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39 / M I'm an explorer at heart, I love to travel and get a feel for the place I'm going. When I get to another city, I enjoy the sights, I look for great restaurants and I always try to hit the bar/club scene to get a feel for the boys in any town. |
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Compelling, thought provoking and moving...
First to Review - September 22, 2009 - Visited: September 2008
I had wanted to go to the Holocaust Museum ever since I heard about it, but I was concerned that it wouldn't live up to the initial hype. But, it is an amazing place.
The exhibits are actual things from Germany & Europe leading up to the Holocaust and then through the aftermath. There's a lot of info that they manage to get across (a combination of reading placards and videos), but it never felt laborious. It was easy to work your way through and learn a lot about it.
Most striking to me was the use of propaganda in the leadup to it. Ostracize a set of people slowly and surely and eventually add in laws limiting their rights. It is a scary parallel of the gay rights setbacks we've had. I shuddered when I noted some tactics of the Bush administration in the early days.
My only disappointment was that the area with the pink triangle seemed easy to miss. I would have liked them to call that out a bit more, especially with the current climate around gay rights.
I highly recommend this to anyone visiting DC, it is educational, moving and very well done.
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Beautiful design, a bit cold
First to Review - August 14, 2009
I stayed at the Nines when last in Portland and was very impressed with the room, quality of the amenities and the decor. Clearly they wanted the place to look "designed" and *everything* is either aqua or brown. I'm a Starwood fan, and The Nines is one of their "luxury collection", but other than the design, I found little distinction from their other properties - it was large and tended to be impersonal. For a "luxury" hotel, I'd like to be able to feel the extra service and I simply didn't here. Regardless, I'd stay again thanks to the great rooms and the location (right in the heart of downtown near to all transportation).
My favorite place to bring friends
First to Review - August 14, 2009 - Visited: June 2009
When friends come into town, I always try to get a table at Delfina. This is an Italian place, but it's not the tomato-sauce kind of place. You'll find creative takes on pasta and amazing pizzas, but I almost always order one of their entrees which read more continental than Italian. Their wine list is amazing and the service is always knowledgeable about the menu and their large wine list (with lots of Italian wines). If you are coming to town to meet me, I'll likely take you here.
Higher end P-town experience
Posted: August 14, 2009 - Visited: June 2009
I've been to the Red Inn twice and each time I've had a great meal. I've heard some people say that the menu isn't all that inventive - and that's true, it's a bit more on the seafood/chicken/meat and veggies/potatoes side, but cooked perfectly with great preparation and the service a delight. Come around sunset to enjoy their views or sit on the deck ad have a drink. It's a hike to get here (maybe a 15 minute walk from town), so either plan on the walk or get a cab.
Really about the patio and the people watching
Posted: August 14, 2009 - Visited: June 2009
Bubala's is perfectly located, convenient to everything and the service is generally fast (once you get past the long line). I love the lobster salad roll here (probably the best one I had in Ptown), and the breakfast items are usually good. Yes, the food isn't stellar, but I really enjoy Bubala's and never miss it when I'm there.
New and different for ptown
Posted: August 14, 2009
I was surprised to hear about a new bar opening in Provincetown, it is so rare that it happens. This one, however, I think is a win. The bar is basically the lobby area of the Brass Key inn and the courtyard out back. The bartenders were cute and the drinks strong. It's a nice spot to grab a drink with friends, sit around the fire or to meet up with your group that might be staying different places. This is the place to go after dinner but before the A-House, so I'm not sure this would be a place to meet new people (most everyone was with groups of friends). The crowd was slightly older than some other places, but that suited me just fine.
Fun, new must stop in Castro
Posted: August 13, 2009
I was skeptical of this place when I heard their concept of "membership" and "bottle service", two things that I think are ruining straight bar culture. However, I went here for pride and there was no evidence of that getting in the way. The place was packed, lots of great looking guys and the go-gos were hot. They seem to be programming the space well and I'll be sure to be back (and I recommend it highly on your barhopping in the Castro).
