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Summer and Pride month coincide to deliver us a occasion in the capital that’s just, adequately, magical. Weeknights and weekends meld together in the sweltering heat, giving us plenty of opportunities to eat and drink our away around the capital. So, we’ve curated a few must-try Queer-owned and/or-operated restaurants in the metropolis. Whether you’re looking for the flawless brunch spot or a memorable nightcap, this guide is a great way to fuel up or wind down your Pride month activities.
We also contain to add that while it’s joy to explore Queer-owned or -led businesses during Pride, it’s especially important to support them throughout the year. Not only do these restaurants offer unmatched food and drinks, but they provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
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Anyone who yearns for a bit of community perceive and enjoys nice food and fine spirits in a beautiful, brightly colored space will especially appreciate this gem of a see from the alike folks behind The Tyger and Chinese Tuxedo. Brightly colored and exceptionally outfitted, it’s got plush booths that are ideal for gathering with a crew, and a menu of crowd-pleasing dishes that range
Out Late: Empanada Mama's flagship restaurant is the hottest gay block in the city
“Out Late” is Time Out’s nightlife and party column by DJ, Whorechata founder, and Staff Writer Ian Kumamoto, which publishes every other Tuesday. The previous edition highlighted Whorechata’s sold-out anniversary party.
In my nearly 10 years of living in New York, I haven’t found any business that encapsulates the essence of gay New York better than an empanada shop that has outlived a global pandemic, a flame, and many of its lgbtq+ neighbors—including a multi-story gay club (R.I.P., The Q) and a fantastically chaotic two-story bar (miss you, Bottoms Up).
But located on the corner of 9th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets lies a restaurant that stands as a fortress of queer hope. If you’re a gay person in New York who goes out, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about—if you’re not, I’m referring to the flagship Empanada Mama, my modern-day Stonewall.
You might not think of an empanada shop as a fertile ground on which to build a queer haven, but everything a
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