If you like wood panelling...
then you'll LOVE Tryangles! There's no question it's a dive, but it's a comfortable place with an "outdoors-in-the-indoors" kind of feel. 3 pool tables, some dart-boards, and more Appalachian ambiance than you can shake a stick at. The drinks I had were VERY well made by a cute bartender, and inexpensive too. A great place for a dark, laid-back drink before heading to Connections down the street.

It's big, but not THAT big...
Connection is a big space, and it's structured a bit like Gay 90's in Minneapolis with lots of different spaces (a huge dance floor area, a big theatre for drag stuff, a "shower" bar, and DOC, an attached loungy space). I happened to go while the EOY pageant was going on, which meant a $10 cover and empty spaces everywhere but the theatre, which didn't have nearly enough seats in the gigantic space to accommodate the audience. The drinks were good though, and not too expensive. The shower boys didn't start 'til after midnight on a Friday, and there's only ONE shower, so the rest of the boys, and the guys who wanted to watch them, had to wait their turn.

Not Quite Latin Nite
GayCities describes it as a levi/leather bar, but it's hardly that. We went on a Thursday or "Latin" night, and while the music was in Spanish, there were not many Latino/as there. Everyone who *was* there seemed to be having fun, and it was definitely a mixed crowd. The drinks are cheap ($2 for ANY bottle of beer? Yes, please!) and strong (every cocktail is a double), which can make even the smallest, dingiest bar look great.

Disorganized but okay...
Went with friends after work on a Thursday when the local gay rag advertised "Absolut Sponsors from 10:30, Refreshments Provided Till (sic) Midnight." The guys behind the bar had no idea what we were talking about when we asked about the promotion, we had to show them the ad, and even then one of them walked off to find the manager and never came back. For a place that calls itself a "restaurant and bar" there sure wasn't any food to be had, let alone "refreshments provided" (they stop serving food at 10, but they're "working on it"). The downstairs has a divey feel, but the upstairs is a lot cuter, even if it's jam packed with pool tables. The drinks were fairly priced and well poured, and eventually an Absolut rep showed up with thimble-sized shots and a few free XL tee-shirts.

Maybe better on another night...
MiraBar on a Sunday night may not be your best bet. There was some sort of drag-court benefit going on, and while I love a good drag show, this wasn't. The poor, brand-new bartender couldn't even pour a beer, let alone mix a drink (he looked in his manual multiple times). The 3rd floor houses a cute space with great decor and a piano player some nights. Hopefully there's better goings on other nights.

Star-f*%ing good time!
If you want to see the Providence gay-elite, Dark Lady is the place. Rumor has it the gay Mayor loves to hang out here, and in one night I saw Mr. and Miss Gay Rhode Island, Jonathan from the latest season of Project Runway, and Jessica Wild from RuPaul's Drag race! The place is well decorated (in the dark), with chandeliers and a great layout that lets you stand above the bar action and watch the hunky crowd below if you prefer. Like other places in town, there's no sign with the name of the place or even a gay flag... just look for the drag queens smoking around the front entrance on Snow St.

Fun gay dive!
Never mind the never-ending construction outside or the fact that it sounds like a lesbian-only bar...AlleyCat is a welcoming bar for all. It's not big, and can get pretty crowded when the Providence crowd decides to show up, but the drinks are well made and less expensive than other bars around. While it's not the trendiest or the cutest, AlleyCat seems to be the place where the gay bartenders go to get away from the gay bar crowd... a comfortable place to have a drink with a friend.

Great Sangria!
The Stable seems like THE place to go if you're gay in Providence... even when you drink or party elsewhere, you always seem to end up there! Great "Hell's Kitchen" feel, talkative crowd, and good drinks make for a great hangout any time of night. Like most places in Providence, there's no sign outside with the name of the place or even a tiny rainbow flag, so it's a little hard to spot... look for the door on Washington St. right next to "Local 121."

Fun but dead
'Went to Marcella on a Sunday night with 8 friends from work, and we easily doubled the "crowd." It's a cute space, with modern lighting and some white leather couches in a lounge area that overlooks the dance floor and drag stage. Drinks were cheap and not very good, but we were there for the famous drag (including Buffalo's own Sabrina Williams, the African-American Little-Person drag queen.) The show was typical of a small town, but the audience was strange: a bunch of young girls (possibly lesbians) who gathered inches from the stage and stared dead-eyed at each of the queens, without any reaction to their efforts. Highlights: Ms. Williams, the mouth-shaped urinals in the men's room, and the TV's showing a Joel Osteen sermon over the bar during the drag show.

