Michelin-starred Nisei opened in August 2021 and its neighboring Bar Iris in October the same year, the modern Japanese duo has faced both acclaim and tragedy. Beloved Iris bar manager Ilya Romanov died tragically at the end of 2022, leaving a void in the team. As Nisei evolved, so too has Bar Iris risen from heartbreak, thanks to its strong team and visionary talent of current bar manager Timofei Osipenko.

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Bar Iris’ Kumquat Sour