Sometimes, your parents are right. And in the service industry, “the customer is always right.” Here’s a recap of the preferred nightlife selections from the April 2013 Best of the Gays readers poll, published in the ‘Bay Area Reporter’ (our parent publication).
In addition to our beloved collection of well-known eateries, there are tons of places off the beaten path –or even not really on the path in the first place– to get a good plate of grub, usually accompanied by a cold beer or a cocktail to wash it all down.
While stopping to provide your body with more substantial fare might sound less fun than nourishing it with repeated rounds of beers and shots, some establishments offer the best of both worlds, all in one place.
Take a trip to what seems like a foreign land to many gay San Franciscans; North Beach.
Queers know where to dine. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the “gay mecca” is also a foodie paradise that offers a cornucopia of options to diverse palettes no matter what mood or time of day.
Attention, hungry clubbers, bar-goers, and late-night partiers. You’ve been out dancing and drinking the night away when you suddenly realize how empty your stomach is. Worry not: whether you’re in the depths of the Castro, strolling the Mission, or hitting SOMA, there’s plenty of grub within reach of your venue.
Here in The City That Knows How (to go to Bed Early), it can be a challenge to find a good hearty meal after the clubs close. But never fear! There are plenty of nocturnal eateries for you night owls. You just have to know where to look, starting with the Castro standbys.
Welcome to San Francisco, where brunch is not just a meal– it’s a way of life. For one left feeling a bit scrambled from the night before, there’s no better cure than the hometown hangover remedy of sharing the juiciest gossip with friends over a table stacked with coffee, eggs and, well– more booze.
To his fans, adult film star Brandon Lee has been many things over the years. Now, they can add chef to that list. After a few years of working in some of LA’s finest restaurants, Brandon has relocated to San Francisco to open his own catering business.
Here are selected September leather and kink events, and nightclub events related to Folsom Street Fair. Enjoy!
There are basically three things to do at Russian River: explore the great outdoors, cruise for gays, and party. Enjoy bears and drag queens and camping, oh my.
The party goes on at El Rio
by Heather Cassell
photos courtesy Carol Hill
Without missing a beat, Mango, the popular women’s afternoon dance party hosted at El Rio, returned after its annual winter hiatus, but under new leadership and with a new mission: to party with a cause.
An estimated 600 women danced the afternoon away [...]
Russian River celebrates 30 years
of women partying in the woods
by Heather Cassell
The third weekend in May, women will descend upon the sleepy resort town of Guerneville ready to sunbath around the pool in their bikinis, cocktails and tanning lotion in hand, as they enjoy wet T-shirt contests, dating games and more for the annual [...]
Restaurant and lounge with drag queen servers; popular with a mixed crowd. Special events are frequently hosted here. 201 9th st. at Howard. 255-2742. www.asiasf.com
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On the Tab, May 2013
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On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
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On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
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end: Fri, 5/3/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sat, 5/4/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sat, 5/4/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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end: Sat, 5/4/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sun, 5/5/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/5/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
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end: Mon, 5/6/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
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On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
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On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Thu, 5/9/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Thu, 5/9/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 1-9, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Fri, 5/10/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Fri, 5/10/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sat, 5/11/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sat, 5/11/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
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end: Sat, 5/11/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sun, 5/12/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/12/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
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end: Sun, 5/12/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Mon, 5/13/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Mon, 5/13/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Tue, 5/14/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Tue, 5/14/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
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end: Tue, 5/14/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Wed, 5/15/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/15/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
start: Wed, 5/15/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/15/13 @ 11:50 pm
Black Watch
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Thu, 5/16/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Thu, 5/16/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 10-16, 2013
start: Thu, 5/16/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Thu, 5/16/13 @ 11:50 pm
Sandra Bernhard
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
start: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 11:50 pm
Sandra Bernhard
start: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 9:00 pm
end: Fri, 5/17/13 @ 11:00 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sat, 5/18/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sat, 5/18/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
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end: Sat, 5/18/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sun, 5/19/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/19/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
start: Sun, 5/19/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/19/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Mon, 5/20/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Mon, 5/20/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
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end: Mon, 5/20/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Tue, 5/21/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Tue, 5/21/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
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end: Tue, 5/21/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
start: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 11:50 pm
Shaping Sound
start: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 8:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/22/13 @ 10:00 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Thu, 5/23/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Thu, 5/23/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 17-23, 2013
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end: Thu, 5/23/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Fri, 5/24/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Fri, 5/24/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
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end: Fri, 5/24/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sat, 5/25/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sat, 5/25/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
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end: Sat, 5/25/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Sun, 5/26/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/26/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
start: Sun, 5/26/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Sun, 5/26/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Mon, 5/27/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Mon, 5/27/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
start: Mon, 5/27/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Mon, 5/27/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Tue, 5/28/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Tue, 5/28/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
start: Tue, 5/28/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Tue, 5/28/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Wed, 5/29/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Wed, 5/29/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
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end: Wed, 5/29/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 2013
start: Thu, 5/30/13 @ 12:00 pm
end: Thu, 5/30/13 @ 11:50 pm
On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
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On the Tab, May 2013
start: Fri, 5/31/13 @ 12:00 pm
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On the Tab, May 24-31, 2013
start: Fri, 5/31/13 @ 12:00 pm
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