It only takes a few minutes inside Mic’s Bar in West Hollywood to figure out what owner Jay Krymis values most. With more than forty years in the hospitality industry, he’s seen technology, design, and customer expectations evolve every year, but one thing has never changed.

“Community is still what has not changed,” he said. “We are human. We need to socialize. That will never change.”

Mic’s Bar was built around that belief. Krymis wanted to create a true neighborhood watering hole, a place that feels friendly, affordable, and free of pretense. While some nearby spots rely on exclusivity or trends to draw a crowd, Mic’s focuses on connection.

It’s meant to be one of the most approachable and community-driven bars in Los Angeles, where people can relax and feel at home. 

From the moment he opened his first bar, Krymis knew he had found his calling. He takes pride in creating spaces where guests feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves. To him, hospitality has always been about people and their shared need for belonging. 

In a world that often feels disconnected, he hopes Mic’s Bar will continue to bring people together and strengthen the community around them.

Finding Purpose in Performance 

Krymis’s story starts far away from Los Angeles. He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in a small farming community where family meant everything. His Mexican grandmother played a defining role in his upbringing, teaching him how to work hard and treat people with respect. She believed in him long before anyone else did, encouraging his early interest in acting. 

After moving to Philadelphia, Krymis took his first job as a dishwasher at a seafood restaurant in a nearby suburb. He worked there after school and on the weekends, grateful to be part of a close-knit staff that welcomed him with open arms. As someone who loves people, he enjoyed getting to interact with the customers, who always seemed to be in good spirits. 

Krymis graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia and went to graduate school in Budapest. Not long after completing school, he decided to follow his creative instincts and pursue a career in entertainment.

What started as a passion quickly turned into a lifelong career, taking him from movie sets to television studios. He’s appeared in films such as “Traffic,” “Tall Tales of the Wild West,” “Gladiators,” “Prepare to Die,” “Christmas Eve,” and “Jim Bridger.” 

Success followed with several Best Supporting Actor awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in “Traffic.” Krymis eventually moved behind the camera himself, producing and selling his own eight-episode TV series called “In the Big House” to Viacom. 

Recently, he booked a nationwide commercial campaign and is preparing for a three-picture movie deal that will begin filming soon. 

Acting remains one of his greatest passions, giving him a sense of creative freedom. Though his schedule is often packed with entrepreneurial ventures, he’s grateful for the flexibility that allows him to keep pursuing the work he loves, whether it’s studying, auditioning, or working on acting projects. 

Over time, Krymis has realized how naturally performance and hospitality fit together. Whether on stage, on set, or behind the bar at Mic’s, the goal is to keep people engaged. 

“The common denominator with acting and the hospitality industry is of course entertaining,” he said. “I love entertaining.”

He encourages his team to see themselves as hosts of an experience rather than just staff behind a bar. Every guest who comes through the door, he believes, should have a genuinely enjoyable time. 

For Jay Krymis, the magic of Mic’s or any other establishment isn’t found in the décor or the lighting, but in the people who fill the space. The connections and conversations are ultimately what make guests want to return. 

The Art of Entertaining

Even as his acting career has grown, he’s never left the service industry behind. Over the last four decades, he has opened, managed, and consulted on numerous restaurants and bars across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Southern California. 

Some of his most notable projects include “66” Restaurant and Bar on Sunset Boulevard, the West Hollywood landmark Fubar, Padre in Long Beach, Schmitty’s in WeHo, and several Mezcalero locations. His commitment to helping the local community thrive has not gone unnoticed, earning recognition from the City of West Hollywood, the California Senate, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. 

Alongside his wife, he also owns Book’d Talent, an extras casting agency that connects aspiring performers with opportunities in film and television. 

Krymis was inspired to open Mic’s Bar after reading an article about how neighborhood bars were disappearing across the country. It reminded him of a time when local spots served as the heart of a community — places where people could come together to celebrate, unwind, and connect. 

“The newer generation bars are focused on the fancy cocktails and a cool aesthetic but often forget the whole point,” he said. 

Wanting to bring that feeling back to West Hollywood, he set out to create a space that felt genuine, familiar, and safe. Mic’s offers good drinks at fair prices, a welcoming atmosphere, and a sense of belonging for every guest.  The bar sponsors local sports teams, doesn’t charge a cover fee to get in, and puts people first. 

