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Local artists, art lovers and Fenuxe Readers agree: Bill Lowe Gallery is the best local art gallery. Under the direction of owner Bill Lowe, the gallery showcases artists with a combination of power and eloquence. Artists love to have their work seen in the gallery because the space has soaring ceilings and gorgeous clean lines. Art lovers enjoy seeing art at Bill Lowe Gallery because they have powerful collections of great beauty, impressive events, and a warm helpful staff! www.lowegallery.com
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high museum of art
ART
Their newest claim is they’re hijacking modern art and bringing it to Atlanta. Now it seems that they have hijacked all the votes in our poll! They walked away with an astonishing 80% of the vote! The museum is loved by locals due to their impressive collection, the ability to pull in exhibits from artists like Salvador Dali and Annie Liebovitz their inventive way of opening nights and other special events. In October the High takes the museum even, well, higher with an exhibit called “Picasso to Warhol: Twelve Modern Master” which will not want to be missed. www.high.org
Fenuxe loves to celebrate the gay community here in Atlanta and highlight the positive side to how we live, work and play. So, this year we wanted to pay tribute to the gay-owned and gayfriendly businesses that are the bedrock of our community. We decided it would be a great idea to let our readers choose who truly is the Best of Atlanta. We were blown away as the nominations and the votes rolled in by the thousands. Some of the winners were expected while others came as a little bit of a surprise (in a good way). Thanks to everyone who took part in this amazing process. Our hope is that you and other Atlantans will use the list of nominees and winners as a resource guide. Now…without further ado…we are proud to present the winners of the first annual Fenuxe Magazine: Best of Atlanta. Congratulations to all!
best car repair shop
atlanta car care
best car dealership Automotive
There is little worse in the world than trying to start your car in the morning and you get a big fat nothing. Have no fear Atlanta Car Care is here!!! John Spilane and his team of automotive experts have been providing Atlanta boys and girls with quality, trustworthy and friendly service since 2001. No job is too small or too big. They can do everything from replacing a light bulb to rebuilding a tranny (and by that we mean transmission.) www.atlantacarcareonline.com
nalley bmw
automotive
Some of the best cars on the road today are the latest BMWs. According to Fenuxe readers the best place to pickup your beamer is at Nalley BMW. This will come as no surprise to people who have purchased vehicles from the dealership. The sales team is top-notch; they take a no pressure approach and let you enjoy the experience of buying your first (second or third) BMW. After getting behind the wheel you may want to call the BF and let him know you won’t be pulling over anytime soon. www.nalleybmw.com
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best drink special
amsterdam
bar scene
The drink specials at Amsterdam bring all the Fenuxe boys to the bar!!! Get tipsy on Tuesday with $3 beer, enjoy hump day with $5 L.I.Ts, end the week with Fishbowl Fridays (be sure to try the Green Iguana, yum) and Smirnoff Saturdays! The bar also features a fantastic menu, seriously, good food. Enjoy the lively video entertainment while you sip your delicious cocktail! No matter what your vibe; Amsterdam will have it! www.amsterdamatlanta.com
best dive bar
mary's
FENUXE BEST OF ATLANTA
bar scene
Sophistication. Style. Class. Whiskey Park inside the W Hotel has it all! Sip on award winning cocktails while sitting under dramatic, oversized chandeliers or nibble on sophisticated munchies lounging on the fantastic garden-style outdoor patio. Doesn’t matter if you are a local or a guest; this is the place for classy, adult-style fun! Find out the latest on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wpatl
best place to dance bar scene
Looking for some good, southern, dirty fun? Then head on down to Mary’s, the best dive bar (and we mean that in a bad-ass deliciously dirty way) in the ATL. The folks at Mary’s pride themselves on being the perfect place for people to gather, let their hair down and be themselves. They love catering to a diverse crowd of gays, lesbians and even a few straights. Don’t spend too much time primping and priming , that’s not what this place is about. Note: Their website states – laughter will ensue should you wear flip-flops. www.marysatlanta.com
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best bar inside a hotel whiskey park @ w midtown
jungle
bar scene
When Atlanta gays feel the itch to move their feet to the sound of a pulsating beat they head into the Jungle! This place isn’t your standard issue dance floor thrown in the middle of a bar with little room to shake your thang. Jungle’s dance floor is one of the biggest in town and gives all of us plenty of room to move our body and strut our stuff like you were on a catwalk, yeah! They also bring in world famous DJs like Tony Moran and Lydia Prim to make sure the music will truly move you. www.jungleclubatlanta.com
best sports bar
woof's
bar scene
Yeah that’s right; there are a few of us gay boys who like sports and we aren’t ashamed of it. What is better than watching hot boys run around holding bats, chasing balls and patting each other on the bottoms? Woof’s was voted best partly because they boast 31 TV sets scattered around the bar to make sure you are covered no matter what sport you watch. During the summer they carry all the out-of-market baseball games and, of course, cover the gridiron on Sundays in the fall and winter. www.woofsatlanta.com
best overall value
(drinks/food/entertainment, etc.)
