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Time Out
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Sip & Guzzle was named the best new cocktail bar in the U.S.
Once a year, some of the best bar talents from around the world make their way to New Orleans for the annual Tales of the Cocktail. The week-long conference celebrates all things in the cocktail and mixology world, with seminars and workshops, plus a bunch of raucous, after-hours pop-ups that spotlight talented teams. As much as a party it can be, the event is much more than a good time to imbibe. Ending the week of revelry, the conference closes with the Spirited Awards. For its 19th year, the annual award ceremony, held on July 24, honored excellence in the drink industry and recognized professionals, organizations and establishments that are shaping the hospitality community. This year, New York won big, nabbing one of the most coveted awards of the evening. This title of Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar award went to Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider's bi-level cocktail bar, Sip & Guzzle. This is the second year in a row that a New York bar has received the honor, as last year's award went to Ignacio 'Nacho' Jimenez's rousing tequila and agave hotspot, Superbueno. This year's award winners thanked their team via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sip&Guzzle (@sipandguzzlenyc) 'From a wild idea between Steve and Shingo — an odd couple with one shared dream — to now being named Best New U.S. Bar by the Spirited Awards! We are so honored and thankful for this recognition.' The post continued on, 'To our team: this win is yours. Your grit, creativity, and hustle made it all happen. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all of you.' This isn't the only accolade the West Village bar has accrued since its 2024 opening. Earlier this spring, the bar was listed on The World's Best list, 50 Best Bars in North America, debuting for the first time at number five. According to the publication, the bar was recognized for its 'Japanese beers, perfect highballs, and 'crushable' cocktails' at Guzzle and its 'sophisticated vibe' at Sip. We wholeheartedly agree, as the bar currently sits at number ten on our listing of the best bars in NYC, as we can't get enough of Sip's "precision-based cocktails" and Guzzle's rousing good time.
Eater
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Best Bars and Bartenders in the World in 2025, According to Tales of the Cocktail
is an editor of Eater's South region, covering Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, New Orleans, and the Carolinas. She has been writing about the food scene in the Carolinas and Savannah for 12 years. Erin has resided in Charleston, South Carolina, for the past 20 years. Sip & Guzzle from New York accepts the award for Best U.S Cocktail Bar at the 19th Annual Spirited Awards on July 24, 2025 in New Orleans Erika Goldring/Tales of the Cocktail After nearly a week of parties, seminars, tastings, and panels, world-renowned spirits conference Tales of the Cocktail ended its 2025 gathering last night by crowning the best bars and bartenders in the world at the Filmore Theater in New Orleans. 'It's a real delight to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Spirited Awards,' said Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.'Each winner represents the spirit of evolution, pushing boundaries, embracing change, and moving this industry forward. Congratulations to everyone recognized — your work inspires all of us! Thank you also to the Spirited Awards Committee and the global community for making this such a remarkable year.' Below is this year's list of the best bars and bartenders in the U.S. and internationally, as voted on by a mix of veteran bartenders, bar owners, historians, and writers. For a full list of international Spirited Award winners, media winners, and a list of judges, see Tales of the Cocktail's website. U.S. Categories U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard: Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by Pernod Ricard: Colin Asare-Appiah Best U.S. Brand Ambassador: Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons: Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C. Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard: Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA Best U.S. Hotel Bar: Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ Best U.S. Restaurant Bar: Kumiko — Chicago, IL Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar: Sip & Guzzle — New York, NY International Categories International Bartender of the Year: Lorenzo Antinori — Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China Best International Bar Mentor: Iain McPherson Best International Brand Ambassador: Dré Masso — Altos Tequila and Nusa Caña Rum Best International Bar Team: Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland Best International Cocktail Bar: Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China Best International Hotel Bar: Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK Best International Restaurant Bar: Moebius Milano — Milan, Italy Best New International Cocktail Bar: Devil's Cut — Madrid, Spain