“My wife Michel embodies that friendly, open heart attitude,” he said. “We named the bar Mic’s after her.”

All for One, One for All

After years in hospitality, Jay Krymis has learned that leadership means working alongside your team, not above them. He’s known for jumping into any role when needed and believes that every employee contributes to the business’s success. 

Experience has taught him that the best leaders hire people whose strengths complement their own, and that became even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most restaurant and bar owners, Krymis experienced significant financial challenges and has been trying to catch up ever since. 

“I really rely on my team,” he said. “I have realized over the years that I can’t do everything by myself and that I do not know everything.”

He’s also learned that running a restaurant or bar requires his constant presence and involvement. It’s not a business that can run itself, and the pandemic reminded him of that more than ever. 

To Krymis, leadership comes down to teamwork, trust, and showing up for one another day after day. He treats his staff like family, just like he experienced at his first job, hoping they’ll continue to pass down those values in their own lives. 

By leading by example and working together toward a shared goal, he inspires his team to take pride in their work and care about other people as much as he does.

That care for other people also extends into the greater community. Giving back, he says, isn’t separate from business, but a part of it. 

“Recently my driving force has been to be of service,” he said. “Yes, we are a business but besides the bottom line it is important to me that we are a positive force in the community.”

Krymis has long supported APLA, Food on Foot, and Chrysalis, three nonprofits in Los Angeles that help with food insecurity, homelessness, and job placement. 

A Legacy of Connection

After years spent balancing careers in both film and hospitality, Jay Krymis views success differently than he once did. It’s no longer about ambition or constant growth, but about slowing down and putting his energy into what makes him happy. 

Doing what he loves, making a living from it, and giving back to others now define his sense of purpose. He feels grateful to have reached a point in life where work and meaning align, and where community service has become an integral part of his journey rather than an afterthought. 

His life today feels grounded between the two places that shaped him most: the small Michigan town where he learned the value of hard work and family, and West Hollywood, the city that helped him grow as an entrepreneur. 

Though the local market can be competitive and regulations strict, he considers it a privilege to build his business in such a supportive community. 

“The community is amazing,” he said. “The LGBTQ community, the neighborhood, and the folks at city hall all seem to be rooting for us.”

Now in his mid-fifties, Krymis has slowed his pace but not his passion. Decades in the industry have reaffirmed what he knew from the start, that hospitality is where he belongs. 

From his early days washing dishes to opening bars of his own, the magic has always come from creating safe, fun places where families can gather, connect, and celebrate life together. Krymis hopes the businesses he’s built will keep thriving and serving their communities long into the future, continuing to offer the same welcoming spirit that have always guided his work. 

The award-winning feature documentary Saffron Robe continues its inspiring journey across the global film festival circuit, adding another major accolade to its growing list of honors. This month, the film took home Best Documentary Feature at the prestigious ARPA International Film Festival in Los Angeles, further cementing its reputation as a powerful story of hope, education, and spiritual devotion.

The film, directed by Jane Centofante and produced by SaTree Productions, offers an intimate and visually rich portrait of Lao Buddhist monk Abbot Onekeo Sittivong, who dedicates his life to bringing education and spiritual traditions to children in one of Laos’s poorest and most remote regions. Told through the eyes of the young novices studying under his guidance, Saffron Robe paints a vivid picture of resilience, cultural preservation, and the quiet power of compassion.

“We are grateful to continue sharing Saffron Robe with audiences around the world,” said Centofante. “This film is ultimately about hope—about how one individual’s devotion can ripple out and transform a community. We wanted to honor that courage in our storytelling, and every screening is an opportunity for new audiences to see the beauty of Laos through this lens.”

The film has enjoyed an impressive festival run throughout 2025, premiering at major international events including the Chichester International Film Festival, Marina del Rey Film Festival, Oakland International Film Festival, and Chelsea Film Festival in New York City, where it made its East Coast debut in October. It has also screened at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, New Hope Film Festival, Nyack International Film Festival, and Love & Hope International Film Festival in Barcelona.

At each stop, Saffron Robe has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike for its heartfelt storytelling and stunning cinematography. The film’s creative team brought together a diverse and talented roster of artists, including Jayne Hufschmid (Producer/Writer), Kraig Butrum (Producer), Alexander J. Hufschmid (Director of Photography), Joel Kingsbury and Nicolas Doldinger (Cinematographers), Michel K. Tsagli (Sound), Thavisouk “Thavi” Phrasavath(Editor), Peter Golub (Composer), and Corey Brill (Narrator).

