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Lesbian Fort Lauderdale: Lips Restaurant

sydney — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:10:37 +0000

I’m betting that most people haven’t had the restaurant experience that is drag dining. Lips Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is a popular spot that features drag shows such as Dinner With the Divas, where you’ll nosh with Bette Midler, Madonna and many more celebrities. Tuesday is drag karaoke, while Retro Superstar Sundays are all about glamour. There’s something going on no matter which day you stop by, although I do think they are closed on Mondays for private parties.

The menu is quite large, with everything from Surf and Turf to lasagne to quesadillas. Try the frozen cosmos, which are often on sale for something like $3. You will pay a $5 or $7 cover fee for shows (except on Tuesday and Wednesday nights), which will be added to your bill.

Lips in Florida is located at 1421 East Oak Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. For event info and menu, see their website.

Read our other post on gay and lesbian Fort Lauderdale.

Womenfest in Key West, Florida

sydney — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:44:43 +0000

Womenfest Key West has been around for 20 years now, and this year it will be from September 8-13. There are tons of activities planned for Womenfest 2009: dance parties, clothing optional pool parties, film, live music, comedy, and even competitive bull riding. Also, let’s not forget that it’s in Key West, which means access to beautiful beaches and gay clubs (see my post on Key West).

On Tues., Sept. 8, Womenfest Keywest kicks off with a pool party with live entertainment, dancing, and an open bar. Most of the Womenfest activities centre around the water: jet skiing, Wind & Wine Sunset sails, snorkeling and dolphin watching. Make a love connection with speed dating on Pearl’s Patio, or take part in a group commitment ceremony champagne brunch. There are literally dozens of events and activities to take part in, whether you’re looking for adventure, tranquility or partying! Also, on the guest list this year are: comedian Dana Goldberg, Top Gun actress Kelly McGillis, and actress Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey, Switch).

For a full listing of events, visit Womenfest.

Gay Key West

sydney — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:04:52 +0000

Key West is one of the top gay destinations, and really caters to the LGBT community. Unlike other gay hotspots like Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs that aren’t warm year round, Key West is balmy every season. It’s been a favourite for gays and lesbians since the early 70’s, and attracts gay travelers of all types, from young professionals to gay retirees.

Key West has lots of gay resorts, mostly located in the charming historic buildings in the Old Town district. There are plenty of dining and entertainment options: locally owned restaurants, gay bars and clubs, coffee houses, and great shopping spots.

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Gay Florida: Miami Beach Nightlife

sydney — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:52:54 +0000

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We know that Key West is known for its many gay resorts, and we covered Fort Lauderdale, but what about Miami Beach? If you visited gay Florida and Miami Beach in the 90’s, it was right in the height of numerous gay clubs opening in the Art Deco area, along with numerous gay friendly hotels and stores.

Miami Beach is located about an hour south of Fort Lauderdale, and just around three hours north of Key West. South Beach is gay central in Miami Beach, home to most of Miami’s gay community as well as lots of local tourist attractions. South Beach has continuously evolved: previously, the luxury hotels and clubs along South Beach were flashy hotspots, then it was a low rent area for poor retirees. Now, vacant buildings have been snapped up, locations renovated, and it is once again a whole new gay travel area. While you won’t find many gay-only lodging options or restaurants, gay travelers are so common here and make up the majority of the local business, so you’ll find anywhere you frequent to be extraordinarily gay friendly.

If you head down to South Beach, you will find an energetic, fashionable mix of circuit partygoers, lipstick lesbians, muscle boys and gay couples, all looking to have fun in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

The Art Deco District is the 800 buildings between 6th and 23rd streets and from Ocean Drive West to Lennox Ave. Famous for its gay nightlife, whether you’re looking for fun at the classic bars like Score, Palace or Twist, or want to check out one of the constantly changing bars and clubs that pop up, Miami has something for you. Keep in mind, Miami is a late-night city, so if you arrive at a bar early you may be disappointed to find it empty. Have a few drinks at a casual spot and remember that dance venues do not get crowded until after midnight.

Gay Bars in Miami Beach and South Beach

Azucar
2301 SW 32nd Ave, Miami

Club Boi
726 NW 79 St., Miami

Creme Lounge (upstairs at Score)
725 Lincoln Rd.

Discotekka
950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
Lust on Fridays (Women)

Halo Miami
1625 Michigan Ave.
Thursdays is Sweet Thursdays (Women)

Palace Food Bar
1200 Ocean Dr., Miami
French Kiss on Wednesdays (Women)

Sandal Club
1060 NE 79th St. Causeway, Miami

Score Bar
727 Lincoln Rd.

Twist
1057 Washington Ave.

The Vault Miami
145 North Miami Ave.

Also check out Martini Tuesdays, at various locations around South Beach. Find current Martini Tuesdays locations here.

Gay Florida: Fort Lauderdale – Really?

sydney — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:55:10 +0000

When you think of Fort Lauderdale, maybe you automatically think “Spring Break.” I know for me it conjures up thoughts of too many college students and too much Cuervo. However, there’s a lot more to it than that, and Fort Lauderdale travel has really grown up. Let’s call it a travel transformation. Greater Fort Lauderdale has about 100 gay-owned establishments – hotels, clubs, restaurants, and gay beach areas. It’s become one of the premier US gay and lesbian travel destinations. The Wilton Manor suburb is the centre of gay Fort Lauderdale. This is where most of the gay shops, hotels and bars are, although the surrounding areas are not too shabby, either.

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Top rated Gay Bars in Fort Lauderdale:

Bill’s Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL
954-567-5978

Georgie’s Alibi
2266 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL
954-565-2526

Jackhammer
1951 Northwest 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-522-9985

Top rated Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Alcazar Resort
555 North Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL
888-830-9931 or 954-567-2525

Cabanas Guest House
2209 NE 26th Street
Wilton Manors, FL
866-564-7764

Courtyard by Marriot Fort Lauderdale Beach
440 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-524-8733

Mary’s Resort
1115 Tequesta Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-523-3500

Top Rated Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Beefcake at Boardwalks
17 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-483-6969

Lips Restaurant
1421 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Oakland Park, FL
954-567-0987

Rosie’s Bar and Grill
2449 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL
954-563-0123