When BarChef opened, its calling cards included smoke, dry ice, liquid nitrogen and other theatrics. For Frankie Solarik’s second act, opened in 2023, he’s keeping it old school. Enter the art nouveau wood-and-velvet-clad space via an apothecary storefront. This is not just for show, as spices are mortar-crushed to order and ingredients are pulled from vintage-style jars on the backbar. It’s still a BarChef joint, though, so expect unexpected and modernist techniques (a burnt Japanese Martini) and retro elements (a ’90s hip-hop playlist).