Comfortable and Cute!
I hear Saturday night is "the" night for the Closet, but the Friday I went was a laid-back, fun evening. Closet features a nice layout with multiple bars, a large dance space, and quieter lounge area to sip the great drink specials ($4 well, $5 top shelf and $2 beers? Yes, please!). I especially liked the snack/lube/porn bar (a satellite of "The White Rabbit" book store), a great place to go if you got hungry or met a cutie but forgot supplies... smart idea, every club should have one!

Good space, tiny crowd
On a Friday night in a town with only 3 gay bars, you'd think the biggest one would be packed... but you'd be wrong if you were thinking about TBL. The place boasts 7 bars (though I could only count 5), a dance floor, a catwalk "deck" above, an outdoor patio, a "cruise bar" with pool and games, and "Sammy's," a karaoke room covered in drag queen headshots. While the space could use a little sprucing up (an ottoman was holding the door open between rooms, and plastic party table-cloths were duct-taped to the cabaret tables), it's no wonder the management has no decor budget... there was no one there! The drag show (one queen, "Miss Vanessa") started late (after the bartender changed the sign from 12 to 12:30, she started at 12:36 and was done by 12:51), and ended with gratuitous breast-implant nudity. We still had fun, but this gay bar needs more gays!

Surprisingly Fun
Mary's was disappointing/scary on first entrance. Granted we went on a Sunday night (and we were told by locals it was the ONLY place gay to go on a Sunday), but most of the place was dark and chained shut. Only one room was open, far in the back, and while the very obviously Ikea furnishings were cute, they were in need of repair/replacement (3 of the 6 chairs we sat on were broken to the point of falling over). Once we had our well priced drinks and ordered a little food though, (beware, even the staff warned us that they don't really serve most of the food listed on the menu) we actually had a great time. Self-Serve Karaoke is what it should be called here, everyone just sat around the room, passing the mic since there was no DJ to be found. Eventually, quite a crowd showed up, the dynamic changed, and it became a real party atmosphere. If you can get past being frightened of the decor or the location, relax and go to have a good time!

ONLY Wednesdays and Saturdays!
A group of friends and I from out of town tried to go to Backstreet on a Friday... BAD IDEA. What isn't made clear to non-locals is that Backstreet is ONLY gay on Wednesday and Saturday... every other night it's a thug bar that is decidedly NOT gay friendly. We went back on a Wednesday (Christmas Eve) and actually got in. The strip mall where it's located is not just ghetto, it's downright scary, but once you get into the place, it's actually pretty cute. The DJ was great, and passed out CDs of his own mega-mixes of Lady GaGa as a treat to the crowd. The drinks were cheap, and the bartender had no problem helping himself and stepping out onto the dance-floor when there were no customers. My friends and I all had a try at one of the two stripper poles attached to the ceiling... a word the wise, they're greasier than they look.

Smokey Neighborhood Hang
A group of friends from work and I went late one Friday night and had a nice time. I'm not sure if they have karaoke every night, but when we went it was in full swing... Not the best singers, and since there was no elevated stage area you couldn't see them from anywhere but on top of them. The drinks were cheap, and the crowd, while not the hotties you'd see at a hip lounge or dance club, was fun to be around. Beware the heavy layer of smoke that pervades the place and will follow you home on your clothes.

FABULOUS beach resort!!!
This was my first trip to Curacao, but having seen the island, I wouldn't stay anywhere else! The resort is upscale and beautiful, high on cliffs that provide staggering sunset views and access to a private beach, with gorgeous landscaping and comfortable rooms that provide the perfect getaway after a long day of lounging on the beach or by the pool or snorkeling in the beautiful blue water. The staff was attentive (if slow...everyone's on "island time") and the drinks at the pool and beach bars were pricey but good. Each room has a kitchenette, so you can avoid the expensive, so-so restaurant food by shopping at local supermarkets (a rental car is a must have) and cooking for yourself. It's not an exclusively gay hotel, but even though it's small we met at least 3 other gay/lesbian couples there during our stay, and felt comfortable and welcomed the entire time. It's very remote (about 45 minutes from town and nightlife) so if barhopping and clubbing are a your idea of a vacation, it might not be for you, but if you're looking for a small, boutique-y tropical experience, I HIGHLY recommend it.

