I had the opportunity to check out some adaptive reuse at Barbara Lynch's new bar Drink on Congress St in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood. The bar just opened last month.
Architect and designer Jeffery Katz of C & J Katz was kind enough to let me join a group of Intar grad students from RISD he was leading on a tour of Drink as well as the new restaurant he and his wife are designing above the bar.
Katz and his firm did a wonderful job with Drink. They preserved much of the existing structure and their design showcases the building's character. Their work shows you can be both sensitive to sustainability as well as unique and cutting edge.
Drink's interior is one of clean lines meet industrial charm. The bar design creates plenty of unique space and includes a center section where fresh herbs are grown. Foot rests are made of pipe, stools from galvanized metal.
The mixology at Drink is of a very high level of sophistication. What makes the bar's concept work is the approachable nature of the bartenders - they create an atmosphere of willingness to share their knowledge and skills with guests. Combine these aspects with the creative license allowed to their expert bartenders and you have a winning concept.
I also had the chance to see Barbara's latest restaurant, which is very much under construction. It has yet to be named but seems likely to follow her other gem No. 9 Park in name,
The restaurant will be incredible when its completed and is designed to provide the ultimate in service to customers.
Thanks to Jeffrey, who in addition to his design work has been a professor at RISD for many years and to the bartenders at Drink – what a wonderful, elegant bar!
If your in Boston and are looking for a classy drink and some beautiful design check it out.
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