"When the gin and tonic glasses are drained, and the crab tostada and chimichurri-dressed steak plates are cleared from the table, customers can snake through the kitchen and descend candlelit stairs to an entirely different experience: Laberinto, an underground speakeasy. The theme at Laberinto, which means labyrinth in Spanish, is escapism - a micro vacation after the meal has ended where guests chat, flip through vinyl records, and sip Mexican spirits and liqueurs layered with notes of oregano, sage, and palo santo."
"More and more, restaurant owners are finding that having just one meal isn't enough to satisfy; they're looking to capture diners attention with a second experience: Enter the speakeasy chaser, a sort of backup cocktail bar that's that has been popping up as an attachment to restaurants, and even some bars, with more frequency in the past few years across Chicago."
Many restaurants are adding attached secondary bars—often speakeasy-style—to provide a different after-dinner experience and extend the night. Trino's Laberinto offers a candlelit, underground speakeasy where guests flip through vinyl and sip Mexican spirits layered with oregano, sage and palo santo. Beverage director Carolina Gonzalez notes patrons put away phones and engage in conversation. Operators deploy these companion bars to capture diner attention and increase revenue. Examples in Chicago include Moonflower and its Nightshade basement bar, Nightcap at Class Act, and After at Ever. These spaces entice patrons to stay on-site for additional cocktails in a distinct setting.
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