"Polk Street just got a lovely new bar that feels like a breath of fresh air from the usual dive-hopping scene. Open since mid-December, Macondray serves fruity cocktails, natural wine, and local beer, along with oysters, lobster rolls, and vinegar-dusted fries. The space is now washed with green paint, studded with warm metal details, and overloaded with lush green plants. This is the first personal project for owner Aaron Paul — the former bar director for Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group, where he designed the cocktail menus for Alta, Alfred’s, Kaya, Besharam, and Dyafa — and partner Jake Roberts, the longtime bar manager at Harper & Rye." - Becky Duffett
