What Will Our Bars Become?
A conversation between Toby Cecchini, Anu Apte-Elford and Eric Alperin, three industry leaders questioning the future role of the bar as gathering space, purveyor of drink and sanctuary.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: PUNCH
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Baroque Old-Fashioned
The liquid ingredients in Apte-Elford’s Old-Fashioned are fairly standard, but hand-cut ice and a bespoke cherry garnish take it over the top.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Anu Apte-Elford | Owner, Rob Roy
A force in the Seattle drinking scene, Anu Apte-Elford describes herself as the CEO—“Chief Everything Officer”—for hospitality collective Canoe Ventures. Starting with flagship Rob Roy, now a Belltown cocktail institution,…
Mastering the Rob Roy With Anu Apte-Elford
Anu Apte-Elford of Seattle's Rob Roy offers three versions of the bar's namesake cocktail.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Amber Fouts