burkhart's
bar scene
Atlanta knows that if you want the best drink specials, the best entertainment and dancing, and the best eats, there is no choice but Burkhart’s. They have a huge selection of food which even includes a New York steak for less than 8 bucks! Seriously you can get in, grab some meat, down a drink and be ready to mix and mingle all night for less than fifteen bucks! They also have some of the best drag entertainers in town who pride themselves on delivering the best show every performance night of the week. www.burkharts.com
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best place to see and be seen
blake's on the park
bar scene
Atlanta knows the best and only place to see and be seen by hot boys in the ATL is at Blake’s on the Park. This place is always packed full on any given night of the week. Boys looking to see the parade of trade can perch themselves at one of the comfy lounge seats at the upper bar. Guys looking to be seen can pose themselves near the 10th street windows in the lower bar. Or you can do what we like to do, get the best of both and wander throughout. www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
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best place to get haircut
helmet hairworx
beauty
Need your hair did? Then make your way to the salon the Gay Atlanta named the best place to get your haircut in the big A… Helmet Hairworx. Our readers run to the stylists whenever they need a trim, tint or tone because they’re experts in both cutting and coloring. Randy Addison and his team of super-stylists enjoy giving all their clients the best service from start to finish. If you need a full-service ‘do, don’t get tossed around like a basket of biscuits at family brunch, head to any of the Helmet locations for personalized service. www.helmethairworx.com best dermatologist dermatology consultants of atlanta
best place to get your nails done
beauty
There is nothing wrong with having pretty fingers and toes, in fact there are many of us who believe that it should be illegal to walk around in public with fuggly nails. They say you can see who a man truly is by looking at his finger nails. A boy with nice clean nails says he cares about himself, but one with jacked-up nails says he doesn’t care about nothin’! Which one do you want to be? We prefer the former so we take yourself to Nail Talk and Tan for your manis and pedis. www.nailtalktan.webs.com
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beauty
Are you afraid to smile because your teeth are a couple of shades south of white? Well it’s time you saw Dr. Chip Hill, DDS, PC, the man voted as Fenuxe Magazine’s Best Cosmetic Dentist. Conveniently located on Peachtree in Midtown, Dr. Hill can fix your grill with services that include basic whitening and bonding all the way up to bridges and veneers. The team over at Dr. Hill’s office will clean you up and get you model beautiful using state-of-the-art equipment and 15 years of experience. www.chiphilldds.com
beauty
Old and young alike love to get their face pampered at Dermatology Consultants of Atlanta. Gays just love this place because they can go in for something as simple as having a wart removed, something as complex as treating skin allergies and/or something “elective” like Botox or collagen injections. All the boys in the know run to the consultants for the latest and greatest in body sculpting technology… CoolSculpting! If you don’t know what it is, check it out! www.dermatologyconsultants.org
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best gym
gravity fitness
beauty
When gay Atlantans need to get in shape they know the best place to go in Atlanta is the gay-owned Gravity Fitness over on Faulkner. The 16,000 square foot space is the perfect place to check out guys, err, we mean get in shape. You can choose from state-of-the-art Life Fitness Signature Equipment, old-school free weights or jump in for a class or two. When you are done looking, sorry, we mean working out, the massage team can give you a good rub down! www.gravityatl.com
best spa
blue med spa midtown
best tanning salon beauty
Even if you don’t have time for a vacation or a stay-cation you can still treat yourself to a little escape. You chose Bue Med Spa as the best place to “get away”. The spa offers up all the goodies you can find at a five-star hotel in Fiji right in the heart of Midtown. You can escape, relax, de-stress and rejuvenate with one of their men-focused treatments. They do such a good job of helping you escape you may be a little surprised when you realize you’re still on 10th. www.bluemedspa.com
simply sun tanning
beauty
We all love lounging around pools sipping a drink, checking out the hot swimwear (as well as what’s underneath!) and soaking up the sun. Sometimes, though, it is just too darn hot to enjoy the process. So, when you need that beautiful bronze glow, head over to Simply Sun Tanning, voted best tanning salon in Atlanta. Simply Sun is conveniently located in Amsterdam Walk. Of course, tans aren’t only for summer, Simply Sun can keep you July golden all through the year. www.simplysuntan.com
best plastic surgeon
Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery
beauty
As you well know, In our gay world aging is not an option. Most of us try to stay young at heart by eating well and working out. Yet still living life to the fullest. There are times when Mother Nature catches up to us and we need a little “refresher”. If you need a little facial work, head on over to Dr. Peter Abramson’s office at Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery, voted this year’s Best Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Abramson and his team are highly skilled at doing everything from a little fill to a big lift. www.facialplasticsatlanta.com best place for massage
massage envy midtown
beauty
Did you spend a little too much time dancing the night away at Jungle? Back feeling a little stiff? No worries, head over to Massage Envy-Midtown where one of their therapists will get you all loosened up for another night of over-doing it! Check out their own signature “Hot Stone Envy” which is one of the many reasons they were voted best massage in Atlanta by the Fenuxe readership. www.massageenvymidtown.com FENUXE BEST OF ATLANTA
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best benefit party
FTK's Toy Party
best event
community
The city of Atlanta has a large amount of fabulous organizations that hold events which have a positive impact on the often harsh world around us. We know when people voted the Fenuxe Magazine Best of Atlanta poll it wa hard to choose the best among a crowded field of greatness. Atlanta has spoken and the winner is The Toy Party held each year by For the Kid in All of Us. The event brings together the LGBT community for a night of child-like wonderment as we all get to give an under privileged kid a toy and a smile during the holiday season. The Toy Party has collected and distributed over 31,500 toys since 2003. www.forthekid.org
Atlanta pride festival community
Some of the best gay events in the world are held each year right in the big A, but there is not one bigger, better or gayer than the Atlanta Pride Festival. For the very few of you who live here and have never been; let’s just say it is one rocking party! The two-day event is held each year in Piedmont Park and features parties, booths and a fantastic parade. This year’s celebration will take place October 8 and 9 to coincide with National Coming Out Day. So starting making your plans and make sure to look for the Fenuxe boys in the parade! www.atlantapride.org
best gay sports team
atlanta bucks rugby
community best house of worship / spiritual center
St. Mark umc A great thing about being a gay boy in the ATL is the fact that there is a burgeoning LGBT amateur sports community. While there are many great sports leagues around the city the Fenuxe readers have voted the Atlanta Bucks Rugby Football Club the winner of the best sports team. The team is full of a bunch of great guys who work hard, play hard and give back to the community. They even took some time out of their lives to make an “It Gets Better” video to help reach kids across the country. If you haven’t seen them play a match make some time during their next season to show your support! www.atlantabucksrugby.org
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community
There are a lot of people out there who think that gays and God don’t get along. Luckily for the Atlanta gays who like to take in a service there are plenty of places to worship that welcome members of the LGBT community with open arms. While all our nominees were worthy of a win the Fenuxe readers have anointed St. Mark UMC as the best place to worship in the Big A. www.stmarkumc.org
best local nonprofit lgbt organization
jerusalem house
best lgbt news outlet community
