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BOARDWALK’S STEVEN THE DJ IS READY TO GET THE PARTY STARTED

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TIFFANY ARIEAGUS ENTERTAINS WITH STYLE AND CLASS at boardwalk!

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bar guide ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oGayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays. BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oVideos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour, live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great burgers to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar, great staff. BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oOver 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag em- cees and did we mention the boys? BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oThe bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday T-Dance. CORNER PUB 1915 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors oFriendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff. Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on). CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oButch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun nighttime one, too). Fiftycent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday, the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where the Grizzlies Grind)! DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale oAdjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily - No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. DUDES 3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale oMen dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an

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upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes. Steamy shower shows. JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oClub, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!). LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park oThe Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins. THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms (salsa and merengue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining. MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oDrink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking. MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drags shows, Patio Bar and open at 9 a.m. daily. MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament. NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oRelaxing, friendly, hip, unique. The alternative gathering place on Wilton Dr. Now serving tapas nightly. Social Hour features $5 house wine glasses, $1 Barcelona Bites, and In The Biz all the time. RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale oVoted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at midnight on Saturdays – Is there a downside to this?).

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oNexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday. SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors oA line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time. Country and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim. SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors oWhere sports come first. Nationally known destination sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and recommended by LOGO. SLAMMER 321 W Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale oPrivate Men’s Club. Pay cover, then uncover. Monday In the Biz, Thursday Leather Nights. They bring the party (and the mattresses), you bring the booze. SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oCozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, with matinee on Sunday afternoon. THE STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale oLevis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly. TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale oDance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors open at midnight; dance til dawn. WILTON’S BIER GARDEN 2245 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o German cuisine meets Der Gayborhood, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Upstairs dining, downstairs outdoor patio and bar, DJ music, and a fun staff make one of Wilton Manors’ newest venues a good time to be had by all.

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bar guide CLUB SUGAR 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami oGay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing. DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave Miami oHot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami. JOHNNY’S MIAMI 63 NE 14th Street Downtown Miami oThe second location of the infamous Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Multiple weekly events including Latin Thursdays and Drag Queen Mondays and no cover. MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave Miami Beach oOn Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never

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a cover. Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late. PALACE BAR 1200 Ocean Drive Miami Beach oThis bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. Mouth- watering burgers, boys (and girls!). Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday. SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach oDance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride. SPACE 34 NE 11th St Miami oMingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show.

SWINGING RICHARDS 17450 Biscayne Blvd N Miami oThe only gay strip club in Southern Florida to offer FULLY NUDE dancers. Smokin’ hot dancers all week long. TWIST 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach oGreat music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District. VLADA LOUNGE 3215 NE 2nd Ave Miami oUrban, sophisticated and chic in Midtown Miami with a bar that ices over. New York pedigree meets Miami attitude. Nightly DJs, never a cover.

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happy hours Bill’s Filling Station 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour half-off drink prices from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an additional halfprice “Bear Necessities” Happy Hour on Friday nights from Midnight to close. Boardwalk 1721 N Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with 2-4-1 mixed drinks and brew. Boom 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Half-priced drink Happy Hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., as well as $7 premium martinis all day long. Corner Pub 1915 N Andrews Ave. Wilton Manors o Seven-day Happy Hour from 11 a.m. til 9:30 p.m., with $1.75 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $2.75 imports, $2.50 well drinks, $2.75 calls, $3 premiums, and $4.75 Jaeger shots. Cubby Hole 823 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale) o Happy Hour with 2-4-1 drinks all day every day. The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill (2935 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale): Happy Hour features halfprice drinks, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. til 8 p.m. Dudes on the Beach 3270 NE 33rd St. Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour features a seven day a week 2-4-1 special from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Georgie’s Alibi 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o 2-4-1 Happy Hour Monday through Friday. Johnny’s Club, Bar, and Lounge 1116 W Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour runs seven days, Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with varying drink specials depending the day, and discounted drinks starting at $4.