“Bringing this film to audiences has been a labor of love,” said Producer Jayne Hufschmid. “Our team poured heart and soul into capturing the resilience of these children and the wisdom of their teachers. To see the film resonate at festivals around the world is profoundly moving.”

Following its recent win at ARPA, Saffron Robe continues its festival journey through the end of 2025 with screenings at the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival in Delaware, the Tennessee Independent International Film Festival near Nashville, the Golden Gate International Film Festival in Saratoga, the Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival in Italy, and the Culver City Film Festival in California.

Through each new screening, Saffron Robe continues to captivate audiences worldwide—its universal themes of compassion, faith, and transformation striking a deep chord with filmgoers, educators, and spiritual seekers alike.

‘Saffron Robe’ is a testament to the power of one individual’s devotion—and the way a single act of service can illuminate an entire world. 

For more information, visit https://saffronrobefilm.com/.

The weight-management industry has seen it all. Fads come fast. Quick fixes, big promises. Pharmaceuticals with results, but always a cost. Health, traded for risk. But lately, people are asking a different sort of question. Is there a better way that is smart, safe, and sustainable to support weight goals without sacrificing well-being?

This is where Stonehenge Health enters the story. Their answer: Dynamic GLP-1. It’s a supplement made to quiet cravings, support metabolism, and promote a healthy body composition. The formula isn’t improvised. Each ingredient is studied, tested, and validated by real people, not just numbers. Stonehenge Health’s mission? Keep science front and center. Deliver what’s promised. Skip shortcuts, embrace evidence.

A Science-First Philosophy

Ethan Cohen founded Stonehenge Health in 2014. His guiding rule: Don’t cut corners. That’s rare in a crowded market where fillers and weak formulas are common. Stonehenge Health goes the other direction. Every ingredient is chosen based on research, included at meaningful levels, and never watered down. What you see on the label matches what’s in the bottle. No hedging.

The company takes its time. Before launch, every product is part of User Group Testimonial studies called iHUTs. It’s not the norm in this industry. Everyday people try the supplement, give feedback, and those results stack up against the clinical research. If real-world experiences fall short, the formula gets reworked. Careful. Deliberate. The goal isn’t hype. It’s trust, earned with patience and data.

Dynamic GLP-1: A Multi-Targeted Approach

Dynamic GLP-1 rejects the quick-fix mentality. It approaches weight management on several fronts: appetite, metabolism, and gut health all at once. The formula relies on DNF-10® yeast peptides for curbing cravings and boosting fullness. Capsifen®, which is derived from chili peppers, helps with calorie burning and sustained energy. There’s Berbevis® Berberine Phytosome™ for metabolic balance and healthy blood sugar.

Layer in Akkermansia muciniphila, a probiotic for a healthy gut environment. Add Ceylon cinnamon, known to help the body use nutrients well. The result is a coordinated effort, not isolated action. Stonehenge Health calls it a “synergistic ecosystem.” Each ingredient plays a role, together supporting appetite and metabolic balance.

Real-World Validation

Stonehenge Health tested Dynamic GLP-1 in a consumer study. Results appeared quickly. Within a month, most users noticed fewer cravings, smaller meal portions, and less snacking. Tangible shifts in daily habits. These outcomes build on the research for each ingredient. Together, they show that transparency and evidence matter. Here, marketing promises are matched by real results.

Dr. Melina Jampolis, board-certified physician nutrition specialist, backs Dynamic GLP-1. “People deserve products that actually do what they claim,” she says. The key difference? Stonehenge Health insists on clinically supported ingredients and real doses. That’s rare. It’s also necessary.

Building Trust in a Noisy Market

This approach stands out in a world crowded with noise. Stonehenge Health avoids buzzwords. No miracle claims here. The focus is on outcomes, integrity, and education. Product development is guided by their Health and Wellness Advisory Board, a team of experts in medicine and nutrition who put both data and patient needs first.

The future vision is clear but practical. Stonehenge Health aims to make its name synonymous with trust and transparency. Not just another supplement brand, but a symbol of responsible transformation. For anyone looking for a science-first, natural approach to appetite and weight management, Dynamic GLP-1 points to a new direction. One that’s clear, measured, and built to last.