Eddie Kim, bar manager at Daikaya
Kim is the cerebral, friendly leader behind Daikaya's bar full of talented folks. He’s a specialist on Japanese whiskeys, a growing drink trend in the U.S., and will move on to take over the new Japanese whiskey bar from the Daikaya team when it opens a few blocks away later this year.

Describe your personal style in a few words.
"Eclectic and inconsistent. That being said, I can stick to an old pair of shoes until they're falling apart and on their last treads."

Where do you find inspiration for your style?
"My travel destinations have inspired my style. A trip to Portland yielded a lot of Western and woodsman wear. In New Orleans, I found a trove of ornate tie pins and tie clips. When I lived in Sweden, I brought back a lot of minimalist shirts and cardigans."


Photographed by Maria Carey.