Choosing the best Non-Profit is like asking someone which of their kids is their favorite. This year, the winner of the Fenuxe Magazine Best of Atlanta NonProfit is the amazing Jerusalem House. For those of you new to town - this is an organization that spends their time and energy housing individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. The literally help people get off the streets and provide them with a safe place to live. The organizations started out in 1989 with the ability to house just five people, but today they have the ability to house 12 single mothers and their school aged kids at the house plus another 133 in apartments scattered around the city. www.jerusalemhouse.org
project q atlanta
community
The way people consume news in 2011 in much different than it used to be. Back in the old-days (2000) people would be forced to wait for the 6 o’clock news or the morning paper to know if Congress passed a bill or the Biebs got a new tattoo. Of course, there are still some who love the feel of a newspaper. But in today’s digital world news is reported and read 24-hours a day through on-line sources, which is probably why Project Q Atlanta was named Best LGBT news outlet by the Fenuxe readers! They are able to provide their readers with stellar news when it happens as it happens. www.projectqatlanta.com
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best chorus line or choir
atlanta gay men's chorus
best drag show venue entertainment
When Gay Atlanta wants to be entertained by some of the best classics and all time favorites, there is only one place for them to go… Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus. The singing boys have celebrated their 30th year with some amazing performances and still have a few more to go before the year ends. If you get the chance make sure you check out a show! Top of the line talent right here in our Atlanta community. www.agmchorus.org
burkhart's
entertainment
Winning yet another coveted Best of Atlanta award, Burkhart’s has also been voted Best Drag Venue. Not only have they created a space that is perfect for drag entertainers from near and far to deliver their devilish shows, their shows also boast some of Atlanta’s top attended events. Of course, one of the most attended nights is Sunday, when resident divas, The Armorettes, perform. Make sure you get there a little early so you can find a perfect spot to view the queens work their magic all night long. www.burkharts.com best live performing arts
actor's express
best local cinema
landmark/midtown arts cinema
entertainment
entertainment
This particular theatre company was on the verge of extinction just a few months ago, but today we are proud to announce Actor’s Express have been voted as the best live performing arts by Fenuxe Readers. The company is often thought of as one of the most daring theatre companies in the Southeast. Each season AE performs five to seven plays, working with nationally known talent paired with up and comers through their internship program. If you are craving some quality, thoughtprovoking theatre you must get to a show at Actor’s Express! www.actors-express.com
Fenuxe readers voted Landmark – Midtown Art Cinema the best movie theater in Atlanta probably because of the fact that they show a variety of blockbuster and indie films across their eight screens. Movie lovers can enjoy their movie with a tasty gourmet treat from the impressive concession stand. The best music venue entertainment theater also will host the majority of the eddie's attic films screened during the 2011 Out on If you like good old-fashion piano parFilm Festival. ties Eddies Attic is probably not the www.landmarktheatres.com place for you, however if you like music from radical singers, famous or not best comedy club than you will love Eddie’s Attic. This laughing skull entertainment place has been a staple in Decatur If you enjoy a night of laughter, fun for the past 19 years and is still going and good food then you will love the strong. Even as they attract big names Laughing Skull Lounge. That is why like India.Arie, the Indigo Girls and Edthe Fenuxe readers named it the best win McCain they also continue to play comedy club in our Best of Atlanta poll. host to newcomers like out singer Jay The lounges plays host to hilarious co- Brannan. They also hold a weekly openmedians like Judy Tenuta and Tory Toler mic night for local singers to showcase and also opens up the mic every Tues- their skills. Check out their calendar for day and Wednesday night to help local a full schedule of shows catering to all comedians perfect their punch lines. types of music lovers. www.eddiesattic.com www.vortexcomedy.com
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best trivia
joe's on juniper
best karaoke entertainment
Okay we have a question for you? Who won this year’s Fenuxe Magazine best trivia? Hint: the answer is just above these words! That’s right; our readers voted and named Joe’s on Juniper best trivia in Atlanta! Now with the addition of Mary Edith Pitt’s Wednesday night trivia mash-up, Joe’s hosts three fun and fact filled nights of quizzes! You can enjoy the game while sipping a fabulous cocktail on their open-air patio. So get over there, grab some brews and learn a thing or two! www.joesatlanta.com
mary's
You say karaoke Mary’s says Mary-oke, but don’t worry we won’t call the whole thing off. If you think you hate karaoke check out a Tuesday night at this East Atlanta hot spot and see why Fenuxe readers scramble to watch CJ and the ragtag bunch of locals sing their lungs out. It seriously could change your life for the better. If you need to get a buzz to build up the courage to give your own show, have no fear Mary’s offers some very tasty libations to give any introvert the rock star edge. www.marysatlanta.com best theatre house
the fox theatre
best outdoor event
atlanta pride festival
entertainment
This thing is so good our readers had to celebrate it twice! Atlanta Pride has been voted by the Fenuxe readership as the best outdoor event in the big A! In an effort to not repeat ourselves we will discuss what you can expect on October 8 and 9 when you visit the largest pride festival in the southeast. The market place hosts literally hundreds of booths featuring food, merchandise and clothing. Of course the only one that truly matters is the Fenuxe booth so make sure and check us out for some special surprises. Musical acts will be announced soon so stay tuned to Fenuxe and we will keep you posted! www.atlantapride.org
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entertainment
entertainment
When it comes to seeing big-time theatre in the city of Atlanta there is one place that Fenuxe readers choose as their pick… Fox Theatre. “The Fox”, as us locals refer; is routinely hailed across the country as one of the best “small” venues in the industry. This allows the theatre to attract many of the best Broadway tours to date including a recent stop by “Rock of Ages” and the upcoming “Come Fly Away”. They also host fun events like movie nights and sing-a-longs. If you love theatre, music and entertainment check them out today! www.foxtheatre.org best classical music performance group atlanta symphony orchestra entertainment
Often times hoity-toity citizens of other large cities don’t consider Atlanta a true “metropolitan” city, but the fact of the matter is those of us who live here know different. This city is burgeoning with quality arts and cultural events. We are also proud to call the ATL home of one of the best orchestras in the country, which is probably why the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra was voted Best Classical Music Performance Group by our readers. Each year the ASO performs more than 200 concerts around the city teaming up with talent like Idina Menzel and Cirque du Soleil. www.atlantasymphony.org
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brushstrokes best gifts & novelties store
fashion/retail
brushstrokes
fashion/retail
BRUSHSTROKES Now there may be a correlation as to why Boy Next Store has been named both best boutique and best place to get sexy underwear in the Fenuxe Best of Atlanta poll. Think about it; they cater to the gay crowd, they provide a safe and comfortable place for us to browse (flirt?) and they offer a ridiculous selection of reasonably priced underwear in all shapes, sizes and colors. Of course they also have other things like designer jeans, shirts and swimwear. Which is great because mixing in regular apparel won’t make you look like an underwear addict. www.boynextdoor.biz
When you talk about staples of gay Atlanta there are a few places that come to mind, one of those is Brushstrokes, the winner of two Fenuxe Best of Atlanta awards. The first award was for best bang for your buck because of their overall reasonable prices on everything from books to CDs. The Fenuxe readers also named them best gifts & novelty store due to their wide range of unique trinkets for your home, car or bedroom! You are sure to find something to please you and yours! www.brushstrokesatlanta.com best florist
twelve boutique
fashion/retail
