In This Issue The Ball Scene 2006 Black Pride Guide
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In This Issue The Ball Scene 2006 Black Pride Guide
www.FlavaLife.com Black & Latino Gay Travel & Entertainment Guide March/April 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 2 U.S. $4.95 • Canada $5.95 In This Issue The Ball Scene 2006 Black Pride Guide Cities and Maps Alabama Birmingham/Mobile/Montgomery ........................ 12 Arizona Phoenix .................................................................... 12 California Los Angeles ............................................................. 13 San Francisco .......................................................... 15 Oakland . .................................................................. 18 District of Columbia Washington, D.C. .................................................... 18 Florida Fort Lauderdale ....................................................... Hollywood ............................................................... Jacksonville ............................................................. Key West .................................................................. Miami ....................................................................... 19 24 24 24 24 Georgia Atlanta ..................................................................... 26 Illinois Chicago .................................................................... 28 Indiana Indianapolis ............................................................. 28 Louisiana New Orleans . .......................................................... 30 Ruff Ryder Features Black Prides & Events ................................................. 2 On the Scene . ............................................................. 4 Ballroom by Frank Leon Roberts ............................... 6 Ruff Ryder Photo Shoot ............................................. 32 Harry ‘N Da Hood by Harry Pinkney . ........................ 52 Black America’s Gay Problem – Can Attitudes Change in the Black Church? by Jasmyn A. Cannick ............. 54 Hip-Hop Stars Find Gay Is Good by Rod McCullom ....................................................... 55 Maryland Baltimore ................................................................. 30 Michigan Detroit ...................................................................... 31 Minnesota Minneapolis . ........................................................... 38 Mississippi Jackson .................................................................... 38 Missouri St Louis .................................................................... 38 Nevada Las Vegas ................................................................. 40 New York New York City .......................................................... 42 Tidus Interviews Quincy LeNear & Deondray Gossett Creator of the DL Chronicles ..................................... 56 North Carolina Charlotte/Winston-Salem/ Greensboro/Asheville ............................................. 45 DL In the NFL by Rod McCullom ............................... 58 Ohio Cincinnati/Cleveland/Columbus ............................ 45 CREW Publisher - Flava Works, Inc Editor-in-Chief - Dekenric Wiley Pennsylvania Philadelphia . ........................................................... 45 Pittsburgh ................................................................ 46 Associate Editor - Yetu Robinson Rhode Island Providence . ............................................................. 47 Contributors - Jasmyne A. Cannick, Rod McCullom, Harry Pinkney, Frank Leon Roberts , Tidus South Carolina Greenville ................................................................ 47 Art Director - Dan Nelson Tennessee Memphis/Nashville ................................................. 47 CONTACT US Editorial Offices - 933 W. Irving Park, Suite C Chicago, IL 60613-3074 Subscriptions - To order subscriptions, change your address or ask about an existing subscription, call toll free (866-352-8263) Web Site - http://www.FlavaLife.com Advertising - For rates and deadlines call 866-352-8263, e-mail sales@flavaLife.com or visit http://www.FlavaLife.com FlavaLife (ISSN1557-2668) is published bimonthly by Flava Works, Inc., 933 W. Irving Park, Suite C, Chicago, IL 60613. The entire contents of FlavaLife magazine are copyright © 2006 by Flava Works, Inc. and may not be reproduced in any manner, either whole or in part, without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. Texas Austin . ..................................................................... 47 Dallas, Fort Worth . .................................................. 48 Houston ................................................................... 48 Virginia Richmond ................................................................ 49 Washington Seattle ...................................................................... 49 Puerto Rico San Juan . ................................................................ 50 Mexico Puerto Vallarta ......................................................... 50 St Croix . ................................................................................. 50 FLAVALIFE Show your Pride, start booking your travel plans now. JULY 2006 MARCH June 30 - July 4, 2006 Experience one of the largest ethnic pride celebrations in the Midwest. For more information, go to www. windycitypride.org/home.htm. Dominican Island Heat II March 1 - 6, 2006 Tampa Bay, FL Central Florida Black Pride APRIL Charlotte, NC Black Pride Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Philadelphia, PA Black Pride April 28 - 30, 2006 An annual unity event for African American sexual minorities and minorities of African descent. For more information, go to www.phillyblackpride.org. MAY Houston, TX Black Pride May 4-8, 2006 For more information, go to www.houstonsplash.com. Washington, D.C. Black Pride May 26 - 29, 2006 For more information, go to www.dcblackpride.org. JUNE Memphis, TN Black Pride June 15 - 18, 2006 New York, NY Black Pride June 19 - 25, 2006 For more information, go to www.blackpridenyc.com Toronto, Ont., Canada Black Pride June 19 - 25, 2006 For more information, go to www.torontoblackpride.com Columbia, SC., Canada Black Pride June 19 - 25, 2006 Columbia SC’s first ever Black Pride. http://www.carolinasblackpridemovement.com Little Rock, AR Black Pride June 23-26, 2006 LA Black Pride AFRO SOLE at the Beach June 28 - July 3, 2006 - http://www.atbla.com FLAVALIFE Chicago, IL Black GLBT Pride July 20 - 23, 2006. For more information, go to www.floridablackpride.net July 20 - 23, 2 Detroit, MI Black Gay Pride July 26 - 30, 2006 This annual celebration in Detroit is one hot and happening event not to be missed. For more information, go to www.hotterthanjuly.com. AUGUST Brooklyn, NY, Pride in the City August 3 - 6, 2006 - www.prideinthecity.com Pittsburgh, PA Unity Black Pride August 4 - 6, 2006 peerpastors@hotmail.com Jacksonville Black Pride - Throwdown 2004 August 4 - 6, 2006 - For more information, contact www. jaxxblkpride.org. Indiana, IN Black Gay Pride August 6, 2006 San Diego, CA, Ebony Pride August 21, 2006 For more information, go to the website. http://ebonypride.org/about_us/festival.htm SEPTEMBER Dalas, TX Black Pride September 28-October 1, 2006. For more information, go to http://dallasblackpride.com/ OCTOBER Baltimore, MD Black Pride October 7-9, 2006 Nashville, TN Black Pride October 27-29, 2006, for more information, go to www.brothersunited.com/blackpride ON THE SCENE Las Vegas - AVN Las Vegas - Cybersocket Web Awards Las Vegas - PornTeam Pool Party at the Blue Moon Resort FLAVALIFE DC Black Pride Memorial Day Weekend May 26-29, 2006 Host Hotel: The City Center Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202.775.0800 www.dcblackpride.org FLAVALIFE Flava Notes: The Inside Scoop SPRING REVIEW Frank Leon Roberts MARCH-JUNE SPRING SEASON 2006 Ball Location Date Price 1. Metamorphis Ball FL Mar 3 $30 2. Superball Sunday V NYC Mar 12 $15 3. The Definitions Ball NC Mar 19 $30 4. Capital Awards DC Mar 25 $30 5. P.O.C.C. Ball NYC Apr 8 FREE 6. Spring Explosion MI Apr 8 $30 7. Collections Ball NYC Apr 15 $30 8. NYC Awards Ball NYC Apr 29 $30 9. Japan Blahnik Ball IL May 3 $30 10. Stasha Mugler Ball ATL May 20 $30 11. Khan Ball DC May 27 $30 12. Platinum Ball PA May 20 $20 13. Selvyn Miza Ball NYC June 3 14. Escada/Milan Ball ATL June 17 $30 $30 The underground house-ballroom scene is going “national.” “National” in the sense that whereas New York City used to once dominate the ball scene as its epic center, nowadays Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. are hosting the most anticipated balls of the year. From the $5,000 Grand Prize at the New York City “Collections Ball ” in May to the House of Khan’s notorious Memorial Day weekend soiree in Washington D.C., the Spring 2006 season promises to be full of memorable moments and hot-bois abound. Flavamen’s ballroom correspondent Frank Mizrahi gives us the official “blow-byblow” of where you need to be and what you should expect from this season’s hottest “must-attend” functions. We’ll see you on the runway! FLAVALIFE THE METAMORPHOSIS BALL Hosted by:Father Flexx Vivant & Father Jose “Stiffy” Revlon Date:March 4, 2006 Location:Miami Florida Contact:latnstylzz@aol.com Admission:$25 be4 12am, $30 after 12am Start Time:12am Website:http://walk4mewednesdays.net Frank’s Inside Word: Expect a medium-sized turnout at this Miami function with plenty of Latin papi’s and mommies, especially the Florida chapters of the houses of Infiniti and Mizrahi. Stay the weekend and enjoy the hot Latino festival on Sunday night, right after the ball. SUPERBALL SUNDAY V Hosted by:The Legendary Icon Mother Jack Mizrahi Date:Sunday March 12, 2006 Location:New York City, Club Escuelita, 39th Between 8th and 9th Contact:Destra528@aol.com Admission:$15 before 12:30, $20 after Start Time:1am Website:www.escuelita.com Frank’s Inside Word: The Superball Sunday’s have been a huge mini-ball success in New York City. Superball Sunday V will undoubtedly bring its usual array of highlights, runway divas, vogue femmes, and sexy sex-sirens. Look for the sex-siren ruler Buddah Balenciaga as well as that man with the million dollar smile, the legendary Whitney MiyakeMugler. Inside word also has it that the icon Octavia St. Laurent (of “Paris Is Burning” fame) will also be walking that night. THE DEFINITIONS BALL Hosted by:Father Ahora Date:March 18, 2006 Location:Charlotte, North Carolina Club Illusion 1000, Charlotte, NC Contact:authentic3005@aol.com Admission:$25 all night Start Time:12 a.m Frank’s Inside Word: In recent years the North Carolina scene has made mostly unsuccessful attempts to build its national ballroom presence. The “Definitions Ball”, commented by the Legendary Selvyn and Jack Mizrahi might be North Carolina’s first shot at gold. Expect a lot of nearby Virginia and Baltimore/D.C. ballroom kids, especially Khans, Revlons, and a few Mizrahi’s. That night a special awards ceremony will be held for some of the ballroom’s most revered senior members including the show-stopping Andre Mizrahi and the legendary “Realness” ruler Dray Ebony. With a $2006 grand prize for “open to all face”, divas like Philly’s Jacen Prodigy and New York City’s sexy Father Ruben Mizrahi are likely to be in the building. HAROLD BALENCIAGA’S D.C. CAPITOL AWARD’S BALL Date:March 25, 2006 Location:Washington D.C. Frank’s Inside Word: Washington D.C. has long been dominated by two houses: The legendary and infamous House of Khan, and the ever growing and rockstocking House of Balenciaga. The “D.C. Capitol Award’s Ball” will come on the heels of the Nostaglia Ball held on February 18th, and is expected to feature an equally impressive sized crowd. Considering that the Legendary Father Harold Balenciaga is throwing this function (the King of D.C.) it’s likely that attendance will be mega. Look for the sexy Maryland boys like Father Dennis Karan and Leon Khan as well as the “golden girl” beauties of D.C. such as Mother Ayanna Khan and Eygpt Balenciaga. THE P.O.C.C. BALL Hosted by:Brooklyn’s People of Color in Crisis Date:April 2, 2006 Location:New York City Club Spirit, 530 W 27th Street Contact:Michael@pocc.org Admission:Free all night! Start Time:1:30pm Website:www.pocc.org Frank’s Inside Word: Other than the Latex Ball, this is without question, New York City’s most anticipated function of the year. With no admission cover, FLAVALIFE look for a standing room only, jam-packed crowd (1000+). Expect a major turnout by the three undisputed “powerhouses” of the contemporary scene: House of Mizrahi, Balenciaga, and Prodigy. This will be the ball that creates new legends, and burns the reputation of those already deemed as such. It’s a must see. Bring your camera and a fold up chair. SPRING BLING EXPLOSION 2006 Hosted by:The Legendary-Icon House of Infiniti Detroit Date:Saturday April 8, 2006 Location:Detroit, Michigan The Tom Phillip Post Admission:$30 Frank’s Inside Word: Yet another Detroit-Midwest function commented by the Legendary Father Neiman Marcus Escada. Look for a heavy Detroit/ Chicago crowd with plenty of Prodigy’s and Escada’s in the mix. The super sexy Joseph Balenciaga (sex siren) will also be in the building. THE COLLECTIONS BALL Hosted by:Godmother Jasmine Mizrahi Date:April 15, 2006 Location:New York City (to be announced in March) Contact:Destra528@aol.com Admission:$30 Start Time:12am Frank’s Inside Word: The official millionairess of the ballroom scene, Atlanta’s Jasmine Mizrahi will be hosting her first New York City ball. With the FLAVALIFE grand prize being $5,000 for the house that wins the most trophies, you can guarantee that this will be the hottest ball in New York City in April. THE NEW YORK CITY AWARD’S BALL Hosted by:Father Andre & Mother Jack Mizrahi Date:April 29, 2006 Location:New York (to be announced in March) Contact:Destra528@aol.com Admission: $30 Start Time:11pm Frank’s Inside Word: This is the Oscar’s of the ballroom scene-the absolute best and brightest. Get ready for the red carpet. Look for the men of Ballroom Rockstar Magazine as well as hundreds of the ballroom’s super-divas. PANDEMONIUM IN PARADISE BALL Hosted by:Japan Manolo-Blahnik Date:May 6, 2006 Location:Chicago,Illnois Contact:Japan_Manolo_Blahnik@Yahoo.com Frank’s Inside Word: The newcomer Japan Blahnik, who surprised audiences with her win over Montez Mizrahi for men’s runway at the Atlanta Awards Ball in January, is throwing her first Chicago function. Insiders say the ball will be commented by the Legendary Selvin Mizrahi. We’ll see. Grand Prize for the evening will be $1000 for “Realness as a House.” HOUSE OF KHAN BALL Date:Memorial Day Weekend Location:Washington, D.C. Date:May 27, 2006 Admission:$30 Contact:James Khan, 202-359-0637 Frank’s Inside Word: Memorial Weekend just wouldn’t be the same with the legendary house of khan ball. Expect the entire rocksocking D.C. based Khan contingency, as well as plenty of gay boi “passerbyers” in town for the rest of D.C.’s delicious weekend events. Father Oreo Omni is expected to storm the floor for sex-siren and All American Runway, as are the sexy boys of the House of Mizrahi, including the light-skin bandits’ Twan & Chuck Mizrahi. Expect a “who’s who” Chicago crowd with plenty of New Yorkers in town for the special occasion. THE FASHION TRACE BALL Hosted by:Japan Manolo-Blahnik, Yummie Prodigy & Selvyn Mizrahi Presents Location:Ball Room Headquarters, Chicago,IL. Admission:$30 Contact:Japan_Manolo_Blahnik@Yahoo.com Frank’s Inside Word: New York City’s Jack Mizrahi, Chicago’s Nieman Marcus Escada & and Philadephia’s Jay Manolo Blahnik.will be commenting this much anticipated Chicago June fling. 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Harley’s 155 B-2. Incognito Lounge Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Arizona Royal Villa Apartments H-2. Arizona Sunburst Inn H-3. Maricopa Manor B&B H-4. Yum Yum Tree Scottsdale Rd ARIZONA Phoenix Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Chute 202 Van Buren St Jefferson St 17 202 153 Buckeye Rd 60 60 202 10 Bars/Clubs B-1. Harley’s Club 2303, 2303 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85016 - Phone: 602-956-2885 www.harleysclub155.biz - Best Nights: Fri and SatOpen-12 noon to 2 am- 7 days a week.k B-2. Incognito, 2424 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ . 85016 - Phone: 602-955-9805 - Best Hip- Hop club in AZ. Open til 4a.m. every Sat. Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Arizona Royal Villa Apartments, 4312 N 12th St, Phoenix AZ 85014, - Phone: 602266-6883 - http:/www.royalvilla.com - info@ royalvilla.com - Our adult-oriented accommodations with clothing optional policy offer privacy, comfort, cleanliness and adventure for those in town on business or local residents just looking for a “fantasy weekend get-away”. Our accommodations range from standard rooms or junior suites to one-bedroom apartments at competitive rates. H2. Arizona Sunburst Inn, 6245 N 12th Place, Phoenix AZ 85014-1712 - Phone: 602-2741474, Toll Free: 1-800-974-1474 - http://www. azsunburst.com - sunbrstinn@aol.com - A Unique setting in the heart of Phoenix that makes you feel like you’re out in the country. Located in one of the best neighborhoods in Phoenix, makes us a private and quite place to stay. H-3. Maricopa Manor B&B, 15 West Pasadena Ave, Phoenix AZ 85013 - Phone: 602-274-6302 - http://www.maricopamanor.com - res@maricopamanor.com - An upscale b & b in central phoenix, close to the clubs, bars, and the local gay scene, straight friendly mainstream inn. 12 FLAVALIFE 143 H-4. Yum Yum Tree Guesthouse, 90 W Virginia, Phoenix AZ 85003 - Phone: 602-265-2590, Toll Free: 877-YUM-TREE - http://www.yytguesthouse - com - tvankirk@yytguesthouse - Whether for business or pleasure, The Yum Yum Tree provides a relaxing environment for our guests who desire luxury accommodations within a residential setting. Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Chute, 1440 E Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ 85014 - Phone: 602-234-1654, 1-877-2451094 - www.chuteaz.com - Rooms, Lockers, Gym, Steam, Videos, Special Day Rates, Short Term Memberships and Friendly Staff all add up to the Hottest Place in Phoenix to Meet Friendly Bears and Leathermen. Flex Club, 1517 S Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix AZ 85009 - Phone: 602-271-9011 - http://flexbaths.com........ towelboy@flexbaths.co Information Resources Echo Magazine, PO Box 16630, Phoenix AZ 85011 - Phone: 602-266-0550 - http://www. echomag.com - editor@echomag.com Ionaz Magazine, PO Box 2808, Phoenix AZ, 85002 - Phone: 602-271-0202 - http://www. ionaz.com - info@ionaz.com - Entertainment Lifestyle Magazine for the LBGT Community. X-Factor, PO Box 16630, Phoenix AZ 85011 - Phone: 602-266-0550, http://www.xfactor.com - editor@xfactor.com CALIFORNIA Los Angeles d Sa C-3 Santa Monica Blvd R-10 N ol ly w oo d Fw y Santa Monica Blvd 101 Melrose Ave 405 Highland Ave R-8 La Brea Ave R-7 La Brea Ave I-1 Gardner St B-3 B-6 101 210 5 101 Melrose Ave B-7 B-8 B-4 C-6 C-5 2 2 C-2 C-4 B-2 West Hollywood Hotels/Motels/ Accomodations H-1. Beachrunners’ Inn Retail S-1. A Different Light Information Resources I-1. Frontiers Magazine I-2. Gay and Lesbian Community Center Bars/Clubs 2200, 6507 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028 - Phone: 323-993-7161 - Thug passion male and female dancers. 