Tokyo's Avant-Garde Cocktail Culture Meets New York's Timeless Charm at This Greenwich Village Cocktail Den
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Sip & Guzzle, a bi-level craft cocktail bar that opened in January 2024, signifies a fusion of Tokyo's avant-garde cocktail culture and New York's historical charm. Managed by icons Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, the bar's design celebrates the 1860 journey of samurai to the U.S. The lower level embodies 1860s Edo with decor inspired by the Kanrin Maru ship, while the upper level reflects New York saloons with a gritty, rustic vibe. Chef Mike Bagale enhances the experience with innovative izakaya cuisine, emphasizing a deep culinary connection to the cocktail experience.
Sip & Guzzle merges Tokyo’s avant-garde cocktail culture with New York’s classic style, creating an immersive experience that celebrates historical connections between Japan and the U.S.
Opened in January 2024, Sip & Guzzle is helmed by renowned bartending icons Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, whose 40 years of experience shape this innovative craft cocktail bar.
The decor of Sip & Guzzle pays homage to the 1860 voyage of samurai who sailed from Japan to ratify a U.S. treaty, intertwining history with modern cocktails.
Chef Mike Bagale, renowned for his work at Michelin-starred Alinea, enhances the bar's experience with an innovative culinary approach to izakaya cuisine, merging tradition and modernity.
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