In most places, a plywood floor and metal roof wouldn't command attention.
Despite our connections, we've clearly shortchanged some great cities and have no doubt overlooked some great bars. For the parts of the country we've never had the honor of drinking in (Hoonah, Alaska, for instance), we asked our friends - the most knowledgeable and passionate of whom is Esquire drinks correspondent David Wondrich.
One thing: We haven't patronized every bar in America, though we're working on it.