A once in a lifetime experience!
My experience with the Dolphin Academy at the Curacao Seaquarium was truly amazing. We arrived 1/2 hour late (the road maps and signs on Curacao are incomprehensible), but the staff still managed to accommodate us and we had a great time. We did the Dolphin Swim, in which we got to actually swim in the ocean with 2 dolphins in a group of 6, with a trainer who helped us give the animals commands and gave us tips on interacting with them. The staff was helpful and the trainer was amazing, speaking 3 different languages to our group and guiding the dolphins at the same time. It's expensive, and they get you at the end with even more costs for videos, pictures, and merchandizing, but this is one experience I'm so glad I shelled out the dough for.

Might be the best beach on Curacao
If you're looking for white sand and crystal blue water, Cas Abou is for you! This beach has great services (chairs, a small dive shop, water sports, restrooms, a bar/restaurant) and wasn't crowded at all, even on a Saturday. In contrast to some of the free beaches on the island, Cas Abou was clean and secure, which is what you get for the $10 fee to access the road to get there. We didn't see any other gay folks, but still felt comfortable being there together and wearing our skimpy suits (all the Europeans vacationing there wear them too).

An Authentic gay sports bar. Who knew?
Unlike Gym (in New York) and other "gay sports bars" around, Nellie's feels like an actual sports bar for fans who just happen to be gay. Clean and modern? No. Cozy, comfortable, full of down to earth folks and crazy sports crap on the walls? YES! Big TVs to watch multiple games, a wall of board games for the gays who don't really love sports, and fun theme nights like Pokerf Ace and Drag Bingo make this a great place for anybody who wants to have a fun, relaxed evening. Oh yeah! Great food and fun merchandise to boot!

Bustling Brunch!
Centrally located on the hot block of P between 14th and 15th, Commissary has a fantastic weekend brunch chock full of great food and cute customers. Alcohol service begins at 11, but after that the mimosas (and other juice & champagne variations) are great coupled with the limited but delicious menu choices. Real buttermilk pancakes, fresh pastries, and healthy meat selections made for a tasty meal. A tip: be prepared to wait for a table, as much of the indoor area is dedicated to some loungy-couch seating that the management would do better to clear away and replace with tables on busy weekend mornings.

Yummy Breakfast!
Dupont Circle seems to be devoid of anywhere to go for breakfast on a weekday, but Kramerbooks & Afterwords is the one fabulous exception. The menu was short and sweet, but included some great omelets, benedicts, and other breakfast staples (my whole-wheat belgian waffle was terrific!). The Cafe area is in a glass enclosed outdoor patio that looks like it can be opened up in summer weather, and while simple, the decor was pleasing enough. Good wait-staff and happy customers made for a pleasant morning. And when you're though, you can browse the fabulous bookstore for anything from gay fiction to political commentary.

Showtune Monday fun!
I'm not sure if JR's is officially a chain, but DC's JR's is similar in feel to those I've seen in Houston and Denver--a sort of gay "Cheers." Wood panelling, stained glass, and cute boys are common at JR's, and DC's is no exception. Monday Showtune night started off slow but ended up completely packed, and the VJ kept a steady stream of musical numbers going on the screens, ranging from TV clips to a rare Broadway bootleg. The staff was all cute, but a little rude--after waiting in line to close out the tab, we were told to go see another bartender who'd already left for the night and then ignored.

Good food, but...
Dupont Italian Kitchen's location on 17th might just be its best feature. I went on a chilly fall night, so there was no outdoor seating, and inside the place could be nicer--older floor tiles, awkward tables and chairs that could be replaced with nicer ones. The service was fine if a bit disinterested (certainly no hot gay waiters here, the only attractive men were the customers), but the food made up for it: everyone at my table enjoyed their different meals, from pizza to pasta, even if we had a pretty small selection to choose from. I ordered a Cosmo and have to say it was the worst drink I've ever had in a restaurant--hopefully the bar upstairs has better bartenders!

