Flyin' high at the Aviary
If there was a place that could amaze you with it's scientific wizardry (pun intended), The Aviary, in Chicago would be that place. It's one of the most famous bars in the US, and possibly in the world. It's a part of the Alinea group, and if you're a foodie, Alinea is also one of the most innovative restaurants in the world, so it's natural that the sister bar to Alinea pushed the boundaries of craft cocktails (and no, I don't call it mixology). I'm a HUGE science geek so this bar was right up my alley in term of it's concept and it didn't disappoint! The cocktails on the menu are a masterful combination of visual and scientific "gimmickery" but still having great balance and flavor in each cocktail.
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