Five Questions for the Bartender: Greg West of Hunger
This San Diego transplant has a devoted pack of regulars at Hunger. Hit up the slideshow to see West make one of his drinks, the bonne chance. Photo: Lucas Anderson
Here’s West making a drink of his own creation. The Bonne Chance contains London Dry gin, Lillet Blanc, orange bitters, and a balsamic reduction. Photo: Lucas Anderson
West says he came up with this drink while chatting with a customer one day about drinking vinegars. He got inspired and headed to the kitchen for some balsamic. Photo: Lucas Anderson
The result is a riff on the Vesper. Photo: Lucas Anderson
He made the balsamic reduction himself; West takes maximum advantage of Hunger’s small bar space, making many of his own ingredients. Photo: Lucas Anderson
West says inspiration usually strikes during his conversations with patrons. Photo: Lucas Anderson
Dig the mustache tattoo. Photo: Lucas Anderson
The finished product, served with a lemon twist. Photo: Lucas Anderson