Mothers and girlfriends think they have the market cornered on getting flowers, but we are here to tell you that us gay boys love to get flowers from our suitors as well. Especially when the arrangement comes from Twelve Boutique. If best bookstore you have seen their work you know why outwrite book store fashion/retail our readers named them best flowers in Atlanta. Twelve owner, John McDonald, opened his doors back in 1996 with a vision to provide sexy flower arrangements as well as help foster the local art community. By all accounts he has succeeded in both missions. In a world of Amazons and Barnes and www.twelveatlanta.com Nobles, it is great to know that places like, Outwrite, winner of the Best Book- best jewelry store store in Atlanta, can still exist. Phil- worthmore jewelers fashion/retail lip Rafshoon and his employees make sure you are covered whether you pre- Diamonds are known as a gal’s best fer Hemingway or Handler. They bring friend and ain’t that the truth! Honey, some of the biggest names in gay lit- we all love shiny things no matter how erature to the store and invite the com- big or how small. We also love gold, silmunity to stop by, look, listen and learn. ver, platinum, heck who are we kidding Outwrite also plays host to local book we love anything pretty that we can clubs and other community events. show-off. When the local LGBT comNext time you need a book or just a cup munity thinks about jewelry they think of coffee stop by and support the team of Worthmore Jewelers, this year’s Best Jewelry Store in Atlanta. The folks that supports us! at Worthmore love providing exceptionwww.outwrite.indiebound.com al service, value and quality. Next time you need to impress pick-up something to add a little sparkle! www.worthmorejewelers.com
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best liquor store
tower on piedmont
fashion/retail
Fenuxe readers voted and named Tower on Piedmont the best liquor store probably because the boys in Midtown know that when they need to get a good bottle for the party there is no place better around. Tower moved into the neighborhood back in 1952 and has helped thousands (millions) of local boys and girls get their buzzes on ever since. They pride themselves on providing excellent products and service all for a reasonable price. Cheers! www.towerspirits.com
best place to shop till you drop
IKEA
best thrift/ second hand store fashion/retail
Fenuxe readers know if it wasn’t for the fact that they have a restaurant in the middle of the store you might literally see shoppers dropping all over the store because the place is so big. We are proud to give our Swedish friends the award for best place to shop ‘til you drop. Of course you may also drop when you get home and realize you have to put all that stuff together. Nonetheless, give us a good cinnamon bun, 50 cent hot dogs and a space to roam; we’ll be occupied for hours! www.ikea.com
goodwill
fashion/retail
We always had a suspicion there were other gay boys and girls who shopped at Goodwill, It was something no one really talked about. The good news is that we can all come out as Goodwill shoppers because you named the non-profit the best thrift/second hand store in the ATL. And what’s not to love, second chances for perfectly good merchandise ranging from apparel, home products and even electronics! www.goodwill.org
best shopping mall
lenox square
fashion/retail
As we all know shopping is one of our favorite things to do in the entire world. It doesn’t matter if we are shopping for a pair of socks, new jeans or bath soap; we just love doing it all over town. But, according to our readers, the best place to get it all done in one place is the Lenox Square Mall. Since 1958, Lenox has come a long way from the open air concept, now boasting some of the most luxurious shops in the southeast. www.facebook.com/LenoxSquareMall FENUXE BEST OF ATLANTA
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best bloody mary
best gay owned restaurant
radial cafe best brunch
radial cafe
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einstein's
food
food
A true Sunday fun-day can only start with the perfect brunch, which is whythe first place you should think about is Radial Cafe. When you go to the café for Brunch don’t expect just your ordinary lunch infused breakfast items. The chefs take it up a notch with gastric delights such as Sake & Pear French Toast, Chai-Coconut Vegan Cakes and Tillamook Cheddar Grits with fried shrimp. Gay Atlanta has also bestowed Radial with the best gay-owned restaurant award! The café was fairly recently taken over by well-known, gayactivist Frank Bragg who has definitely continued with the high-quality service and products. He also continues to give back to the community by working with local nonprofits and using his walls of the restaurant to position local art. www.radial.us
Now we have all heard of salad bars and Bloody Mary’s but have you heard of a Bloody Mary Bar? Obviously the Fenuxe family has because they voted Einstein’s as having the best Bloody Mary probably because of the bloody bar offered on Saturdays and Sundays. If you can’t make it during the weekend, don’t trip potato chip, they offer a range of homemade Mary mixes to tickle and please any pallet. http://www.metrocafes.com/einsteins
best new restaurant
hob-nob
food
When Hob Nob hit Midtown last year it caused quite a stir because it seemed like just another tavern/bar. However the doubting quickly turned to love and addiction and people just couldn’t get enough. The love has led to the Hob Nob being named the best new restaurant in the Fenuxe Best of Atlanta poll. The joint is owned by the Yeremyan Brothbest coffee house ers (Gilbert’s) and they enjoy making dancing goats food sure their delicious food is served with We were a little sad when we went to a smile! www.hobnobatlanta.com the Dancing Goats coffee house the first time because there are no goats best yummy desserts dancing anywhere, in fact there is no cafe intermezzo food dancing at all. However, we did find out their namesake exists because of a leg- There are moments in life that call for end of the discovery of coffee. A goat- something sweet to soothe the soul. herder noticed his goats “danced” after According to the Fenuxe Readership eating this small red fruit off a shrub. the best place to do that is at Café InThe more you know (shooting star). We termezzo. Owner Brian Olson took his also were delighted by the bold coffee, fascination and love for European coftingly teas and scrumptious desserts. feehouses and created one right in They also offer a variety of seating op- Buckhead. For those of you who have tions that include communal, group never been; a trip to the café is like stepstudy-friendly tables and more intimate ping out of Atlanta and into a decadent areas with comfy couches and chairs. bistro in the middle of Austria. This is a great place to take a date! www.dancinggoats.com www.cafeintermezzo.com
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best bakery
best mexican food
no mas cantina
food
alon's
food
A great bakery has more than just sweet treats and decadent desserts; there are also savory items like breads and dinner tarts. When you visit Alon’s Bakery, the bakery that our readers voted best in Atlanta, you will be shocked at the range of baked goods they offer. Which is great considering when they started back in 1992 they only offered three types of freshly baked breads. With inspiration from Europe and New York Alon Balshan and his wife Janine have made this place a must visit for all Atlanta foodies. www.alons.geomerx.com
What started out as a furniture and home décor store has now also snagged the title Best Mexican Food in Atlanta! How they went from decorating to cooking is beyond us, but at they do both very well. Their food just melts in your mouth... in fact, just thinking about it makes our mouth’s water!They are known across the big A for quality, authentic Mexican nibbles served up from the best serving and bartending best burger team in town. They are located in the farm burger decatur food Castleberry Hill art district and feature a patio perfectly designed for relaxing Gourmet burgers are all the rage these days. It seems that everywhere you the day or night away! turn there is another “must-have burgwww.nomascantina.com er” joint popping up. The truth is only best margarita a few of them rise to the top of the abFROGS food solute best burger in Atlanta. Our readIn the heat wave that has taken over ers decided the burger for them is Farm the ATL this summer all we can think Burger in Decatur. One thing that sepabout on TGIF is grabbing an ice cold arates a place like Farm Burger is the libation to chill our bones. Apparently a fact they only use 100% grass-fed beef lot of our readers like their concoctions which is dry-aged for two weeks. Farm to originate from south of the border Burger also gets their meat from local and they say F.R.O.G.S on Monroe of- farms in the southeast. Living and eatfers up the best margaritas in town. If ing local is the only way to go! you stop by on Thursdays they serve www.farmburger.net them by the pitcher for just $12 and on best pizza joint Fridays you can get a ‘rita for just $5. fritti food Cap your weekend (or night off) with a refreshing beverage from our friends There are two cities in America that are synonymous with Pizza; New York and over at F.R.O.G.S. Chicago. But the city of Atlanta is startwww.frogsmidtown.com ing to become a city covered in sauce, best gay-friendly restaurant anchovies and pepperoni. If places roxx food and spirits food like Fritti, our readers’ favorite pizza place, keep popping up there may be There are places all over the city that a day that Atlanta is known as the city call themselves “gay-friendly.” But there of peaches and pizza. Fritti serves up are few that go above and beyond like authentic Napoletana pizza that is cerRoxx Food and Spirits over on Cheshire tified by the Verace Pizza Napoletana Bridge. It is no wonder that the Fenuxe Association (it’s a real thing we looked Best of Atlanta voters named them the it up). They also offer other delicious best gay-friendly restaurant in town. cuisine, but if you go you must try one From the outside it looks like your typiof their pies. Yum! cal “tavern” style place. Once inside www.sottosottorestaurant.com you realize you have stepped into an establishment that will treat you right. The drinks are divine and the food is fine! 404-892-4541
