"With book-lined shelves and study lamps atop the bar, this handsome watering hole in the lobby of the Kex Hotel is more than just a place for guests to grab a drink. Cocktail lovers come because it’s the latest venture of renowned local bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler, so it’s guaranteed that everything — from espresso martinis to zero-proof beverages — is on point. The Westward Whiskey Original-based Honeycrisp is practically autumn in a glass. The drink is sweetened with local lavender honey with seasonally appropriate apple juice and a little lemon cordial for brightness, garnished with a lavender sprig." - Krista Garcia