Forbes
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Chicago's Kumiko Named World's Best Bar At 2025 Spirited Awards
K umiko, the innovative dining bar serving up a taste of Japan in Chicago's West Loop, was named World's Best Bar at the 19th annual Spirited Awards in New Orleans. Cofounded in 2018 by acclaimed bartender Julia Momosé and local restaurateurs Cara and Noah Sandoval, Kumiko began garnering accolades for its minimalist food and drinks almost immediately, including a 2019 Michelin star for its original chef, Mariya Russell, the first Black woman to be awarded a Michelin star. The 36-year-old Momosé, who was born and raised in Japan, was fascinated by Japanese rituals surrounding eating and drinking from an early age, and was inspired by watching her mother entertain at home. While attending Cornell University, she took jobs in restaurants and bars, eventually settling in Baltimore where she continued her hospitality education, most notably at Rye. From there, she moved to Chicago, where she became 'bar chef' at The Aviary, the groundbreaking cocktail lounge founded by Grant Achatz. After developing the bar menu at GreenRiver, the Chicago restaurant and bar that was a partnership between Danny's Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and The Dead Rabbit's Jack McGarry, it was time for Momosé to create something of her own. A chance meeting with the Sandovals led the trio to open Kumiko in December 2018. Inspired by Japanese minimalism— kumiko is a delicate style of woodworking that requires no nails or glue—Momosé developed the restaurant's cocktail menu, including a selection of 'spiritless' drinks. (She dislikes the word 'mocktail.') In 2022, Kumiko received the Exceptional Cocktails Award from Michelin. Accepting the evening's final award before a standing ovation at New Orleans' Fillmore theater, Momosé spoke movingly of visting New York City in her twenties. 'I remember trying to find home when I was there—and I found Angel's Share,' she said, recalling the beloved Japanese-inspired East Village speakeasy, which helped her appreciate a sense of community and 'people who were sharing a little bit of themselves through food and drink.' Momosé left the raucous crowd—which earlier saw appearances by Run the Jewels and Cheech and Chong, who handed our awards—with one last piece of advice: 'Try to find the beauty in those quiet moments.' Keeping up with the Japanese influence, the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar went to Sip & Guzzle, the popular New York outpost of the renowned Tokyo bar created by Shingo Gokan, who was named International Bartender of Year at the Spirited Awards in 2017. Located in the West Village, Sip & Guzzle is renowned for its selection of Japanese beer, highballs and 'crushable' cocktails. New York's Sip & Guzzle won for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. Sip & Guzzle San Francisco's Trick Dog was honored as the Best U.S. Cocktail Bar, fulfilling its promise at the 2017 Spirited Awards, where it won for Best U.S. Cocktail menu. Also on the domestic front, Washington D.C.'s Allegory continued its winning ways. Last year's Spirited Award winner for Best U.S. Hotel Bar and Bartender of the Year (for Kapri Johnson), Allegory, located at the Eaton Hotel, won for Best U.S. Bar Team. The U.S. Bartender of the Year remained in the nation's capital with Christine Kim of Service Bar taking home the honor. After a moving speech in which she assured the crowd that 'you will find your way, your voice, your space, your people,' Kim distilled some universal wisdom: 'Don't be a dick.' Allegory in Washington, D.C., was named Best U.S. Bar Team. Allegory Among international honorees, Hong Kong's Bar Leone, last year's Best New International Cocktail Bar, avoided the sophomore jinx and was named Best International Bar. The Bar Leone team could likely offer some advice to Devil's Cut in Madrid, which was honored as the Best New International Cocktail Bar. London's Side Hustle was named Best International Hotel Bar this year and Milan's Moebius Milano won Best International Restaurant Bar. Side Hustle at the NoMad London was named Best International Hotel Bar. Side Hustle Mentorship has long been a vital part of the hospitality industry and the Spirited Awards honors two mentors