After building out some of Chicago’s top bar programs, from The Aviary to Moneygun, award-winning bartender Katie Renshaw is stepping out on her own to open her debut solo concept, Bar Bambi .

Spared to open late this year or early next year, the dreamy cocktail bar at 1703 W Chicago Ave is a product of Renshaw’s vast experience and signature whimsy take on mixology. Her accolades include U.S. World Class Bartender of the Year (2019), Speed Rack Midwest winner (2017) and Italicus Bar Artist of the Year (2018), but her mastery of craft and creative approach are what she’s best known for.

"I’ve been ridiculously lucky to learn from some of Chicago’s best, including some of the people who helped build our cocktail scene in the earlier days," Renshaw says. "Every one of them has influe

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