Coming up on September 20, Gay Pride will take over the always weird city of Austin, Texas. The day of pride will feature the Festival at Fiesta Gardens from 11am-6pm and a parade through downtown Austin. Tickets can be bought herefor $17 (or $20 at the door, cash only) and proceeds are donated back into theContinue reading “Keeping Austin Gay…”
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One of the Coolest Restaurants in the West (…and it’s not in LA!)
The Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is located inside the Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix and is the city’s newest and, we think, best restaurant to come along in some time. This modern space is gorgeously designed and would not feel out of place in New York or San Francisco. This is big city dining atContinue reading “One of the Coolest Restaurants in the West (…and it’s not in LA!)”
Group Trip to Vegas? Plan it Right, Baby!
When it comes to Vegas, three days may as well be three months! It’s a whirlwind city and when planned wrong, or not at all, it’s the type of vacation you need a serious vacation from. Our Global Correspondent Jeff Guaracino fills us on on how to plan the perfect group trip to Las Vegas, where toContinue reading “Group Trip to Vegas? Plan it Right, Baby!”
Where We Meet: Blackbird (San Francisco)
Just before Market crosses with Church at the entrance of the Castro district, you’ll find a small, dark lounge with old newspaper on the walls, pool tables, and a bar crowded with cute gay boys (and some straight ones, too!) This isBlackbird, the best bar in San Francisco, straight-owned but the gay patronage is strong.Continue reading “Where We Meet: Blackbird (San Francisco)”
In San Diego For Comic Con? You’ll Need A Break!
Comic-Con officially begins in San Diego tomorrow and it got us thinking about ways to escape the hordes of Big Bang Theory fans for an afternoon before the real fun begins at night. We have an answer: the charms of Balboa Park are endless; acres and acres of museums, green verdant space, gardens and galleries,Continue reading “In San Diego For Comic Con? You’ll Need A Break!”
Where We Eat: A New Favorite In LA
We’ve been dining around LA as of late and returned recently to one of the city’s best – AOC Wine Bar. Helmed by Suzanne Goin (who also runs the beloved Lucques on Melrose and Tavern out in Brentwood) this is the quintessential Los Angeles restaurant – ivy-laced mediterranean exterior, produce-rich California cuisine, cute bartenders. and anContinue reading “Where We Eat: A New Favorite In LA”
The Bears Awaken From Their Slumber
It’s one of the busiest weeks of the summer in P-Town. Beginning Saturday, July 12, thousands and thousands of bears from all over the world will descend upon Commercial Street for one of the country’s biggest bear parties, and while there are dozens of parties throughout the week but a few you can’t miss. SundayContinue reading “The Bears Awaken From Their Slumber”
4th of July Countdown: Rehoboth Beach
The gay-popular Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is one of our favorite East Coast beach getaways, and never is it more buzzy than on the Fourth of July! Rehoboth has an adorable boardwalk full of salt water taffy shops and restaurants and colorful homes, and the gays come out in full force to support theContinue reading “4th of July Countdown: Rehoboth Beach”
City Seen: Edwige
Good news for fans of P-Town: Edwige is reopening this summer under the guidance of Steven Frappolli, one of the original owners and the man behind Frappo66, along with Nancy Anne, the current owner. According to Frappolli, “we’re starting an entirely new dinner menu and studding it with updated favorites from Edwige’s past, Frappo66, andContinue reading “City Seen: Edwige”
No More Melting Drag Makeup
St. Pete Pride is going nighty night! No, it’s not going to sleep; quite the opposite, actually. Instead, the city is embracing its young, hip gay ways and will become only the fifth pride event in the country to take place at night. And for anyone who knows the intensity of the mid-summer Florida sun, thatContinue reading “No More Melting Drag Makeup”
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