Strippers on top, Drag Queens on the bottom!
Z/S (as the sign says) was a great time. After a short line and a $10 cover, you enter the downstairs space, which is huge and equipped with 2 bars and a great stage and floor area for Drag shows.. and voila, the naked penis of a stripper on the bar! The drag was good, although the queens only picked older songs that didn't really get the crowd going (except for a Miley Cyrus tune that the queen *clearly* didn't know the words to). Upstairs, lots of hot, fully naked men, a different body type for everyone, and a great dance floor space. Unlike lots of strip clubs, it didn't seem gross or icky though... everyone just seemed to be there to have a good time. Great bartenders, good prices, and $1 off the first drink with cover! My only quip: Lighting--upstairs it was a little too dark to see much of the dancers, and downstairs they kept turning on the garish fluorescents to see the crowd, who was probably better under dimmer conditions.

FABULOUS piano bar!
Duplex is a great mix of piano bar, neighborhood hangout, and cabaret theater. The piano bar downstairs is a fun place to hear up-and-coming New York singers (and once in a while a famous one) belting out anything from rock and roll to classic showtunes, especially on a Monday night when all the Broadway folks have a night off and Darius Frowner is playing the heck out of the piano. Upstairs is a more relaxed feel, with darts and games and a cozy hang-out space, and attached is an intimate cabaret space where you can catch all different kinds of shows, from one-man/woman cabarets to readings of full cast musicals. A fantastic spot for tourists and locals alike!

Not for the faint of wallet
This store has some fantastic clothes, underwear, bags and shoes, but get ready to pay a high mark-up for them. All the current gay-friendly brands (G-star, Penguin, Ben Sherman, D&G), and even some than I've never heard of. A great underwear selection, although not as big as their New York store's. For the budget conscious, they had a sample sale going on my last visit, but every sample had a hole put in by the manufacturer to discourage resale... if you know a good tailor, it might be worth it! Tip: Check out the clearance section in the back... things are still overpriced there, but if you dig deep you might find a good deal.

Come out and PLAY!
My friends and I had a FABULOUS time at Play on Sunday nights for Drag Karaoke. Who doesn't love a 3-toothed Drag Queen doing Beyonce's "Soldia' Boy" followed by a lesbian rapping "Baby Got Back?" Great, cute staff, good drink prices, and a fun crowd make this a great place to go. Head to Tribe next-door for a pre-party cocktail, and then go sing your face off!

Loud but fun!
I'm not quite sure why this one building feels it has to have 3 names, but Cobalt/30 Degrees/whatever the first floor is called is a fun time. The music on the 3rd floor (Cobalt) was crazy loud, but the shirtless bartenders were hot, even if they had to make a drink twice 'cause they couldn't hear the order. The second floor (30 Degrees) had loungey seating and was packed with all they boys who wanted to hear themselves think. Fun!

Amazing drag, great atmosphere!
If you like a good drag show, S4 is for you. One of the best Drag stages I've seen in the country, it's obvious that the ownership spent some good money on lighting and sound, and with good reason: these queens are amazing! Look for Krystal Summers, who was literally mobbed with adoring fans during her numbers, and was a fabulous hostess to boot! A great mixed crowd, big dance floor, and fun patio complete the scene. Expensive cover, but worth it for fun night out.

Labels and t-shirts and briefs, oh my!
A tiny trendy Hell's Kitchen clothing store with a little of everything a gay man might need to add to his wardrobe. Wear Me Out has a great selection of t-shirts and seasonal clothes (sweaters for winter, hot swimsuits for summer), plus a label-heavy selection of underwear and jeans. The service is great, and even though it's small, you're almost always the only one there, so you'll get lots of personal attention. Like any boutique it can be pricy, but look for great end-of-season sales!

Pricey but fabulous!
If you need that little extra something in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, or bath, but you can't quite put your finger on it, go to Delphinium and you will find it! Tons of cute, kitschy things for your home, including the best selection of shower curtains in the city since Details closed a few years back. Sure, you'll pay more here than at Bed Bath & Beyond, but you'll get better service, and support a gay owned business.

Hip and cute
Halo is a great little lounge in the emerging Logan Circle area of DC. On a Tuesday night, the crowd was cute and chatty, but there weren't too many people to make the small place feel claustrophobic. The super hot bartenders made good drinks, although the orders weren't exactly right... but who can complain to someone that gorgeous? My only critique: it's starting to be cooler out, and there's nowhere to hang one's coat, so everyone either kept their coats on slung them over their arms... I hung mine from an easel.

