The co-founder of New York’s trailblazing Double Chicken Please receives the coveted peer-voted award in honour of his revolutionary approach to mixology and entrepreneurial spirit.
@The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 – Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award; Copyright: Emmanuel Rosario
Raise Your Glass: GN Chan Wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2023.
The world of mixology is bubbling with excitement as GN Chan, the visionary co-founder of Double Chicken Please in New York, emerges as the deserving recipient of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2023. This coveted accolade is no ordinary recognition; it’s a testament to GN Chan’s groundbreaking approach to mixology and his entrepreneurial spirit, as acknowledged by his fellow bartenders from The World’s 50 Best Bars.
As we sip and savor GN Chan’s triumph, let’s take a closer look at what it truly means to be a great bartender, according to the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars Awards.
A Revolutionary Approach to Crafting Cocktails
GN Chan’s journey into bartending reads like a captivating plot twist. An industrial designer by training and a former street magician, he stumbled into mixology without prior experience or knowledge. However, his passion for the craft led him from his native Taiwan to the bustling streets of New York, where he dedicated himself to mastering the art of mixology, winning accolades along the way.
Innovative Experiences on Wheels
In 2017, GN Chan and his partner Faye Chen embarked on a thrilling adventure in a modified bright yellow 1977 Volkswagen minibus. They traversed the country, hosting unique cocktail and dining experiences, garnering acclaim for their innovative fusion of cuisine and mixology. Their cheeky cocktail names added an element of whimsy to their creations.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 – Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award; Copyright: Emmanuel Rosario
A Permanent Home for Culinary Alchemy
In 2020, GN Chan and Faye Chen found a permanent home for their culinary alchemy in New York’s Lower East Side, giving birth to Double Chicken Please. Despite pandemic-related challenges and closures, the bar quickly gained both national and international recognition for its unique “hacking design” concept. GN Chan’s unwavering hospitality, coupled with intriguing design elements, drew patrons in droves.
Two Worlds, One Bar
Double Chicken Please offers a dual-concept experience. The bustling front room is casual and fast-paced, serving tantalizing Taiwanese-influenced fried chicken sandwiches and a creative list of seasonal “Taptails.” Meanwhile, ‘The Coop,’ with its wood-paneled and moody interior, presents a lively, complex menu that playfully reimagines cocktails and dishes, creating an unconventional cocktail experience that’s nothing short of extraordinary.
A Whimsical Haven of Fun
The bar’s design, with concrete and exposed brick walls, is accentuated by dramatic spotlights and whimsical artworks that radiate an infectious sense of fun. It’s this unique blend of creativity, hospitality, and design that has propelled Double Chicken Please bar to international acclaim.
Awards and Accolades
In a remarkably short span, Double Chicken Please has made waves globally. In 2022, it stormed into The World’s 50 Best Bars list at No.6, clinching the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award. This year, it secured the title of The Best Bar in North America at North America’s 50 Best Bars.
A Humble and Grateful Winner
Upon receiving the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award, GN Chan expressed his humility and gratitude, dedicating the recognition to his dedicated team at Team DCP. He emphasized the importance of unity and the shared dream of achieving greatness within their beloved community. His words resonate with the spirit of camaraderie that defines the world of bartending.
A Tradition of Excellence
The Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award has a rich history of celebrating exceptional talent in the bartending world. Previous winners include luminaries like Iain Griffiths, Joe Schofield, Monica Berg, Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni, Lynnette Marrero, and Jean Trinh.
As GN Chan basks in the well-deserved limelight, the world of mixology eagerly anticipates the grand celebration at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony in Singapore on October 17, 2023. With its move outside of Europe for the first time since its inception in 2009, the event promises to unite the global bar community in a toast to the finest bars worldwide.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 – Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award; Copyright: Emmanuel Rosario
