When longtime friend Paul Bradsky approached the owners about elevating the experience at the hotel’s 10th floor hot spot, Vertex Sky Bar , Alexis says they were honored to accept. Juniper has now brought over their menu to the Art Deco -inspired eatery and started the process of merging the two establishments. The bar, managed by Howard, works to pair cocktails and wines to the menu. “Emilio has kept true to the Juniper way of creating a bar menu,” said Matthew. “He crafts all of the syrups, bitters, and garnishes in-house.” On a typical 30-degree February afternoon, 605’s multimedia designer Cailyn Patterson and I visited the Hotel Alex Johnson to give the rooftop restaurant a try. Alexis met us in the lobby of the hotel, chatting while we waited for the lift to reach the 10th floor. As the doors dinged open, Patterson and I looked at each other in surprise. It felt like discovering a hidden world with a luxurious secret bar. Head chef Jake Poppe immediately came to touch base, letting us know several dishes would be out soon for us to try.
“We strive to keep the ambiance to feel welcoming to all.” MAtthew Sullivan
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