Good for a quick bite
Posted: August 05, 2009 - Visited: August 2009
This place is one of the reliable places to grab a quick and inexpensive meal. I love the proscuitto pizza, its light (not much cheese) but filling at the same time. Overall i recommend this place, not as a must stop, but as a great pre-bar stop or a lunchtime break while you are in the hood.
Great store, amazing selection
First to Review - July 25, 2009 - Visited: April 2009
I'm not much of a book person, but from time to time i'll go looking for an interesting travel book or some non-fiction. This store is huge and has a great and very browseable selection. The staff is great and you can go to them with silly questions like "I want to read something light and fun and gay" and they'll point you to them. The shelves also point out staff picks. The store has a few places to sit, but I wish they had more. Also, the magazine collection is large as well and is fun to flip through.
Great Brunch Spot
First to Review - July 05, 2009
I went here on the recommendation of a friend and had a great experience. The restaurant is in the Hotel Andra and is decorated with an updated take on an old school diner, but the food is anything but diner-ish. You *must* get the "donuts made to order" with fresh jam and mascarpone - amazing! The eggs benedict was just so-so, but my partner's Lamb Burger was great and the garlc fried "smashed" potatoes were really tasty. Overall, I highly recommend this place (but skip the benedict).
Perfectly fine, but not top of my list
Posted: July 05, 2009 - Visited: July 2009
Stayed here for the 4th of July Weekend and it was quite nice, but nothing made me want to stay here again. THe location is great, right in the middle of downtown shopping and just a few blocks walk from the Capitol Hill bars. The Seattle Sheraton is a giant hotel -- too many people IMHO and is lacking any distinct personality. The cardio workout room on the top floor is quite amazing, but the pool is overrun with kids. You'll wait forever for the elevator and we were met with a long line at the checkin desk. I'm a big Starwood person, but next time I'll try the Westin a few blocks away.
Simply over the top
First to Review - June 28, 2009 - Visited: September 2005
This hotel is one of the most upscale properties i've seen. It's a tall highrise hotel right on the water with views to die for. It's at the very end of the Ramblas, so easily located for a walk about town. My friends rented a suite here at the top of the hotel and I've honestly not even seen an apartment that was this nice. Highly recommended.
Great food, a litlle pricey
Posted: June 23, 2009 - Visited: January 2009
We make devon's a regular stop every time we go to ptown. The food is terrific and they offer interesting takes on their entrees. This time Devon was our waiter, he's attentive, friendly and knowlegeable (of course). My only negative: the portions are a bit small for the price. Well worth it all around, though.
Pretty crowd, Ok food, inattentive service
Posted: June 10, 2009 - Visited: May 2009
This is probably the gayest spot in Hell's Kitchen. Was there on a Friday night and it was packed with boys on their way out to the local bars. The food was just ok, but I think you come here more for the energy than the food. Our waiter was more interested in hanging with friends that night, so we had to chase other waiters for whatever we needed. A highlight: The fun bathrooms are all themed (Dolly, Cher, Nelly) and decorated to match with the artist's music playing.
Unadulterated fun
Posted: May 11, 2009
So, first off, I have to say that I'm not a fan of drag shows. I've seen so many bad ones over the years. Zelda's made me rethink that position. I went here late on a Friday night with friends for a meal (the food was just OK) but there was a wild, fun show that night. The show was all about having fun, the performers didn't take themselves or the show too seriously and they were there to make us all laugh, join in and have a blast. I highly recommend it. Our waiter was incredibly cute behind his over the top drag (big sunglasses, blow up balloon boobs, and rosy red blush highlighting his bearded face) and over the top persona.
