Nine Bar
CHICAGO
ead to the back room of the Moon Palace restaurant—family run and serving the community since 1995—and you will find the neon-lit Nine Bar, from Lily Wang and Joe Briglio. It serves mapo fries and drinks that lean into the ingredients of the neighborhood (e.g., Calpico, Szechuan peppercorns, plums). The vibe is heavy here, but the DJ and the angular, big-flavor cocktails keep the overall atmosphere light. WHAT YOU’RE HAVING: The Mahjong Money, made with mezcal, Japanese whisky, matcha, honey, lemongrass, and ginger.
