The smiling face behind 鈥檚 recently unveiled new upstairs bar, Ryan 鈥淪himo鈥� Shimozawa personifies what it means to be a Hy鈥檚 guy. His hospitality, professionalism and unbridled passion for the cocktail craft have made him a beloved fixture in this busy hideaway.
鈥淚n recent years, there鈥檚 been a definite shift back to the classics,鈥� says Ryan.
鈥淚t鈥檚 neat to see a younger generation choosing to drink Manhattans and Old Fashioneds 鈥� to know that, after all these years, people still appreciate a solid, consistent and timeless drink. Cocktail culture has had a resurgence and guests have become more knowledgeable about what they鈥檙e drinking.鈥�
More than ever before, guests appreciate mixology as a true craft. They expect interesting flavours, captured in well balanced and beautifully presented cocktails. By always maintaining the highest quality ingredients, alongside freshly prepared in-house syrups and bitters, Hy鈥檚 cocktails are elevated to delicious perfection.
Of course Ryan is always concocting new seasonal features to delight guests. His newest 鈥淪ummer Song鈥� is a refreshing gin sour. It鈥檚 infused with bright flavours that evoke warm breezes and trips to the cottage.聽Tart citrus and refreshing cucumber balanced with Hendricks鈥檚 gin and St. Germain Elderflower make it the perfect summer cocktail.
When not inventing delicious concoctions behind the bar, Ryan can be found sourcing unique additions to the extensive Whiskey list, or describing the nuances between the vast selection of vodkas, gins and other spirits that frame his workspace. And having attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts on a drum scholarship, he鈥檚 equally comfortable discussing his love of jazz, or his extensive vinyl collection.
Drop in, have a seat and stay awhile. After all, a stranger at a bar is just a friend you鈥檝e never shared a drink with.
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