Polite Provisions puts the “craft” in craft cocktails. Since 2012, their knowledgeable mixologists have used the finest ingredients to create potent potables much the same way a pharmacist from an idyllic simpler time would compound powders and tinctures. A dozen or more beer taps stretch across a white marble wall behind a long white marble…
I must confess my initial skepticism about Kindred, a vegan restaurant creating a buzz in South Park. The usual clichés came to mind – patchouli, sandals and tie-dye, when I heard the word “vegan”. I would never have associated Death Metal, devilish cats and battling eyeballs with vegan cuisine, but I do now. I visited…
Madison’s beauty is more than skin deep. From the street, Madison on Park presents itself as a sophisticated but approachable upscale bar – a sleek white counter top, bottles displayed against a tall wall of glass and mirror, large comfortable booths, eye-catching intricate wood inlay and taut ropes like guitar strings strung at rakish angles…
“Pierce”, sporting a loose V-neck sweater revealing his naturally smooth chest, smiled broadly when I arrived at TRUST. “Nice place,” he said after we were seated, obviously impressed. As a rule I wait 90 days before reviewing a new restaurant because eateries come and go so quickly in the greater gayborhood. I made an exception…
I hate being stood up, especially at the last minute. But accidents happen and “Pierce”, my sexy porn star dinner companion, was sincerely apologetic. Rather than being upset, I decided to press forward – spontaneity being something I’d resolved to work on in the new year. I squared my shoulders, strolled through the tall wide…
“Casual contemporary,” he said. I had asked “Pierce” to describe the ambience of Café Bleu; the red walls, white stamped tin ceiling, blue-lit bar, the mix of dark wood tables and overstuffed sofas. A cozy neighborhood bistro in the heart of Mission Hills perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. “A little bohemian?” I suggested….
“Is that you?” I was looking at the picture “Pierce” displayed on his phone. “That’s me”, he said. “I told you I was wearing horns”, and that was all he was wearing. The photo was a still from his scene in Labyrinth, a new film from Raging Stallion Studios. He looked like a well-muscled Minotaur…
Year in review – so soon? But what a delectable year it’s been, filled with remarkable meals and countless calories as hungry readers explored the greater gayborhood’s culinary delights. Who can forget … Brooklyn Girl (Mission Hills): Roasted Bone Marrow and Crab Rangoon Blossoms. The hollowed half bone is filled with rich beefy marrow and…
“Would you please put your phone away?” “What? I can multi-task.” “Yes, but could you try single-tasking while we enjoy dinner?” “Pierce” acquiesced and put his phone away. We were seated in a quiet corner beneath the high exposed-beam ceiling at Great Maple, a perfect table for catching up on recent events. Pierce was excited…
“Come with me to Las Vegas,” he said. “Pierce”, wearing a tight T-shirt and ripped jeans, had another video shoot coming up and needed a travel companion; somebody who knew their way around Sin City. I’ve always wanted to go behind the scenes on a porn set, so his invitation was a dream come true….