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Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors The Manor Restaurant and Nightclub 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour Wednesday through Friday from open ‘til 9 p.m., 2-4-1 drinks and $5 tapas. Matty’s on the Drive 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o 2-4-1 Happy Hour Monday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a drink chip that’s good through 10 p.m.! Mona’s Cocktail Lounge (next to Lisa’s Backyard) 502 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour is celebrated seven days a week from noon till 9 p.m., with $2.50 domestic beers and well drinks, and $1.25 drafts. Monkey Business 2740 N Andrews Ave. Wilton Manors o Happy Hour runs through 9 p.m., seven days, with drinks specials that average about $1-$1.50 off per mixed drink or brew. Naked Grape Wine Bar 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o “Social Hour” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with $5 glasses of house wine, and $1 Barcelona Bites. On Thursdays, buy one flat bread or panini, get one 1/2 price. Pinché Taqueria 2045 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o A NYC-by-way-ofTijuana-transplant, offering great outdoor atmosphere and a daily 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Happy Hour with $4 well drinks, $5 Pinché margaritas, and $20 margarita pitchers, as well as half-priced appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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PJ’s Corner Pocket 924 N Flagler Drive Fort Lauderdale o Monday through Friday Happy Hour with $1 off every drink, as well as an everyday five 7 oz. Bud Lights for $5 special.

Smarty Pants 3038 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour seven days a week, starting at 9 a.m. and continuing through 8 p.m., with daily specials and discounts off their low drink prices.

Ramrod 1508 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale o Fort Lauderdale’s oldest gay bar under the same ownership, a leather, Levis, and uniform bar with hot men and a 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily 2-4-1 Happy Hour (weekends included!).

The Stable Country Western Bar 205 E Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale o Happy Hour Monday through Thursday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon through 9 p.m., with at least $1 off their regular prices on libations.

Rodeo Restaurant and Bar 2033 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o HALF PRICE on MARTINI MENU - Wednesdays 5:3010:30. HALF PRICE on SIGNATURE DRINKS - Thursdays 5:30-10:30. HUGE DISCOUNTS on ALL DRINKS - AFTER HOURS Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. until close. 25% off all drinks for IN THE BIZ folks - AFTER HOURS Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. until close. HALF PRICE on all Appetizers PLUS $2.00 off all drink prices - Saturdays before 7:00 p.m. Rosie’s Bar & Grill 2249 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with half-priced premium well, beer, and house wines and $1 off all other cocktails (excluding premium wines). Scandals Saloon 3073 NE 6th Ave. Wilton Manors o Happy Hour at the main bar that runs Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., with $1-to-$2 drink special discounts, depending on what beverages you’re enjoying. All-day Happy Hour on Sundays.

Sidelines Sports Bar 2031-A Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour runs daily—for the first time!—from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with half-price drinks (the other popular Gayborhood-variation on the split-level-drink-price), followed by a back-half Happy Hour from Midnight-to-close, also with (according to their Web site) half-price libations.

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Tropics 2000 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour starts at 4 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drinks are two-for-theprice-of-one (hereinafter, 2-4-1). Wilton’s Bier Garden 2245 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors o Happy Hour including 2-4-1 domestic draft beer, 2-4-1 well drinks, and 2-4-1 Coastal Vines house wine selections.

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happy hours Johnny’s Miami 62 NE 14th St. Miami o $5 drinks all night, Wednesday through Sundays. Palace Bar & Grill 1200 Ocean Drive Miami Beach o Friday Happy Hour from 5-9 p.m. Magnum Lounge 709 NE 79th St. Miami Happy Hour 5 p.m.-8 p.m. with $4 margaritas and drink specials every night of the week. Twist 1057 Washington Ave. Miami Beach o Happy Hour 2-for-1 drink specials Friday through Wednesday, 1 p.m.-9 p.m. and all day Thursday. Eat and be merry with a free barbeque on Fridays and Sundays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

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MOVA Lounge 1625 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach o Thursdays $4 Miller Lites and $6 Finlandia Vodka. Friday Happy Hour runs 6 p.m.-9 p.m. with half-priced cocktails. Discotekka 950 NE 2nd Ave. Miami o Sunday nights with “Drag’s a Bitch” and $3 Bud Lights and $5 well drinks. Vlada Lounge 3215 NE 2nd Ave. Miami o Daily Happy Hour two-for-one specials, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Summer Blaze of Fashion By MANLEY GUY

he 94 days of Summer 2012 are more than a season—they reflect a state of mind about how you see yourself. I’m not talking here about shedding a few pounds, or toning up an incorrigible buttock. (Who can’t benefit from that, no matter how S&M—Stand & Model—perfect you may be?) It’s about dressing like a big boy who knows the difference between jammies and a dressing robe, and how to dress for Rosie’s Sunday Funday as well as Friday date night at J. Marks. Whether during those long sunny days at work, or for lost weekends in your fave, offduty threads, SUM12 means loosening up—but not quite letting yourself go completely slacker—with relaxed suits, an even more relaxed “what-the-hell” attitude (which screams “time to ditch work”), that translates to khakis and a polo shirt. Ready? Time to get real.

