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Life’s a Party BRYAN ARRI’S SUGARCANE AND AGAVE-FORWARD FERN BAR LANDS IN THE CROSSROADS By Jordan Baranowski Bryan Arri has long been a standout in the Kansas City cocktail scene. He’s shaken things up full-time at some of the metro’s most cutting-edge locations, including Manifesto, Rye, and The Monarch— you’ve probably noticed his fiery locks as he holds things down at the bar. For the past few years, Arri has hosted his own concept, Fern Bar, around the city. Now, after years of preparation, the pop-up bar is finally putting down roots of its own—Arri plans to open the brick-and-mortar location before the end of the year in the Crossroads Arts District. Located at 2045 Broadway, Fern Bar will be a casual-chic cocktail spot that specializes in sugarcane and agave spirits. At the most basic level, that means rum and tequila/mezcal, though we’ve seen enough of Arri’s work to FERN BAR know that Fern Bar will push 2045 Broadway those boundaries as far as Boulevard, they can go. Kansas City, MO Even though Arri’s ex64108, in the perience comes mostly from Crossroads Arts high-end concepts, he’s District looking to bring something of a new outlook to the local beverage scene. Fern Bar’s website proudly proclaims that it is “changing the way Kansas City drinks,” and Arri wants to make sure that any pretentiousness surrounding good cocktails is left at the door. When asked about his staff’s approach to their menu, Arri is happy to share a touching story. “It comes from something my late grandfather, Tom, used to say,” Arri says. “He was a man with an infectious laugh who was able to take command of any room through his incredible aura. During his life,
Fern Bar’s take on a daquiri. Jack Hatzfeld
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