Times Square Gossip

Joanna Carpenter Town Stages announces the opening of their bar, now with summer hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5pm-10pm at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC. For more information, visit www.townstages.com . The summer cocktail menu includes Joanna's Aunt Pearl's Gin Rickey, Big Barrel Old Fashioned, Smoky Paloma, and a Lavender Collins ($1 from each sale of Lavender Collins goes to Girls for Gender Equity, in partnership with Zirkova Vodka). Joanna Carpenter (Bar Director) hails most recently from the world of craft spirits brand management. She is an industry leader in beverage/ brand relationship cultivation, and designing niche bar concepts. A seasoned hospitality veteran, Joanna has helped create cocktails for some of New York City's most recognizable spaces and is a proud, active advocate for creating equal visibility and support for women and persons of color in hospitality. Joanna is a singer, actor, and director. Town Stages (R...

Mixing At Ricks Upscale gentlemen's club Rick's Cabaret New York rolled out its "Summer Cocktail Series" to refresh its thirsty clientele. "The drinks at the club are so amazing," cooed Rick's Cabaret Girl Desiree. "In addition to the regular cocktail list, we have these delicious summer drinks made with all kinds of fruits in all the colors of the rainbow. I never knew vodka came in so many flavors. Ha!" Rick's Cabaret Girl Lindsay purred: "We were hanging out in the newly designed 2nd Floor VIP Lounge enjoying the specialty cocktails with a bunch of pro athletes. I can't say their names because we respect everyone's privacy. Everyone knows the club's bartenders are so hot. But they're also great at their job. I could never make these drinks at home." Named "The #1 Adult Club in New York" by Playboy, Rick's Cabaret is legendary for its stunning array of over 100 exotic ...