This International Women’s Day, I didn’t just raise a glass—I stepped into history. My journey led me to Flûte Champagne Bar, a hidden gem in Midtown New York, housed in what was once a speakeasy founded by the legendary Texas Guinan, one of the most fearless women of the Prohibition era.
A former actress turned speakeasy queen, Guinan didn’t wait for permission—she created her own stage. She ran some of the most famous underground clubs in the 1920s, filling them with music, laughter, and the defiant clink of champagne glasses. Her motto? Give the people what they want.
So, under the glow of tea lights, sipping a crisp Brut, I honored her spirit. I’ve always believed that history isn’t just in museums—it lingers in places like this, in the dim corners of old buildings, in the echoes of voices that once filled the room. I seek out these hidden stories, the starlit moments that light the way through time, no matter how unconventional the path. And what better way to celebrate Women’s Day than by raising a glass in a place shaped by a woman who refused to let the world dim her light?
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