My favorite in PV
Posted: April 24, 2009 - Visited: March 2009
During our trip, we managed to eat here for all three meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We weren't disappointed. The menu is probably best said to be "continental cuisine", but there were a number of Mexican dishes on the menu too. The preparations were unique and enjoyable (for example, my eggs benedict on a corn meal based english muffin). The location is right on the beach and you can choose to sit out on tables out on the beach/patio which makes for good people watching. It's proximity to the gay beach makes it quite gay popular and a little eye candy during a meal never hurts.
Great italian.
First to Review - April 24, 2009 - Visited: April 2009
Another unexpected find, a legitimately good Italian restaurant. Michel the owner is ever present (and quite attractive too) and a delight. The food was a bit pricey, but it fit the quality. We had a great meal here - this isn't tomato sauce italian--creative dishes with terrific ingredients (Michel says imported from Italy). The only negative: the night we were there an employee had just gotten a new puppy who was yelping behind the bar. Just made our otherwise great night imperfect.
Unexpected. Pancakes in Mexico
First to Review - April 24, 2009 - Visited: March 2009
I didn't expect to find a place for pancakes and french toast on my trip to Mexico, but this was a pleasant surprise. It's super casual, you sit on a covered patio and the pancakes are good (though not the best you've ever had). It was nice to try something different and the prices were good.
It started it all
First to Review - April 02, 2009 - Visited: May 2008
Chez panisse started the whole idea of "california cuisine" with an emphasis on local produce and meats and fresh, inventive meals. I've only ever been here for lunch (twice), but each time I had an amazing meal. One negative: I found the menu to be intimidating, nothing sounded "normal" and was afraid to be adventurous - but if you get past that and just pick something, you will enjoy it immensely. But for the record, I just couldn't bring myself to order the bone marrow.
Feels like the real London
First to Review - February 21, 2009
At first I was put off, the music was loud and I wasn't sure if this was my crowd: a mix of hipsters, bearish types and regular guys. But as the evening wore on it was clear that everyone was there to have a great time. A fun mix of electropop, 80s music (they even played El Debarge's Rythym of the Night) kept the crowd bopping. An inspired performance by local gender bender Johnny Woo made the night even more fun (if a bit surreal). This is a must do when in Vauxhall (and worth a trip here regardless).
Fun crowd, Dance Remixes
First to Review - February 21, 2009
I enjoyed my stop here, it's a great place to stop before heading out to the other bars or dance spots in Vauxhall. I managed to see the same people here as the RVT and Fire later in the evening, so it's clearly the first stop on night's festivities. There's a dance floor in the back, but it never seemed to get too crowded (on a Friday when I was there). The crowd was good looking and I had fun.
A popular hangout, food just ok
First to Review - February 08, 2009 - Visited: February 2009
You don't really come here for the food, but to hang out and meet up with friends or make new ones. The salads are good as is the coffee but the service isn't always the best. But come here anyway. This is the perennial meeting spot and they have events many evenings.
Peaceful location, great rooms, great pool
First to Review - January 13, 2009 - Visited: November 2008
I've stayed here a few times (because I've had business in the area) and I highly recommend it. Too often W's can be cold and small - the rooms here are comfortable and reasonably sized - I got rooms with living rooms and desk areas the last three times and they were great. Walk two blocks and you have the funky college town feel of Westwood (UCLA) with some fun little diners and college kids everywhere. You'll need a car if you want to go anywhere else (WeHo, etc), its also quick drive to the Getty from here. The pool area was known (years ago) as the party spot for hollywood, but that seems to have died down thankfully, so you can enjoy the space. Service at the pool isn't great, but it is comfortable. I'd stay here again if I didn't want to be right in WeHo.
