The 21st century’s first ‘good’ bars were all about aloof, highfalutin’ speakeasies. The next wave is about letting loose, ‘non-judgmental drinks,’ and having a good time.
It used to be I didn't need hip drinking websites or my coolest friends to tip me off to a good bar. I could identify it just by noticing a few key elements: Japanese-style mixing glasses; chilled coupes; Nick & Nora glasses (those cool ones from The Thin Man); fresh...