"Botanist, a very adult-looking cocktail bar, opens today in a new Bishop Arts development at 308 North Bishop Avenue. Think swanky leather settees, velvet-clad chairs, Oriental rugs, and crystal chandeliers. The herbaceous cocktail list includes items like the 'Bob Ross' with jalapeño-infused beet tequila, lime juice, agave, dry Curaçao; the Chrysanthemum with Fernet-Branca, Bénédictine herbal liqueur, turbinado sugar, absinthe spritz, and chrysanthemum garnish; and The Mitchell with Cynar, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and lemon juice. Small bites include oysters, shrimp cocktail, tostones topped with caviar, fried baby artichoke, plus plates of cheese and charcuterie. Botanist is the first concept to debut in the new Bishop Arts development owned by the Nazerian family at 308 North Bishop Avenue." - Alaena Hostetter
