The word "aperitivo" comes from the Latin aperire, meaning "to open." It refers to pre-meal drinks – like an Aperol spritz or classic Negroni – designed to whet your appetite for a good meal. Traditionally low in alcohol, aperitivos foster a culture that’s less about bar-hopping and more about long conversations shared over a meal with friends. This casual yet refined vibe is exactly what Good Company co-owner Jordan Goodman aims to create with Aperi, his European-style wine and amaro bar located next door to Good Company in The Grove.

Goodman is keen to stress that Aperi will be very much its own bar: This is not a bar-within-a-bar concept. Aperi will have its own entrance, its own distinct feel and its own menus.