Fabulous summer drink specials!
I know we gays love the nightlife, but if you happen to be out and about before dark, Posh can be a great place to go for a happy-hour drink and some nice conversation. It's loungey and cute, and during the day completely quiet. PLUS, $3 frozen cosmos certain days of the week. Who could beat that? Yes, it's crowded and cliquey at night, and we all love that too, but give it a try some afternoon!

Cozy but snoozy
I celebrated a birthday at Ninth Avenue Saloon, and while I love the cozy atmosphere, the exposed brick, and the great drink prices, I was a little surprised by the clientele. It was a karaoke night, and after a few drinks I went up to sing, and said "Let's hear it for the gays!" into the mic... and got dead silence. It was like no one there wanted to be outed. Hello? You're in a gay bar in Hell's Kitchen. My friends and I had a great time, though!

Loungey and LOUD
I lived on the same block as Barrage, and while it's totally cute inside and always full of cute guys, I rarely went there. The reason: LOUD music. In a lounge atmosphere, I expect to be able to sit and have a drink and chat with friends, but here, even though there's no dance floor, the house/techno music is pumped at full volume, so all you can do is scream at one another. Lots of potential though!

Gay Grease Memories...
I had the pleasure of doing a show at the Ice Palace that was a gay version of "Grease" a few years back. While the show was pretty horrible, the crowd had a great time because the bartenders kept the drinks going and kept up a great atmosphere. The owners donated the stage and all the proceeds to GMHC! So even if the place isn't the most fantastic club on earth, their hearts are in the right place. We always had fun drinking here after the show, and the pool parties were a blast!

Clothes and sex toys too!
Priape not only sells great clubwear, underwear, and it's own line of jeans and bags, it also carries a variety of sex toys and fetish "outfits," from cops and construction workers to wrestling singlets and full rubber outfits. The Priape jeans come in a full range of sizes, and you can find them on sale, too (if you can get past the name, pronounced "Pree-op" Try telling you're friends you just bought some Pre-op jeans). The underwear selection includes popular brands and obscure finds, all cute and trendy. The staff was friendly too, and treats each customer the same, whether buying dildos or t-shirts.

Campy Cuisine in the midst of it all
Zelda's is a fabulous place to go for a meal before hitting Toronto's gay scene. The food is great, and the outdoor patio provides a great place to watch the gays walk by. The waiter told a hilarious story about showing his junk to a wedding party, and was cute as a button. A relaxed, fun, pink place to eat and drink.

THE Toronto Hangout
If you're going to Gay Toronto, you MUST go to Woody's. The bars located throughout offer different places to chat or watch the boys, and the bartenders were all HOT HOT HOT. We didn't love Canada's laws governing drink pouring (only one measured shot per drink, unless it's a double), but the friendly atmosphere made up for it. We went for a fantastic Halloween party and had an absolute blast, but it's just as fabulous every night! Tip: Since the mixed drinks are so measured and expensive, try a Smirnoff Ice-they're made with real Vodka, not malt liquor like in the States... yum!

Get past the scary entrance...
...and you'll end up in a fun, if a little trashy, dance club. 80's night is definitely the best night to go, especially with a big group. It seems like all the cutest boys in Seattle dance here, and face it, indoors is the only time you can tell if anyone's cute in Seattle, outside they're all bundled up under an umbrella! Loved the drag-queen trivia prizes... sausage anyone?

A place every gay will like
Who wouldn't love a comfy, fun, burger joint/bar right in the middle of gay San Diego? Urban Mo's has great food (if you don't mind greasy) and fabulous drinks. The waiters and bartenders are fun and knowledgeable about the area. A great place to go before, after, or even during a night hitting the clubs and San Diego scene.

Love this historic gem!
One look at the fantastic neon sign tells you that Twin Peaks is full of history and gritty charm. The staff and the patrons are always friendly, even if they do think of you as a "whippersnapper." There's nothing special about the drinks, but who cares when you can sit at the bar and enjoy the cozy, warm (if crunchy) atmosphere and the great views of all the folks passing by?

Ah the memories...
Coming of age and coming out in the SF Bay Area, I practically grew up at The Cafe. There are often lines out the door on weekend nights, and sometimes you can meet your dance partner outside before even getting past the door. My friends and I always enjoyed that there was no cover, and the bartenders were always generous with the pours, especially for a nice tip. You need a centrally located Castro dance club with cute boys and great music? This is it!

