The Most Notable New Bars in America, Spring/Summer 2019
his year, the change in seasons is accompanied by a bevy of noteworthy new bar openings across the country. In New York, David Chang and Danny Meyers’ empires continue to expand with new properties in Hudson Yards, while aperitivo culture thrives in new all-day drinking destinations like Pisellino and Abraço. Elsewhere, the classic cocktail canon re-takes center stage, winning out over the more outré concepts of years past. In New Orleans, the Martini and its various iterations receive their proper attention at the re-opening of The Franklin in the Marigny, while the Brandy Crusta finds a new home at the Jewel of the South. And, lastly, in Chicago, Lazy Bird’s static menu of 52 timeless classics signals a welcome shift back to basics. Here are our picks for the most notable new and forthcoming bar openings this season.