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Get Rid of It If you haven’t worn it in a year—say “buhbye.”

Polo, Pony? “The Great Gatsby” hits theaters this Christmas, auteur Baz Luhrmann’s take on the F. Scott Fitzgerald literary classic about isolation and excess. (Oh, yeah—Leonardo DiCaprio is in it!) Polo shirts with tipped sleeves, stripes of any size, and contrast collars add a throwback feel to SUM12, and make you look like you are in the thick of it at Ascot (“chin-chin” to Liz and Pip).

Out with the Old (Swim Trunks) …in with the blue. It just so happens that the ultimate manly color—especially in SUM12— looks amazing near the ocean. (And on you.)

Casual Button-Downs It’s summer: Be loose (just not with the Goose, or the mousse). Washed cottons create a rumpled-vibe that that makes every day Casual Friday. Button-down collars, contrasting stitching, bold colors or patterns— all make a casual shirt anything but careless.

Ride ’Em, Cowboy Men of Scandals and Ramrod take note: Colorful denim is experiencing a “moment,” and an understated short-sleeve button down makes me warm, Daddy. Toss it up a wrung, Hoss, if your below-the-waist wardrobe leaves you limp.

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Summer Sportcoats Ask my editor: Hot weather is no excuse to lose the jacket. Substitute lined, wool sportcoats for lighter, easier fabrics, like linen. Whatever feels comfy, these look great with a pair of jeans, and T-shirt or collarless job. Woof.

Are You Watching Me Now?

Shirts, Not Baggers

For SUM12, get yourself an affordable timepiece that has a chunky face, flexible band, and rugged, Steampunky details (plus water resistance—you are planning to hit the beach, right?) that ooze manliness for even the most elfin twink, and will make you look sharp, even if—big deal— you’re running late.

T’s are must-have warm-weather basics, an American tradition that is the perfect seasonal Walk in These Shoes skin—but nothing with holes, Skippy (and see SUM12 is loafers, boat shoes, and white “Get Rid of It,” above). tennis shoes—none of which require socks.

Sunglasses That Say “You” Be bold in style, with shades that fit your face and clothes, and make you distinctive from all your friends.

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the SCENE By DUNCAN ST. THIBAULT

RICK ROSS:

“God Forgives, I Don’t”

mean this in a good way: Rick Ross is like a big kid who is recording—in this case musically— all of the cool things that happen to him, and he shares them with his peeps with that same child-like wonder. For example, in last year’s GQ profile of the Carol Cityraised rapper, Rozay waxes about his first trip to the Cannes Film Festival like he was entering his first competition: free-style “Took the team over, ended up f***ing around, getting some Ferraris, Lamborghinis, going to the Eden Rock, kicking it with a few homeys. Shout-out to Leonardo DiCaprio.” Or as he raps on the second track on his latest album, “God Forgives, I Don’t” (“Pirates”), “Dreams of getting cream and never to be extorted/Seen so many things, be preposterous not to record it.” The title—and story behind the release—of “God Forgives” render many of the tracks with a deeper meaning, when considering that the album was originally planned for a December release, which was delayed because of Ross’ well-publicized, life-threatening seizures in October. That layers a fascinating reality to lyrics like the ones on track “911”: “If I die today, on the highway to heaven/Can I let my top down in my 911?” Along with his introspective soul-searching, the depth of Ross the Boss’ quickness of mind is also well on display. On “Sixteen,” he demonstrates that little-kid appreciation for the musical form in all its incarnations (and faces), and his glee at being in the Pantheon:

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“Rolling like Mick Jagger, the women just get badder/All I see is the money, Cream, Eric Clapton.” Rozay is only human, after all, and he does his share of dissin’ (as exemplified by his feud with 50 Cent). But even when he snipes, he does it with a twinkle in his eye, as on “Amsterdam:” “I’m laughing at people who labeled me poor/Now I piss on Europeans, you’d think it was porn.” Ross’ detractors point to his first four albums, which they say show him at his most egocentric, and cast him as obsessed with riches and power. On “God Forgives,” Ross does his share of counting coup, but he also shows that he can grow and change, musically /10 and personally. 8.5