Cozy piano atmosphere
I wouldn't say Below Zero is something you'd find in New York, but it was a cozy, cute place to go for a nice drink and good company. We went on a piano-bar themed night, and had a nice, comfortable drink on the plush couches in the raised area near the back. The piano area was a little crowded with CCM Musical Theatre students monopolizing the pianist's time, but some of them were cute, and some of them were even talented singers!

If you like a trashy dive...
The Subway is scary at best, dangerous at worst. My friends and I went after work and barely made it through one drink before we had to escape. The clientele horrid, the bar was cramped, and the place had a bunch of video games, pinball machines, and even skee-ball, none of which worked. Among the highlights were the worst drag I'd ever seen (not performing, just sitting at the bar with an 80's purse) and the one "hot" guy in the place in the neck-brace.

What's not to like?
My friends and I loved the Saloon because it was close to work, had great drinks at fantastic prices, and was always full of cute guys. There seemed to be a place and a man for everyone, and we loved the fact that food was also served for those late-night munchies. It was certainly quieter on the 21+ nights, but that gave us some variety. The back patio and fireplace area was a god-send on the cold nights if you couldn't find a local boy to warm you up instead.

Loved it, but now I'm worried...
I've been to Gay 90's a few times in my travels over the years, and always had a good time. Yes, it's old and sticky, but that's what I loved... the horribly dated decor downstairs, the $5.99 spaghetti dinner special, the bingo nights. A drag queen/waiter on my last visit said it was being sold and changing management, and from the other reviews I'm guessing it's changed for the worse. On my last visit it was still fun, still served great drinks, and the many rooms and themes meant there was something for everyone. Here's hoping it comes back to it's tattered glory!

Clever name, fabulous fashion!
What gay man wouldn't love a place with a name like this? Lots of cute clothes and swimwear in season. Prices are a little high, but you have to pay for quality, and you can almost always catch the sales that happen almost every weekend. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful... and cute! Tip: They've opened an "outlet" location across the street, where everything is 35-50% off... 'got some great deals for fantastic clothes!

Swimwear with a boost!
If you're looking for swimwear and only swimwear, this is the place. Ball carried all kinds of swimsuits and beachwear, featuring their own line of tight-fitting suits, many of which have a cock-ring like feature inside that pushes you're junk up and forward for a big boost. It's not comfortable, and my friends and I all looked like something from a burlesque show when we tried them on, but if you want to make waves at the beach, it might be for you. I bought a cute (un-enhanced) suit there, and it's one of my staples.

Gorgeous!
'Visited Sebastian Beach with friends a few times on my trip to Ft. Lauderdale and loved it every time. Florida weather can be fickle, but on a clear day it's the perfect spot to sunbathe and swim in the warm water. Saw and met lots of other gays there (including a few strippers from Johnny's), and everyone was having a good time. Tip: Go to Fat Tuesdays across the street and buy fabulous frozen drinks in their cute Sports Bottles. Alcohol isn't technically allowed on the beach, but the Sports Bottle conceals what you're really drinking. Refills are only $5!

Anybody there?
My friends and I went on a Sunday for the "Tea Dance." We showed up around 5:15, since the postcard we had said it went from 5-7, but the place was literally empty when we got there. We got a little table in the outdoor bar (which was caged in and not very cute) and had some drinks (which were well made and fairly priced) and by the time the boys showed up we were wasted. By 6:30 the place was packed. We danced a little, drank more, and had a good time. The Moral: Show up late like all the rest of the boys!

Twinky not-nude strippers
Went on a Sunday "Amateur Night" with some work friends and had a good time. The drinks weren't the strongest or the tastiest, but who's at a strip club for drinks anyway? The boys were all young and mostly hairless, ranging from talented to tragic, but there were a lot of them, and a trip to the "VIP room" (which looked more like a curtained fitting room at Fredrick's of Hollywood) were offered too. The "Amateur" contest was rigged (my friend who entered and was "runner up" was told as much by the MC backstage) but was still fun to watch.

Fine food, loud waiters
Had a meal and drink at Rosies on a weekday afternoon. The food was fine, although not best I've ever had, and the drinks were fine too. There were definitely some cute guys there, both patrons and waiters. But the "fun" the waiters were trying to pull off ended up just being loud yelling around our table and side jokes to each other. Good for a visit, but I don't know if I'll go back.

