Lei wine bar has opened on June 6 at 15-17 Doyers Street in Chinatown, adding to a growing trend of Asian American wine bars in Lower Manhattan. Owned by Annie Shi, the establishment signifies a culmination of her experiences and dreams in the restaurant industry. Named after her late sister, Lei integrates modern interpretations of Chinese flavors while thoughtfully addressing space limitations and kitchen design. Shi's previous ventures have established her reputation, but this bar represents her independent creative vision.
"Doyer Street is just so iconic [and] historically significant," says Lei's owner Annie Shi, emphasizing the importance of location for her new wine bar.
"Lei is named as an homage to Shi's late sister Hannah (Lei was her Chinese given name)," reflecting the personal connection behind the establishment.
Shi has made a name in New York for herself alongside Jess Shadbolt and Clare De Boer, showcasing her experience in the restaurant industry.
The all-electric kitchen design reflects a modern approach to cooking while acknowledging the neighborhood's culinary strengths in wok cooking from nearby restaurants.
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