21 and over with proper id. Alibi East/Back Alley, 225 S San Antonio Ave, Pomona CA 91766 - Phone: 909-623-9422 - Dance club open 7 days a week. B-1. Annex, 835 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood CA 90301 - Phone: 310-671-7323 - Karaoke on Sat & Sun. B-2. Catch One, 4067 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90019 - Phone: 323-734-8849 - http://www. jewelscatchone.com - R & B, Hip Hop, Old School, Deep House Sat 9pm-4am & Sun 7:30pm-2am. Club Rumor, 22554 Main St, Hayward CA 94541 - Phone: 510-733-2334 - www.clubrumor.com - Gogo boys, underwear night, dice games free pool on tue dancing on fri. B-3. Club L, 4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood CA, 91601 - Phone: 818-769-7722 Cocktail hour 4pm to 7pm, $2.00 drink specials. Club LBC, 3428 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach CA 90804 - Phone: 323-860-8877 - Male dancers, $2.00 well drinks, $2.00 domestic beer, free parking. B-4. Club Seduction@The El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90029 - Phone: 10 710 10 B-5 605 110 Inglewood 710 5 B-1 105 105 105 405 605 91 110 710 Pacific Coast Hwy 405 405 Long Beach 110 405 Anaheim 10th St Cherry Ave Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Circus of Books C-2. Flex Complex C-3. Hollywood Spa. C-4. Melrose Baths C-5. Midtowne Spa C-6. North Hollywood Spa C-7. Video 10 C-8. Zone Beverly Hills itos Ave Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Abbey R-2. Benvenuto R-3. Bossa Nova R-4. Cafe D’etoile R-5. Choices R-6. Dude’s Beach Bar & Grill R-7. Felt R-8. French Market Restaraunt R-9. Jamba Juice R-10. Mark’s R-11. Off Vine R-12 Paradise Bar / Restaurant R-13. Tango Grill 405 Alam H-2. Coral Sands Motel H-3. Holloway Motel H-4. Le Montrose Suite Hotel H-5. Ramada Plaza West Hollywood H-6. San Vincente Inn-Resort H-7. Turrent House H-8. Valadon Hotel Pacific Ave Bars/Clubs B-1. Annex B-2. Catch one B-3. Club L B-4. Club Seduction B-5. First Fridayz La B-6. Lodge B-7. Metro@Here Lounge B-8. Rage Atlantic Ave on Blvd rts R-3 R-13 R-6 H-4 H-5 H R-11 C-7 Fairfax Ave N Robe H-4 H-6 S-1 R-4 R-1 R-2 lvd a nt a B Sa onic R-9 M B-9 C-8 Long Beach Blvd Holloway Dr H-8 N La Cienegea Blvd W Sunset Blvd Crescent Heights Blv W Sunset Blvd Gardner St W Sunset Blvd ica on Western Grower St C-3 M nta H-2 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd 7th St 6th St H-7 3rd St Broadway Sho R-5 Broadw ay R-12 Ocean B lvd H-1 rel 818-633-3056 - hometown.aol.com/bruthasine Dr 4bruthas Factory, 652 N Lapeer Dr, West Hollywood Ca 90069 - Phone: (310) 659-4551 - 4th Wed of every month large 3 dance floor party with 80’s90’s party in conjunction with club ultra suede. Fridays pop music and Sat dance venue. B-5. First Fridayz LA, Los Angeles CA - Phone: 323-769-6333 - www.firstfridayzla.com - First fridays moves so go to website or call hotline for location inofrmation this party is only held the first fri of every month. Here Lounge, 696 Roberson Blvd, West Hollywood Ca 90046 - Phone: (310) 360 8455 - www. herelounge.com The Larchmont, 5657 Melrose Ave, Hollywood CA 90038-3909 - Phone: 323-467-4068 - www. myspace.com/thelarchmont. B-6. Lodge, 4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood CA, 91601 - Phone: 818-769-7722 - www. clubl.net - Gay black nightclub. FLAVALIFE 13 CALIFORNIA Los Angeles (cont.) Menagerie, 3581 University, Riverside CA 92507 - Phone: 909-788-8000 Menagerie, 3581 University, Riverside CA 92507 - Phone: 909-788-8000 B-7. Metro@Here Lounge, 696 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles CA 70069 - Phone: 323-769-6333 - www.ivandaneilproductions.com - Hottest Wed night party in W. Hollywood featuring some of the sexiest Go Go Dancers around. B-8. Rage, 8911 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90069 - Phone: 310-652-7055 - Dance club. Study, 1723 N Western Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027 Phone: 213-464-9551 Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood Ca 90069 - Phone: (310) 659-4551 - Wed 80’s night (4th wed of every month large 3 dance floor party with 80’s-90’s party in conjunction with the factory). Friday “girl bar” lesbian night. Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Abbey, 692 North Robertson, West Hollywood CA, 90069, 310-289-8410, http://www. abbeyfoodandbar.com - First, AOL CityGuide voters chose The Abbey-West Hollywood as the number one bar overall in the Los Angeles metro area. Now, the buzz continues to build as voters for the prestigious 2005-06 Zagat Survey confirm it: The Abbey is L.A.’s hotspot. R-2. Benvenuto, 8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-659-8635 - http://www.benvenuto-caffe.com - Benvenuto Caffe offers an eclectic mix of fresh homemade Italian favorites. Let us cater to your next event, or come in to experience our friendly service. R-3. Bossa Nova, 685 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-657-5070 R-4. Cafe D’etoile, 8941 1/2 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90046 - Phone: 310-278-1011 R-5. Choices, 740 East Broadway, Long Beach CA , 90802 - Phone: 562-983-7001 - www.choiceslb.com - Full service Restaurant and bar. Entertainment 7 nights a week. predominantly gay and lesbian patrons. Special events. R-6. Dude’s Beach Bar & Grill, 8865 Santa Monica Blvd, West HollywoodCA90069 Phone: 310-652-8865 - http://www.food4dudes. com - todd@food4dudes.com - Mexican and Cantina Cuisine with 2 daily happy hours. R-7. Felt, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 323-822-3888 - http://www.feltrestaurant.com R-8. French Market Restaurant, 7985 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90046 - Phone: 323-654-0898 - www.frenchquarterwest.com - When you walk through our doors our bright colors and open air feeling make you feel like you’ve traveled right to Bourbon Street. We welcome you to our family and hope you enjoy your stay. 14 FLAVALIFE R-9. Jamba Juice, 8591 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-3607440 - http://www.jambajuice.com R-10. Mark’s, 861 N La Cienega, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-652-5252 - http://www.marksrestaurant.com - Marks’s Restaurant open 7 nights from 6pm. Mondays 1/2 price, 1/2 price wines on Sundays. Upright Dinner Caberet 2nd Friday of each month. Always a hot crowd. R-11. Off Vine, 6263 Leland Way, Hollywood CA 90028 - Phone: 323-962-1900 - http://www. offvine.com R-12. Paradise Bar/Restaurant, 1800 W Broadway, Long Beach CA 90802 - Phone: 562-5908773 - www.paradiselb.com - Piano bar and restaurant with american cuisine. R-13. Tango Grill, 8807 Santa Monica Blvd,West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-659-3663 - Argentinian style food. White Lotus, 1743 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028 - Phone: 323-463-0060 - www.whitelotushollywood.com. Yukon Mining Company, 7328 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 323851-8833 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations R-1.Beachrunners’ Inn, 231 Kennebec Avenue Long Beach CA 90803 - Phone: 866-221-000 http://www.beachrunnersinn.com - SteveFrank@charter.net - Whether you’re here on business or for a weekend getaway, Beachrunners’ Inn will provide you quality lodgings with the comforts of home. R-2. Coral Sands Motel, 1730 North Western Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027 - Phone: 323-4675141 - Toll Free: 800-421-3650, 800-367-7263 R-3. Holloway Motel, 8465 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 323-6542454 - Toll Free: 888-654-6400 - http://www. hollowaymotel.com - resmgr@hollowaymotel. com - The Holloway Motel is situated in the heart of West Hollywood, within easy walking distance to local dining, entertainment, and shopping. Our central location is ideal for people who want to see many of the Southern California tourist attractions from a conveniently located lodging facility. R-4. Le Montrose Suite Hotel, 900 Hammond Street, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310885-1115 - http://www.lemontrose.com R-5. Ramada Plaza West Hollywood, 8585 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - 310-652-6400 - Toll Free: 800-845-8585 - http:// www.thegayhotel.com - info@ramada-wh.com - The ONLY hotel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, the Gay Hotel puts you in the heart of the action. Step out of your room and onto “The Boulevard” where this vibrant city invites you to experience extraordinary dining, unique shopping, exceptional art, and exciting nightlife. R-6. San Vicente Inn-Resort, 845 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310854-6915 - http://www.gayresort.com - sanventeinn@gayresort.com - For convenient change of scenery, come relax and enjoy the privacy of a tropical oasis in the middle of the city. Swim and relax in a gay men’s clothing optional environment. Meet new friends or just relax in a gay country club environment secluded from the hustle and bustle of LA. C-6. North Hollywood Spa, 5636 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood CA 91601 - Phone: 818-760-6969 C-7. Video 10, 7063 Lexington Ave, Los Angeles CA 90038 - Toll Free: 800-548-4310 C-8. Zone, 1037 N Sycamore Ave, West Hollywood CA 90038 - Phone: 323-464-8881 - http://www.thezonela.com Information Resources Amassi Center, 1Amassi Center, 160 South La Brea Ave suite 200, Inglewood CA 90301 - Phone: 310-419-1969 - www.amassi.com Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd, Suite 101, San Diego CA 92116 - Box Office: 619-220-0097 Business Office: 619-220-6830 - http://www.diversionary.org - Diversionary Theatre was founded in 1986 to provide quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. I-1. Frontiers Magazine, 5657 Wilshire Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Phone: 323-9303220 - http://www.frontiersweb.com - Frontiers Newsmagazine is an online magazine serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, as well as providing extensive coverage of AIDS and HIV related issues in L a, San Francisco and around the world. I-2. Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 1625 N Schrader Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028 - Phone: 323-993-7400 - www.lagaycenter.org Retail S-1. A Different Light, 8853 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-854-6601 - http://www.adlbooks.com - kurt@adlbooks.com.. Retail Shops - Gay and lesbian bookstore. R-7. Turret House, Chestnut Ave, Long Beach CA 90802 - Phone: 888-488-7738 - http://www.turrethouse.com - innkeepers@turrethouse.com - Victorian bed and breakfast. R-8. Valadon Hotel, 8822 Cynthia Street, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 310-854-1114 - www.valadonhotel.com - remon@valadonhotel.com - All Suite hotel nestled on a quiet street in west hollywood, just two blocks away from the famous sunset strip. Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Circus of Books, 8230 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069 - Phone: 323-656-6533 C-2. Flex Complex, 4424 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA 90029 - Phone: 323-663-5858 - http://flexbaths.com - towelboy@flexbaths. com - We are a private men’s club with locations in Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Phoenix. CALIFORNIA San Francisco Bars/Clubs B-1. Anthem, Anthem, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco CA 94103. B-2. Blackout, 525 Harrison St San Francisco CA - Phone: 415-263-6923 - www.blackoutsf. com - No matter the date..it’s ALWAYS the SECOND Fri. Doing It Up Big... cali’s most successful Hip Hop event. Only for the sexy. 21 and over free before 1030pm with Flyer. dresscode: upscale or hip hop gear. B-3. Club Red @ Blondies, 540 Valencia, San Francisco CA 94110 - Phone: 415-339-8310 Pendulum, 44146 18th St, San Francisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-863-4441 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Blue, 2337 Market St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-863-BLUE C-3. Hollywood Spa, 1650 Ivar, Los Angeles CA 90028 - Phone; 213-463-5169 - Toll Free: 800-SPA-CLUB - http://www.hollywoodspa.com R-2. Cafe Flore, 2298 Market St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone; 415-621-8579 - www. cafeflore.com C-4. Melrose Baths, 7269 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood CA 90046 - Phone: 323-937-2122 - http://www.midtowne.com - midtowngm@ midtowne.com R-3. Harvey’s, 500 Castro, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-431-4278 - Restaurant and bar with American cuisine. C-5. Midtowne Spa, 615 South Kohler St, Los Angeles CA 90021 - Phone: 213-680-1838 - http://www.midtowne.com R-4. Metro City Bar, 3600 16th St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-703-9750 Open 7 days a week. Happy Hour Mon- Fri. Dinner nightly except Mondays. DJ Thur- Sun. FLAVALIFE 15 CALIFORNIA San Francisco (cont.) Bay St t St t S on ke ssi i ar M M l St Offarrel M St 6t h M Fell St Oak St on St 7t h d ar ow 10 si is M H St th B-1 H-2 C-5 St om ls 8 th Fo C-3 St I-1 h h St om ls Fo on St 80 St R-5. Millennium, 580 Geary St, San Fransisco CA 94102 - Phone: 415-345-3900 - http://www. millenniumrestaurant.com info@millenniumrestaurant.com - Millennium Restaurant is dedicated to supporting the essential earthly concepts of organic food production, small farms, sustainable agriculture, recycling and composting. We believe that a gourmet dining experience can be created out of vegetarian, healthy, and environmentally friendly foods. Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Atherton Hotel, 685 Ellis St, San Fransisco, CA 94109 - Phone: 415-474-8256 - http://www.hotelatherton.com - reservation@hotelatherton.com H-2. Becks Motor Lodge, 2222 Market St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-621-8212 H-3.Chateau Tivoli, 1057 Steiner St, San Fransisco, CA 94115 - Phone: 800-228-1647 - http:// 16 FLAVALIFE St St B-2 St ris ar C-1 St 9t h 80 d H nt ya Br St 2n St St d ar ow 5t H 280 St e ns w To nd St ng Ki St 3rd St t ke ar on si is H-6 23rd St 1s 3r d St St Rhore Island St orth Leavenw Larkin Hyde t s Ave Van Nes Gough S Franklin R-5 4t M 101 tS t St t ke ar Mariposa St Potrero St Bryant St Castro St 19 th er McAllist 16th St B-3 24th St Clipper St Ofarrell St H-1 16th St I-4 C-4 Bush St C-2 R-2 R-4 H-5 R-1 H-4 R-3 S-1 I-2 I-3 St h St St S Van Ness Ave Mission St e n Av ndo Clare St St g d Kin en s n w To St 0t St Guerrero St Dolores St Lawton St 17th St 17 th Furston Ave h St H-8 H-7 Ashbury St r Dr a Kez h t ke ar Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Blue R-2. Cafe Flore R-3. Harvey’s R-4. Metro City bar R-5. Millenium Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Atherton Hotel H-2. Beck’s Motor Lodge H-3. Chateau Tivoli H-4. Innon Castro H-5. Parker Guest House H-6. Renoir Hotel H-7. Twenty Four Henry H-8. The Willows t tS n ya Br St si ard is M ow 9 H 1 th M ncoln Way St St St 8t Oak St 280 t d 3r h 5t on St H-3 Fell St tS h Turk St 1s 4t Turk St Blvd t tS on m St d ee Fr 2n St Bars/Clubs B-1. Anthem B-2. Black Out B-3. Club Red @ Blondies ro de rca ba m eE ry St Th Batte me St Sanso B-4 Geary Bush h 6t Fulton St Pine St sA ve Pine St St Larkin ry Blvd Park Presidio Blvd fornia St St bu t ay St Broadw m ay St Broadw s van Nes St yn Frankl St Gough St Lombard ia St Californ lu Hyde S 101 Jackson Co Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Blow Buddies C-2. Eros C-3. Mack Folsum Prison C-4. Nob Hill Theatre C-5. Power Exchange Information Resources I-1. Bay Area Reporter I-2. Harvey Milk Institute 1-3. SF Lasbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center etail R S-1. Rock Hard www.chateautivoli.com - mail@ chateautivoli.com - Whether you’re enjoying freshly-baked morning pastries and coffee in the dining room,or relaxing over wine and cheese by the fire in the stately double parlor you’ll feel welcome and wellcared for like a special guest in an inviting private home. H-4. Inn on Castro, 321 Castro St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-861-0321 H-5. Parker Guest Houses, 520 Church St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-621-3222, Toll Free 800-520-PARK - http://www.parkerguesthouse.com - parker@ parkerguesthouse.com - The Parker Guest House, San Francisco, is a 21 room gay hotel located in the gay and lesbian oriented Castro District. For gay travel in San Francisco, there is no better gay hotel, accommodation, bed and breakfast ( B & B ), resort, or guest house option. H-6. Renoir Hotel, 45 McAllister St, San Fransisco CA 94102, Phone: 415-626-5200, fax: 415-626-0916 - http://www.renoirhotel.com - reservations@renoirhotel.com H-7. Twenty Four Henry and Villagehouse, 24 Henry St and 4080 18th St @ castro, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-864-5686 or 1-800- 900-5686 - www.24henry.com - Two inexpensive yet elegant guesthouses in the center of the castro. gay owned and operated. free wifi and email stations. H-8. Willows, 710 14th St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-431-4770, fax: 415-431-5295 - vacation@thewillowssf.com - Comfort, amenities and great location steps away from mass transit clubs gyms and more. Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Blow Buddies, 933 Harrison St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-777-HEAD - http://www.blowbuddies.com - webmaster@ blowbuddies.com C-2. Eros, 2051 Market At Church, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-255-4921 - http:// www.erossf.com C-3. Mack Folsom Prison, 1285 Folsom st, San Fransisco CA 94103 - Phone: 415-252-1221 - http://www.mackfolsomprison.com - Since we’ve opened we’ve had a real variety of guys come into the club to check us out. Muscle boys, older guys, boy-next-door, leathermen, bears, urban, and jock boys. We’re open and friendly to everyone here and like to see all types, forms and colors come through our wonderful doors. C-4. Nob Hill Theatre, 729 Bush St, San Fransisco CA 94108 - Phone: 415-781-9468 - http://www.nobhilltheatre.com C-5. Power Exchange, 74 Otis, San Francisco CA 94103 - Phone: 415-487-9944 - www.powerexchange.com Steamworks, 2107 4th St, Berkeley CA, 94710 - Phone: 510-845-8995 - www.steamworksonline.com Information Resources I-1. Bay Area Reporter, 395 Ninth St, San Fransisco CA 94103 - Phone: 415-861-5019 - http://www.ebar.com - baradv@aol.com - A great opportunity to reach Lesbian and Gay San Francisco. I-2. Harvey Milk Institute, 584-B Castro St, San Fransisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-552-7200, fax: 415-552-0179 - http://www.harveymilk.org - harveymilk@aol.com - Harvey Milk Institute strengthens queer culture. We are the only organization of our kind in the world whose focus is on queer arts, culture and education year-round. Serving the gay lesbian bisexual transgendered communities. We will be adding more content daily. Check back often. I-3. SF Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center, 1800 Market St, San Fransisco CA 94102 - phone: 415-865-5555 - We provide information, referrals, support meetings, social events, computer center exhibits, work force developement, informational seminars rooms for rent. Retail S-1. Rock Hard, 518 Castro St, San Francisco CA 94114 - Phone: 415-437-2430 - Adult novelty store, which also sells dvd’s. FLAVALIFE 17 CALIFORNIA Oakland Bars/Clubs Cable’s Reef, 2272 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94612 - Phone: 510-451-3777 Club Rimshot, Oakland CA - Phone: 510-839-2788 Hypnotic, 1933 Broadway, Oakland CA, Phone: 510-835-4827 - 9pm-2am/$10 b4 midnight/$15 @ midnightVIP also availableDJs spinning the best in Soul, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and House Classics. Ibiza, 10 Hegenberger, Oakland CA New Bench & Bar, 2111 Franklin St, Oakland CA 94607 Phone: 510-444-2266 - 6pm ‘til close/$7 cover, discount b4 8pmHip-Hop, Dancehall, House, and Soul. White Horse Inn, 6551 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94609 - Phone: 303-296-17416 pm til close/$7 cover, discount before 8pm , hip hop, dancehall, house and soul. Retail Boadecias Books, 398 Colusa Ave, Kensington CA 94707 - Phone: 510-559-9184 - www. boadeciasbooks.com DISTRICT of COLUMBIA Washington D. C. Bars/Clubs B-1. Bachelors Mill Feat. Mikes Place, 1104 8th St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-544-1931 - A vibrant downtown club that attracts a predominantly gay African-American crowd, The Bachelor’s Mill livens things up with drag shows on Wed and Sun, and a non-stop disco night on Fri. B-2. Back Door Pub, 1104 8th St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-546-5979 B-3. Deep End @ Andalu, 1214 18th St, NW Washington DC 20036 - Phone: 202-785-2922Wed-8pm-2am-$5 coverDeep House, Jazz House, Garage, etc...Ever seen live performers play with djs? Andalu is all about the atmosphere of relaxing, with burning incense, pillows galore, and couches that you’ll lose yourself in, you can spend hours just enjoying Andalu. B-4. Delta Elite, 3734 10th St, NE Washington DC 20017 Phone: 202-529-0626 - www.thedeltaelite.org - Hip-Hop, and HouseFri-Ladies’ Night, Sat-Mens Night. B-5. Edge, 6256 L St, Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-488-1200 - www.edgewet.com - Cover varies. B-6. Fireplace, 2151 P St, NW Washington DC 20037 - Phone: 202-293-1293 - No Cover, Open Sun- Thur: 1pm-2am, Fri- Sat: 1pm-3am B-7. Heat, 18 O St, SE, Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-479-2233 - www.heatdc.com - 7 Days a weekAll male all nude strip club B-8. Omega, 2122 P St, NW rear, Washington DC 20037 - Phone: 202-223-4917 - www.omegadc.com - Open 7 days a week. 18 FLAVALIFE B-9. Phase One, 525 8th St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-544-6831 - A comfortable neighborhood bar that gets packed with a lesbian crowd on weekends. B-10. Velvet Nation, 1015 Half St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-544-1500 - www. velvetnation.com - Sat- Hip- Hop, House B-11. Wet Nightclub, 52 L Street, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-488-1200 - www. edgewet.com Tue, Thurs, Fri- R & B, Hip-Hop, House Cover Varies. B-12. Ziegfields, 180 Half St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-554-5141 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, 1609 17th St, NW Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-232-0395 - Three great things about Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, a mostly gay but straight-friendly steakhouse on Dupont Circle’s 17th Street dining strip: bargain-priced steaks, breakfast, and great burgers. R-2. Banana Cafe & Piano Bar, 500 8th St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-543-5906 R-3. Cafe Luna/Skewers, 1633 P St, NW Washington DC 20036 - Phone: CAFE LUNA: 202-387-4005, SKEWERS: 202-387-7400 - www. skewers-cafeluna.com - webmasters@skewers-cafeluna.com - Skewers and Cafe Luna offer great food at affordable prices in a relaxing and intimate atmosphere. Yes, it is possible to get all three in this town. R-4. Cyberstop Cafe, 1513 17th St, NW Washington DC 20036 - Phone: 202-234-2470 - www. cyberstopcafe.com R-5. Dik Bar At Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St, NW Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-238-0100 R-6. Ellingtons On Eighth, 424A 8th St, SE Washington DC 20003 - Phone: 202-546-8308 - http://www.compacturl.com/xrdg - Cuisine for the Soul and Music for the heart. R-7. Hamburger Mary’s, 1337 14th St, NW Washington DC 20005 - Phone: 202-232-7010 - www.hamburgermarys.net/dc R-8. Lizard Lounge, 1223 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington DC - Phone: 202-331-4422 - www. atlasevents.com/lizard.html - Open 8pm Sundays only-21+ w/ ID-No CoverPlush Multi-Level Bar, Lounge, and Dance Venue R-9. Mr. Henry, 601 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Washington DC 20003 Phone; 202-546-8412 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. 1836 California, 1836 California St, Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-462-6502 - www. members.aol.com/dc1836cal - dc1836cal@aol. com - 1836 California is a small, elegant bed and breakfast offering a luxurious haven on a quiet street midway between the vibrant nightlife of Adams Morgan and the embassies and galleries of Dupont Circle in Washington, D. C. H-2. Carlyle Suites, 1735 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-234- 11 R-5 211 Church St NW ps hi re Av e Ha m 11 w Ne United States Capital 295 11 R-4.244 Cyberstop Cafe 395 R-5. Dik Bar at Dupont Italian Kitchen R-6. Elingtons on Eighth R-7. Hamburger Mary’s R-8. Lizard Lounge R-9. Mr Henry van ia 295 G St SE B-1 B-2 I St SE 9th SE L St SE M St SE 10th SE wy Av eS E 8th SE st F R-2 7th SE 6th SE 5th SE 4th SE B-12 1st SE B-7 B-5 B-11 I St SE syl E St SE B-9 thea Canal SE 2nd SE B-10 Sou C St SE nn D St SE D St SE E St SE I St SE K St SE Information Resources I-1. Metro Weekly Retail S-1. Lambda Rising Bookstore S-2. Sisterspace & Books R-9 Pe D St SE 3rd SE Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. The Crew Club C St SE C St SE E ve S ey A Jers Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. 1836 California H-2. Carlyle Suites 295 295 Independence Ave SE New Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse R-2. Banana Cafe and Piano Bar R-3. Cafe Luna/Skewers I-1 295 295 R-6 S Capital St SE 27 Bars/Clubs B-1. Bachelors Mill Featuring Mikes Place B-2. Back Door Pub B-3. Deep End @ Andalu B-4. Delta Elite B-5. Edge B-6. Fireplace B-7. Heat B-8. Omega B-9. Phase One B-10. Velvet Nation B-11. |Wet Nightclud B-12. Zeigfields 29 White House 11 St NW 27 K St NW I St NW Jefferson Memorial 50 50 L St NW 295 11 St NW 50 50 50 50 National Arboretum 13 St NW 237 Iwo Jima Memorial 201 14 St NW 237 29 11 B-3 NW ve dA lan N St NW e Is M a ss R-7 ach use tts Ave M St NW NW od Rh 15 St NW 66 66 11 50 50 202 17 St NW George Washington Memorial Parkway 29 29 N St NW 18 St NW Georgetown Rock Creek & University Potomac Parkway 11 19 St NW B-6 20 St NW S-2 Whitehaven Parkway 309 M St NW 21 St NW 120 R-8 C-1 P St NW 16 St NW B-4 Church St NW R-3 O St NW 1 1 29 R-1 R-4 12 St NW 500 Q St NW 12 St NW B-8 501 National Zoological Park R St NW Corcoran St NW S-1 W 29 29 190 Riggs St NW H-2 Ver mo nt A ve N 212 13 St NW S St NW Riggs Pl NW 185 396 Swan St NW Swan St NW R St NW N 14 St NW T St NW H-1 DISTRICT of COLUMBIA Washington D. C. 3200, 800-964-5377 - www.carlylesuites.com - abrito@carlylesuites.com - The Carlyle Suites Hotel unites classic style with a modern renovation to create a truly out-of-the-ordinary hotel experience. S-2. Sisterspace & Books, 1419 V St NW Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-332-3433 - www. sisterspace.com Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs 17. The Crew Club, 1321 14th St, NW Washington DC 20005, Phone: 202-319-1333 - www. crewclub.net - crewclubs@aol.com - Full gym and great steam room open 24 hours. Bars/Clubs Anyway Z, 1753 N Andrews Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-537-3518 Information Resources DC Bear Club, PO Box 75273 Washington DC 20013-5273 - Phone: 301-277-0664 www.dcbearclub.com - info@dcbearclub.com I-1. Metro Weekly, 1012 14th St, NW Washington DC 20005 - Phone: 202-638-6830, FAX: 202-638-6831 - www.metroweekly.net FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Beach Betty’s, 625 E Dania Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-921-9893 Bill’s Filling Station, 1243 Ne 11th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-525-9403 B-1. Boardwalk, 1721 N Andrews Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33311 - Phone: 954-463-6969 - www. boardwalkbar.com - 18+ w/proper IDOpen: Sun- Thur: 4pm-2am, Fri- Sat 4pm-3am Washington Blade, 1408 U St, N Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-797-7000, FAX: 202-7977040 - www.washblade.com - arts@washblade.com, news@washblade.com Boom, 2232 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL Phone: 954-630-3556 Retail S-1. Lambda Rising Book Store, 1625 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington DC 20009 - Phone: 202-462-6969 - www.lamdabusiness.com Cathode Ray, 240 S.E 13th Ave E Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 - Phone: 954-4628611 - www.cathoderayusa.com - Number one in Fort Lauderdale for over two decades Cloud Nine Lounge, 7126 Stirling Rd, Davie FL - Phone: 954-499-3525 - cloud9email@aol.com FLAVALIFE 19 FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Dr NW 21 St NW 19 St Di Federal Hwy e xi Victoria Park NE 20 Ave NE 17 Wy NE 17 Ter NE 17 Ave NE 16 Ter NE 16 Ave NE 15 Ave d Ol NE 15 Ave NE 14 Ave NE 12 Ave NE 10 Ave NE 9 Ave H-23 Ocean NW 31 Ave Blvd 95 E Oakland Blvd I-1 H-3 C-2 R-6 H-7 H-1 C-1 E Las Olas Blvd Blvd SW 12 St Ft Lauder dale Beach B-4 S Andrews Ave Martin Luther King Blvd Sunrise Blvd Atlantic Ocean Bayshore ista Barcelona Dr Sea Island Dr Blvd Antioch H-2 Belmar Auramar H-20 Terramar Windamar H-27 H-4 Viramar H-29 H-21 Riomar H-28 Bayshore H-9 H-5 Granada H-14 Seville H-12 H-11 Alhambra Sebastian Pelican Dr Castilla Island Dr Birch Rd Polnciana Dr Idlewyld Dr Riviera Dr Solar Isle Dr Flamingo Dr Isle of Palms Dr Royal Plaza Dr Coral Wy Las Olas Cir Delmar Pl SE 2 St Seabreeze Almond Ave NE 23 Ave Royal Palm Dr St H-8 Aqu av Nurmi Dr SE 7 Vistamar H-10 H-24 San Marco Dr Lido Dr SE Coconut Isle Dr Dr Bontona Ave Capei Dr Mola Ave SE 17 Ave NE 9 Ave SE 5 Ct SE 6 St SE 6 Ct SE 7 St H-17 NE 9S NE 8 St t MidNE 7 St dle Riv er D r Sunrise Key Blvd Fiesta Wy 16 Ter n Rio Vista Blvd Elements, 3073 N.E. 6th Ave, Wilton Manors FL 33334 - Phone: 954-567-2432 - elementsbar. com - “Ultra Saturdays” is our most popular night for a “lady loving” good night full of reggaeton and salsa. Mony Karoake, Tue $3 “Reach for the Skyy” vodka specials. Wed Vivas and divas $10 all you can drink special. Thur Undies contest and Fri “Go-go Papi’s” dancing to reggaeton and free drinks 9-11pm. NE 7 St Isle of Venice Dr Victo Hendricks Isle Dr ria P ark Rd N Gordon Rd NE 16 Ave NE 15 Ave SE 1 St SE 2 St SE 2 Ct Las Olas Blvd R-2 Ta rp SE 4 Ct o Dude’s, 3270 NE 33rd St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33308 - Phone: 954-568-7777 - www.dudesbar. com - Male dancers piano and video lounge. NE 8 St H-22 NE 3 St NE 2 St NE 1 St E Broward Blvd R-8 H-15 Birch Orton NE 17 Ave NE 8 Ave NE 4 St Diana Beach Blvd 95 NE 9 St NE 5 St NE 10 Ave NE 7 Ave N Federal Hwy NE 6 St E Sunrise Blvd NE 20 Ave 17 Wy 17 Ter 16 Ter SW 64 Ave SW 89 Ave Stirling Rd Federal Hwy Rd Ft Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Q B-3 B-2 Davie SW 100 Ave 17 St Cswy SW 24 St H-13 H-19 Georgie’s Alibi, 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 - Phone: 954-565-2526 - www.georgiesalibi.com NW 11 St Sunrise Blvd E Commercial Blvd Prospect Rd Griffin Rd B-3. Copa Nightclub, 2800 S Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316 - Phone: 954-4631507 - Opens @ 10p.m. Wed- Sun NW 16 St Hw y NE 7 Ave NW 11 St NW 50 St Riverland Rd 1 NE 5 Ter NW 4 Ave I-2 NW 17 St NW 13 St H-6 W Sunrise Blvd NW 18 St NW 17 St 1 Cypress Creek Rd Prospect Rd 595 Circuit, 2031 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL 866-966-CLUB NE 5 Ave NW 1 Ave NW 2 Ave NW 56 Blvd Nob Hill Rd Hiatus Rd University Dr Pine Island Rd Nob Hill Rd NW 88 Ave NW 7 Ter NW 7 Ave NW 13 St NWRd 12 St McNab H-16 H-25 r NNE 3 Ave NNE 2 Ave NW 14 St W Oakland Blvd Davie Blvd SW 24 St No va D NNE 1 Ave NW 5 Ave NW 15 St W Broward Blvd SW 14 St NE 8 Ave NE 6 Ave B-1 NE 19 Ave NE 17 Ter NE 17 Ave NE 16 Ave NE 15 Ter tia set NW 16 St NW 31 St B-2. Coliseum, 2520 S Miami Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 - Phone: 954-8320100 - www.coliseumnightclub.com - Fridays 18+ R & B, Hip- Hop, and House NW 25 St NW 24 St in Po NW 17 St 441 and ten thousand square feet for your enjoyment. Not just a tradition, aStmust. Sheridan Sports bar, piano lounge, video dance bar and a full service restaurant in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Check out the “Snatch Game” every Wednesday 20 FLAVALIFE NW 22 Ct NW 22 St NW 17 Ct W Broward Blvd Stirling Rd NW 27 St NW 26 Dr NW 26 Dr NW 26 St Dr H-18 R-5 ilton W R-7 R-4 R-9 R-1 R-3 H-26 NW 18 St W Commercial Blvd Orange Dr NW 28 Dr NW 28 St NW 27 Dr R-10 McNab Rd SW 26 St Dixie Hwy NW 25 St NW 24 St NW 23 St NW 28 St NW 21 St N W Sunrise Blvd NW 28 Dr NW 21 St RESOURCES I-1. The 411 Magazine I-2. Hotspots Magazine W Oakland Blvd N Andrews Ave NW 29 St NW 28 St NW 27 St Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club Fort Lauderdale C-2. The Clubhouse II Flamingo Rd Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Bamboo Resort H-2. Blue Dolphin H-3. The Cabanas H-4. Cheston House H-5. Coconut Cove H-6. Coral Reef Guest House H-7. Deauville Guest House H-8. Dunes Guest House H-9. Elysium Resort H-10. Flamingo Resort H-11. Gigi’s Resort by the Beach H-12. The Grand Resort H-13. Inn Leather H-14. La Casa del Mar/Soberano Resort H-15. Lambton Court H-16. Liberty Suites H-17. Mangrove Villas H-18. Manor Inn Bed and Breakfast H-19. New Zealand House H-20. Orton Terrace NW 30 St NW 8 Ave Powerline Rd Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Alibi R-2. Boulevard Café R-3. Chardees Dinner Club R-4. Costello’s R-5. Hamburger Mary’s R-6. Hi Life Cafe R-7. Java Boys R-8. La Bonne Crepe R-9. Mustard’s Bar and Grill R-10. Tropics H-21. Palm Plaza H-22. Pineapple Point H-23. Richard’s Inn H-24. The Royal Palms H-25. Schubert Resort H-26. Sea Grape House H-27. Villa Venice H-28. Windamar Beach Resort H-29. The Worthington Guest House NW 9 Ave Bars/Clubs B-1. Boardwalk B-2. Coliseum B-3. Copa Nightclub B-4. Torpedo One South J. Miles Clothing Co, 721 E. Broward Blvd, Ft Beach Park Lauderdale FL 33301 - Phone: 954-463-3988 - Men retail clothing casual wear. J’s (Women’s Bar), 2780 Davie Bvld, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-581-8400 Jackhammer, 1727 N Andrews Square, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-522-5855 - www.jackerhammerbar.com Manhatten South, 6890 Powerline Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33069 - Phone: 954-971-1449 - www. manhattensouth.com New Moon, 2440 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Fl 33305 - Phone: 954-563-7660 - www.newmoonbar.com - Live dj Sat live band. Ramrod (Leather/Levi/Uniform), 1508 NE 4th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-763-8219 B-4. Torpedo’s, 2829 W Broward Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-587-2500 Voodoo Lounge, 111 SW 2nd Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33315 - Phone: 954-522-0733 - www.voodoloungeflorida.com - 3 rooms outside deck patio inside house outside hip hop. lady nite on wed. Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Alibi, 2266 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33305 - Phone: 954-565-2526 - www. georgiesalibi.com - alibiftl@aol.com R-2. Boulevard Cafe, 1301 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 - Phone: 954-467-3266 - www.boulevardcafe.net R-3. Chardees Courtyard Cafe, 2211 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-563-2499 R-3. Chardees Dinner Club, 2209 Wilton Dr, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-563-1800 Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations Alcazar Resort, 555 N Birch Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-567-2525 - www.alcazarresort.com - info@worthingtonguesthouse. com - Gay economy standard guest rooms with suites available H-1. Bamboo Resort, 2733 Middle River Dr, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33306 - Phone: 954-565-7775, 800-479-1767, Fax: 954-565-7912 - http://www. thebambooresort.com - info@thebambooresort.com - The Bamboo Resort, located in Fort Lauderdale, is a casual, intimate and friendly clothing optional guesthouse offering superior accommodations for the discerning gay traveler. Beach Villas, 77 Hendricks Isle, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 888-429-7623 Galanga, 2389 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-202-0000 - www.galangarestaurant.com - Thai kitchen and sushi bar. Plush atmosphere. H-2. Blue Dolphin, 725 N Birch Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-565-8437, 800-893BLUE, Fax: 954-565-6015 - http://www.bluedolphinhotel.com - dolphinftlaud@aol.com - The Blue Dolphin offers Hotel rooms with King-size beds, Efficiencies with King-size or two double beds and kitchen, and 1-bedroom apartments with separate living area, exclusively to Gay travelers from all over the world. R-5. Hamburger Marys, 2449 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-567-1320, Fax: 954-567-1326 - www.hamburgermarysftl. com - Full service open air bar with daily lunch and dinner menu’s. Mon classic movie and $3 flavored martinis, Tues live music and drink specials, saturday Mojito madness, and sunday $3 Absolut Peppar bloody Mary’s and Live Reggae Bands. Happy Hour 2pm-8pm Mon-Fri. H-3. Cabanas, 2209 NE 26th St, Ft Lauderdale FL33305 - Phone: 866-564-7764, 954-564-7764, Fax: 954-564-7767 - http://www.thecabanasguesthouse.com - info@thecabanasguesthouse.com - The Cabanas are ideally located on beautiful waterfront property at the edge of Wilton Manors, the country’s hottest town. Fort Lauderdale’s pristine beaches and famous nightlife are within minutes. Herban Kitchen, 2823 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33306 - Phone: 954-566-1110 www.herban-kitchen.com - Continental cuisine. everything is homemade with fresh herbs. H-4. Cheston House, 520 N Birch Rd, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-566-7950, 866-566-7950 - http://www.chestonhouse.com - info@chestonhouse.com - Ft Lauderdale Beach’s place to stay for Fun & Sun. Where elegence meets affordability. R-4. Costello’s, 2345 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-563-7752, Fax: 954-563-7014 - jc@costellosrestaurant.com R-6. Hi Life Cafe, 3000 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale FL 33306 - Phone: 954-563-1395 - www. hilifecafe.com - chuck@hilifecafe.com - Hi-Life Cafe is a unique, intimate restaurant featuring fine food and great ambiance. R-7. Java Boys, 2230 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-564-8828 - javaboys.net - Coffee shop. R-8. La Bonne Crepe, 815 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 - Phone: 954-463-0554 La Cantina, 2870 E Sunrise Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-565-3839 R-9. Mustard’s Bar and Grill, 2256-60 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manor Ft. Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-564-5116 Peter Pan Diner, 1216 E Oakland Pk Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 954-565-7177 Simply Delish, 2287 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale FL - Phone: 954-565-8646 R-10. Tropics, 2000 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-537-6000, Fax: 954-537-4269 - Light atmosphere H-5. Coconut Cove, 3012 Granada St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-523-3226, 888-414-3226www.coconutcoveguesthouse. comcoconutcoveftl@aol.com - A gay Male Resort Hotel, today’s traveler will enjoy the romance of the last century with the comforts of the new millennium: A Superior Small Lodging, non-smoking, comfortably air-conditioned, Wi-Fi wireless computer connections; custommade King and Queen beds, 16-inch pillow top mattresses, full bathrooms, efficiency or full kitchens, daily maid service, remote color cable TV with VCR. All Rooms Are Non-Smoking. No Pets AllowedNo Drugs Allowed H-6. Coral Reef Guest House, 2609 NE 13th Court, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954568-0292, 888-ENJOY-IT, Fax: 954-568-1992 - www.coralreefguesthouse.com - info@coralreefguesthouse.com - The Coral Reef Guesthouse is a place where you will feel welcome, comfortable, and very much at ease as you get away from the pressures of everyday life. It is a place to relax, let go, and recharge your spirit. Luxury touches are everywhere. FLAVALIFE 21 H-7. Deauville Inn, 2916 North Ocean Bvd, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308 - Phone: 954-568-5000, Fax: 954-565-7797 - www.thedeauvilleinn.com - Spoil yourself during the day by lounging on the beach or by our pool, tempt your palate as you dine at one of the many fine restaurants on the beach, in the evening, and then get ready to party in one of the world’s most exciting nightlife scenes! Office Hours 8am-5pm H-8. Dunes Guest House, 2835 Terramar St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-568-6161, 800-425-8105, Fax: 954-568-6209 - www.dunesguesthouse.com - The Dunes Guest House will delight you with its unique charm, tranquil gardens and friendly atmosphere. H-9. Elysium Resort, 552 N Birch Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - 800-533-4744, 954-564-9601, Fax: 954-564-5618 - www.elysiumresort.net - info@ elysiumresort.net - Whether it’s a short trip to South Beach and its famous Art Deco District or a day parasailing along the Gold Coast, memories are yours for the making. Your hosts Steve and Gary look forward to seeing you. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 Se 17th St Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 - Phone: 954-527-2700 H-10. Flamingo Resort, 2727 Terramar St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - 954-561-4658, 800-2834786, Fax: 954-568-2688 - www.theflamingoresort.com - info@theflamingoresort.com or flamingors@aol.com - An all-new Europeanstyle boutique hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach with uncommonly generous furnishings, lush tropical landscapes, a sparkling pool and unparalleled amenities. H-11. Gigi’s Resort By The Beach, 3005 Alhambra St, Ft Lauderale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-4634827, Fax: 954-523-4620 - www.gigisresort.com - gigisresort@aol.com - A Beautiiful boutique hotel with uniquely decorated rooms. H-12. Grand Resort, 539 N Birch Rd, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-630-3000, 800-8181211, Fax: 954-630-3003 - www.grandresort.net - info@grandresort.net H-13. Inn Leather Guesthouse, 610 SE 19th St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-4671444 - www.innleather.com - info@innleather. com or jdhanger@bellsouth.net - Inn Leather Guesthouse was designed by Leathermen for Leathermen. We have proudly hosted the International Leather & Levi Community since 1999. We invite you to stay with us in our clothing-optional, all male compound and discover why we are your best option when staying and playing in Fort “Leatherdale”! 8am-8pm 7 days a week. H-14. La Casa del Mar/Soberano Resort, 3003 Granada St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-467-2037, 866-467-2037, Fax: 954-467-3610 - www.lacasadelmar.com - lacasadelmarbnb@ hotmail.com - Our 13 theme rooms in this Spanish- Mediterranean bed and breakfast are splendid. Each room has a private bath, and each room is decorated in a motif inspired by an artist, such as Monet, Kandinsky, Picasso, 22 FLAVALIFE and Dali, or music like our jazz room.La Casa Del Mar, with the charm and ambiance of a bed and breakfast and the privacy of a hotel, awaits you! H-15. Lambton Court, 840 NE 17th Terrace, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-462-3977, 866-222-7905 - www.lambtoncourt.com H-16. Liberty Suites, 1501 SW Second Ave, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33004-4263 - Phone: 877-9270090, 954-927-0090, Fax: 954-927-0090 - www. libertysuites.com - jj@libertysuites.com Beautifully Furnished Studio and One Bedroom Suites. Fully-Equipped Kitchen with Full Size Refrigerator & Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffee Maker & Cooking Utensils. Complete with Desk, Linens, China & Housewares. H-17. Mangrove Villas, 1100 N Victoria Park Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - 954-527-5250, 800238-3538 - www.mangrovevillas.comvillasftl@ aol.com - Mangrove Villas: Spacious individual villas in a tropical setting with clothing optional Heated pool. H-18. Manor Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2408 NE 6th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954566-8223 - www.wiltonmanorsinn.com - kwftlaud@yhotmail.com - Bed And Breakfast H-19. New Zealand House, 908 NE 15th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-523-7829, 888-234-5494 - www.newzealandhouse.com - imakiwi@worldnet.att.net H-20. Orton Terrace, 606 Orton Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-566-5068, 800-3231142, Fax: 954-564-8646 - www.ortonterrace. com - info@ortonterrace.com - Come, Stay at the Orton Terrace and enjoy the Fort Lauderdale experience from Swimming in the Ocean or our pool to Fine Dining, shopping, Cultural events and our many bars and clubs. H-21. Palm Plaza, 2801 Riomar St Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-260-6568, Fax: 954-5664948 - www.palmplazaresort.com - palmplazaresort@aol.com - Our gay Fort Lauderdale resort has a lush tropical garden with outdoor tables and a clothing optional pool area, complete with lounge chairs and a 2 man hammock strung from palm trees, which is the perfect place to relax or socialize while basking in the tropical sun and listening to our wide selection of outdoor music. H-22. Pineapple Point, 315 NE 16th Terrace, Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 - Phone: 954-527-0094, 888-844-7295, Fax: 954-527-0705 - www.pineapplepoint.com - info@pineapplepoint.com - Situated in the heart of gay Fort Lauderdale, the Victoria Park neighborhood, is within walking distance of vibrant Las Olas Boulevard, and central to the city’s wealth of gay bars, restaurants, and shopping. H-23. Richard’s Inn, 1025 NE 18th, Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-563-1111, 800-5161111, Fax: 954-764-1111 - www.richardsinn.com H-24. Royal Palms, 2901 Terramar St Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-564-6444, 800-237PALM, Fax: 954-764-1111 - www.royalpalms. com - info@royalpalms.com H-25. Schubert Resort, 855 NE 20th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-7637434,866-763-7435, Fax: 954-763-4132 - www. schubertresort.com - info@schubertresort. com - Fort Lauderdale definitely lives up to its image of beautiful sandy beaches, parks, shopping and some of the greatest nightlife on the planet. There is no wonder why we are in the top three destinations for gay travelers. H-26. Sea Grape House, 1109 NE 16th Pl, Ft Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-525-6586, 800-447-3074 code 44, FAX: 954-525-0586 www.seagrape.com - cgrapehse@aol.com H-27. Villa Venice Mens Resort, 2900 Terramar St, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-5647855, 877-284-5522 - www.villavenice.com - villaven@bellsouth.net - 22 Room Men’s resort located 2 blocks from the beach and convenient to clubs, bars, nightlife and attractions. H-28. Windamar Beach Resort, 543 Breakers Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-564-7855, 800-205-KING - www.windamarbeachresort. com - info@windamarbeachresort.com - We offer quiet lushly landscaped garden retreats, and comfortable newly renovated rooms, unmatched by any other gay hotel. Wireless internet is available free to our hotel guests. H-29. Worthington GuestHouse, 543 N Birch Rd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-5636819, 800-445-7036, FAX: 954-563-6819 - www. theworthington.com - info@theworthington. com - The Worthington has been described as a “tropical paradise with a fun, frisky, and friendly atmosphere offering First Class Accommodations.” Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club Fort Lauderdale, 1110 NW 5th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33311 - Phone: 954-525-3344 - www.the-clubs.com - admin@the-clubs.com C-2. Clubhouse II, 2650 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 Phone: 954-566-6750 Information Resources Express Gay News, 5399 NE 14th Ave, Suite 1 Ft Lauderdale FL 33334 - Phone: 954-568-1880, FAX: 954-568-5110 - www.expressgaynews. com - publisher@expressgaynews.com I-2. Hotspots Magazine, 5100 NE 12th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33334 - Phone: 954-928-1862, FAX: 954-772-0142 - www.hotspotsmagazine. com - hotspots1@aol.com Sea Experience, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 - Phone: 954-467-6000 - www.seaxp.com - info@seaxp.com - Glass bottom snorkel boat can do full cert or one day discover scuba diving. Retail Audace, 813 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-522-7503 Ball, 2252 Wilton Drive, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33305 - Phone: 954-537-4120 Bo’s Barber and Stylist, 2635 N Federal Highway, Ft Lauderdale Fl 33306 - Phone: 954-564FLAVALIFE 23 7383 - Men’s barber shop with 3 barbers. Bottom and Tops, 2244 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-561-6670 Clothes Encounters, 1952 E Sunrise Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-522-2228 - t-shirt cars and other fun. Gay Mart, 2240 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale Fl 33305 - Phone: 954-630-0360 - www.gaymart. com - Xlothin store with jewelry swimwear music hats and more. Leather Werks, 1226 NE 4th Ave, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-761-1236 Miguels Fashions, 2223 Wilton, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-563-2243 Pride Factory, 845 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-463-6600 - www.pridefactory.com - customerservice@pridefactory. com - South Florida is a world-class destination with a gay & lesbian community like none other. A place this terrific deserves a retail experience just as special as the town it serves. Pride Factory Fort Lauderdale is exactly that. Source Spa and Salon, 1881 NE 26th St, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-568-1998 - www. sourcespaandsalon.com Tropixxx Video1514 NE 4th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 - Phone: 954-522-5988 - tvxusa.com - tropixx@bellsouth.net We’re Everywhere, 2041 Wilton Dr, Wilton ManorsFl 33305 - Phone: 954-537-5600 - www. WereEverywhere.com - Gay and lesbian gift shop specializing in we’re everywhere clothing. Zoo 14, 1208 NE 4th Ave, Ft Lauderdale Fl - Phone: 954-763-9666 Zoo Two Clothing Company, 2151 Wilton Dr, Ft Lauderdale Fl 33305 - Phone: 954-537-6055 - www. zootwo.com - Swim, club, sport & casual wear. FLORIDA Hollywood Bars/Clubs Trixies, 600 S Dixie Highway, Hollywood FL - Phone: 954-923-9322 - www.trixiesbar.com Retail Hollywood Spice, 600 N. St Rd #7, Hollywood FL 33021 - Phone: 954-983-4687 Movies 4 Sale, Oakwood Plaza (I-95 & Stirling Rd), Hollywood FL 33020 - Phone: 954-9214355 Sensation Video, 106 S. State Rd 7, Hollywood FL, 33023 - Phone: 954-894-7701 X-Factor, 3675 Pembrooke Rd, Hollywood Fl 33021 - Phone: 954-961-4469 - www.thexfactors.com - Toy lingerie novelties and dvd’s FLORIDA Jacksonville Bars/Clubs Incahoots Nightclub, 711 Edison Ave, Jacksonville FL 32204 - Phone: 904-353-6316 - incahootsjax.com - Urban nights On thurs 3pm until 2:30am and sat 8pm- 3:30am Tues and Weds karaoke 8pm until 2:30am 24 FLAVALIFE FLORIDA Key West Hotel/Motel/Accommodations Alexander Guesthouse, 1118 Fleming St, Key West Fl - Phone: 1800-654-9919 - www.alexanderkeywest.com FLORIDA Miami Bars/Clubs Boy Bar, 1220 Normandy Dr Miami Beach FL 33141 - Phone: 305-864-BOYS - boybarmiami.com B-1. Club Boi, 726 NW 79th St, Miami FL 33147 - Phone 305-836-8995 - www.clubboi. com, - Open Tue, Fri & Sat 18+every Last Fri Of Month- Male Revuer & B, Hip- Hop, House, Reggae And Soca$10 Before 1am, $15 After. B-2. Club GT Bar, 10205 NW 7th Ave Miami FL Crobar, 1445 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-531-5027 - www.crobar.com B-3. House, 2041 Biscaynen Blvd, Miami FL J’s Bar, 2780 Davie Hwy, Miami FL - Phone: 954-581-8400 B-4. Jade Lounge, 1766 Bay Rd, Miami FL Laundry Bar, 721 N Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-531-7700 - www. laundrybar.com - Open 7 days. mon night drag show Fri Live ent. dj’s everynight, hip hop house rock and the list goes on. Lotus, 1320 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-673-1552 B-5. Magnum Lounge, 709 NE 79th St, Miami FL 33138, Phone: 305-757-336 B-6. On The Waterfront, 3615 NW S River Dr, Miami FL 33142 - Phone: 305-635-5500 Palace Food Bar, 1200 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-531-7234 B-7. Pure, 66 SW 6th St, Miami FL 33130 - Phone: 305-579-0974 - www.puremiami.com - Hottest New Fri Night party. No cover 21 b4 12. 18 & over welcome $10 all night Doors Open @ 11p.m. B-8. Score, 727 Lincoln Rd, Miami FL - Phone: 305-535-1111 Sugars, 17060 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami FL 33160 - Fri 11pm-6am, R & B, Hip- Hop, House. Ted’s Hideaway, 124 2nd St, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-532-9869 B-9. Twist, 1057 Washington Ave, Miami FL 33139 - Phone: 305-538-9478 - Open Everday Except Mon 21+, R & B, Hip- Hop, House 11pm5am. Never a cover. Oxygen Lounge, 2911 Grand Ave Miami FL 33133 Phone: 305-476-0202 - www.oxygenlounge.biz - Lounge & Sushi Bar O’Zone, 6620 SW 57th Ave, South Miami FL - Phone: 305-667-2888 Uranus Bar, 55 NE 24th St, Miami FL - Phone: 305-573-1010 Restaurants/Cafes Cafe Des Arts, 1360 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-535-6525 FLORIDA Miami Bars/Clubs B-1. Club Boi B-2. Club GT Bar B-3. House B-4. Jade Lounge B-5. Magnum Lounge B-6. Oxygen Lounge B-7. Pure B-8. Score B-9. Twist 924 N N 6th Ave B-2 40th St NW 62nd St 95 Ma cAr thu B-7 rC sw d Blv de Da 19th St y B-4 B-8 R-1 Lincoln Ln S Lincoln Rd 16th St 15th St Euclid Ave Meridian Ave 14th St R-3 H-3 13th St 8th St s Ave washin gton A Pennsylvania Ave ve Jefferson Ave 9th St Collin 12th St 10th St H-1 H-2 H-4 11th St S-1 7th St 6th St 5th St 4th St nR o Alt d R-3. Island House, 715 82nd St, Miami FL 33141 - Phone: 305-864-2242 - ihsobe@bellsouth.net Alton Rd Euphoria Fridays @ Madiba Miami, 1766 BayRd, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-695-1566 - www. madibamiami.com - We are the only South African restaurant in Miami Beach. We bring the full South African experience to your doorstep through our eclectic cuisine, lively music and dance performances. We also provide our branded “Homesick” hand-made South African clothing, artifacts, crafts, toys, food products and our own rainbow cuisine for you to experience everything our culture has to offer. Michigan Ave Lenox Ave R-2. Edelweiss, 2655 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33137 - Phone: 305-573-4421, FAX: 305-5737246 - edelmiami@aol.com Bay Rd R-1. Da Leo Trattoria, 819 Lincoln Rd, Miami FL 33139 - Phone: 305-674-0350, FAX: 305-6740488 - www.daleotrattoria.com West Ave B-9 18th St James Ave NE 1st St NE 2nd St Venitian Cswy Washington Ave Drexel Ave 968 SW 7th Ave SW 8th St R-2 B-3 395 836 1A 112 195 Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. The Bohemia H-2. Brigham Gardens H-3. Island House H-4. Villa Paradiso Retail S-1. Whittall & Shon Jefferson Ave 972 NW 20th St Flagler St 907 Alton Rd NW 7th St N R Ri ive ve r D rD r r Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Da Leo Trattoria R-2. Edelweiss R-3. Island House R-4. La Sandwicherie 1 NE 36th St NW 29th St NW 3rd Ave S JFK Cswy R-4 NW 54th St 933 Airport Expy NW 36th St B-6 NW 82th St Collins Ave NW 22nd Ave NW 32nd Ave Unity Blvd 8th Ave B-1 B-5 934 N Miami Ave NW 7th Ave NW 79th St NW 95th St 95 3rd St 2nd St 1st St S Pointe Dr R-4. La Sandwicherie, 229 14th St, Miami FL 33319 - 305-532-8934, FAX: 305-531-9883 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations Albion Hotel, 1650 James Ave/ Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-913-1000 - www.robellhorels.com - Newly renovated 100 rooms including complimentary WIFI access and free admission at the rubell Family art collection on a reservation bases. Beachcomber Hotel, 1340 Collins Ave, Miami Beach Fl 33139 - Phone: 305-531-3755 - www. beachcombermiami.com - beachcombercom@ nassausuite.com Best Western South Beach, 1050 Washington Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-6741930 - www.bestwestern.com/southbeach - Four 1930’s Historical art deco buildings in the heart of south beach. FLAVALIFE 25 H-1. Bohemia, 825 Michigan Ave, Miami FL 33139 - Phone: 305-534-1322, 888-883-4565 - www. bohemia825.com - bohemiahouse@aol.com H-2. Brigham Gardens, 1411 Collins Ave, Miami FL 33139 - Phone: 305-531-6363, FAX: 305538-9898 - www.brighamgardens.com - info@ brighamgardens.com The Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-531-3555 - www.cavalierhotel.com Century Hotel, 140 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-674-8855 - www.centurysouthbeach.com Indian Creek Hotel And Restaurant, 2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach FL 33140 - Phone: 800-491-2772 - www.indiancreekhotel.com H-3. Island House, 1428 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-864-2422, 800382-2422, FAX: 305-865-2220 - www.islandhousesouthbeach.com - ihsobe@bellsouth.net Marriott Hotel,161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-536-7700 - www.marriott.com/ property/propertypage/miamb Miami River Inn, 118 SW South River Dr Miami FL 33130 - Phone: 305-325-0045 or 800-4683589 - www.miamiriverinn.com - miamihotel@ aol.com - Historic bed and breakfast within walkin distance to downtown 15 miutes from south beach. Pleasure Emporium, 1019 5th St, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-673-3311 Pleasure Emporium II, 7020 NW 72nd Ave, Miami FL 33166 - Phone: 305-805-9095 Pleasure Emporium III, 224 Sw 6th St, Miami FL 33130 - Phone: 305-854-7977 Pleasure Emporium North, 20600 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami Fl 33169 - Phone: 305-654-9400 Sensations Video, 1317 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-534-2330 S-1. Whittall & Shon, 900 Washington Ave #3, South Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-538-2606 - www.whitallandshon.com - Men’s clothing. GEORGIA Atlanta Bars/Clubs B-1. Armory, 836 Juniper St, Atlanta GA 30309... - Phone: 404-881-9280 Atlanta Live, 3595 Clairmont Rd, NE Atlanta GA 30319-3625 - Phone: 678-760-2395 - www. traxxatlanta.com - Doors open@ 11:30pmParty Every Tues & Sat Night18 to enter, 21 to drink B-2. Bulldogs, 893 Peachtree St, Atlanta GA 30309 - 404-872-3025 - www.bulldogsbar.com - Mon-Sat - R & B, Hip- Hop, House$3 Cover 4pm-3am B-3. Burkhart’s, 1492-F Piedmont Ave, Atlanta GA 30309 - Phone: 404-872-4403 - www. burkharts.com Nassau Suite Hotel, 1414 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-532-0043 - www.nassausuite.com Chapparral, 2715 Buford Hwy, Atlanta GA 30324 - Phone: 404-634-3737 - Sun 9pm-4am, R & B, Hip- Hop, House $5 Cover The Shelborne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL - Phone: 305-531-1271 - www. shelborne.com B-1. Club 836, 836 Juniper St, Atlanta GA 30308-1325 - Phone: 404-246-9000 - www.wassupnatl.com - TIPSY Thurs, 10pm-3Aam. Set It Out Sat, 10pm-3am, Music By Dj Truz of Hot 107.9r & B, Hip- Hop, Rap Sobeyou, 1018 Jefferson Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 - Phone: 305-534-5247, 1-877-599-5247 www.sobeyou.us - innkeeper@sobeyou.us - In the heart of south beach lies a peaceful, private, intimate oasis, with 10 newly renovated pool side luxurious rooms and suites. H-4. Villa Paradiso, 1415 Collins Ave, #1, Miami FL 33139 - Phone: 305-673-5874 - villap@gate.net Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs Club Body Center Miami, 2991 Coral Way, Miami FL 33145 - Phone: 305-448-2214 - www. clubbodycenter.com - cbcmiami@aol.com - 24/7, 365 a year. Free poolside lunch on Sun afternoons. Video lounges, steamroom, gym VIP Rooms. Retail Cloverleaf Book & Video, 14907 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL - Phone: 305-681-2001 Gaydar, 1671 Alton Rd, Miami Beach FL Phone: 305-538-6434 J & R Book & Video, 7455 SW 40th St, Miami FL - Phone: 305-262-6570 Lambda Passages Bookstore, 7545 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33138 - Phone: 305-754-6900 - lambdapassages.com - lambdapassages@ yahoo.com 26 FLAVALIFE B-4. Club Rarity, 2141 Fairhaven Circle NE, Atlanta GA 30305 - Phone: 404-875-5238 B-5. Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta GA 30324-4241 - Phone: 404-325-3061 - www. hereticatlanta.com B-6. Lava Lounge, 57 13th St Atlanta GA 30309 - Phone: 770-991-6929 Lion’s Den, 2115 Faulkner Road, NE Atlanta GA.. 30324 - www.thelionsdenatlanta.com B-7. The Library, 800 Marietta St, Atlanta GA - Phone: 404-874-5400 - www.traxxatlanta.com B-8. Phase One, 3466 Newberry Trails, Decatur GA 30034 - Phone: 404-284-3600 - www.ozonentertainment.com - Events and promotions. Play Ground South, 1234 Columbia Dr, Decatur.. GA - Phone: 678-933-4198 - Thurs Nights from 1am-7am, Fri Nights from 1am-9am, Sat Nights from 1am-9am, Sun NIghts from 3am-9am B-9. Tower II, 735 Ralph McGill, Atlanta GA 30312 - Phone: 404-246-9000 - www.wassupnatl.com - Manhunt Fri, 10pm-3am Rap, R & B, Hip- Hop. NE GEORGIA Atlanta (cont.) B-4 N ler B-5 NW dge C-1 Peach t Rd ree R d Col Bri ire hes C 85 H-1 75 rac Ho E Morningside Dr Pi y ed m Fw C-4 on le Ta tA ve eE S-1 B-3 14th St NW kw W C-2 C-3 B-2 19 Alexander St NW R-1 B-9 B-1 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Juniper St NE yN B-8 10th St NE NE B-7 B-6 Monr oe Dr Te ch P Peachtree St NW Spring St NW 10th St NW 14th St NW 85 R-2 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Einstein’s, 1077 Juniper St, Atlanta GA 30309 - Phone: 404-876-7925 - A Midtown cocktail hour hot spot serves up sturdy bar food and a popular Sun brunch. La Cafe Hinds, 543 Stokeswood Ave, SE Atlanta GA 30316 - Phone: 404-653-0325 - www.lecafehinds.com - info@lecafehinds.com R-2. Mary Mac’s Tearoom, 224 Ponce De Leon, NE Atlanta GA 30308 - Phone: 404-876-1800 - www.marymacs.com Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Hello B&B, 1865 Windemere Dr, Atlanta GA 30324 - Phone: 404-892-8111, FAX: 404-8922212 - members.aol.com/hellobnb - hellobnb@ aol.com - Hello B & B convenient to Midtown & Buckhead. A great place to stay for the gay traveler to Atlanta. Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Eros Atlanta, 2219 Faulkner Rd, Atlanta GA 30324 - Phone: 404-634-9790 - www.cluberosatlanta.com - Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00pm till 6:00am. A private, for members only, fraternal organization for gay mena relaxing and safe adult oriented playground. Free use of lockers complimentary beverages (non-alcholic)lounge areas and private roomsfun theme rooms and secret hideaways. Two giant screen video projectors security patroled parking. C-2. Flex Complex, 76 4th St NW, Atlanta GA 30308 - Phone: 404-815--0456 - www.flexbaths. com - towelboy@flexbaths.com C-3. Inserection, 505 Peachtree St, Atlanta GA 30308 - Phone: 404-892-6707 - www.inserection.com Bars/Clubs B-1. Armory Club 836 B-2. Bulldogs B-3. Burnkhart’s B-4. Club rarity B-5. Heretic B-6. Lava Lounge B-7. The Library B-8. Phase One B-9. Tower II Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Einstein’s R-2. Mary Mac’s Tearoom Hotel/Motel/ Accomodations H-1. Hello B&B Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Eros Atlanta C-2. Flex C-3. Inserection C-4. Swinging Richards Retail R-1. Brushstrokes adddd Outwrite C-4. Swinging Richards, 1400 Northside Dr, Atlanta GA 30308 - Phone: 404-352-0532 - www. swingingrichards.com - swinging_richards@ hotmail.com Information Resources BrothaLove Images, Atlanta GA - Phone: 404808-6873 Southern Voice, 1095 Zonolite Rd, Suite 1D Atlanta GA 30306 - Phone: 404-876-1819, FAX: 404-876-2709 - www.sovo.com, editor@southernvoice.com Retail African Butterly, 149 Palisdade Point Dr, Ellenwood GA 30294 - Phone: 800-871-2608 - www. africanbutterfly.org Brushstrokes, 1510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Suite J, Atlanta GA 30324 - Phone: 404-876-6567 - www.brushstrokes.us Inserection, 1739 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta GA 30316 - Phone: 404-875-9200 - 1023 West Peachtree St, Atlanta GA 30316 - Phone: 404815-9622 - www.inserection.com Outwrite Bookstore, 991 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta GA 30309 - Phone: 404-607-0082 - www.outwritebooks.com - Has Café Production OzonEntertainment, 3466 Newberry Trail, Decatur GA 30034 - Phone: 1-866-35OZONE or 404-284-3600 - www.ozonentertainment.com Exotic entertainment company, that create and sponsor event as well as promotions, model and entertainers welcome to apply. FLAVALIFE 27 ILLINOIS Chicago Cuyler 94 Ohare Airport H-2 C-2 R-16 C-3 R-15 Montrose 90 B-1 55 B-15 ar Barry r Diversey Pky N Sheridan Pine Grove Surf H-10 Surf H-7 yb Cl Willow St n or a Ad B e Av Ct Ct Els Halsted Ave Troop St sty Be Concord St ton North Ave nolia ry bu Mag gs Kin St Eastman St Peoria St 90 Halsted St Kennedy Expy Green St Morgan St Adams St Jackson Blvd Sangamon St B-5. Gentry On Halsted, 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-348-1053 Washington Blvd Aberdeen St B-4. Escape, 1530 E 75th St Chicago IL, 60619 - 21+7 Days A Week Hip- Hop, House12pm-2am Sun, 12pm-3am Sat. Elizabeth St B-3. Ear-Rotic @ Spin, Belmont & Halsted, Chicago IL - Phone: 312-323-4141 - www. zeretmusic.8m.co - 1 & 3rd Sat of every month; 10pm-3ammale go-go dancers. ADA St B-2. Berlin, 954 W Belmont, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-348-4975 - berlinchicago.com Randolph St Madison St Laflin St Eisonhower Expy Lake St Monroe St Ashland Ave 290 90 Paulina St Adams St Jackson Blvd Wood St Hoyne Ave Monroe St Ashland Ave Wolcott Ave Damon Ave Leavitt St C B-11 Lake St Warren Blvd Madison St R-6 Dayton St Fremont St e Av Weed Fulton St Washington Blvd rD Barry Wellington Wolfram B-12 bo Briar Pl Oakdale George St Broadway Halsted St Barry Oakdale low on Belmont Ave H-5 H-1 Briar Pl Wellington Wil lm tH C-4 R-9 Nelson 90 Bars/Clubs B-1.Baton Show Lounge, 436 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60610 - Phone: 312-644-5269 28 FLAVALIFE B-14 R-1 R-12 Retail R-1. Unabridged Books, Inc. Western Ave Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Abbott Hotel H-2. Ardmore House Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Bijiou Theatre C-2. The Leather Archives and Museum C-3. Man’s Country C-4. Steamworks Oakley Blvd Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Ann Sathers R-2. Arco De Cuchilleros R-3. Bangcock R-4. Chicago Diner R-5. Cornelia’s R-6. Cucina Bella R-7. Deville R-8. The Hearty Boys R-9. Jack’s Bistro R-10. The Kit Kat Club R-11. Las Mananitas R-12. Leona’s R-13. Marks” Chop Suey R-14. Nookie Tree R-15. Star gaze R-16. T’s Bar and Restaurant R-17. Yoshi’s Cafe B3 B-2 B-7 B-4 H-3. Arlington House94 90 International Hostel & Hotel H-4. Best Western Hawthorne Terrace H-5. City Suites Hotel H-6. Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown H-7. Days Inn H-8. Majestic Hotel H-9. Villa Toscana Guest House H-10. The Willows Hotel Bars/Clubs 294Lounge B-1. Baton Show B-2. Berlin B-3. Ear-Rotic@Spin B-4. Escape B-5. Gentry On Halsted B-6. Gentry On State B-7. Jeffery Pub B-8. Little Jim’s B-9. Minibar B-10. Nutbush City Limits B-11. OTDL @ Generator B-12. Prop House B-13. Roscoe’s Tavern and Café B-14. Spin Nightclub B-15. Taste Kenmore 294 R-5 H-9 rk Cla Q 90 Midway Airport Be rd affo Str orne awth H H-4 R-8 Roscoe Roscoe R-7 R-14 Buckingham Aldine B-9 R-8 Aldine S-1 Melrose Cornellia Shefield 55 H-8 Addison r R-11 R-3 B-8 R-2 R-4 B-13 R-13 B-5 eD hor eS Lak C-1 H-6 B-6 Waveland ove egr Pin ay adw Bro R-10 B C 290 290 Diversy Harbor H-3 Grace Sheffield B-10 Belmont Harbor Wilton 90 Harbor Freemont A A W Sheridan Rd Kenmore 94 294 Bittersweet Irving Park Dakin Ave 294 Q N 290 90 B-6. Gentry On State, 440 N State St Chicago IL 6061 - Phone: 312-836-0933 JB-7. Jeffrey Pub, 7041 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago IL 60649 - Phone: 773-363-8555 JR’S, 325 20th St, Rock Island IL 61201 - Phone: 309-786-9411 B-8. Little Jim’s, 3501 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-871-6116 - Neighborhood bar with juke box and porn. B-9. Minibar, Chicago, 3341 N Halsted St Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-871-6227 B-10. Nutbush City Limits, 301 N Harlem Ave, Forest Park IL 60130 - Phone: 708-366-5117 - Open 7 days karaoke on wed, DAnce floor open on Fri and Sat. R-8. Hearty Boys, 3404 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-244-9866, FAX: 773-2448088 - www.heartyboys.com R-9. Jack’s Bistro, 3201 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-244-9191 - Quiet, low key R-10. Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60613 - Phone: 773-5251111 R-11. Las Mananitas, 3523 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-528-2109 R-12. Leona’s, 3215 N Sheffield, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-327-8861 - www.leonas. com - Italian with american cuisine. R-13. Mark’s Chop Suey, 3343 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-281-9090 R-14. Nookies Tree, 3334 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-248-9888 R-15. Star Gaze, 5419 N Clark, Chicago IL 60640 - Phone: 773-561-7363 R-16. T’s Bar and Restaurant, 5025 N Clark, Chicago IL 60640 - 773-784-6000 B-11. OTDL @ Generator, 306 N Halsted@ Fulton, Chicago IL - Phone: 773-215-OTDL - otdlchicago@aol.com - Sundays-11pm-4am, $10/door and $5/before 12am feat. the OTDL ‘Down Low’ dancersDJ Anton: Hip-Hop; DJ Kenae: Urban, ReggaetonDrink Specials, Great Parking, and CTA Access. B-12. Prop House, 1675 N Elston, Chicago IL 60622 - Phone: 773-486-2086 / 2390 - 21+Fri- R & B, Hip- Hop, House-11pm-4am $12 Cover. B-13. Roscoe’s Tavern and Cafe, 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-281-3355 - www.roscoes.com - roscoes@aol.com Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Abbott Hotel, H-1. Abbott Hotel, 721 W Belmont, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 312-248-2700 - Open 24 hours located belmont & halsted no reservation rooms daily weekly monthly. H-2. Ardmore House, 1248 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago IL 60660 - Phone: 773-728-5414, FAX: 773-784-5574 - www.ardmorehoiusebb.com H-3. Arlington House International Hostel & Hotel, 616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago IL 60614 - Phone: 773-929-5380, 800-HOSTEL-5, FAX: 773-665-5485 - www.arlingtonhouse.com - arlingtonhouse@earthlink.net B-14. Spin Nightclub, 800 W Belmont Ave, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-327-7711 - spinnightclub.com H-4. Best Western Hawthorne Terrace, 3434 N Broadway, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 888-675BEST, FAX: 773-244-3435 - www.hawthorneterrace.com - Bestwest.enteract@rcn.com B-15. Taste, 6331 S Lowe St Chicago IL 60621 - Phone: 708-802-1705 - WED, R & B, Hip-Hop, House, 10pm - 4am. Sun night drag show. $10 Cover. H-5. City Suites Hotel, 933 W Belmont, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-404-3400, 800-CITY-108, FAX: 773-404-3405 - www.cityinns.com Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Ann Sather Restaurant, 929 W Belmont Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-348-2378 - www. annsather.com - Famous for breakfast. R-2. Arco De Cuchilleros, 3445 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - 773-296-6046 R-3. Bangkok, 3542 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - 773-327-2870 R-4. Chicago Diner, 3411 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-935-6696 - www.veggiediner.com, minfo@veggiediner.com R-5. Cornelia’s, 748 W Cornelia, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-248-8333 R-6. Cucina Bella, 1612 N Sedgwick, Chicago IL 60614 - Phone: 312-274-1119 - www.cucinabella.com R-7. Firefly, 3335 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - 773-525-2505 H-6. Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown, 15 E Ohio, Chicago Il 60611 - Phone: 312-494-1515 - www.chicagocomfortinn.com - mwathen. ndc@megapathdsl.net - Comfort Inn Chicago is a downtown Chicago hotel with renovated Art Deco 1920’s design and with all of the modern amenities. The hotel offers a beautiful array of guest rooms from queens to suites and complimentary amenities including deluxe continental breakfast, bedside CD player, high speed internet, in-room safe for laptops, and a full fitness center. H-7. Days Inn, 644 W Diversey, Chicago IL 60614 - Phone: 312-525-7010 H-8. Majestic Hotel, 528 W Brompton Pl, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 800-727-5108 - www. cityinns.com H-9. Villa Toscana Guest House, 3447 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-404-2643 - www.villa-toscana.com - info@vill-toscana. FLAVALIFE 29 com Our Victorian style bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Chicago’s entertainment district. Literally steps from our front door you’ll find an exciting nightlife, the beautiful lakefront, a thriving theatre district, shopping, and an extensive variety of ethnic restaurants. Known by baseball fans to be the closest accommodations to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. H-10. Willows Hotel, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 800-787-3108 - www.cityinns.com Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Bijiou Theater, 1349 N Wells, Chicago IL 60610 - Phone: 312-943-5397 http://www.bijouworld.com Chicago Free Press, 3714 N Broadway Chicago IL 60613 - Phone: 773-325-0005 - www.chicagofreepress.com - news@chicagofreepress.com International Mr. Leather, 5015 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60640-2823 - Phone: 773-381-4650 www.imrl.comimrl@mindx.com - Contest for the International Mr Leather held Memorial Day Weekend. Retail S-1. Unabridged Books, Inc, 3251 N Broadway St, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-883-9119 - General indepent book store with large gay and lesbian and childrens sections. LOUISIANA New Orleans C-2. Leather Archives and Museum, 6418 N Greenview, Chicago IL 60626 - Phone: 773-7619200 - http://www.leatherarchives.org Bars/Clubs Fusion’s, 2004 AP Tureaud Ave, New Orleans LA 70116-1333 - Phone: 504-301-5121 C-3. Man’s Country, 5017 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60640 - Phone: 773-878-2069 - http://www. manscountrychicago.com Onyx, 2441 Bayou Rd, New Orleans LA 70114 - Phone:504-948-2443 C-4. Steamworks, 3246 N Halsted, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-929-6080 - http://www. steamworksonline.com Information Resources Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, 1229 W Belmont Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-883-1090 - www. bailiwick.org Boi Magazine, 3711 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60613 - Phone: 773-975-0264 - www.boimagazine.com - boieditorial@aol.com Boystown Club, PO Box 101171, Chicago IL 60610-1171 - Phone: 877-595-5247 - www.boystownclub.com - info@boystownclub.com Chicago Special Events Management, 1960 N Clybourne Ave, Chicago IL 60614 - Phone: 773868-3010 - www.chicagoevents.com Gay Chicago Magazine, 3115 N BroadwayChicago IL 60657 - Phone: 773-327-7271 - www. gaychicagomag.com - gaychizine@aol.com Leather Archives and Museum, 6418 N Greenview Chicago IL 60626 - Phone: 773-761-9200 www.leatherarchives.org - Musuem dedicated compulation, preservation, and maintenance of the leather lifetsyle and related lifestyles. North Halsted Area Merchants Association, 3739 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60613 - Phone: 773-883-0500 - www.northalsted.com - info@ northalsted.com Toto Tours, Ltd, 1326 W Albion Ave #3-W, Chicago IL 60626 - Phone: 773-274-8686, 800-5651241 - www.tototours.com, info@tototours. com, tototours@aol.com Broadway Theatre, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago IL 60657 - Phone: 312-902-1500 Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, 1210 W Rosedale, Chicago IL 60660 - Phone: 773-303-0167 - www.glchamber.org - info@glchamber.org 30 FLAVALIFE Orlandos Society Page, 542 N Rampart St, New Orleans LA 70112 - Phone: 504-593-9941 Oz, 800 Bourbon St, New Orleans LA 70116 - 504-593-9491 Parade Disco, 801 Bourbon St, New Orleans LA 70116 - Phone: 504-529-2107 - Gay night club with full dance floor. Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St, New Orleans LA 70116 - Phone: 504-523-6300 MARYLAND Baltimore Bars/Clubs Bunns, Bunns, 608 W Lexington St, Baltimore Phone: 410-234-2866 Hippo,1 W Eager St Baltimore MD 21201-5406 - Phone: 410-547-0069 - www.clubhippo.co Paradox, 1310 Russell St, Baltimore MD 21230 - Phone: 410-837-9110 - www.thedox.com - Fri Nites, College Nite @ The Dox 11pm-5am. First 100 College Students with ID FREE. Hip Hop, Reggae, Club & R & B. Sat Nights 12am-6am. House, Dance, Hard House, Hip Hop Discount w/ college or Military ID18 to enter, BYOB 21 and over until 2 am. No dress code Park Sportsman Bar, 412 Park Ave, Baltimore MD 21201 - Phone: 410-727-9620 Restaurants/Cafes Coconuts Cafe, 309 W Madison St, Baltimore MD 21201 - Phone: 410-383-6064 Gallagher’s Bar and Grill, 940 S Conkling St, Baltimore MD 21224 - Phone: 410-327-3966 Information Resources Baltimore OutLoud, PO Box 3640, Baltimore MD 21214 - Phone: 410-444-8052 http://www.baltimoreoutloud.com publisher@baltimoreoutloud.com Health Education Resources Organization, 1734 Maryland Ave, Baltimore MD 21201 Phone: 410-685-1180 - http://www.hero-mcrc.org Retail Lambda Rising Bookstore, 241 W Chase St, Baltimore MD 21201 - 410-234-0069 - http:// www.lambdabusiness.com Calamus Bookstore, 92 S St, #B Boston MA 2111 - Phone: 617-338-1931 - www.calamusbooks.com MICHIGAN Detroit Bars/Clubs Alvin’s, 5156 Cass Ave, Detroit MI 48202 - Phone: 313-831-4577 Manjos, 928 W McNichols, Detroit MI 48203 Phone: 313-863-3934 - http://www.manjos.com Numbers, 17515 Woodard Ave, Detroit MI 48203 Off Broadway East, 8239 E Forest Ave Detroit MI 48213 - Phone: 313-617-3943 Pandora’s Boxs, 6221 E Davidson St, Detroit MI - Phone: 313-892-8120 S. Backstreet Lounge, 7468 E Davison St, Hamtamck MI 48212 - Phone: 313-365-7136 Woodward’s Cocktail Bar, 6426 Woodward Ave, Detroit MI - Phone: 313-872-0166 Restaurants/Cafes Pronto, 608 S Washington, Royal Oak MI 480673828 - Phone: 248-544-7900 Temple Bar, 2906 Cass Ave, Detroit MI 48212 - Phone: 313-832-2822 - Open weekdays 9am230am Sun 12pm-230am Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs Body Zone, 1617 E McNichols, Detroit MI 48203 - Phone: 313-366-9663 Information Resources Cruise Magazine, 660 Livernois, Ferndale MI 48220 - Phone: 248-545-9040 - editor@ cruisemagazineonline.com Metra Magazine, PO Box 71844, Madison Heights MI 48071 - Phone: 248-543-3500 http://www.metramagazine.com metramag@aol.com Retail TNT/Complex Video, 13333 W Eight Mile Rd, Detroit MI 48235 - Phone: 313-341-5322 Common Language, 215 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104 - Phone: 734-663-0036 http://www.commonlanguagebooks.com FLAVALIFE 31 Ruff Ryder This biracial Philly resident proves the City of Brotha-ly Love is alive and well – and fine as hell. Long, lean, and bronzed, this thug from tha east coast has a voice smooth as silk … made for a jazz radio station more than for a guy who works with his hands, as Ruff does in his day-to-day construction gig. Admitting to a strong fondness for fine ladies, this lanky sex machine also purrs like a cat when ya bring up the idea of back-door lovin’ in the bed – face turning red as he looks away, chuckling that laugh he’s got that would make an invitation to lunch sound pornographic. This freak is packin’, and he likes using it for all he’s worth, however and whenever he can. Confident to the point of being cocky, Ruff Ryder poses for nude shots like he walks around the city that way; it’s rare to find a brotha this comfortable in his own skin. And what skin! The handsome, horny thug admits he easily turns heads on the streets, though someday wants to find that one special someone … “to curl up in da bed with, get yo’ freak on with … maybe even lick some chocolate syrup off of, until she’s screamin’ my name and showin’ no shame.” He’s had his share of offers, but it’s not anyone who can get into the man’s jeans … or his heart. “Y’all can look all ya want, but ya gots to get permission to touch,” he says, claiming to have put his promiscuous days behind him. Indeed, we can deal with just looking – because God knows, with this fine brotha, that looking is pleasant enough. 34 FLAVALIFE FLAVALIFE 35 MINNESOTA Minneapolis Bars/Clubs Dejavu Nightclub, 315 Washington Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401 - Phone: 612-333-6333 Information Resources KFAI FM 90.3, 1808 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis MN 55454 - Phone: 612-341-3144 - http://www. kfai.org - kfai@kfai.org Saloon, 830 S Hennipen, Minneapolis MN 55403 - Phone: 612-332-0835 Retail Rainbow Road, 109 W Grant St, Minneapolis MN 55403 - Phone: 612-872-8448 - http://www. rainbowroadusa.com Restaurants/Cafes Gay 90s, 408 Hennipen Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401 - Phone: 612-333-7755 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations Hotel Amsterdam, 828 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55403 - Phone: 612-288-0459 - Toll Free: 800-649-9500 - http://www.gaympls. com/hotel.html - hotel@scc.net - Gay owned and operated above a saloon bar. MISSISSIPPI Jackson Bars/Clubs Club City Lights, 200 N Mills St, Jackson MS39201 - Phone: 601-353-0059 Metro, 4670 Hwy 80 W, Jackson MS - Phone: 601-922-8237 MISSOURI St. Louis R-3 N Delmer Bl er Blv d ell B R-1 Park Ave lvd Dr M artin L B-1 Clive g Dr. B-2 Market St C-1 70 Ave Av e Shaw Blvd Russe 44 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Chez Leon R-2. Clementines R-3. Harlem Tap Room R-4. Novak’s S 64 tte Ave 55 H-2 R-2 H-1 Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. A St Louis Guest House H-2. Brewers House B&B St St Lafaye Ave th Arsenal teau S7 d Blvd S Gran Bars/Clubs B-1. Magnolias B-2. Club 747 B-3. Faces l Blvd Chou dwa y Va n de rb ui lt B-3 Broa Blvd 44 S Jeffer son Ave ighway S Kingsh Clar k Av e 64 h St teau r Kin N 7t Chou uthe St lvd 64 64 R-4 Case Ave Tuc ker B Fore st 70 son Ave . Dr ng Ki er th Lu tin ar N G ran dB lvd lm Lind Dr M De N Jeffer Pa ge Blv d vd Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club St. Louis Bars/Clubs B-1. Magnolia’s, 5 South Vandeventer St, Saint, Louis MO, 63108, 314-652-6500, http://www.magsbar.com, info@magsbar.com R-3. Harlem Tap Room, 4161 Dr Martin Luther King Drive, St Louis MO, 314-531-2965 B-2. Club 747, 1624 Delmar Blvd, St Louis MO, 63103, 314-621-9030 R-4. Novak’s, 4121 Manchester, Saint Louis MO, 63110, 314-531-3699, http://www.novaksbar.com, novaksbar@aol.com - Open 7 days a week B-3. Faces, 130 North 4th St, East St Louis MO, 62201, 618-271-7410 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Chez Leon, 4580 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis MO, 63108, 314-361-1589, http://www.chezleon.com R-2. Clementines, 2001 Menard St, Saint Louis MO, 63104, 314-664-7869, http://www.clementinesbar.com 38 FLAVALIFE Lady A’s Bar and Grill, 6754 Page St, St Louis MO, 314-721-3322 - Open Mon-Sat 3pm-1am Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. A St. Louis Guest House, 1032-38 Allen Ave, Saint Louis MO 63104 - Phone: 314-7731016, - http://www.stlouisguesthouse.com - Come home to a St. louis guest house. www.mens-only.com LUBExAnzFlavaLife_114x93_150206ok 15.02.2006 13:16 Uhr Seite 1 LUBExxx® Men’s Only The personal lubricant with 2 in 1 effect! � Silicone AND water based! � Super gliding due to soluble � � � � � � ! o in One NEW! Tw Water! AND Silicone silicone additives. Non-sticky, yet water soluble, thus no more stains! Safe and dermatology tested as „Very Good“. 100% condom safe. Rubber and latex compatible. Oil, grease and fragrance free. Quick and easy, flip-top, drip-free dispenser … always one hand ready! For further information and retail inquiries, contact: info@mens-only.com H-2. Brewers House B&B, 1829 Lami St, Saint Louis MO 63104 - Phone: 314-771-1542 - Toll Free: 888-767-4665 - http://www.brewershouse.com Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club St. Louis, 2625 Samuel Shepherd Dr, Saint Louis MO 63103 - Phone: 314-533-3666 http://www.the-clubs.com Information Resources EXP Magazine, 4579 Laclede, Number 110, Saint Louis MO 63108 - Phone: 314-367-0397 - http://www.expmagazine.com - expmag@ aol.com Vital Voice, PO Box 170138, Saint Louis MO 63117 - Phone: 314-865-3787 - www.thevitalvoice.com - vitalvoicenews@aol.com NEVADA Las Vegas Bars/Clubs Pride Factory Las Vegas, 953 E Sahara Suite E 1-B, Las Vegas NV 89104 - Phone: 704-4441691 - http://www.pridefactory.com - lasinfo@ pridefactory.com Hotel/Motel/Accommodations Blue Moon Resort, 2651 Westwood Drive, Los Vegas NV 89109 Phone: 866-798-9194 - FAX: 702-361-9110 http://www.bluemoonlasvegas.com Retail Get Booked, 4640 Paradise Rd, Suite 15, Las Vegas NV 89109 - Phone: 702-737-7780 http://www.getbooked.com 40 FLAVALIFE Super gliding • water soluble condom safe FLAVALIFE 41 NEW YORK New York N 278 278 278 495 495 278 495 278 Bars/Clubs 1. 667 Bar, 667 Fulton St, Brooklyn NY 11217 - Phone:718-855-8558 Cafe05@Deep,16 West 22nd St, New York NY, - Phone: 212-229-0585 - Sundays Chi Chiz, 135 Christopher St, New York NY, - Phone: 212-462-0027 Club House 134, 134 Dewey Ave, Buffalo NY 14214 Club Boysroom, 9 Ave A, (Bet 1st & 2nd St), New York NY, papisonthedl@aol.com, Mike D & Darren bring you the all new Thurs Nite East Village Dance Party.Doors open10pm. Open Bar 10pm-11pm. 2 Floors. 18 to get in, 21 to drink.$5 with flier, $8 without.Old School, House, Classics, Hip Hop, R&B, Latin Club Shelter, 20 West 39th St, New York NY, 212-749-4479, http://www.clubshelter.com 42 FLAVALIFE DA Flow Mondayz @ Stonewall, 53 Christopher St, New York NY 10014-3530 Phone: 646-230-1316 - Sponsered by Thugboy. com. Mondays, Hip Hop, R&b, Reggae 3. Escuelita, 301 West 39th St, New York NY 10018 - Phone: 212-631-0588 - http://www. escuelita.com - featuring the Ladies of Esculita Freaky Fridays@Krash NYC, 16 West 22nd St, New York NY - Phone: 212-229-0585 - http:// www.krashnyc.com - jr5productions@aol.com - Every Friday 10pm-6amFree admission b4 midnightOpen bar til 11pm Globetrotters, 59 Lincoln Park, Newark NJ 7102 4. Got2be @ Splash, 50 West 17th St, New York NY 10011-5727 - Phone: 212-691-0073 - First ever homothug party @ Splash, every Tuesday. By Yamil X Mesgatop. Hip Hop, R&b, Reggae N E4 St E3 4th Brg Quee ns Mid town Tu nl 3rd S t rS Ho t ust on nS Br oo Ca me na St lS t Wa lke rS t t Bow ery B son S leeke t Clark oro 494 St E2 St sb Alle th en t 10 th 14 Qu e 2n dS 9th Hudson St W E6 E5 2n E 5 9th dS 7th St t St Av e St E E 7 72n 1s d S tS t t St Av 2n e dA FD 1st A ve RD ve R 34 th 5th Pa rk We st nd Av e Av e 8th Av e 7th Av Av e en ue of the Broad way Am eri ca s W 42 E6 3rd W Sid eH 494 wy W W 57t 56 h S th St t Wi llai 278 ms bur gB rg Bars/Clubs 1. 6 67 Bar Club Dingo 3. Escuelita 4. Got2be @ Splash 5. Langston’s 6. Monster 7. Playground 8. Starlite Lounge 9. Thug Thursdays@ The Clubhouse Restaurants/Cafes 11. Big Cup 12. Diabla 13. The Dish 14. Eighteen & Eight 15. Elmo 16. Factory Cafe 17. Food Bar 18. La Belle Vie 19. Lips 20. Lucky Cheng’s 21. Manatus 22. Mare 23. Niscos 24. Philip Marie 25. Regents 26. Restivo Ristorante 27. Tello’s Ristorante 28. Townhouse Restaurant Hotel/Motel/Accommodations 29. Chelsea Mews Guesthouse Krash, 16 West 22nd St, New York NY 10010 - Phone: 212-229-2000 - http://www.krashnyc. com 5. Langston’s, 1073 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238-2902 - Phone: 718-623-5780 - Thursdays, 11pm-4am, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, House Mix @ Caviar Studios, 46 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11205 - Phone: 718-222-9456 Mo’ Betta Brothas@Reign, 46 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY - http://www.sanjuanbrothas. com - Every Wednsday 10pm21 and over$5 coverDrink Specials 6. Monster, 80 Grove St, New York NY 10014, - Phone: 212-924-3558 - 2 floors w/ piano bar and disco. Monday drag show, Tuesday retro night, Wednesday high voltage, Friday & Saturday house music. 30. Chelsea Pines Inn 31. Circuit Suites 32. Colonial House 33. Hotel 17 34. Incentra Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs 36. The Blue Store 37. The East Side Club 38. El Mirage 41. J’s Hangout 43. West Side Club Oscar Wilde, 221 East 58th St, New York NY 10022 - Phone: 212-355-3395 7. Playground, 251 West 30th St, New York NY 10001-2810 - Phone: 718-992-5974 - Fri. Hip Hop, R&b, Reggae Red Zone, 2018 45th St, Astoria NY 11105 Roxy, 515 West 18th St, New York NY 10014 Phone: 212-645-5156 - http://www.roxynyc.com Slide, 356 Bowery @ 4th, New York NY 10051 8. Starlite Lounge, 1084-86 Bergen St, Brooklyn NY 11202 - Phone: 718-773-5921 - Non discriminating $lisa$ on turntabke with guest dj’s on saturdays. Therapy, 348 West 52nd St, New York NY 10019 - Phone: 212-397-1700 - http://www.therapynyc.com FLAVALIFE 43 9. Thug Thursdays @ The Clubhouse, 2334Third Ave @ 122nd St, New York NY 100351304 - http://www.clubworldusa.com - Every Thurs night. Two Potato, 143 Christopher St, New York NY 10014 Restaurants/Cafes 11. Big Cup, 228 Eighth Ave, New York NY 10011 13. Dish, 201 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-352-3003 15. Elmo, 156 Seventh Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-337-8000 16. Factory Cafe, 104 Christopher St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-807-6900 17. Food Bar, 149 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-243-2020 18. La Belle Vie, 184 Eighth Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-929-4320 - vicaribellevie@ aol.com 19. Lips, 2 Bank St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-675-7710 20. Lucky Cheng’s, 24 1st Ave, New York NY 10009 - Phone: 212-473-0516 - http://www. luckychengs.com 21. Manatus, 340 Bleeker St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-989-7042 22. Mare, 198 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-675-7522 23. Nisos, 176 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 646-336-8121 24. Philip Marie, 569 Hudson St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-242-6200 - http://www. philipmarie.com - chefny1@aol.com 25. Regents, 317 East 53rd St, New York NY 10128 - Phone: 212-593-3091 26. Restivo Ristorante, 209 7th Ave, (at 22nd Ave.), New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-3664133 27. Tello’s Ristorante, 263 West 19th St, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-691-8696 28. Townhouse Restaurant, 206 East 58th St, New York NY 10022 - Phone: 212-826-6241 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations 29. Chelsea Mews Guesthouse, 344 West 15th St, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-255-9174 30. Chelsea Pines Inn, 317 West 14th St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-929-1023 - http:// www.chelseapinesinn.com - cpiny@aol.com - Reservations-888-546-2700 31. Circuit Suites, 192 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 917-553-7587 - circuitsuites@ aol.com 32. Colonial House, 318 West 22nd St, ( btn 8th & 9th ), New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-2439669 - http://www.colonialhouseinn.com, houseinn@aol.com 33. Hotel 17, 225 East 17th St, New York NY 10003 - Phone: 212-475-2845 - hotel17@world44 FLAVALIFE net.att.net 34. Incentra, 32 8th Ave, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-206-0007 Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs 82nd Street Club, 40-33 82nd Street, Flushing NY 11373 - Phone: 718-396-3945 The Blue Store, 206 Eighth Avenue, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-924-8315 The East Side Club, 227 E 56 St (btn 2nd & 3rd), New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-753-2357, 212-888-1884 El Mirage, 253 East Houston, New York NY 10002-1023 - Phone: 212-253-7877 36. Blue Store, 206 8th Ave, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-924-8315 37. East Side Club, 227 East 56 St, (btn 2nd & 3rd), New York NY 10022 - Phone: 212-753-2357 / 212-888-1884 38. El Mirage, 253 East Houston, New York NY 10002-1023 - Phone: 212-253-7877 41. J’s Hangout, 675 Hudson St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-989-8496 43.West Side Club, 27 West 20th St, 2nd fl (5&6), New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-6912798 Information Resources Ballroom Rockstar, http://www.ballroomrockstar.com Gay Men of African Descent, 103 East 125th St, Room 503, New York NY 10035 - Phone: 212828-1697 - http://www.gmad.org HX Magazine, 230 West 17th St, 8th fl, New York NY 10011-5367 - Phone: 212-352-3535 http://www.hx.com, hx@hx.com LBGT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York NY 10011 - Phone: 212-620-7310 www.gaycenter.org - Est. in 1983. Center open Fridays 9am-11pm. More than 6000 people and 300 groups visit the center weekly Next, 121 Varick St, 3rd fl, New York NY 10013 - Phone: 212-627-0165 - http://www.nextmagazine.net - nextmagazi@aol.com Retail Creative Vision Bookstore, 548 Hudson St, New York NY 10014 - www.creativevisionsbooks. com Rizzoli Bookstore, 31 West 57th St, New York NY 10019 - Phone: 212-759-2424 Whitall & Shon, 113 Christopher St, New York NY 10014 - Phone: 212-691-6964 Productions BC Productions, PO Box 210-561, Brooklyn NY 11211 - Phone: 646-351-7091 NORTH CAROLINA Bars/Clubs CC Nightclub, 313 West Hargett St, Charlotte NC - Phone: 919-755-9599 http://www.cc-raleigh.com Scorpio Lounge, 2301 Freedom Dr, Charlotte NC 28208 - Phone: 704-373-9124, Club Odyssey, 4019-A Country Club RdWinston-Salem NC 27104 - Phone: 336-774-7071 - 9pm-2:30 weekdays, 9pm-3:30am weekends, male dancers on Fri. Palms, 413 N Eugene St, Greensboro NC 27401 - Phone: 336-272-6307 Restaurants/Cafes Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe, 55 Haywood St, Asheville NC 28801 - Phone: 828-254-1891 OHIO Bars/Clubs Club Evolution, 5800 Colerain Ave, Cincinatti OH 45239 - Phone: (513) 245-2220 Mans World, 22909 Detroit Ave, Cleveland OH 44113 - Phone: 216-574-2203 Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs Flex Complex, 2600 Hamilton, Cleveland OH, 44113 - Phone: 216-420-3539 - http://flexbaths. com Flex Complex, 11567 East Livingston, Columbus OH 43205 - Phone: 614-252-0730 - http:// flexbaths.com - towelboy@flexbaths.com Retail Pink Pyramid, 907 Race St, Cincinnati OH 45202 - Phone: 513-621-PINK - LGBTQ adult boutique PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Bars/Clubs B-1. Krunk Mondays@The Trochoero, 10th and Arch, Philadelphia PA - Phone: 856-495-3968 http://www.ianproductions.com - takeovaent@ aol.com - Mondays-11pm-2am$5 b4 12am/$8 after18 w/ID to Party/21 to DrinkB-2. Paradise Alley, 624 Front St @ Fairmount, Philadelphia PA, 19130, http://www.clubwarehouse.com B-3. Sisters Restaurant and Nightclub, 1320 South Chancellor St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-735-0735 - http://www. sistersnightclub.com B-4. Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-545-1893 - http://www. woodysbar.com Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Astral Plane, 1708 Lombard, Philadelphia PA 19146 - Phone: 215-546-6230 - www. theastralplane.com - theastralplane@aol.com - Astal plane is the warm, cosy romantic place to bring that hot date to, get close and fall in love. open 7 nights. R-2. Cafe Nola, 328 South Street, Philadelhia PA 19147 - Phone: 215-627-2590 R-3. Millennium Coffee, 212 South 12th St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-731-9798 Tierra Columbiana, 4535 North 5th St, Philadelphia PA 19140 - Phone: 215-324-6086 - tierrajr@ aol.com R-4. Valanni Restaurant and Lounge, 1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215790-9494 - http://www.valanni.com R-5. Venture Inn, 255 South Camac Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-545-8731 R-6. Westbury Bar and Restaurant, 261 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215546-5170 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H1. Alexander Inn, 304 South 12th Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-923-3535 / 877-ALEX-INN - http://www.alexanderinn.com info@alexanderinn.com H-2. Uncles Upstairs Inn, 1220 Locust Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-546-6660 Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C -1. 