Fun any night!
Georgie's anchors Wilton Manor's gay strip-mall, and the other business there should thank it attracting so many customers. Thursday night ($3 Long Island Night) the place is so packed the boys spill out into the parking lot, making it look like a big gay riot! Great drinks and specials, and food served late for anyone who needs to eat after going to another bar. Though it's a lot quieter depending on the night of the week, it's always a good place to hang out.

Yeeeee-Haw!
This is FANTASTIC place to meet friends for a fun meal. In a cute part of the West Village, outdoor seating is a great choice, but indoors is fun too, with kitschy decor and fun staff to boot. The food is down-home fun, and the drinks are strong and delicious. Everyone loves the Frito-pie, plus lots of other great menu choices you just won't find this side of Texas!

Work it out!
This is the gym where all the Broadway boys work out. It's clean and well kept up, but can also get super crowded at peak hours. Only one pec-fly, not a huge selection of free-weights, but lots of cardio equipment, and each machine with it's own TV. Be warned, it shares a lobby with a hotel, and guests can use it, so not every hot guy in there is a New Yorker...

Even bottoms like Top Man!
Stumbled on this fantastic shop on my last NYC trip and fell in love. Great clothes, not super expensive, and sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL! They seem to have something for everyone, although definitely with a hipster vibe. Suits, ties, tees, jeans, button downs, shoes... you could get a whole wardrobe if you wanted!

LOVE IT!
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in New York, period. The food is eclectic and great, good for picky people (grilled cheese) and adventurous folks (thai and specials every night). The drinks are fabulous, too, and they even have milkshakes. Think diner mixed with upscale cocktail lounge with some thai food and butternut squash chowder that is a favorite with all of my friends. A GREAT place for a first date, not expensive, and a fun atmosphere to boot!

BEAUTIFUL!
There's nothing to say about Ogunquit beach except that it's absolutely gorgeous. The water is cold, but the sand is warm and powder-soft, and the view from the beach is amazing. One can see for miles in either direction. We saw a few cute gays, especially further north by the big number 3 and the first bridge over the dunes. This beach has any P-town beach beat hands down.

Too big for it's britches
If you like fancy small plates and don't mind paying a lot for them, you might like Tapas and Tini's. But if you're just looking for a good drink and a snack or appetizer, Tapas and Tini's is not for you. Our food was way overpriced for what it was, and the menu choices, while many, all centered around the same kinds of upscale food. The drinks were great, but also far too expensive, especially since MaineStreet is right next door and charges about half the price. Also, we were the ONLY people in the place, and the service was still just so-so.

Awesome drinks and great space
My friends and I ended up here both nights we spent in Ogunquit, and loved it. The drinks were big and well mixed, and the space was well divided into dancing downstairs with more quiet lounge/patio space upstairs. The music was loud but not so much that you couldn't have a conversation, and even on Monday night when only the upstairs was open, we had a great time.

Nicer outside than in
MaineStreet during the day was a great place to sit outside and have a relaxing drink while enjoying the weather and people-watching. (A tip- don't order anything frozen... the bartender couldn't get the ice/alcohol ratio right and I ended up leaving my drink mostly untouched). At night, Mainestreet is only open inside to keep noise down for the neighbors, but it's not so cute. The night we were there we were blasted out the door by bad country-karaoke, and went to Oxygen instead.

Great drinks, cute atmosphere
This isn't the kind of piano bar where a singer leads the entertainment and folks from the crowd can get up and sing too, but rather the kind of place where a group sits around the piano/bar and sings together as the pianist bangs away at the keys and cracks a few jokes. The drinks were fabulous, as were the hot waiters, and we loved the fun murals on the walls depicting life in Gay Ogunquit. A tip- skip the "Adult Comedian" unless you want to hear the same old tired jokes and straight-baiting from a guy in a red sparkly vest who won't leave you alone if you just want a drink.

Kitschy and Fabulous!
4 friends and I stayed 2 nights in this great little place! Smack in the middle of gay Ogunquit and super close to the beautiful beach, the Betty Doon may be dated, but in the fun cute way. Rick, who owns and runs the place, was nice as can be. Our room was clean if not luxurious, and had 2 queen beds and a single, with a big bathroom and ample closet space. A tip: don't stay in rooms 5-9 if you want to sleep late, the store above opens at 8 am and the floorboards creaking will ruin your beauty sleep.

