Chinatown LA
Zero Proof Cocktail Lounge

STAY. is a highly-curated, Zero Proof Cocktail Lounge. Dark, sexy, elegant, chic— a revolutionary establishment offering shared experiences in a positive, intentional setting where every drink is non-alcoholic, unique, and irresistible.

The Lounge

STAY. is an architectural marvel, where design meets comfort and elegance. Detailed aesthetics, and thoughtfully curated spaces, invite you to immerse yourself in an atmosphere that prioritizes mindful enjoyment. From upcycled furnishings to the highly designed backlit bar, every element has been meticulously chosen to create an inviting and uniquely refined experience without alcohol.

The Founders

SUMMER PHOENIX  is a single mom of two sons, an actor, musician, animal rights activist, and environmentalist. She is the founder of both August Jude Design and Some Odd Rubies having created sustainability models in fashion and interior design for over two decades. She also served on the Board of River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding and prioritizes being alcohol and drug free.  

STACEY MANN is a single mom of two daughters, who grew up in Greenwich Village, worked at her family’s world-famous Jazz Club — Sweet Basil, graduated with a Communications degree from Northeastern University in Boston, worked in restaurants through college, moved to LA at 24, tirelessly worked to become a successful Art Director in the Film Business, was Board Secretary of The Sequoyah School and has been sober for 37 years.

Derek Brown is the founder of Positive Damage, Inc., a NASM-certified wellness coach, advocate for mindful drinking, and is an expert in crafting no- and low-alcohol cocktails. 

Derek is an acclaimed author and the former owner of the prestigious Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. He is now working to help foster a culture of mindful drinking and make room for everyone at the bar and has developed the delectable STAY. cocktail program.

Erica Daking is the Founder/ Owner and CHEF of Kitchen Mouse LA. a staple establishment in LA’s popular Highland park community where the Kitchen Mouse Brand boasts a Flagship cafe, bakery, and retail store. 

Kitchen Mouse’s expansion continues with a Mount Washington location and provides the plant based offerings that line the menu of STAY.