The Savoy[2] is one of the local nightclubs in the city of Port Charles. Its name was inspired by the real Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
According to Britt Westbourne, they make excellent "mocktails." Curtis Ashford buys it in 2021 when he decides to give up his career as a private investigator.
On February 19, 2021, Portia Robinson and Curtis Ashford arrived at a local nightclub. Portia had consented to join Curtis as he looked into a case of a potential cheating spouse on Valentine's Day. Curtis noticed the club owner openly engaging with the woman in question, their affair evident. He took several photographs to document their actions as proof for his client. Once his work was done, Portia wished to stay longer. Curtis, estranged from his wife, Jordan Ashford, for two months due to her dishonesty, was convinced by Portia to delay contacting his client until after Valentine's Day. In the meantime, Curtis considered "changing things up," hinting at the idea of taking over the nightclub.
On February 25, Curtis takes his P.I. partner, Sam McCall, to the nightclub, which she admires. He confesses his desire to step away from other people's troubles and instead purchase the nightclub. Sam points out that as a bar owner, he will still encounter patrons' problems. He counters that he can shut down the bar at night and leave those issues behind. With Sam eager to take on a larger role in their P.I. business, he proposes that she purchase his share for complete ownership, including his contacts, files, and client list. In exchange, he would use the money to finalize the purchase of the nightclub, an offer to which she consents.
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Carly Spencer & Britt Westbourne drink to "Galentines Day" (2022)
On April 12, Curtis tells Jordan he decided to call his nightclub The Savoy.
On May 6, Curtis hired a bartender named Angela to be a mixologist. She fixed Portia and Curtis a drink called "Between the Sheets" which they enjoy together.
On July 2, bartender N'neka Garland is working at The Savoy during a graduation party for Trina.
July 22nd was the official grand opening of The Savoy.
On July 27, Curtis offers the newly freed Shawn Butler a job managing the nightclub. Shawn points out he still has to figure out what he wants to do - and that he managed a restaurant, not a nightclub. He agrees anyway, when Curtis tells him he has a place at his nightclub in the meantime.
On September 5, 2022, after the charges against Trina Robinson are rightfully dropped, a party is thrown celebrating her freedom, complete with Cameron and his band performing. Spencer Cassadine goes old school, writing a love letter to Trina, explaining his behavior and his feelings for her. At the party, the duo have several moments laden with tension, including Trina declaring they can no longer be friends due to their tumultuous relationship, and in an act of chivalry, Spencer taking back his letter, in the belief that he's letting her go to be happy.
Believing himself to be his 90s rockstar persona Eddie Maine following a head injury, Ned Quartermaine sneaks out to the The Savoy, in an effort to be around the action and wanting to perform. He meets Nina, Michael, and Sonny (who knew him in the 90s), who mentions investing in a business years ago... A friend (Ned's ex-wife) who co-ran L&B Records managed a singer who is "living the crazy life" (A reference to Ricky Martin's [ex-Miguel Morez] "Living La Vida Loca"). Eddie doesn't react to hearing about L&B or Lois and shocks the crowd by taking the stage to sing. Unfortunately, he collapses and Sonny offers him a room at the penthouse.
On July 10, Curtis is shot at the Metro Court Pool and ends up in a wheelchair. He leaves The Savoy with Marshall to manage while recovering.
On August 16, Marshall visits his son at physical therapy, telling him he heard from N'neka, who is overwhelmed running the club by herself. Selina Wu showed up as well, offering to buy the club from Curtis. The Ashfords turn her down, stating they can handle running the club as a family.
On September 19, N'neka mentions it's the slowest night they've had in months. Selina and her new associate arrive for a quick drink before heading to the new club downtown, Intrigue, which is always packed. Ms. Wu again tries to convince Marshall to let her take the club off his hands before it's worthless, saying that the club isn't the same without Curtis. He suggests she see if the other club is for sale.
