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Alaska

This rendition dates to 1914 and calls on a base of Old Tom gin.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
Cocktails

Bar Review: New York’s Pioneering Angel’s Share, 24 Years Later

In "Bar Review," Robert Simonson revisits New York's OG Japanese cocktail bar to see how the trailblazer of the craft cocktail movement has fared nearly a quarter-century on.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Lizzie Munro
Phil Ward
Cocktails

Phil Ward Just Wants to Bartend

One of the most idiosyncratic players in the modern drinks movement has never been one to follow trend.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: William Hereford
Tujagues New Orleans
Cocktails

Bar Review: An Iconic New Orleans Bartender Returns to His Post

In "Bar Review," Robert Simonson considers Paul Gustings' return to the historic Tujague's—and what it means to be a great bartender.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Randy P. Schmidt
Tongue Cut Sparrow Houston
Cocktails

Bar Review: Bobby Heugel’s Houston Empire Expands

Tongue-Cut Sparrow and Better Luck Tomorrow may be Bobby Heugel’s most important bars since Anvil.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Kirsten Gilliam
Cocktails

Bar Review: Can the New Chumley’s Live Up to Its Iconic Past?

In Robert Simonson's "Bar Review," he offers a look at some of today’s most notable new venues. Here, he considers Chumley's, a historic speakeasy turned elite—and expensive—restaurant.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Lizzie Munro
the bar at the four seasons thomas waugh
Cocktails

Bar Review: The Reimagining of New York’s Four Seasons Bar

In Robert Simonson's "Bar Review," he offers a look at some of today’s most notable new venues. Here, he considers The Bar, the Major Food Group's renovation of the iconic…

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Lizzie Munro
Seagrams Gin Pop Up Bar Dead Rabbit
Places

Does a Bar Have to Go Global to Stay Relevant?

The pop-up cocktail bar has gone from occasional incident to top-tier requisite. Robert Simonson on the roots of this trend—and why it shows no sign of slowing.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photo: Simone Galucci
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Robert Simonson Joins PUNCH as Contributing Editor

Ladies and gentleman, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of the PUNCH masthead. Robert Simonson will be joining PUNCH, effective immediately, as Contributing Editor, covering cocktails and cocktail culture. He will author…

  • story: Punch Staff
Drink Cocktail Bar Boston
Cocktails

Bar Review: Revisiting Boston’s Trailblazing ‘Drink’

In the latest "Bar Review," Robert Simonson takes a fresh look at Boston's pioneering bar, Drink, nearly a decade into service.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Simon Simard
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