each year. Iain McPherson, who founded Panda & Sons in Edinburgh, Scotland 12 years ago was named Best International Bar Mentor. Proof of McPherson's mentorship was recognized earlier in the evening when Panda & Sons won for Best International Bar Team. The bar also took home an award for World's Best Cocktail Menu. The Best U.S. Bar Mentor was awarded to Colin Asare-Appiah, last year's Tales Visionary Award winner and a 2016 Spirited Award winner for Best American Brand Ambassador. The author of Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology, Asare-Appiah has spent more than three decades in the industry and has helped train the next generation of bartenders in the United States and throughout Africa as part of the AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival. Hong Kong's Bar Leone won for Best International Bar. Bar Leone This year's Helen Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award went to Ian Burrell, who began his career as a London bartender in the 1990s and reinvented himself as a 'global rum ambassador' some 20 years ago. The highly charismatic Burrell has represented many different rum brands over the years—including Equiano, which he cofounded in 2020—and is renowned in the industry for his self-described 'edutainment' presentation style. In accepting his award, the 50-year-old Burrell, reminded the audience that he still has a lot of years left: 'I hope to be the first person to win two lifetime achievement awards.' The most inspiring moment of the ceremony came from Tales Visionary Award-winner Lynnette Marrero, a veteran New York bartender who was named Best Bar Mentor at the 2019 Spirited Awards. In addition to cofounding Speed Rack, an international bartending competition for women, Marrero is the mixologist behind Delola, Jennifer Lopez' line of bottled cocktails. 'The thing that gives me the most joy n my life is the opportunity to serve people,' she said. 'It's time for all of us to be teachers and leaders, to remember that if you're some place, there's always someone who needs to come with you—so grab their hand and walk them along.' Finally, the Spirited Awards always raise a glass to some legendary watering holes. Madrid's Bar Cock was presented with the Timeless International Award. Founded in 1921, Bar Cock may resemble an English club—founder Emilio Saracho and head bartender Perico Chicote traveled from Spain to London to locate authentic furniture—but it has become Madrid institution, catering to local artists, writers, politicians, and of course the city's revelers. And The Bar at Keens Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan was honored with the Timeless U.S. Award. Keens, which dates back to 1885, began its long life as a theater hangout, given its location in New York's Herald Square. In addition to serving traditional English mutton chops, Keens is renowned for its extraordinary clay pipe collection. The 90,000 pipes once belonged to Keens regulars—from Babe Ruth and Teddy Roosevelt to J.P. Morgan and Albert Einstein. Like all great restaurant bars, Keens is worth arriving early for dinner to have a drink under the watchful eye of 'Miss Keens,' the nude portrait hanging over the bar for many decades. In 2019, billionaire Tilman Fertita added Keens to his Landry's hospitality empire, after purchasing the iconic steakhouse for $30 million. See the full list of winners from the 2025 Spirited Awards. Tales Of The Cocktail Spirited Awards 2025 INTERNATIONAL Devil's Cut in Madrid was named Best New International Cocktail Bar. Devil's Cut International Bartender of the Year: Lorenzo Antinori (Bar Leone, Hong Kong) Best International Bar Mentor: Iain McPherson Best International Brand Ambassador: Dré Masso (Altos Tequila and Nusa Caña Rum) Best International Bar Team: Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, Scotland) Best New International Cocktail Bar: Devil's Cut (Madrid, Spain) Best International Hotel Bar: Side Hustle (The NoMad Hotel London, London, UK) Best International Restaurant Bar: Moebius Milano (Milan, Italy) Best International Cocktail Bar: Bar Leone (Hong Kong, China) UNITED STATES Christine Kim of Service Bar in Washington, D.C. was named U.S. Bartender of the Year. REY LOPEZ U.S. Bartender of the Year: Christine Kim (Service Bar, Washington, D.C.) Best U.S. Bar Mentor: Colin Asare-Appiah Best U.S. Brand Ambassador: Natasha Sofia (Mijenta Tequila) Best U.S. Bar Team: Allegory at the Eaton Hotel (Washington, D.C.) Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar: Sip & Guzzle (New York, NY) Best U.S. Hotel Bar: Little Rituals (The Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott, Phoenix, AZ) Best U.S. Restaurant Bar: Kumiko (Chicago, IL) Best U.S. Cocktail Bar: Trick Dog (San Francisco, CA) WRITING & MEDIA Ten Speed Press . Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication: Full Pour Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series: Radio Imbibe Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing: "In War-Torn Ukraine, Nightlife Offers a Fleeting Escape" by Adam Robb, for Wine Enthusiast Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book: The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits: The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought the Cocktail Home by Nicola Nice GLOBAL The Bar at Keens Steakhouse in New York was honored with the Timeless U.S. Award. Keens Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Burrell Timeless International Award: Bar Cock (Madrid, Spain) Timeless U.S. Award: Keens Steakhouse (New York, NY) Tales Visionary Award: Lynette Marrero Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient: Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum World's Best Cocktail Menu: Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, Scotland) World's Best Spirits Selection: Eleven Madison Park (New York, NY) World's Best Bar: Kumiko (Chicago, IL) More from Forbes Forbes World's Best Bars: The Nominees For The 2025 Spirited Awards By Michael Solomon Forbes Colombia's Alquímico Named World's Best Bar At The 2024 Spirited Awards By Michael Solomon
Time Out
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
One of NYC's best bars is coming to Hawksmoor Chicago for one night only
You don't get named number five on North America's 50 Best Bars list without taking some risks. Sip & Guzzle, a two-level cocktail haven in New York City's West Village expertly stirs buzzy NYC nightlife with Japanese cocktail culture. And, now, for one night, and one night only, that acclaimed drinks team have partnered up with Hawksmoor Chicago, a Windy City favorite well-known for its midwestern hospitality and steak-and-seafood spread. What began in east London in 2006 has evolved into a culinary juggernaut with restaurants in New York and Chicago, earning Hawksmoor placement on the World's Best Steak Restaurant list as well as James Beard Foundation mentions and Tales of the Cocktail accolades. So you can expect to be in very good hands with this pop-up match-up, which takes over the Chicago venue tonight, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (final entry is at 9:30 p.m. Attendees can expect two different bar vibes, all in one epic night: Guzzle will bring crushable cocktails and highballs, while Sip will deliver refined, Japanese-style creations. Plus, the Hawksmoor bar team will also be serving up select cocktails from their own menu. Those boozy tipples will be available for purchase a la carte, on Hawksmoor's second-floor bar while supplies last. While walk-in imbibers are welcome, reservations are recommended— RSVP via Evite is encouraged but does not guarantee a reservation. The Sip & Guzzle Chicago takeover is a natural fit, given the Windy City cred of the team behind the NYC bar: owners Shingo Gokan's and Steve Schneider's combined resume includes not only NYC favorites like Angel's Share and Employees Only but also Chicago powerhouse Alinea, where chef Mike Bagale—who's in charge of the high-meets-low bar fare, including that $150 Wagyu sandwich—once served as the executive chef.
Time Out
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The first-ever Chicago Cocktail Classic will let you drink your way around the world
Chicago, get ready to raise your glass: The inaugural Chicago Cocktail Classic is landing Sunday, June 15, and it's bringing some serious international flavor with it. Early bird tickets are on sale now for $89 via Tock, which includes 10 drink tokens, each good for a perfectly portioned cocktail and access to all three venues. Consider it your all-inclusive boarding pass to a globe-trotting happy hour. 'The Chicago Cocktail Classic offers the perfect opportunity to immerse guests in world-class mixology, all in one unforgettable evening,' said Kevin Beary, the drink wizard behind Three Dots and a Dash and Gus' Sip & Dip. 'Collaborating with some of the top bars around the globe is always an incredible experience.' Beary hopes to make the Classic an annual staple for serious sippers and curious cocktail enthusiasts alike. Confirmed talent includes a who's-who of the mixology world: from NYC's Sip & Guzzle and Angel's Share to Paris's Bar Nouveau and San Juan's Identidad. Whether you're into rum-forward tiki creations, high-concept martinis, or daring flavor experiments, chances are someone at the Classic is serving it. Guests are encouraged to hop between the three venues at leisure, as each will host a rotating lineup of guest bars. Translation? If you want to say you've truly done the Cocktail Classic, you'd better pace yourself.
