When it comes to BarChef — the word “bar” may be in the name, but it’s so much more than that. Frankie Solarik, the visionary behind the immersive modernist cocktail paradise — and also a judge on the hit Netflix show Drink Masters — opened a second location for the downtown Toronto-based culinary space in Midtown Manhattan earlier this year.

In just a few months, Frankie and his team have successfully created an elegant Empire State rooftop oasis using a sweet blend of science and storytelling. We sat down with Frankie to discuss his journey bringing BarChef to New York City, his vision for evolving modern mixology, and what’s next.

This interview has been condensed for clarity and understanding.

The experience of bringing Bar Chef from Toronto to New York City has been absolutely incr

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