This multitalented ex-Elf and Babe Babe is both the cause and cure of your thirst at two Manhattan hotspots: Dan!
Bar(s) that I work at: Hardware and Pieces
How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been with the company since October 2023 [Hardware and Pieces are sister bars]
What are my shifts: Currently I work Monday happy hour and Wednesday nights at Pieces, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at Hardware
What makes these bars great: There’s such a range of drag talent that perform at these bars. I love Wednesdays at Pieces because you get the hysterically dry Busted, followed by the high energy talents of Jan Sport and Izzy Uncut. And on the weekends at Hardware it starts with drag and always ends with a dance party. You get it all.
Best drink I make: I’ve been told I make a mean margarita
I love it when customers: know what they want and tip well
I hate it when customers: whisper
Craziest thing I’ve seen here: Nymphia Wind signed my tank top
Other places I’ve worked: Hamilton Hall in Harlem, plus other bars and catering companies over the past 10+ years, between a slew of other jobs including being a math tutor, a babysitter, a chauffeur, a landscaper, a painter, a production assistant, and portraying Buddy the Elf in the national tour of Elf: The Musical
My hometown: Ocean City, NJ
Stuff I do when I’m not bartending: I’m an actor, so I’m always auditioning and collaborating with friends on projects. Exciting things coming soon! I love to see theater, try new restaurants and go out dancing with friends, but I’m also content staying in and doing a puzzle.
Single or Taken: Single
Who/what turns me on: I’m attracted to certain energies. My type can range, but I usually fall for beautiful eyes and a great smile.
Favorite music: I listen to a lot, but I’m currently stuck on Cowboy Carter
Favorite movie or TV show: Everything Everywhere All At Once, 30 Rock, Survivor, and anything on the Food Network
Favorite drag queen: I love so many of them, but I gotta say Shequida Hall
My drag name would be: Jessie Penny
Favorite gogo boy: don’t make me choose!
Favorite DJ: I love me some DJ Mike Borowski. And 2Face. And Nicky Boom Box! Ah, I can’t decide.
Other stuff you need to know about me: I’ve lived a lot of lives, so let’s swap stories. Ask me about the time I was Tony Bennett’s stand-in for rehearsals with Lady Gaga for their concert at Radio City Music Hall in 2021
Follow me on: Instagram
Tip me at: Venmo
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