6 Club Philadelphia, 1220 Chancellor Street Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215735-7671 - http://www.clubbodycenter.com - clubphilly@aol.com C-2. Adonis Cinema, 2026 Samson Street, Philadelphia PA 19122 - Phone: 215-557-9319 C-3. Club Body Center Philadelphia, 1220 Chancellor St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-735-7671 - http://www.clubbodycenter.com - 24/7, 365 a year. 5 floors, 62 rooms. Free lunch every Saturday & Sunday afternoons. Video lounges, steamroom, gym VIP Rooms. C-4. Danny’s Adam and Eve, 133 South 13th St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-925-5041 FLAVALIFE 45 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia (cont.) N rd t St llor Locust ak St Chancel lor St Jam es St R-4 11th S Cypress H-1 Information Resources I-1. Altus Group, 211 North 13th St, Suite 802, Philadelphia PA 19107-1610 - Phone: 215-9779900 x15 I-2. Colours Organization Inc, 1201 Chestnut St, 15th floor, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215496-0330 - http://www.coloursinc.org I-3. Phila Vis & Convo Bureau, 1515 Market St, Suite 2020, Philadelphia PA 19102 - Phone: 215-636-3323 I-4. Philadelphia Fight to Philly, 1233 Locust St, 5th fl, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215985-4448 I-5. Philadelphia Gay News, 505 South 4th St, Philadelphia PA 19147 - Phone: 215-625-8501 http://www.epgn.com, masco@aol.com 46 FLAVALIFE N Fro nt St Colum bus B lvd 6th S t 5th S t Spruce Delaw are E xpy 2nd St 3rd St 6th St Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Astral Plane R-2. Cafe Nola R-3. Millenium Coffe R-4. Vallini Restaurant and Lounge R-5. Venture Inn R-6. Westbury Bar and Restaurant R-5 I-6 Spruce t Cypress Waverl y Bars/Clubs B-1. Krunk Mondays @ The Trochoero B-2. Paradise Alley B-3. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub B-4. Woody’s t R-6 S Cam Irving S t H-2 I-4 S-3 Chestnu Walnut Delancy South Bainbrid ge St C-1 C-3 R-3 B-3 13th St t Chance Chancel lor I-2 12th St Sansum S-1 95 5th St 13th S Lomba Walnut S Spruce Pine Chestnu B-4 Locust Cypress R-1 C-4 Walnut S-2 8th St Waverl y Arch Filbert Cherry Ranst ead t 13th St rd Race Marke t Chestnu 9th St Delancy Lomba Ludlow Clover 676 B-1 ert 10th S t 16th St g llor 15th St 17th St Chance Mannin Chestnu t ian Cherry Cuthb t Morav Junip erSt I-3 18th St C-2 19th St Ludlow t Marke t Spring Race I-1 ll 4th St ert 11th St Cuthb Calowhi 8th S t y 12th S Arch Expy Junip erSt Cherr Vine S t 7th St 30 9th S t B-2 Lomba rd 95 I-5 R-2 Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Alexander Inn H-2. Uncles Upstairs Inn Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. 6 Club Philaelphia C-2. Adonis Cinema C-3. Club Body Center C-4. Danny’s Adam and Eve Information Resources I-1. Atlus Group I-2. Club Organization Inc. I-3. Phil Vis and Conv Buteau I-4. Philadelphia Fight to Philly I-5. The Philadelphia Gay News I-6. William Way LGBT Community Center Retail S-1. Giovanni’s Room S-2. Scorpio Books S-3. Spruce Street DVD and Video Mazzoni Center, 1201 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-5630663 - www.mazzonicenter.org - LGBT Primary Healthcare organization I-6. William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215732-2220 - http://www.waygay.org Retail S-1. Giovanni’s Room, 345 South 12th St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-923-2960 http://www.giovannisroom.com S-2. Scorpio Books, 205 South Juniper St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-545-2181 S-3 . Spruce Street DVD & Video, 1201 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 19107 - Phone: 215-9852955 - www.sprucestreet.com - video@ sprucestreet.com PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburg Bars/Clubs Pegasus Lounge, 818 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 - Phone: 412-281-2131 RHODE ISLAND Providence Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs Club Body Center Providenc, 257 Wey Bosset St, ProvidenceRI 2903 - Phone: 401-274-0298 http://www.clubbodycenter.com - 24/7, 365 a year. TV lounge, steamroom, gym VIP Rooms. SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville Bars/Clubs New Attitude, 706 W Washington St, Greenville SC 29601 - Phone: 843-233-1387 TENNESSEE Memphis Information Resources Nashville Cares, 209 10th Ave, South, Suite 160 Nashville TN 37203 - Phone: 615-259-4866 - http://www.nashvillecares.org Brothers United, 501 Brick Church Park Dr, Nashville TN 37207 http://www.nashvillecares.org TEXAS Austin Bars/Clubs Charlies, 1301 Lavaca St, Austin TX 78711 - Phone: 512-474-6481 - http://www.charliesaustin.com Bars/Clubs Allusions Entertainment, 3204 North Thomas, Memphis TN - Phone: 901-357-8383 Backstreet Memphis, 2018 Court Ave, Memphis TN 38104 - Phone: 901-276-5522 N COGNITO, 338 South Front St, Memphis TN 38103 - Phone: 901-523-0599 Paragon, 2865 Walnut Grove, Memphis TN 38111 - Phone: 901-320-0026 - clubparagon@ aol.com - Full service bar playin Hip Hop R&B Thur- Sat TENNESSEE Nashville Bars/Clubs The Connection, 901 Cowan St, Nashville TN FLAVALIFE 47 Fwy le Av e Bl vd lvd Irving B yc W B-8 B-6 R-1 R-3 ak O Inwo od Rd Oa k Dr B-5. Manhattan Bar B-6. Off the Street B-7. The Johnny Orleans B-8. Station 4 Co in nt Restaurants/ Cafes R-1. Crossroads Market R-2. Hunky’s R-3. Lime Bars/Clubs 7 Connection, Dallas TX http://www.7Connection.com B-1. Brick, 4117 Maple Ave, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-521-2024 - http://www.brickdallas. com B-2. Club Elm & Pearl (Metro), 2204 Elm St, Dallas TX 75201 - Phone: 214-741-0000 - http:// www.elmandpearl.com B-3. Club NV, 216 North Crowdus St, Dallas TX 75226 B-4. Havana Nites, 4006 Cedar Springs, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-526-9494 B-5. Manhattan Bar, 3005 Routh St, Dallas TX 75204 - Every 1st Sunday-10pm-2am B-6. Off the Street, 4001 Cedar Springs, #B, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-521-9051 St 75 le n Ro ut St h St ve sA s Ro ve lA ta en Bars/Clubs B-1. Brick B-2. Club Elm & Pearl (Metro) B-3. Club NV B-4. Havana Nites B-7 McKin n da Av e Al ey Av e La wn Av e na Bow en B-5 St e on Av nn i St cK o M am Al g Blv d le ap Irvin Ca I-1 M 35E w La 75 Rd H-2 B-1 gh s B-4 hu ve nA g in pr rS da Ce 35E ed Dallas Nor th ap in Av e e Av f lif R-2 ey Av Cole e Ave d In w oo M H itz on H ar ry NF m Mc Kin n Rd m Fwy Le North Central TEXAS Dallas Ft Worth H-1 N C-2 C-1 B-3 35E Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. Holiday Inn Select Love Field H-2. Melrose Hotel t S Elm Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Alternatives C-2. Club Dallas B-2 75 S-1 Information Resources I-1. Dallas Voice Retail I-1. Chocolate Bar R-3. Lime, 4006 Cedar Springs, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-528-0187 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Holiday Inn Select Love Field, 3300 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75235 - Phone: 214-357-8500 - http://www.holiday-inn.com/ lovefield.hisl - info@hislf.com H-2. Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-521-5151/800-MELROSE - http://www.melrosehoteldallas.com Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Alternatives, 1720 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75235 - Phone: 214-630-7071 C-2. Club Dallas, 2616 Swiss Ave, Dallas TX 75204 - Phone: 214-821-1990 http://www.the-clubs.com admin@the-clubs.com B-8. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-526-7171 Information Resources I-1. Dallas Voice, 3000 Carlisle, Suite 200, Dallas TX 75204 - Phone: 214-754-8710 http://www.dallasvoice.com - webmaster@ dallasvoice.com Village Station, 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas TX 75219 - Phone: 214-526-7171 7th Connection, 5803 Magnum, Arlington TX 76018 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. Crossroads Market, 3930 Cedar Springs, Dallas Texas 75219 - Phone: 214-521-8919 Retail S-1. Chocolate Bar, 2825 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75226 B-7. The Johnny Orleans, 2704 Worthington, Dallas TX, - 11pm-2am R-2. Hunky’s, 4000 Cedar Springs, Dallas TX, 75219 - Phone: 214-522-1212 - http://www. eatsguide.com/hunkys/index.html 48 FLAVALIFE Kyle Marshall Burlington Audbon Jack Greely S-1 Stanford W Alabama I-2 527 Richmond Ave Oakly St Hotel/Motel/ Accommodations H-1. The Lovett west Fwy SouthInn 59 H-2. Montrose Inn B-1. Bartini, 2204 Elm St, Houston TX 832-4431016 59TX B-2. G Spot, 2205 Richmond, Houston Southwest Fwy B-3. Inergy Houston, 5750 Chimney Rock, Houston TX 77081 - Phone: 713-666-7310 - Male & female dancers on Fridays & Saturdays. B-4. Outpost, 1419 Richmond, Houston TX 78212 - Phone: 512-225-7330 Restaurants/Cafes R-1. 1415 California, 1415 California, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-522-7066 R-2. Barnaby’s, 604 Fairview, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-522-0106 R-3. Hollywood, 2409 Grant, Suite D, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-523-8808 - http://www. hollywoodvietnameserestaurant.com R-4. House Of Pies, 3112 Kirby Drive, Houston TX 77098 - Phone: 713-528-3816 Hotel/Motel/Accommodations H-1. Lovett Inn, 501 Lovett, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-522-5224 / 800-779-5224 - http:// www.lovettinn.com, lovettinn@aol.com H-2. Montrose Inn, 408 Avondale, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-520-0206 / 800-357-1228 Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club Houston, 2205 Fannin St, Houston TX 77002 - Phone: 713-659-4998 - www.the-clubs. com - admin@the-clubs.com C-2. Midtowne Spa, Spa3100 Fannin St, Houston TX 77004 - Phone: 713-522-2379 - www.midtowne-spa.com - genmgr@midtowne-spa.com Information Resources I-1. Houston Voice, 500 Lovett Blvd, Suite 200, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-529-8490 - www.houstonvoice.com - webmaster@houstonvoice.com - City gay and lesbian newspaper. Men’s Clubs/Sex Clubs C-1. Club59Houston C-2. Midtown Spa Kyle Restaurants/Cafes R-1. 1415 California R-2. Barnaby’s Southwest Fwy R-3. Hollywood R-4. 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Lobo Bookshop, 3939 Montrose Blvd, Houston TX 77006 - Phone: 713-522-5156 - www.lobobookshop.com VIRGINIA Richmond Bars/Clubs Babe’s, 3166 West Cary St, Richmond VA 23221 - Phone: 804-355-9330 - http://www.babesrestaraunt.com Club Colours, 536 N Harrison St, Richmond VA 23220 - Phone: 804-353-9776 - Only Wed and Sat Retail Phoenix Rising, 19 N Belmont Ave, Richmond VA 23221 - Phone: 804-355-7939 WASHINGTON Seattle Bars/clubs Madison Pub, 1315 E Madison St, Seattle WA 98122 - Phone: 206-325-6537 - www.madisonpub.com Neighbors, 1509 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122 - Phone: 206-324-5358 Re-Bar, 1114 Howell St, Seattle WA 98101 - Phone: 206-233-9873 Sea Wolf Saloon, 1413 14th Ave, Seattle WA 98122 - Phone: 206-323-2158 Information Resources Life Enrichment Bookstore, 8300 Rainier Ave, South Seattle WA 98118 - Phone: 206-722-7785 FLAVALIFE 49 A Ro s gi n El PUERTO RICO Bars/Clubs Backstage, Ave. Ponce de leon / Urb. 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Steamworks - 205 Calle Luna, Old San Juan PR, USA, - 787-725-4993 http://www.steamworksonline.com MEXICO Puerto Vallarta Hotel/Motel/Accommodations Villa Viva Vallarta, Phone: 1-702-474-0264 http://www.gayhotelpuertovallarta.com ST CROIX Hotel/Motel/Accommodations On The Beach Resort, 127 Smithfield Rd, Frederiksted St Croix 841 - Phone: 800-5242018 - www.sandcastleonthebeach.com - info@sandcastlebeach.com - St. Croix’s legendary Gay Resort for almost 30 years is bigger, better, cooler and “sweeter” that ever before! All of the hotel’s 21 accommodations are newly re-furbished. The hotel grounds are lush and common areas inviting! Beach Side Cafe, the hotel’s on-site restaurant/bar, is open 5 days a week and features an eclectic menu to satisfy all palates. Also has a Spa and finess center. FLAVALIFE 51 52 FLAVALIFE FLAVALIFE 53 BLACK AMERICA’S GAY PROBLEM -- CAN ATTITUDES CHANGE IN THE BLACK CHURCH? By Jasmyne A. Cannick EDITOR’S NOTE: With the Medicare nightmare, Katrina aftermath and the war in Iraq hitting black America hard, can black church leaders resist bullying gays and get their priorities straight? PNS contributor Jasmyne Cannick says the tide may be turning toward acceptance. Cannick is a board member of the National Black Justice Coalition and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She can be reached via her website at www.jasmynecannick.com. LOS ANGELES--After two years of public hatred toward gays from black ministers around the country, attitudes toward gays may finally be changing in the black church. But will cooler heads prevail as another contentious presidential election draws closer and dollars and pulpits are again up for grabs? Fearing a repeat of the 2004 presidential election, and in an effort to counter the divisive messaging from the Republican Party and white Christian evangelicals, the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s black gay civil rights group, hosted in Atlanta on Jan. 20-21 a summit of black ministers and black gay activists from around the country to discuss publicly the widespread prejudice against gay men and lesbians within black churches. The first of its kind, the summit featured the Rev. Al Sharpton, who made good on his 2005 promise of fighting homophobia in the black church. This meeting comes on the heels of a meeting between black lesbian and gay leaders and Nation of Islam Leader Minister Louis Farrakhan to discuss the inclusion of gays during last year’s Million More Movement March. Although there has been relatively little action on part of Congress or the president to move forward with a ban against same-sex marriage, many black gays are worried that conservative groups will attempt yet again to woo the black vote by using them as scapegoats. Maryland Senate hopeful Kwesi Mfume recently came out in support of extending equal rights to gay and lesbian couples but stopped short of endorsing gay marriage. Before California’s Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have provided his gay constituents with equal rights, five of the six members of the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California NAACP all voted in favor of the bill. So perhaps attitudes are changing in a U.S. community that many believe to be the most homophobic of all the races. 54 FLAVALIFE In a November 2003, a Pew Research Poll found that blacks oppose gay marriage by roughly 2to-1. In the aftermath of Katrina, the war in Iraq, the Medicare nightmare and the issues with Social Security reform, maybe blacks have realized that they have bigger fish to fry than worrying about two men or two women wanting to provide for their families. At the end of the day, the national crisis for blacks is not gays getting married. The real issue for blacks is how easily we allowed ourselves to be distracted and bamboozled into thinking that it was. While I don’t think the black church is going to do a 180 on gay marriage overnight, it is very possible that Sharpton and other progressive black ministers can lead by example. However, for gays, this is going to continue to be an uphill battle. Even though most black gays and lesbians attend black churches, they are still outsiders. Many blacks still consider homosexuality the mother of all sins, though many have a family member who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. When you add to that the common misperception that the fight for gay rights is a “white thing,” there’s the very real potential for another nasty campaign season. And while gays may have Rev. Sharpton, Mfume and a few civil rights organizations on their side, they have relatively little clout in influencing policy compared to the voters. That’s why white conservative groups are sparing no dollar in trying to entice support from black ministers. More than a few mega-church pastors have already teamed up with powerful conservative groups to cajole and lobby black voters into supporting anti-gay initiatives and the Republican Party. Utilizing the media, these pulpit bullies are spreading their hate doctrine via television, radio and the Internet. One thing is for sure: Silence is not going to be an opportunity afforded to black leaders and elected officials, including members of Congress this time around. We are going to have to talk about the black community’s gay problem and deal with this issue head on. We’ve already seen the mayhem that can come from the wrong message at election time. The message this time around needs to be one of common sense. Gay marriage is not going to put us in a costly war or solve our healthcare problems. However, if we let gay marriage take our eyes from the prize, we will ensure that blacks -- gay and straight alike -- will stay at the bottom of the totem pole for another four years. Hip-Hop Stars Find Gay Is Good By Rod McCullom “I did it for the people who needed some love, you know what I mean?” That’s how DeMario Thornton—aka Raz B, the former member of the chart-topping boy band B2K—describes his decision to play at a black pride event last summer. The 20 year-old heart-throb turned more than a few when he announced that August he would play at Oakland’s Black in the Life. “They approached me,” he recalls in a recent interview. “And when they did, they were kind of scared about it because of the type of artist I am.” For the most part, young male hip-hop and R&B performers are almost compelled to publicly proclaim their masculinity, virility and availability to women. Some stars—for example, 50 Cent, Ja Rule—have made headlines with their “no homo” comments, which, in both cases, followed gay rumors. Grammy Award-winning artist Usher also jumped into the fray. In the December/January issue of Complex, he was asked about the rumored sex parties with groupies. Were there ever homosexual activities in any of these orgies? There was women-on-women but never manon-man. Shit, nowhere near that! Hell no! No one that I ever roll with or would ever roll with would get down like that. But times change. In late January, Raz B performed for the boys again—this time at Club 501 in Washington DC. In an interview at the event—a podcast by PinkMafiaRadio.com—he says that his decision to play for the gays was not difficult. “If you don’t like someone because of their sexual preference, there’s something wrong with you,” he said. “I’m about lifting people up, not putting people down.” Raz B says his strong spiritual base that lead him first to Oakland and later Washington. “God led me to do that,” he says. “And to get my confirmation, two days after I did the performance, Kanye’s on TV talking about issues with a lot of gay people and stuff like that, you know what I mean?” This was an reference to the Kanye West’s August interview on MTV. “Everyone in hip-hop discriminates against gay people,” Kanye said, adding that on the streets, gay is “the opposite, the exact opposite