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to bring you the best in
contemporary furniture best sushi place
ru sans midtown
best quality
food
When our readers need a good fix of raw fish [SAKE BOMB!] they head over to Ru Sans-Midtown because according to their votes this place has the best Sushi [SAKE BOMB!] in the ATL. Maybe it is the informal atmosphere, the friendly service or the convenient location on Piedmont. Who knows and who cares [SAKE BOMB!] the point is that everything is fresh and tasty. www.rusans.com best thai place
little bangkok
food
Are there any other boys out there who wake up in the middle of the night craving Pad Thai or Red Curry? We bet there are a few and we know that you go to Little Bangkok because you named them as the best Thai food in Atlanta! Just thinking about it right now makes us want to stop working and run over there for a taste of their Yum Yai salad or Yum Woon Sen. www.littlebangkokatlanta.com
room & Board
furniture
As we get older the desire to spend money on quality furniture is unrelenting. Gone are the days of buying something “for now” that is easy to move. Once you park yourself in a place you want to stay for a while the best thing to do is find some quality furniture to spruce it up. The Fenuxe readers think the best place to do that in the Big A is at Room & Board. This place takes great care to ensure that all of the items they sell you are built to last. The best part is you don’t have BOLI Sectional $1898 to sacrifice style for quality, they give you BELUGA Coffee Table $598 that too. www.roomandboard.com
best boutique
flora dora
furniture
Flora Dora may sound like a character from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate most trendy & modern Factory”, but in fact it is a fine home dé- by design furniture cor boutique. This place is so chock full of interesting pieces to purchase the Fenuxe readers voted it the best furniture boutique in the city. With one step into the showroom you understand why www.bydesignfurniture.com they have been around for more than two decades. While they do offer a seWhen Fenuxe readers think about uberMIDTOWN: 404-607-9098 1747 Cheshire Br. Rd. Atlanta GA rious selection of sexy furniture they trendy and modern furniture in Atlanta also give good accessories as well! NORCROSS: 6348place… Dawson Norcross GA they770-840-8832 only think of one ByBlvd. Design. www.myfloradora.com Since theie opening way back in 1990, OUTLET: their 770-840-7056 6353 Warren Dr.wanted NorcrosstoGA vision was clear. They combine European design with American scaling while keeping comfort at the forefront. The showroom at By Design is populated with more cutting-edge stylish furniture and accessories than any other spot in the city. Check them out for all the gotta-have furnishings! www.bydesignfurniture.com
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best place to meet women
bellissima
best place for blind date
love
atlanta botanical garden
love
best place to meet men
blake's on the park
love
When it comes to finding love in the big city there are many options for both boys and girls. However, just like fishing, if you cast your net wide you have a better chance of snagging a hottie. Fenuxe readers think the best place in Atlanta to net a guy or two is at Blake’s on the Park. The female readers think the best place to hook a hot shorty is at the legendary Bellissima. Both places serve up a fine platter of possibilities. www.facebook.com/bellissima.atlanta www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
One wonders if our readers picked the Atlanta Botanical Gardens as the best place to have a blind date because it has the best places to hide should you not like your date. Hmm… Probably not. The gardens offer a unique location for new love birds. They can wander through the beautiful rose garden, sit for a spell on the expansive great lawn or walk handin-hand through the Fuqua Orchid Center. Who knows maybe one of them can steal a kiss in the edible garden! www.atlantabontanicalgarden.com
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best chiropractic center
live well chiropractic
medical
best primary care physician
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Atlanta has spoken and picked Live Well Chiropractic as the best place to get re-aligned in Atlanta. Live Well was founded by Dr. Kristy Francavilla and Dr. Shoshana Kreinces back in 1999. They have performed (by their count) more than 100,000 adjustments. If you’re your back went out of whack at Joining Hearts 24 than book your appointment now. www.livewellchiropratic.com
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People often find that it is very difficult Sherry A. Meltz, PsyD to find a doctor they can trust. It is even Licensed Professional Counselor harder in the LGBT community. We need 22 years proudly serving the gay to find a team we can trust will undercommunity stand us, relate to us, and work for us. Working with HIV+ and their When our readers find the need to get caregivers since 1996 a little medical attention they find Pride best hospital Depression, anxiety and issues related to addiction Medical to be the best place in Atlanta. medical piedmont hospital They have a team of doctors that cover None of us ever want to need a hospital, a varied range of medical disciplines to Pride Medical provides state-of-the-art comprehensive quality medical care in a multiunless of course we are scooting out Free anonymous HIV testing, In-house pharmacy, Massage help disciplinary with all environment. types of Also: conditions. Therapy, On-site infusion therapy. hot doctors while we wait for our friend www.pridemedical.com 404-355-3788 | 3280 Howell Mill Road | Suite 326 | Atlanta, GA 30327 | www.PrideMedical.com to re-coop from his tummy tuck. However there are times when we need one. And when we do, the Fenuxe readers think the best in the ATL is Piedmont Hospital. The place takes great pride in delivering cutting edge medical services to all types of people. www.piedmonthospital.org n
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best HIV care & treatment facility
aid atlanta
medical best pharmacy
absolute care pharmacy
Many people in Atlanta think of AID Atlanta as a place where people can get tested for HIV, get educated or counseled. However, they also have a highly trained medical staff and offer a fullrange of services. AID Atlanta works closely with Morehouse Medical Associates Inc to ensure all patients get the best care possible. It is no wonder our readers named them best! www.aidatlanta.org
medical
According to the Fenuxe readers if you need script filled the best place to go is AbsoluteCARE. They moved to their current location in 2010 where they quickly built a reputation for quality service. They offer one-on-one consulting with a pharmacist to ensure you get the prescription you need. If you can’t make it down to the facility they can arrange to have it delivered to you. www.absolutecarehealth.com
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best dog day care
piedmont bark
best pet groomers
the pet set
pets
pets
PIEDMONT BARKBook WINS “Your BEST OF ATLANTA” don't wait! Summer The Pet Set AS VOTED BY READERS OF ATLANTA MAGAZINE, GA VOICE, &ATLANTA Holiday today! INTOWN, Reservations CITYSEARCH, AND THE SUNDAY PAPER Us gays often think of• our dogs as chil- Yes, Pet Set has been named best pet OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 404-873-5400 • MIDTOWN ATLANTA, AMSTERDAM WALK, 501 AMSTERDAM AVE, ATLANTA, GA 30306 dren. We dress them up in designer grooming in Atlanta by our readers, but duds, we pamper them with gourmet we all know they truly should be called a treats and of course we bring them “Pet Salon.” They offer styles for both to daycare. According to the Fenuxe canines and felines. Be sure to ask readers the best place to bring your them about their special Lion and Star pooch for daycare is Piedmont Bark! Wars cuts for your kitty. Your animals This place is a five-star resort for pups! will be the talk of the town! They have over 8,000 square feet of www.thepetset.com exercise and play space. Bark on the street says the hounds are happiest when lounging around the indoor parklike setting! www.piedmontbark.com
