When Phoenix cocktail pro Jason Asher launched Juniper & Jigger Hospitality Co. in December 2024, one of his goals was to find restaurateurs to collaborate with.

Now, Asher is developing a new cocktail lounge and restaurant with longtime Arcadia neighbor Jennifer Russo of The Market by Jennifer’s . The duo, with the help of the whimsical and inventive architect Wesley James, plan to open a Singapore-inspired lounge called Hornbill in early 2026.

Hornbill will replace The Market on Indian School Road and 36th Street. Russo announced the end of daily restaurant service at her 11-year-old restaurant on Sept. 4. She has continued to host special dinners, including a prix fixe menu for Arizona Restaurant Week , and run her 28-year-old catering business.

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