A sculptural light pendant suspended above the counter is the work of Pablo Bolumar, a Madrid-based designer who employs a low-resolution 3D-printing process to create bioplastic ellipsoid forms. The pendant’s contemporary lines are juxtaposed with the vintage scallop shell wall lights whose aquatic theme is echoed in the bathroom where a Japanese paper lantern hand-painted with fish by New York-based artist Claire Dufournier is paired with a wavy-shaped oak-framed mirror and green ceramic tiling. Hand-crafted bar stools from sustainable manufacturer Maderas Collective along with hand-crafted ceramic vases by Fefostudio further underline the scheme’s craft-centric sensibility.
In contrast to most of New York’s high-end sushi spots that boast rare ingredients flown in daily from fish markets on the other side of the world, Bar Miller prioritizes local seafood and produce fish, whilst avoiding overfished species, serving a 15-course omakase menu created in partnership with chef James Dumapit. The eco-conscious ethos extends to the beverage offerings which comprise local, small batch, and sustainable wine, cider, and beer mostly from natural makers.