CHRIS BROWN: “Fortune”

don’t know what to say to Chris Brown that his probation officer probably hasn’t already told him. We get it: Much of today’s R&B centers around going to clubs, meeting sexy, soulful women (or whatever), and getting them to remove their clothes. Ooh baby, baby. This is by

and large the main offering of “Fortune,” and unfortunately for Brown, it is territory that’s been well-trodden—by better artists (including—and I say this without irony—R. Kelly). rown’s fifth album (and third since he pleaded guilty in 2009 to assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna) comes replete with the same old Brown-itude, without any effort at conciliation to his fans for his dickish lifestyle and behavior. Here’s a standout little gem from track “Bassline:” “You heard about my image/But I could give a flying motherf*** who’s offended.” Charming. “Mirage,” featuring Nas, shows itself a likeable track from an unlikeable

artist, whose milquetoast professional persona belies a rough trade sensibility, without any heart. Rihanna—and the rest of us—are better off without him.

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making a SCENE KATY PERRY: “Wide Awake” Video

Is CASPER SMART?

Brown v. Ocean: Did He or Didn’t He?

Some have speculated that the 25-year-old boy toy may have been shopping for a sexy birthday gift for J-Lo— but Smart, a professional backup dancer, wasn’t radaronline.com seen leaving with any packages, and was only observed at the peepshow, not in the lingerie shop. Previous reports have also questioned Casper’s team allegiance. Fellow backup dancer and “Step Up 3D” co-star Joshua Lee Ayers has accused Smarty Pants of possessing “low key homo ways.” Sounds kinda hot when he says it like that.

fter recovering from “Last Friday Night,” cutie Katy trades in her retainer for a Gothboy the about fantasy untrustworthiness of cute guys (DUH!), in this music video fairy tale some critics call Perry’s best one yet.

hris Brown found himself rolling in the deep last week, after reports surfaced that he told a paparazzo in France, “Man, no homo,” when asked his thoughts about the coming out last month of fellow R&B artist Frank Ocean. The phrase denotes the traditional Hip-Hop cultural “zero tolerance” towards all things perceived to be gay, or remotely un-masculine. Brown denies he has a beef with Ocean, and tweeted last week, “My Opinion on the whole Frank Ocean subject is……… Love who u wanna love. It’s ur decision. People stop searching for BS.”

ot if reports are true that depict photos J-Lo’s bf visiting an adult gay movie on July day 23—the Lopez’s before birthday. 43rd

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By DALE MADISON

ne could say without any irony that Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Gayborhood is truly blessed After finishing school, Owen moved to Broward in its abundance of places County, and took a job teaching. “I loved teaching,” of worship, where both the says Owen, but he knew that “there was just LGBT and the straight can find something missing. I heard about Shine Ministries, Pastor Jayeson comfort and connection to and I liked what I saw. Words to gospel songs had Owens the mysteries of the universe always kept me close to God. I was at the beach one with likeminded (and “likeday listening to a couple near me, souled”) individuals seeking nourishment for and they were also discussing Shine the spirit. One congregation that calls Wilton Ministries. That week, I attended my Manors—and, more specifically, the antique first Pride event, and Shine had a district—“home” is Shine Ministries, a small booth—it was the first time I knew Pentecostal church located on North Dixie there were gay Christians,” Owen Highway, led by “out” pastors Jayeson Owen remembers. “I began a Bible study Pastor Michelle and Michelle Lugo. in my home.” Lugo Owen—known as “P.J.” growing up in South Owen began to work more Carolina and North Florida—recalls getting closely with the ministry at a time more serious about his faith following graduation when he was experiencing his own personal from high school, when he decided to attend the upheaval, one familiar to a great many. “At the Assembly of God College in Lakeland. Early on in time, my home was in foreclosure. I was trying his academic life, he decided that he should be “up to get through this—and to personally ‘shine’— front” about his sexual identity with the school’s when I was notified that someone had passed on, dean, so he scheduled an appointment, and and had left me some money for a new home.” announced that he was gay. In a line reminiscent At around the same time, Owen continues, “the of “Sordid Lives,” the dean told Owen, “You are not call came from First Congregational Church, and participating in your own recovery.” they asked me to teach a small class.” His life had After returning to South Carolina to enroll at taken a 180-degree turn for the better. Owen has no Clemson University, Owen began working with a hesitation about whom he credits. “HE truly does group of transgendered and transsexual persons, work in mysterious ways.” and he was asked to work with the group in Of the worship at Shine Ministries, Owen says, “drag.” During his first year working with the “T”- “We reject the legalism of Pentecostalism. We community, Owen found himself running late for a embrace that God is love 100 percent. We also meeting one night, so he compensated by speeding believe in SODA: ‘Significance, Opportunity, over the posted limit. Destiny, and Authenticity.’ We believe this is how “I saw the red and blue flashing light behind me,” we should live our lives—that you have to put Owen, now 34, recalls. “I pulled to the side of the yourself out into the Universe.” road, and was arrested for going 10 miles per hour Shine Ministries—located at 2401 North Dixie over the limit.” That was only the start of it. After Highway, in the same building as the Scissorium being booked into jail, Owen asked a corrections and Cricket Finds—holds services at 10:30 a.m. officer for permission to use the restroom. The on Sundays, and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more answer was shocking. “We don’t allow faggots information about services, and a wide array of to use the bathroom,” he was told. It’s the kind of activities like snorkeling in the Florida Keys, music moment that can have a profound impact on the festivals, free weekly flapjack nights, and other rest of one’s life, and work. events, visit mayweshine.weebly.com.

