The World’s 50 Best Bars Announces The Debut of a Global “Best Bar Design Award”

To be awarded for the first-time ever at The World’s 50 Best Bars’ ceremony in Singapore this October, a new accolade will shine a spotlight on bar design through the lens of “accessibility, sustainability and appropriateness for its market.” Named the “Bareksten Best Bar Design Award,” the honor will be deliberated upon for the influential international organization by a panel of hospitality experts—including Bethan Ryder, …

Eight Enchanting Design-Forward NYC Bars

From a sky-high cocktail bar to the return of a downtown icon and a luscious piano bar

For those who like to dine out or drink well, there’s so much to be excited about in NYC. Many longtime favorites—from Dante and Katana Kitten to Bemelmans Bar and The Terrace at The EDITION Times Square—weathered years of uncertainty. Erstwhile, a number of new venues opened their doors and welcomed guests to inviting, innovative and impressive spaces. Though the list is ever-growing, the following eight …

Dreaming Up Cocktail Perfection For Tayēr + Elementary

VR design technology played a role in the new dual-concept London bar

On Old Street in Shoreditch, new dual-concept bar Tayēr + Elementary ushers in a decidedly 21st-century cocktail experience. Renowned bartenders Monica Berg and Alex Kratena recently opened the venue to showcase the countless ideas they’ve developed over the years helming venues from Oslo to elsewhere in London. Just inside the door, Elementary serves as an introduction to their space, functioning as an all-day, community-oriented neighborhood …