best dog park
piedmont park
best pet supply or store pets
That’s right boys there is more to do in Piedmont Park then just watch shirtless guys running and biking. They also have an exceptional pooch play area. Our readers voted and named the palace ark as best dog park. The newly renovated space includes a 3-acre dog run, play areas for both large and small dogs and even a place to sit for those humans! www.piedmontpark.com
highland pet supply
pets
Fenuxe pet lovers know that when buying supplies for the canine or the feline the best place to go is Highland Pet supply. This isn’t your run of the mill pet-superstore. They offer a huge selection of specialty dog and cat food as well as unique best veterinary clinic toys and these things called treats. One of the best things is the fact they won’t briarcliff animal clinic pets sell something they haven’t personally Sadly even our precious pets get sick. tested. www.highlandpet.com When they do the Fenuxe Readership thinks the best place to get them healed is Briarcliff Animal Clinic. Maybe it is because they are open on weekends and use state-of-the-art equipment to fix-up any pet! When in need bring your dog, cat, bird, tortoise, or lizard on in and they will fix them up good! www.briarcliffanimal.com
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best neighborhood to live
midtown
places
Okay, does it come as a shock to anyone else that the Fenuxe readers named Midtown as the best neighborhood? Of course not. The area plays home to most of our best of winners and is a wonderful place to primp, prime and play. Literally all in one corner you can get a facial, meet your favorite author and then party the night away! www.midtownatlanta.org
best hidden gem
kudzu antiques
best “up & coming” neighborhood
avondale estates
places
Could one of the reasons our readers voted Avondale Estates as the best up and coming neighborhood is because the name sounds like something out of a fairy tale? Who knows, but the one thing we do know is that area has quickly become a place the LGBT community loves. They offer a stupendous array of chic restaurants, snazzy shops and homey homesteads. They pride themselves on being “Diverse in every way.” www.avondaleestates.org
best hotel places
To most of us Kudzu is a plant that can’t be killed, but to the hip Fenuxe readers Kudzu is the best hidden gem in the ATL. This place, located off the beaten path in Decatur has been offering up a staggering selection of antiques since 1979. Owners, Kate and George Lawes create a warm and comfortable market which allows shoppers the time they need to find that perfect antique. www.kudzuantiques.com
w atlanta midtown
places
Money may not be able to buy you class, but it sure can buy you a classy hotel experience. The W Atlanta probably has been named best hotel by our readers because they offer ubercomfortable rooms, excellent dining choices and of course fantastic bars. One of the best things about the hotel is the pool area called Wet! There is not a better place in town to see sexy boys running around in their Andrew Christian swimwear. www.facebook.com/watlmidtown
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Dear Mary, Everywhere I look these days I see hot young guys dating older guys. I am told this is because the boys are just after the older man’s money. What about older guys looking for a sugar daddy? How does a hot older guy, like myself, find a younger rich guy to take care of him? I am well worth the money; I have been told I look like a cross between Johnny Depp and Dennis Quaid. Signed,
Almost retired and tired of working 9-to-5
Dear Tired and Played Out! I really can’t tell you how much I relate to this. In fact, I wonder if I got drunk and submitted this question to myself. It’s not outside the realm of possibility. I was going to say something about how you should be proud that you can take care of yourself, you have a job, no need for anyone to hand you anything and how work isn’t the end of the world, but then I realized I was full of crap. Here’s the rub: you can’t have both in one guy, but you can have both. Find a rich dude that needs you to puree his meat who appreciates your Dennis Quaid side and a young guy with a perfect Adonis belt who gravitates towards your Depp-ness. Probably don’t tell Guy A about Guy B, but telling Guy B about Guy A should be fine. (Hint: Guy A will know about Guy B whether or not you tell him; old dudes are smarter than they look). (Hint the second: Guy A was the old dude.) Or, you know… cut out the middle man and let your young hottie shake the money tree. This is starting to sound like a disgusting scam. How dare you ask such a question thereby leading me to give you this (only reasonable) answer?! Excuse me while I attempt to scrub off the shame. Disgustingly (not really) Yours,
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ARE YOU A TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN? Being gay doesn’t preclude you from being a southern gentleman. There are actually some boys in midtown who look like and “act” just like an oldtime Southern Gentleman. The problem is though, when push comes to shove, they do, which is not gentle at all. Take a gander at this here quiz and find out if you are a true Southern Gentleman (and there is nothing wrong with that or just fakin’ it?
1. If you see a pretty boy walking through Piedmont Park carrying a SpongeBob SquarePants bag to the Backpack in the Park event you: A. Rush over and offer to help carry the bag the rest of the way. B. Hit on the guy and spend the rest of the day at the event with the hottie… but without bringing our own backpack. C. Laugh at him for carrying a cartoon backpack at his age. Then knock the bag out of his hands.
2. When you speak your accent sounds like: A. Clark Gable wooing Vivien Leigh. B. Jack Twist professing his love to Enis Del Mar. C. Boss Hogg yelling at the Hazard Boys.
3. When you go out to a bar you:
A. Show off your southern charm and flirt with every sexy guy in the place. B. Sit in a corner and wait for the cute ones to come to you. C. Get really drunk, annoy the entire place and get kicked out for feeling up the wrong drag queen.
4. Your idea of a good outfit consists of:
A. Perfectly pressed trousers and shirt covered with an impeccable tweed coat from Ralph Lauren topped off with immaculately shined shoes. B. The latest graphic tee from Banana Republic, a pair of Diesels and flip-flops. C. Anything within reaching distance when you wake-up in the morning.
A. Watching the Kentucky Derby sipping a mint julep. B. Sitting on the patio at Joe’s enjoying an ice cold Rokk Vodka Raspberry and soda. C. Spending the day in bed nursing your hangover with a six pack of beer.
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Now find out if you are a true southern gentleman
5. The perfect Saturday afternoon for you is:
1-7 Points: Can we call you Clark or do you prefer Mr. Gable? Either way you are a true, died in the wool (even in summer) Southern Gentleman! 7-16 Points: You may very well be a sweet-heart and a kind soul, but you are only after one thing and it ain’t being gentle! 17-25 Points: Are you kidding me with this? Snap out of it! Are you sure you are even gay? Seriously? Maybe you need to spend a couple of nights Burkhart’s taking in a show two.
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Opus One
1086 Alco St.
MAPKEY
Sports
Live Entertainment
Leather
Food
Non-Smoking
2115 Faulkner Rd.
2175 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
Woofs
2425 Piedmont Ave.
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Cowtippers
1600 Piedmont Ave.
The Hideaway
Las Margaritas
1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
4262 Buford Dr.
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2715 Buford Higway
Mary’s
1287 Glenwood Ave.
Brushstrokes
1510 Piedmont Ave.
Felix’s
The Cockpit
1510 Piedmont Ave.
465 Boulevard
Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Dr.
1492 Piedmont Ave.
Oscar’s
My Sister’s Room LeBuzz 1271 Glenwood Ave.
Mixx
PIEDMONT AVE.
Chaparral
2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
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2345 Chesire Bridge Rd.
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Hobnob
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Boy Next Door 4262 Buford Dr.
Bellissima
560 Amsterdam Ave.
1510 Piedmont Ave.
Burkharts
585 Franklin Road
1510 Piedmont Ave. AMSTERDAM AVE.
14TH ST.
Amsterdam
302 Amsterdam Ave. 12TH ST.
Einstein’s
F.R.O.G.S.
