DRAG Me To BRUNCH
Blowing Up at Birch Hoboken By Tara Ryazansky Photos by Maria Suarez for Drag Me To Brunch
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immy Sumony wants to drag me to brunch in Hoboken. When there are mimosas and a show involved, she doesn’t have to ask twice. Kimmy Sumony (that rhymes with gimme some money, by the way!) is the host of various drag brunches all over town. I first became familiar with her work at Monroe’s on Newark Street in the building that used to be Biggie’s Clam Bar. The event is called Babes Who Brunch, and it’s a lot of fun. The mimosas are bottomless, the food is delicious, and Kimmy’s drag performers are talented and hilarious. As for Kimmy, she kept the big crowd captivated from start to finish. “As a host, it’s my job not only to keep the show flowing and to make sure it’s going smoothly but also to engage the crowd; to keep them laughing,” Kimmy explains. “For the performers, the more hyped the crowd is, the more energy they give to us, the more we’re able to give it back to them. If they’re yelling, and screaming, and tipping, and clapping, then we will perform better. I like to play games with the crowd and keep them entertained. And of course, everybody loves free shots.” Upcoming event information for Babes Who Brunch can be found at @kimmysumony and @monroeshoboken on Instagram or at their website; monroesnj.com.
It’s Me Kimmy Sumony
Kimmy started doing drag about four years ago. “I had always dibbled and dabbled with hair and makeup. I’m a creative; that’s what I call myself because I like to do all types of things,” she says.
