A beloved Queen Anne watering hole has earned national recognition: Bar Miriam was named the fifth-best bar in the United States by Food & Wine in a story published Wednesday. The cozy cocktail bar, named after owner Brian Smith’s grandmother, marked the honor on Instagram, writing that it is “truly an honor to be recognized and a privilege to be here serving our community night after night.”
In its ranking of the country’s top 10 bars, Food & Wine praised Bar Miriam for its laid-back atmosphere and “thoughtful cocktails” featuring herbal notes and warming spices. The publication also singled out the low-alcohol cocktail Where’d You Get the Pearls, noting that the bar’s “low- and no-ABV section in particular shines.”
The food menu earned recognition as well. Now led by executive chef Ashley Ewing—whose résumé includes time with Tom Douglas Restaurants and The Carlile Room—the menu stood out for dishes like the lobster roll and the “pretty-in-pink” roasted beet tartine, both highlighted in the review…