Simon Kim and Rockwell Group Open Bar Chimera in Midtown Manhattan
Simon Kim has opened Bar Chimera, a three-pronged bar at 550 Madison Avenue in New York, designed by Rockwell Group. The venue features a wine bar, a martini bar with proprietary remineralized water, and a wood-clad whiskey bar with a sliding library ladder. A neon work by London-based artist Martin Creed illuminates the space. The bar offers a curated menu called 'Dinner at Chimera' with shareable plates. Bar Chimera joins Kim's existing Cote 550 in the same building.
Key facts
- Bar Chimera opened at 550 Madison Avenue in New York.
- The bar has three sections: wine, martini, and whiskey.
- Design by Rockwell Group.
- Martin Creed's neon artwork is installed.
- Proprietary remineralized water is used for martinis.
- Whiskey bar has a sliding library ladder.
- Menu includes 'Dinner at Chimera' with shareable plates.
- Simon Kim also operates Cote 550 in the same building.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Creed
Institutions
- Rockwell Group
Locations
- New York
- United States
- 550 Madison Avenue