Annie Shi, co-founder of King and Jupiter, is set to launch her own wine bar, Lei, in Manhattanâs Chinatown, resonating with her rich heritage and lifetime passion for Chinese food and wine. The 28-seat bar, located in a vibrant community, will feature a diverse 300-bottle wine list, including selections from well-known regions and special Chinese bottles from a new importer. Shi has engaged her community in the process, relying on her father's connections to gather support for her venture, aiming to create a unique space that celebrates Chinese culture through wine.
"It's a lifetime of collecting ideas," she says, highlighting her longstanding aspiration to create a space dedicated to Chinese food and wine.
"This is strictly a wine bar," Shi emphasizes, noting her intention for Lei to stand out by focusing exclusively on wine rather than food.
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