What was once a dilapidated hotel (Indian Creek Hotel) turned into one of the more popular spots to have a cocktail in Miami Beach with affordable rooms so everyone can enjoy not only Miami Beach but one of the best bars in the U.S., the Broken Shaker at the Freehand.
The Freehand, a concept by the Sydell Group, found success in Miami Beach when they found a beautiful property, but like all true success, it is who you surround yourself with. In comes Bar Lab to create a concept unlike any other, the Broken Shaker.
Now behind the success of Broken Shaker Miami Beach, comes Broken Shaker Chicago in the old Tokyo Hotel which the Sydell Group plans to turn into another Freehand Hotel. But what is the Freehand without a Broken Shaker?
Photo by Elad Zvi
Photo by Gabe Orta
We are looking forward to making the trip up real soon to support Elad and Gabe, the founders of Broken Shaker. Their attention to detail, service and hospitality is going to be a hit in Chicago. They are even having cocktail glasses made locally out of ceramic. Good luck and come back soon!
Cocktail glasses made at Penguin Foot Pottery. Photo by Gabe Orta
The website also hints at a Los Angeles location coming soon. Will we see a third Broken Shaker? Hopefully….