Family Friendly Dump
This place was built in the 1930's, and has been lovingly and painstakingly ignored ever since. It looks cute from the outside, and most rooms have little decks that look onto the ocean and/or pool, but that's where the charm ends. The room had bad '80's conference room furniture, a horrible bed, and old, smelly industrial carpet. Plus, it was WAY overpriced for the condition of the place. The best part of the place is the private beach and pool, where the pool bar provides fabulous drinks and food in season... if you can get a chair.

Fantastic View, Fantastic Food!
This is a fabulous, upscale yet casual restaurant with amazing views of the Cape. The waiters were all cute and gay, and very helpful when it came to menu choices, and to how to eat the fabulous baked lobster when it came out. The drink menu is extensive and everything we ordered was perfect. Not too many families, but family friendly if need be. A great little gem... and Betsy was there making sure everything was great and looking cute as a button just like the logo!

Meh...
This place is fine if you have a gaggle of kids and don't care about the food. The view of the water is blocked by a parking lot, and when we were there the outdoor patio, while cute and providing a great view of Commercial Street, was just too hot to sit on. My chicken was dry and the fish my husband had wasn't great either.

Great Sunday Night Dancing
UnderBar is a great place to go Sunday Nights for Mash-Up DJ mixes and cute boys. The bartenders mix the drinks strong, motivating dancing to move from the floor to the top of the long bay of booth-seats at the center of the huge dance space. Free before 11:00 PM, $10 after.

Laid back and fun!
Went with my work buds last Sunday night and had a great time. Drag-queen BINGO was fun, especially the "rim-job" portion, and free shots every time she called B-1! There was a nice, laid back crowd there who were very friendly. The drinks were a little weak, but reasonably priced. The drag show started ON TIME, something I've never seen in my life! A fun, short and sweet show on a real stage (take that Atlanta!) with 3 queens who actually seemed to like each other and have fun. We'll be going back!

Fun on a Tuesday!
Went with some friends for 1/2 price cover ($5) on Tuesday. As soon as we walked in we saw 5 fully naked men, and they just kept on coming! A friend who knew the guys said that only 4 of the 25 dancers that night were gay, which was disappointing, but all the guys were hot, and most of them seemed to be having an okay time. The drinks are STRONG- I had only ONE and was so drunk afterward I couldn't feel my feet. A special shout-out to the "little person" dancer, who was just as hot if not hotter than all the others!

Kicked out by the cops!
So since I can't write a review of the whole city, I'll note my experience here. I travel to a lot of cities for work, and my only day off is Monday, so Sunday night is the night for me and my coworkers to go see the gay bars and clubs. WELL, I guess there's some new law in Atlanta and bars have to close Sundays at midnight! At Blake's "last call" was at 11:30PM. At 11:50, a uniformed cop barged into the door, yelling "EVERYBODY OUT!," like we were a bunch of teenagers breaking the law, or worse, a bunch of fags congregating in public... oh wait. THIS ISN'T 1969! Why is the gay community standing for this? Not that I've been, but I wonder if the straight bars all over town get the same treatment. If Atlanta really wants to be the "Gay Capital of the South" as this site suggests, then clearly things need to change. The community needs to stand up and fight for itself... or else these bars, and the whole gay nightlife, will die.

Cute and welcoming
My friends and I went to Felix's after a disappointing drink at Burkhart's across the parking lot (see review). What a difference! Felix's was small and light, with a pool table, nice bar that takes up half the space, and some high-top tables for sitting with friends. The cute bartender greeted us from behind the bar as we came in. The drinks were great: 2 of us ordered from the new "Fishbowl" menu and were not disappointed. One of the locals chatted with us and brought us some Chex Mix to munch on, and even though we drank a bit, the tab was very reasonable. Give it a try!

Rude!
My work friends and I went here on a Monday night for a relaxing drink. We went inside and sat at a table, while one of us went to the bar to get our drinks. He was told rather rudely by a smoking bartender that we couldn't get drinks there, we had to sit down and wait for a waiter to come take our order. The waiter (cute but a little slow) came to the table once to take our order, then had to come back 10 minutes later with a pad & pen because he'd forgotten it. The drinks were okay, but our table was under an AC unit that blew on us the whole time, and it smelled like the place had been freshly varnished. We paid and left, thankful to get out of that dark place. We went across the lot to Felix's and had a better time, better drinks, and were treated better by the helpful staff and patrons.

It's packed for Pandora!

Where is everyone? It's EMPTY!!!

No one here, but cute!

Empty but delicious!