Amazing pizza; great outdoor seating
First to Review - September 07, 2008 - Visited: September 2008
Delfina is one of the best restaurants in the city and their new-ish pizzeria next door is just as good. Come here for interesting takes on the favorites and some new ingredient combos and amazing dough. The also have appetizers and a few non-pizza entrees as well. I've been here a number of times and yesterday we sat at the counter and watched them knead mozzarella from the curd they buy from a local dairy. The waiters are amazingly knowledgeable about what they serve. Really impressive all around. It's also one of the few restaurants in the city to have outdoor seating in warm weather
Great looking crowd, good music, standoffish
Posted: July 19, 2008
Bourbon Street was the perfect place for boy-watching with a good mix of people and lots of pretty boys. The crowd seemed a little more LA and a bit less friendly than some of the other SD spots, but overall I enjoyed it. It's in University Heights near a few other restaurants but otherwise away from the Hillcrest or North Park bars, so it's harder to barhop here.
Great brunch spot
First to Review - February 22, 2008 - Visited: February 2008
My partner and I went here for a Sunday brunch on a perfectly sunny Palm Springs day. The patio is great, the mimosas were nice and the food was good (not amazing, but above average). Perfect for people watching and most of the crowd was gay & lesbian. I'll do brunch here again when we are in PS next.
Friendly and comfortable home base in PS
Posted: February 21, 2008 - Visited: February 2008
My partner and I stayed here over President's Day weekend and had a great time. The owners (John and Jean-Guy) are very present and a part of making your stay enjoyable, which I liked. The crowd naturally gathers for conversations over the morning breakfast, during the afternoon snack/cocktail hour and on Sunday for Margaritas. Pick this place if you want a casual and nice time by the pool and to meet new folks for good conversation. This isn't one of the friskiest resorts - there are better places to stay if you are looking for that - but for an overall relaxing trip, I'd stay here again.
Nice, but not out of this world
Posted: February 09, 2008
Like T.O.C., Woody's is like two places in one. the main bar upstairs and down is a busy, but casual bar and hangout. Pull up a stool and have a beer, talk with friends. Then, if you are so inclined, pay a cover to go into their large dance floor area. The crowd and the place is much more vibrant and fun. The music on the Friday I went was so, so and the crowd breaking out into line dancing was a little bit of a throwback though. I'd stop in again to give it a try on my next trip, but I wouldn't go out of my way unless there's a special event going on.
It's like two different places
Posted: February 09, 2008
Downstairs is a really fun piano bar with the expected show tunes queens (and college drama boys) singing along. It's rustic and not all that much to look at, but packed. Go upstairs and its like a totally different world. Modern lounge feel, young and attractive crowd great pop/dance music. It was my favorite stop on my trip to Philly.
Full of attractive younger guys
Posted: August 18, 2007
This is clearly the "hot spot" in Dupont. I went on a Thursday and the crowd started rolling in around 11 for the "Batlle of the Briefs" at 12. The downstairs lounge area feels like a high end living room, upstairs is a mid-size dance floor with shirtless (and hot) bartenders. I'd agree with the other reviewers that the crowd here is young, cute and keenly aware of fashion - yep, diesel t-shirts and trendy haircuts everywhere.
Great place to meet new friends
Posted: August 18, 2007
So I wouldn't call this a stand & model bar, although a few people seem to act like it is. I went there on a night where they were playing rock videos from the 80s - fun! It was easy to strike up conversation here and I enjoyed having a drink in this crowd. The upstairs area is odd, only room enough for a pool table. Seems like many people stop here for happy hour, or before heading to Cobalt down the street.
Nice friendly bar for a drink with friends
Posted: August 18, 2007
I stopped in briefly around 11pm and it was a bit quiet with a few groups of people watching show tunes on the TV screens. I like this place, instantly felt comfortable and the crowd was attractive and of mixed ages.
I'd agree with Devlin
Posted: August 18, 2007
Definately a casual locals hangout. Kinda old school in decor. Crowd seemed friendly.
Hip lounge feel with a bit too many colored lights
First to Review - August 18, 2007
I stopped in at Halo for a drink on my recent visit to DC. It has two floors (a bar on each floor) and attracts a 20-30-somthing crowd. There are great couches to sit and chat with friends, but I found it hard to meet new people here. Everyone seemed to be locked in their own private conversation. The biggest negative: the place is all white, but they project colored blue, green and red lights on the walls/ceiling, so it was dark, but not really in a good way. I'd only stop in again if I was with friends.
