The Best Spots for the Rising Cocktail Pairing Trend in Japan

Bars are evolving into much more than just a place to grab a drink. I recently wrote a series for GOETHE featuring Japan's premier "cocktail pairing" destinations.

• The Bellwood A regular on the "World’s 50 Best Bars" list, The Bellwood offers "Bell Sushi"—an innovative experience where cocktails are expertly paired with sushi that captures global flavors. Read the full article here

• SODDEN FROG The latest buzz in the scene is SODDEN FROG, a bar produced by the team behind the Michelin-starred restaurant Florilège. Here, you can enjoy creative cocktails alongside "Bar Obanzai" (Japanese small plates) curated by Chef Kawate. Read the full article here

photo by Takao Ota

original article by GOETHE