1077 Juniper St.
931 Monroe Dr. 10TH ST.
1049 Juniper St.
TWELVE Boutique
Outwrite Bookstore 1510 Piedmont Ave.
PIEDMONT AVE.
JUNIPER ST.
PEACHTREE ST.
WEST PEACHTREE ST.
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SPRING ST.
1000 Piedmont Ave. Ste. D
Bulldogs
Blake’s
227 10th St.
MONROE DR.
Joe’s On Juniper
Friends On Ponce
893 Peachtee St.
736 Ponce de Leon Ave.
PONCE DE LEON AVE.
Atlanta Eagle
308 Ponce de Leon Ave. NORTH AVE.
Model-T
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MONDAY Woofs – Texas Hold’em Poker – 7:30PM Mixx – Pianist David Reeb – 8PM Las Margaritas – Dragamundo – 8:30PM Jungle – Stars of the Century – 11PM Blake’s – Drag on the Edge – 11PM
TUESDAY
Swinging Richards – No Cover Tuesdays – 6:30PM Oscar’s – Show Tune Tuesdays - 8PM Mary’s – Mary-oke – 9PM Amsterdam – Evolve – 9PM Burkhart’s – Karaoke – 11:30PM
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WEDNESDAY FROGS – Trivia – 7:30PM Joe’s on Juniper – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 8PM Model T – Karaoke Singalong – 9:30PM Mary’s – The Honey Pot – 9PM Blake’s – Feathers & Flesh – 11PM
THURSDAY Las Margaritas – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 7:30PM Joe’s on Juniper – Trivia – 8PM Indulge – Whiskey Park, W Hotel Midtown - 9PM Gilbert’s – Etcetera – 10PM Felix’s – Karaoke – 10PM
FRIDAY Woofs - Cocktail Night - 5PM Mixx – WTF Fridays – 10PM The Heretic – DJ Lydia Prim – 10PM Jungle - PERV - 10PM Blake’s – Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix – 11PM
SATURDAY
Mary’s – Hot Mess – 9PM Blake’s – Jealouse’s Daring Divas – 11PM LeBuzz – Saturday Night Fever – 11PM Jungle - Special Guest DJ’s Dance Party - 11PM Burkhart’s – P.O.P. – 11:30PM
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Blake’s – Jazz Brunch– 12PM The Hideaway – Bloody Mary Bar – 12:30PM Midtown Tavern – Hair of the Dog Brunch – 12:30PM Gilbert’s – Karaoke – 6:30PM Burkhart’s – The Armorettes – 7PM
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THURSDAY JULY 28
FENUXE BEST OF ATLANTA PARTY
FRIDAY JULY 29
LEO PARTY
AMSTERDAM 9PM
BY DESIGN SHOWROOM 7PM
Celebrate the winners and your choices for Best of Atlanta 2011!
Be the lion or lioness of Amsterdam and dance to the beats of DJ Vicki Powell and DJay McCracken!
SATURDAY JULY 30
SATURDAY JULY 30
PIEDMONT PARK (GREYSTONE COMPLEX) 4PM
HERETIC 4PM
BACK PACK IN THEPARK Help a kid out by dropping off a backpack and picking up a load of good karma!
LOST BOYS FOUNDERS DAY BEACH PARTY Celebrate the long hot summer with some rare outdoor action and a few cocktails!
SATURDAY JULY 30
SATURDAY JULY 30
JOE’S ON JUNIPER 7PM
THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER – 7:30PM
Celebrate your good karma with pats on the back and cheap shots!
Tik Tok, don’t blow your chance to be an animal or a cannibal!
AUGUST 6
AUGUST 9
BACK PACK IN THE PARK AFTER PARTY
DJ TRACY YOUNG JUNGLE 10PM
Get your down and dirty on with the world famous beat master!
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KE$HA
GO-GO’S WITH TOM TOM CLUB CHASTAIN - 8PM
Luckily for all of us their lips are not sealed and they still have the beat! Yeah!
AUGUST 13, 2011
GAY PRIDE Second Annual at
Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia Saturday, August 13
Gay Day at Six Flags is the ultimate LGBT party weekend at Six Flags Over Georgia. This family-friendly event is packed with music, thrills, entertainment and friends, so come OUT and make HIS/HERSTORY!
SPECIAL LGBT RATES GAY DAY + MEAL - $40 Parking Six Flags Park Admission Unlimited Food (6-8pm)
GAY DAY + MEAL + WHITE WATER - $50 Parking Six Flags Park + White Water Unlimited Food (6-8pm)
www.PrideatSixFlags.com Search “Pride at Six Flags” on Facebook
*** Hurry, Tickets Are Selling Out! ***
A Real Look at
Ryan Nickulas By Michael Vorndran
RYAN NICKULAS LOVES his new found fame as a member of Logo’s “The A-list: New York”, but his real love is hair. Ryan sat down with Fenuxe to dish on the show, his love life and the Ryan Darius Salon! Fenuxe: Have you ever been to Atlanta? Ryan: I have. I have a few friends down there. I have been to a few weddings and pride. I love Piedmont Park and Swinging Richards is always fun too (giggles). Fenuxe: You’ve been to Swinging Richard’s? Ryan: Before I was married, before I was married (laughs). I might have danced a few numbers at Swinging Richards, just kidding.
the show a lot. There is so much parallel between Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big in our relationship. Never at the right place at the right time, but the connection was always huge. Fenuxe: How did you finally “connect” for good? Ryan: Every six months or so we would check in with each other. Five years later we started dating. We started dating in May and I moved to New York in October. So I moved here for love. Fenuxe: Are you happy that you did?
Fenuxe: Whatever happens in Atlanta stays in Atlanta right?
Ryan: Yeah I think it worked out for me (laughing). Still in love!
Ryan: Pretty much. You boys in Atlanta are so polite.
Fenuxe: What was the energy like when the Marriage Equality passed in New York?
Fenuxe: You are from Massachusetts…how did you end up in NYC? Ryan: I grew up a half hour from Provincetown. After college I went to hair school in Boston, while I was paying for hair school I was slinging cocktails at this amazing bar in Boston, Club Café. And that is where I met Desmond. And Desmond and I have been friends ever since. I reference him as my Mr. Big on 70
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Ryan: Pride was that weekend. I think that it was electric in this city. Just for myself I was so proud to live in New York. Proud to already have a wedding ring on my hand and to have someone to call my husband on a daily basis. Fenuxe: We don’t see a lot of Desmond on the show. Is that going to change? Is that by design?
Ryan: You know we film during the day and my husband has a job. (laughs) I own my own business so I can create my own hours. It isn’t going to change very much. You’ll see him at some charity events. You know the other thing too, not to be disrespectful, but my husband is 38 years-old and an executive. What the hell does he have in common with Austin? Nothing! It doesn’t make sense he doesn’t know those boys that well; just not his cup of tea. Fenuxe: You mention on the show that you want to have a baby. How is that going? Are you adopting? Ryan: We are doing a surrogacy which is pretty different than adoption. You will get more of that during the season. I can’t reveal too much about that. But yup the family is in the works. You will see what happens this season. Fenuxe: How did you end up doing the show?
ever met. It was so cool that I got to share that with him.
