Market Watch, January 2020

mwOPENINGS12 MARKET WATCH MARKETWATCHMAG COM JANUARY FEBRUARY 2020Santa Monica Pacific Coast Hospitality Opens Tropical Themed Bar Los Angeles based Pacific Coast Hospitality Group opened Canary a tropical themed cocktail bar by the beach in Santa Monica California in November The new venue joins a portfolio that includes Neat The Belmont and Brü Haus all located in the Los Ange les market Canarys tropical cocktail menu was crafted by Los Angeles mixologist Devon Espinosa and offers a variety of both classic and modern drinks 16 18 Highlights include the Angry Bird mixing Del Maguey Vida mezcal Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur lime juice mango purée and Tajin spice and the Gran Canaria blending Denizen 3 year old White rum Yellow Chartreuse Angostura Aromatic bitters lemon juice and passion fruit purée garnished with mint Cocktails are accompanied by a handful of high end wines 13 20 a glass 52 80 a 750 ml and imported beers 10 12 a bottle or can Canary doesnt serve food but is supported by a rotating roster of Los Angeles food trucks The bar has tropical décor and features live music In addition it houses a hidden speakeasy called B Side which caters to high rollers and celebrities and offers luxury spirits wines and bespoke cocktails Pacific Coast Hospitality Group is managed by Nas Negahban Amir Yaghoobian and Wen Yeh Along with their California bar and restaurant portfolio they also operate venues in Barcelona and Madrid New Orleans Bi Level Concept Debuts In LakeviewNew Orleans restaurateurs Nick Hufft and Lon Marchand opened their newest concept Juniors On Harrison in New Orleans Lakeview neighbor hood in November The bi level venue has a bar on each floor and empha sizes progressive but approachable cocktails along with modern American fare Beverage director Tim Webb created a program with signature drinks relatable wines and craft beers Standout cocktails include the Curse Lifter made with Atelier Vie Euphrosine No 9 gin Cinzano Extra Dry vermouth house made cucumber lime cordial and lemon juice cocktails are 8 11 Juniors On Harrison lists a handful of wines 8 1250 a glass 32 50 a 750 ml and offers beers like Urban South Paradise Park lager and Gnarly Barley Korova milk porter 5 6 a draft pour bottle or can Brooklyn Natural Wines Rule At New BarA team of Brooklyn based restaurateurs and bar gurus debuted their latest proj ect in December opening Pips wine bar in New York Citys Brooklyn Heights neighborhood The venue emphasizes low intervention wines offering roughly 100 labels from around the globe 13 22 a glass 45 190 a 750 ml from producers like Meinklang Vallentina Passalacqua Lammidia and Foradori among others A selection of aperitif style cocktails from Negronis to Collinses to Spritzes 11 15 are also available joining a couple of beers on tap 8 Pips is managed by Elise Rosenberg Emelie Kihlstrom Tamer Hamawi and chef Jared Braithwaite who also operate the Brooklyn venues Gran Electrica and Colonie The space features an oversized bar and myriad beechwood elements Laura PelnerCanary a new tropical themed cocktail bar in Santa Monica offers both classic and modern drinks as well as bites from a rotating roster of food trucks Juniors On Harrison in New Orleans is a new bi level restaurant featuring a bar on each floor Brooklyns Pips wine bar highlights low intervention wines and also offers classic cocktails and draft beers PHOTOS BY TOP ROBBIE SNADER CENTER JOSH BRASTED BOTTOM LIZ CLAYMANMW0120_