That same day at home, Curtis admits to Trina that it was good to get out of the house and go to the club the other day. The club has been amazing for him, but dreams can change, and he can't imagine working there in his current situation. Trina then reminds him that he is the club.
On September 29, "Eddie Maine" performs with a band to a sold-out crowd, enjoyed by Quartermaines, Ashfords, Kristina, Chase, and "Blaze." Beforehand, he and Brook Lynn have a friendly chat, during which he leans towards taking her on as his manager. He admits to Olivia he's still having trouble completing his "siren song," and they share a close, romantically-charged moment.
On New Years Eve 2023/24, the truth that Nina ratted out Drew and Carly to the SEC comes out while celebrating at the Savoy. An argument ensues, with Sonny and Willow both push Nina away, angry at her actions. Willow and Michael leave, now throwing accusations at each other instead of watching fireworks. Sonny refuses to hear Nina's pleas, instead demanding that she go to Drew and Carly, admit the truth and apologize.
On January 24, 2024, friends and family throw Spencer and Trina a "bon voyage" party for their 4 months in Paris. At the party, Spencer informs Josslyn and Trina that he let his father leave with Ace, as he believes Esme has her memory back, so is capable of evil plotting again. He doesn't have proof, which worries the couple. Josslyn insists that she will find the proof herself, that her friends should not worry, just go to Paris and enjoy themselves.
Brook Lynn's wedding shower/bachelorette party is thrown here on April 23, 2024, where a specialty drink is created for their wedding, the "Brooklyn Chaser".
Curtis is given the Wellness Division at Aurora Media to run by Drew. Curtis lets Marshall continue to run The Savoy.
Backroom[]
Selina Wu lays down the law to her 2 favorite gamblers (2023)
Selina and Mr. Li threaten Cody Bell (2023)
On April 4, 2022, Selina Wu revealed to Britt Westbourne that she knew her father, Cesar Faison and that he and Britt had committed a crime in 2016 while in Lisbon. Selina blackmailed Britt into letting her manipulate Selina's nephew and Britt's best friendBrad Cooper into working for her. Selina wants Brad to manage poker games at The Savoy instead of his preferred job, being an orderly at the hospital. Curtis had turned down Selina's request to use the backroom for legal poker games and she sent him a money tree as a reminder of a story she had told him about her grandfather.
On April 5, with Deception Cosmetics going public, Selina buys stock to become a major investor. She surprises everyone by showing up at The Savoy celebration, where she continues her attempts to persuade Curtis Ashford to allow poker games for her select friends like Judge Abbott to help keep the peace around town.
Eventually Curtis agrees to allow the poker games in his club when Selina gets him his fatherMarshall Ashford's sealed arrest records. Selina works out an arrangement with Sonny to have poker games in town. Jordan and Robert separately investigate the poker games.
On June 15, at the Metro Court poolHarrison Chase distracts Linc Brown by yelling at him while Brook Lynn Quartermaine sneaks into Linc's coat. She finds a business card for The Savoy that says on the back that the password is "Vesper" and mentions 11pm. Linc goes to a poker game and Cody Bell uses the same password to enter the game and win. Selina is upset he ended the game early, takes his winnings, and has him beaten in the back alley.
On September 12, Cody is employed as Selina's ringer during poker games as he needs the money.
After becoming Sasha Corbin's legal conservator, Gladys Corbin begins to use Sasha's money without her knowledge for gambling in the backroom poker games. By January 2023, Gladys has a $175,000 debt to Selina. She sells her late sonBrando Corbin's garage to pay off her current debt, only to accrue more debt later.
On April 7, 2023, Cody is accused of stealing Gladys' bracelet which she planted in his coat pocket. Cody has become friends with Sasha and warns her about Gladys. He can't explain the full situation without implicating himself as the ringer and he is worried about the fallout from Selina.
On June 14, 2023, Sasha's therapist Dr. Damon Montague recognizes Gladys from attending Selina's poker games.