Indian Fusion? Great food.
First to Review - August 18, 2007
This is the second place I've been to in just a few weeks that I'd call Indian Fusion. The menu here is based loosely on Indian traditions and spices but the preparations are more california cuisine than anything else. For an appetizer, I ordered "Naan Pizza" with prosciutto and it could have been a meal unto itself. It was really amazing. I then had beef tenderloin, which was amazingly prepared and tasty, but not out of the ordinary. If I had it to do again, I'd do the Naan Pizza and mix it up with some of the more adventurous dishes. Only negative: the wine list. Their main list had only so/so wines starting at $50!!, and their supplemental list only started at $70/bottle. Give this place a try.
The place to be after the clubs close
First to Review - April 15, 2007
The pizza here is actually quite good, but that's not the reason people come here. This is the spot to cruise, meet people and people watch after the bars/clubs close. It's simply part of the routine: dinner, then club, then spiritus. I have had the pizza while sober, and it is worth the trip during the day too.
Great Thai food, cute crowd
First to Review - March 12, 2007
Thai House Express is my corner Thai place (I'm lucky enough to live right here in the Castro) and I eat there way too many times to mention. The food is terrific: maybe not the best thai I've ever had, but close to it. I recommend the yellow curry chicken (I forget the name) There's always a crowd of good looking people and the waiters aren't bad to look at either.
Great concept, good food
First to Review - March 11, 2007
My partner and I had dinner here when we were in Boston last year. We were attacted by the concept (Two brothers who are chefs prepare entrees based on the same ingredients - kind like Iron Chef, but in the family). The atmosphere is great, the location too (right on Tremont in the South End) and the food was very good (although not amazing).
Sad to see it go!
Posted: February 25, 2007
Roxy was the first gay bar/club/anything I ever went to. I remember being overwhelmed by the sheer number of shirtless and hot men in that place. It was as if I had walked into another universe. Over the years I've gone back again and again and have always had fun (though at times the music got very dark and druggy). I thought the Roxy would "always be there", but I guess nothing is forever!
Great place to meet friends
Posted: December 18, 2006 - Visited: May 2006
I stop at this place when I need to meet up with friends before bar hopping. There's a nice crowd (mostly thirty-something) that's a little more manly then other chelsea hangouts. I'm not much into sports, but the sports bar feel makes it different than the rest.
This place never changes
Posted: December 15, 2006
G is an institution and after all these years it really has never changed. Now, its a great place to meet friends and chill out watch the crowd go by. The crowd isn't as pretty as it used to be, but the experience is just the same.
Beautifully restored Inn
First to Review - July 16, 2006
We stayed at this guest house 1 night in July 2006. They did an amazing job of restoring this inn, the finishes are impecable, everything is clean, and there are a ton of nice touches like recessed lights, wall sconces, etc. We stayed in one of their smallest rooms (#3 I think) and while we loved it, we felt the mattress was a bit uncomfortable (too firm). I would definately try this place again and would love to stay for at least a few nights.
Comfortable and trendy at the same time
First to Review - June 22, 2006
My partner and I stayed here over New Year's 2005/2006 and it was the perfect place for us. The rooms are all suites and we got a junior suite which is just a big room with a living area on one side and bed on the other. The decor of the room was contemporary but very comfortable and since it rained most of our trip we particularly enjoyed the fireplace and the DVD player - unlike most hotel rooms, we felt at home here. My favorite thing about this hotel though is that it is just a block or two off of the main WeHo strip, but in a residential neighborhood. So you really do feel like you are living there. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to stay in WeHo and wants a nice attitude free place.
Great hangout
First to Review - July 21, 2005 - Visited: June 2005
Great music, cute boys, what more can you ask for. Busiest on weekend nights. There's an open area in the front (sorta half indoors and half outdoors) which is a great place to hangout with friends even during the day!
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