Stacey Mann & Summer Phoenix
Owners STAY. Zero Proof Cocktail Lounge in Historic Chinatown.
Stacey Mann
I always start my day with…
A cup of Joshua Tree “Delicious Decaf” coffee. I don’t drink caffeine. Me on caffeine is just not necessary!
Where were you raised? Has the landscape of that place influenced your work in any way?
I love to say I “Grew Up” in the West Village NYC. Of course it did influence me, in every way possible. Especially that my family owned a World Famous Jazz Club, Sweet Basil, on 7th Avenue South and Bleeker streets. I had no idea that this iteration of my life would lead me to be a bar owner, albeit a niche, zero proof, concept, making it as unique as my teen years in NYC.
What was the last thing you fell in love with?
Chanel lipstick. Who knew! (Gift from Danny and I know, it’s silly)
We have 24 hours in your city... one recommendation.
STAY. Zero Proof Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
What do you love most about yourself?
My hair, and my perseverance.
What did you do for your last birthday?
It was the weekend of some crazy storms and the earthquake! I was at home with some friends, who were willing to brave leaving their houses, playing Cards Against Humanity, eating bagels and laughing hard.
What book are you reading?
There’s always a pile of books around, and when I read I fall asleep, so right now, not reading one.
If you could click your heels and be anywhere, where would it be?
Paris
How do you recharge your creative battery?
Constant strategizing, never letting up, and when I do, I’m on the couch watching mindless television, falling asleep.
What's on your Bucket List.
Falling in love, Another safari in Africa, Retirement with financial security, Owning another home, Taking a spontaneous trip alone, Seeing my kids successes.
Summer Phoenix
I always start my day with...
Opening my eyes.
Where were you raised? Has the landscape of that place influenced your work in any way?
Moved a lot. So many landscapes… and so YES, it influenced a very eclectic work life.
What was the last thing you fell in love with?
Nick Thune
We have 24 hours in your city... one recommendation.
My second home STAY, but also Descanso Gardens.
What do you love most about yourself?
That I can love myself.
What did you do for your last birthday?
Went to the classic Chinese restaurant Yang Chow in Chinatown with my kids and family. Then we all went to STAY and sampled the menu in anticipation of the grand opening two days later!
What book are you reading?
On Gold Mountain by Lisa See
If you could click your heels and be anywhere, where would it be?
Visiting my son in college in Europe.
How do you recharge your creative battery?
Talking to other creatives.
What’s on your Bucket List.
Everything. I want to do it all, and also EGYPT forever and always.
All photos courtesy of STAY Zero Proof