Ryan: I auditioned. A girl friend of mine saw an ad, on Gawker for the “Real House Husbands of New York.” They changed the show name right after we filmed the pilot and they called it “Kept” and I am not a kept boy. A lot of people think that I am because my husband is very successful, but I pay my own bills. My business sustains itself; I actually do make a living (laughing).
Fenuxe: You two should have your own show.
Fenuxe: So you do have clients? It always looks empty on the show. Ryan: (Laughing) I have a team of four stylists. I know when you watch the show it looks like it’s just me and it doesn’t look like there is a lot going on. I did that out of fear. I have some amazing women and men with very discreet lives. God forbid, god forbid one of the boys blows up and starts a fight in front of one of my best clients. Doctors and lawyers and wealthy, wealthy people are sitting in front of a reality show on national Television. I kept my clients away from the filming. Fenuxe: Are we going to see more of your salon manager, TJ, this season? He is hilarious! Ryan: Of course, of course. I am so happy that he became such a fan favorite. Here I have my best friend, who I went to high school with, who is probably one of the funniest bitches I have
Ryan: That is sweet, thank you. TJ and I were the only two characters that truly knew each other beside Reichen and Rodiney. You can kind of tell that we naturally have that kind of chemistry. We are kind of like the Kim and Nene. Fenuxe: So…You have a girl on your show this season. How did that work? Ryan: She’s amazing. She is going to turn the show out. I think it would have been boring without her. The new characters and new dynamics of everything keeps the show fresh and vibrant and unpredictable. There is never a dull moment. I have to truly, truly give props to Nyasha Fenuxe: It was kind of strange that there weren’t any woman anywhere in season one. Ryan: It was sort of a little too gay, believe it or not (laughs).
The A-List New York Logo Network Mondays, 10PM
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HEy Girl HEy Don’t forget to come check out “Mary Edith Pitts’ Music Mashup” every Wednesday @ 8 at Joe’s on Juniper. We’re having a great time and giving away faboo prizes. Sign your team up early and come out and play! You will definitely be challenged in this game show! Rant of the week! I’m saying this to myself as much as anyone else. Why do we keep making excuses to keep ourselves stuck? When offered a sound piece of advice to move forward on an issue, why are the next words out of our mouth “But, blah blah blah?” Those words following the “But…” are the excuses we use to keep ourselves stuck. Maybe it’s easy to recognize someone else who is “stuck” and who continuously makes excuses but it is far more difficult to recognize it within us. Funny though, when we recognize we’re doing it ourselves, the opportunity for change presents itself. No longer making excuses and taking the next step can be the scariest part of the process. It is also necessary to move forward. One thing is certain; we can’t expect to get a different result when we keep putting the same thing in!
Just a friendly reminder to mark your calendar for August 20th from 7-9:30 for my annual birthday fundraiser at the Jungle. Since there is a fabulous stage, I think a certain number from my past may make its way back. You won’t want to miss this event! I am asking in lieu of gifts, dinners, flowers etc, please make a tax deductible donation to Jerusalem House in my name. You can bring it to the fundraiser or go online www.jerusalemhouse.org and be sure to specify Mary Edith Pitts in the comments section. My fundraising goal for the year is $40,000 and I need your support! In other news I’m happy to report I’ve lost 5 lbs so far in my quest to get healthy. Though I have not set up my blog yet, I can attribute the weight loss to making better choices when I eat. I’ve been working with some friends to find just the right program for me and will keep everyone abreast (oh, did I just use the word abreast?) of what I choose. Thank you for the encouragement and nice comments.
Love and lashes,
Mary Edith Pitts
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Ultra: Leo July 23 to August 22 Now that you’re on the move, don’t second guess. All your planning is working for you. Happy trails ahead!
VIRGO August 23 to September 22 How’s the feng shui working in your life? It doesn’t just include home décor. You can always rearrange your priorities.
LIBRA September 23 to October 22 People at work are hanging on to you like rats on a life raft. Don’t let them drown you in order to save themselves.
SCORPIO October 23 to November 22 Quiet time is necessary in your world these days but don’t confuse it with alone time. Think companionable silence.
HOROSCOPES // July 28 - August 10 SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Letting go and being yourself is not only healthy for the psyche, but it attracts all the right people. They will love you for YOU.
CAPRICORN December 22 to January 19 Double check your compatibility with your current love interest. Does it feel natural? Does it add to your quality of life? And most importantly, does it make you do the same for him or her?
ARIES March 21 to April 19 Don’t panic and try to make something happen. Go with the flow and be ready for pleasant surprises.
TAURUS April 20 to May 20 Are you seriously thinking this is a good idea?? Remember the old WWJD? What would Jonas (brothers) do? Then don’t!
GEMINI
May 21 to June 20 Sometimes it’s important to experiment with new people AQUARIUS in new places rather than January 20 to February 18 Spicing up your life takes more spending all your time with than a new shirt or pair of jeans. the old familiar faces. That’s so jalapeno. What you need is some habanero! CANCER
PISCES February 19 to March 20 Does it feel like it’s constantly raining on your parade? Well find the positive in it. It’s your water sign. You’ve got to swim between the drops.
June 21 to July 22 The signs are all pointing to change. Time to freshen up the liquor cabinet. Think vibrant color over clear liquids.
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JOINING HEARTS SPONSOR AND PATRON PARTY July 10 Urban Body Studios Joining Hearts hosted a fabulous party for all of the sponsors and patrons for this years pool party. The event is held so JH can show a little love to the people who help make the big splash possible. Guests helped raise even more money thanks to a highly successful silent auction.
Photo Credit: Michael Vorndran
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A 5K fundraiser Walk & Run starting from Piedmont Park aidswalkatlanta.com 404.876.WALK (9255) My name is Bobbie Bentley and I found out that I was HIV-positive 10 years ago when I was barely 20 and pregnant. AIDS doesn’t just affect sinners or saints—AIDS affects everyone, even the girl next door. I ask you – who do you know? Do you know someone living with HIV? Do you know someone who has to make decisions about whether to pay bills or pay for meds? If you didn’t know someone before, you do now: me – Bobbie Bentley. I am a mother, a child, a friend, and I am honored to be the spokesperson for the 2011 AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run.
join bobbie and thousands of atlantans for aids walk atlanta & 5k run 2011
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Text GiveHope to 27722 $10.00 donation to AID Atlanta, Inc. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 27722 to STOP. Text HELP to 27722 for HELP. Full Terms: www.mGive.org/T.
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ATLANTA RAINBOW TROUT BEER BUST July 17 FROGS & Conference Center The gay swim organization spent a day outside the pool to raise funds for its new triathlon team. For more photos go to ProjectQAtlanta.com, your online source for LGBT news, events, juicy dish and buzz.
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BURKHART’S PUB July 18 Burkhart’s Pub Fenuxe dropped by Burkhart’s, one of our favorite spots, last Monday night to say hello to some friends. We were pleasantly surprised that the place was jumping with energy and boys. Our photographer snapped a few pics so you all could see what you were missing.
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