word of hip-hop. Not just hip-hop, but America just discriminates. And I wanna just, to come on TV and just tell my rappers, just tell my friends, `Yo, stop it.’” To highlight society’s hypocritical homophobic attitudes, Raz B points out that some artists and athletes have been accused of rapes or assaults. “But if you’re gay, that’s supposed to be worst. That’s just wrong.” Several other black male artists are following that route. In November, Mr. Cheeks—former front man for the Lost Boys and the rapper responsible for the mega party hit “Lights Camera Action”—performed at The Edge in our nation’s capitol, one of the biggest gay black clubs in the nation. In February, The Edge was also supposed to host Ray J—the younger brother of pop icon Brandy, whose boyish looks and melodious voice have thrilled both men and women. But Ray J’s club date was cancelled; no particular reason was given, but the promoters hoped to reschedule his appearance. Instead, they booked Tyson Beckford, well known to be gay-friendly and supportive HIV/AIDS causes. Ticket sales soared. Raz B says that he and Ray J will perform for their gay fans. “We support everything,” he said at the January club event. “We can’t be afraid to step out of the box. I’m proud of my boy Ray J. People call me gay and him gay, but it takes a lot of humility to do something like that because you get persecuted.” The result: Both Raz B and Ray J may tour more for gay audiences. “June is gay pride month and my new album drops on June 13th. That’s my birthday when I turn 21. So, I’ll be doing more gay events.” Raz B is crafting his own solo career and his new website, RazMe.com, displays his maturity. The new album, “Raz: Revealer of Secrets,” is a departure from the bubblegum hip-hop of B2K. A huge bonus: Michael Jackson will appear one of the tracks. “of all the artists, Michael Jackson chos eto work with me,” he proudly says. “The music is more alternative, rock and roll, kind of country. Really different.” The newer sound, independent label and more mature styling may be prompting him to expand his horizons. It’s great to see this level of maturity from a hiphop artist, especially one so young. And here’s an added bonus: Surprisingly, he is not upset by the gay rumors that began after his first club appearance. DeMario Thornton says it’s all good. “No discrimination to anybody. I come here with a heart of love.” FLAVALIFE 55 Tidus Interviews Quincy LeNear & Deondray Gossett Creators of the DL Chronicles Look out John Singleton and Spike Lee. We have two new writers/ producers/ directors ready to make their public debut with their guns blazing. I was at a premiere screening in Oakland, CA this past December and I got the honor of being one of the first to watch the pilot episode of a provocative series about sexual discovery cleverly titled The DL Chronicles. Believe me when I say that it was a great experience. This show takes the everyday decisions that men who have sex with men go through. The series is set to look at the experiences of different DL circumstances from the point of view of a young writer, Chadwick Williams, who narrates the series. It examines all men, from men working executive level jobs to street corner hustlers. The DL Chronicles portrays the face of the DL man as a learner of life and not one who hides from his reality. Who are these triple-threats, you may ask? Quincy Lenear and Deondray Gossett are their names and they are the masterminds behind this innovative project. Upon meeting them, I got the idea that Quincy was more of the social type and Deondray was the shy type, but I came to realize that they are both pretty social. Deondray also co-stars in the short film On the Low. So, I had the chance to get to know the two and find out what fueled them to start such a bold series. Creating a drama that pushes ignored envelopes isn’t the only thing that makes this series interesting. They are also a couple, a very sexy couple if I do say so myself. They are an example that the combination of personal and professional, if used right, can yield remarkable results. The episode was very interesting. It involves a married couple, Wes and Sarah Thomas, who are having intimacy issues. And all of a sudden, Sarah’s brother Ty moves in. After bumping heads with Wes, sexual tension starts to heat up. There is a lot more to the episode, but I won’t ruin it for you. I’ll only say that it is a must see for anybody and because of it, I had to interview this up and coming power couple. Tidus: I would first like to thank you both on behalf of FlavaLife magazine for taking the time to interview with us. Quincy: Welcome, we are actually honored that Flava wanted to do an interview with us. Tidus: My first question is, what inspired you two to start the series and how long did it take you from the first step up to finishing the pilot episode? Quincy: Deondray and I were watching Oprah Whinfrey’s special about men on the DL and felt that it was a misrepresentation on intentions of the DL man. They only showed it from a point of 56 FLAVALIFE view of women who were infected with the HIV virus, so it only was the negative side of the DL life, depicting them as deceitful men who only lie to women and infect them with diseases from other gay men. And we both knew that is not true. Deondray: To add on to Quincy’s answer, yeah we felt that the image of DL men was completely distorted, so we personally wanted to expose people to the more positive and real image. Quincy: Second part of your question, we came up with the idea for the series at the beginning of 2004. During the first year we pretty much worked to get people to work on it, someone to produce it, just a main plan on how to get it done. Shooting for the pilot episode took place June of 2005- it only took two weekends. And everyone who was working on it weren’t even getting paid; they were just people who really believed in the project. Tidus: Damn, that’s dedication for you. At some point in time did either of you relate to any of the characters in The DL Chronicles? And did anyone portray a particularly masculine role before identifying as gay? Quincy: Yeah, I think I have a part of all of the characters. Yet, I think if you are gay, there was some point in time in your life where you did relate to any one of the characters. Fighting with your sexuality is a part of the evolution throughout one’s life. I can mainly relate to Wes, the DL man who wants to be married and to be seen to be living the ideal heterosexual life. Deondray: Of course! I can relate to more than just one of the characters. Growing up, I took on the personality of Ty, being very vague about my sexuality when telling people. Not really saying I’m straight or gay, just leaving something to the imagination. I even relate to the wife, Sarah, as far as having aspirations for a family. Wanting to have children and wanting to be loved in your relationship can usually be hard when you are gay. Tidus: I truly agree with you. Just to get off the series for a moment, when and how did the both of you meet? Deondray: We met in ’96. Quincy is originally from Chicago and came to go to school in Los Angeles. Before knowing each other, we had a mutual friend in college that always used to say to one or the other that they had a friend that reminded them of the other, which was before he had even known that either one of us was gay. Tidus: That’s hot. As a couple, I would assume that you two have complete different personalities. Were there any artistic differences before or during the creating stages of this project? Quincy: All the time. But we have both learned how to weigh the best of both our ideas on what should be written, production decisions, and who should be chosen to play what role. But we marry the best of ours ideas and usually come up with results that we are both cool with. We take on two different roles when we do work together. I act as the visionary and come up with what we should do and Deondray is the executioner and comes up with a plan on how to get it done. And because of it, we actually prefer to only work with each other. Tidus: Are there any other projects people should anticipate after viewing The DL Chronicles outside of the following episodes? Quincy: There are other projects in the works such as other series and a few features films. Tidus: That’s real cool. An ongoing argument that will probably never be settled is: “Are men born gay or is it always a choice?” What are your feelings on that argument? Quincy: Generalizations can’t really prove whether or not a man is born gay or chooses to be. Environment and genetics are two completely different comparisons when addressing that subject. Where does being gay lie? Is it in the physical act or do you actually live a gay life in order to be perceived as a gay man? Deondray: I absolutely think it is genetic. I feel with today’s discrimination towards gay people, no one would consciously choose to be gay. Men are born gay, but are not aware of it even if there are telltale signs of it in early ages. Men learn to notice it and except it as they grown older. Tidus: How do you feel about the current portrayal of black and Latino gay men in the media? Quincy: There is real a lack of portrayal. And when there is a portrayal, we only get the more stereotypical, real feminine gay man who dresses in women’s clothing and just flames out. If you get an image that is the least bit masculine, he’s a cheater, he neglects his children. Deondray: I feel the same as Quincy. Right now, the media is only comfortable with the stereotypes. They don’t feel as threatened when they see the queen, or the extremely shy man who holds everything inside. Actually exploring the real DL experience can help film and print as far as creating more positive portrayals. Tidus: Do you two personally feel that in a group of people who need as much support as possible, that the DL man works against the goal that we all are trying to achieve for respect among their heterosexual counterparts? Quincy: No, if you understand why the phenomenon exists and why there is so much stigma behind being DL, when you look at the classes, families, and communities that these men come from, you can fully know what these men are going through. I feel that the DL man is actually the missing link between gay and straight. Defining what actually makes a man. Deondray: After the whole Down Low scene was brought to the mainstream’s attention, a woman approached me on the street and she was trying to pursue me. After short conversation, I told her that I was gay. She responded “So, you must be on the DL” and I told her that I wasn’t on the DL. She replied back that I would have to be DL due to the fact that I didn’t look gay. I continued explain my sexuality, but she refused to accept the idea that I was gay, looking the way that I did and not being on the DL. So, the DL man isn’t really working against us; it is the straight perception of gay people that keeps the DL man from contributing to the community. Tidus: On your reactions from people who have already viewed the DL Chronicles: How do you feel the success rate will be compared to the success of the more Eurocentric view on the same sex oriented series such as Queer As Folk and The L Word? Quincy: We are up against the same “colored structured” success rate as any other black show on television. Most white shows that are being showed on popular channels such as HBO and Showtime get heavily exposed to the public, so they have no choice but to be successful. We do know that there is a want for this series. Upon the completion of the website in October, we have gotten over 150,000 hits and that’s within less than three months. So, there are people out there who really want to see this series. Tidus: Is there any last piece of advice you would like to leave for a man on the DL who struggling with similar internal conflicts as your characters? Deondray: Just be honest, and this is to men and women alike. Be honest with who you are and act upon your own wishes. And if you continue to live a DL life, just make sure not to involve innocent people with your actions. Quincy: Pretty much the same thing. Life is far too short and many of us spend too much time worrying how people see us. Become comfortable with yourself and comfortable around others. Being comfortable with ourselves is very healthy for our own emotional well being. Tidus: I’d like to thank the both of you again before I go. It’s an inspiration to see two gay black men succeeding at something that they believe in. Quincy: You’re very welcome; we had a really good time. Later. Deondray: Yeah, it’s cool to know that people are really trying to find out more about series. Look forward to hearing from FlavaLife again. Peace. *If you want to find out more about The DL Chronicles, go to www.dlchronicles.com Other Screenings: Thank God for Hip Hop Film Festival, Jan 11th - 15th, Chicago IL, Location: Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago IL Del Ray Beach Film Festival Del Ray Beach Florida March 08 - Sunday, March 12, 2006 FLAVALIFE 57 DL NFL ROY SIMMONS COMES OUT AND COMES CLEAN By Rod McCullom 58 FLAVALIFE Roy Simmons made history as only the second pro-football player to come out of the closet. Since then, his fortunes and behavior have not been without controversy. In 1992, seven years after being cut from the NFL, Simmons announced his sexuality before an audience of millions on Donahue. At the time, he was only the second NFL player to come out post-retirement. (Dave Kopay came out in ‘75, and later, Esera Tuaolo in 2002.) A decade later, the former Giants lineman revealed that he was HIVpositive, becoming the first pro-footballer to do so. Just a few years ago, Simmons admitted that it was an addiction to cocaine that cost him his pro-football career and forced him on the streets to turn tricks. Much more recently he has charged the NFL with discrimination. Obviously, Roy Simmons has had more than his share of bad luck and now, for the first time, he reveals his entire story. Out of Bounds is a tragic glimpse into a promising life and career that was cut short by shame, greed and fear. Unlike most celebrity autobiographies, it reveals much more than it hides. And, at only 276 pages, you could easily read the memoir in a day or two because it’s so compelling. Out of Bounds has all the makings of a Lifetime tearjerker. At eleven years old, a neighbor raped him. However, the boy returned to his abuser and accepted cash for more sessions, rationalizing that if he were paid for sex ... it was okay. By his freshman year at Georgia Tech, Roy was no longer in denial; he began frequenting sex clubs near campus, knowing that exposure could cost him his football scholarship. “I have to admit that I was excited. Excited and very, very curious.” By the skin of teeth, Roy avoided detection and was drafted by the Giants in 1979. New York City’s sexual underground of the early 1980s was the perfect incubator to mature his increasing appetite for sex and drugs. The offensive lineman lead the classic double life, appearances with women during the daytime and having quick encounters with men during the night. No one was the wiser. “It’s easy for a gay person to hide out in the open when everyone else in the world is convinced you’re straight.” Naturally, his playing suffered; Simmons admits to barely making practice or playing while nursing a hangover. “My gay side took a beating in the locker room as far as my pride was concerned,” he writes. “There I was surrounded by all these fine-looking men. Couldn’t have a single one of them. Didn’t even want to think about it lest I give myself away somehow. However, Simmons was flirtatious with some players, given to teasing and horsing with defensive end Gary Jeter. “Jeter used to call me “fat ass”, “cocksucker” and “faggot”,” he recalls. “Looking back, I think he might have known that I was gay.” However, soon the games would end: “With all this sexual tension in the air, it made things tough for me. Not exactly uncomfortable, but definitely challenging.” Simmons gave in to the challenge during his second year with the Giants when he had his “first and only sexual experience with a teammate.” No names are mentioned but Simmons says the player was on the offensive line. One night they went out to a club in New York City, drank, partied, dropped some Quaaludes—these was the eighties—but the chemical combination proved to be too much for the teammate. Roy brought him home: I sat down next to him and started running my fingers over his forehead, just to comfort him. His skin was hot, but at the same time he was kind of cold and clammy. When I ran my fingers through his hair, he seemed to like that, too. He shifted a little on his side and mumbled some more. To make a long story short, he asked me to suck his dick. I did. There’s much more sex in the book and it’s very descriptive. Simmons is painfully honest; it seems that he usually took a passive role in the drug-fueled encounters and has no complaints. Roy’s fairly undistinguished career with the Giants came to an end after just a few seasons. He says that he never gave his all to the game for fear of “being put under a microscope” and his secrets would be revealed. But the good news: the Redskins drafted him. Playing with them would be the zenith of his career—Super Bowl XVIII when the team faced the Raiders in 1984. By that time, Roy Simmons was a train wreck. He invited three lovers to the game—two women, one man—and had them stay on different floors of the same hotel. It was a non-stop weekend of partying and sex and his on-field performance reflected as much. After the big game, he was cut from the team and his life spiraled downhill—he throws his career away for drugs, fathers a daughter that he never really knows, escapes to San Francisco to trick on the streets, attempts suicide, fails rehab several times ... the story reads more like the bio of a former circuit boy or porn star than a promising sports hero. Particularly sad is the fact that Simmons doesn’t even have his Super Bowl ring because a trick stole it just days after it was presented to him. ***Roy Simmons isolation was compounded by the additional stigma of homosexuality among black athletes. In the essay “Black Gay Athletes,” Keith Boykin finds that many gay black athletes who have come out of the closet have not been welcomed. “Almost all of them suffered through tragedy or controversy,” Boykin notes.*** In contrast to Simmons’ lukewarm reception, Dave Kopay is somewhat of an icon in the mainstream gay community, and, Esera Tuaolo has been a poster boy for activists and sports fans. The latter’s book, Alone in the Trenches, was just released on March 1. Besides Simmons’ race, he is also an admitted substance abuser, former hustler, and, carries the unfortunate stigma of HIV. This is probably not “the” preferred image of a professional football player. That’s what Simmons claimed on February 9, when he held a news conference with celebrity attorney Gloria Allred and said that the NFL denied him entry to the Super Bowl’s media center. 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