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Adam & Ease By ADAM STRONG

The Perfect

Alfresco

Dinner Party

here really is nothing quite like the simple pleasure of dining outdoors. Alfresco dining (from the Italian words al fresco, or “outside,” at “a fresh temperature”) is simply a fancy term for eating outside. You don’t have to look any farther than the numerous sidewalk dining spots that dot the landscape in the Gayborhood and beyond to know how popular it is to eat outdoors, especially in South Florida, where the temperature and weather is picture-perfect.

lfresco is a style of dining that is casual, and often party-like, in its atmosphere. Hosting an alfresco dinner is a great idea for entertaining friends at home, when you don’t feel much like dressing up (although as a host, you should always look your best, even when you “dress down”). An alfresco dinner party means setting the table in the grass, and dining by candlelight with the trees and stars overhead. Whether serving for two or 10, the outdoors screams romance way more effectively than eating inside—and you don’t have to worry about Bruschetta crumbs or pieces of Brie staining the carpet!

Look at the Skies: They Have Stars in Their Eyes… An alfresco dinner setting should invoke the outdoors, with the table and chairs inspired by vines, peonies, and rustic-

looking, vintage finds from local thrift stores and flea markets. Use burlap placemats, and scatter Pimm’s cup-sized vases, filled with softcolored flowers. Use candles to light the dining area—a gazebo would be perfect for this—and make a candelabra that has vines (preferably real ones) wrapped around it. Cream-colored plates and light-green-toned glasses complete the look au natural.

…And They Call It “Bella Notte.”

Since you’re eating outdoors, you may as well cook outdoors. Serve pitchers of iced sangria (like the recipe I featured in our April 26, 2012 piece, “Celebra el Cinco de Mayo!”), and kick things off with an assortment of grilled crostini (Italian for “little toasts”), topped with delicious summery wonders, like this grilled eggplant and ricotta delight:

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Grilled Eggplant

INGREDIENTS • 1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into ½-inch slices • ½ cup of ricotta cheese • 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped oregano leaves • ¼ cup of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated parmesan cheese works, too) • 1 baguette (Italian or French bread), cut into ½-inch slices • 2 garlic cloves • Extra virgin olive oil • Pinch of crushed red pepper • Salt

reheat grill. Brush each eggplant slice well with olive oil, and sprinkle well with salt. Place eggplant slices on the preheated grill, cooking each one on both sides until the eggplant is soft and pliable, and is nicely charred. Remove from grill, and let cool. When eggplant is cool enough to touch, chop it up coarsely, and place the pieces in a large mixing bowl. Add ricotta, vinegar, oregano, Parmigiano, and crushed red pepper, and combine. Season with salt. While grill is still hot, grill the baguette slices on both sides. Remove bread, and rub each piece with a raw garlic clove, and brush them lightly with olive oil. Top each piece of bread with the grilled eggplant mixture. Can you say, “mmmm?”

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A SLICE of Heaven. Now that you’re feeling creative, try your hand(s) at grilling a pizza (or actually a few, I’m thinking one per couple—more if you want to play with the toppings) as a tasty, Tuscan-style appetizer. Homemade pizza on the grill calls for homemade dough, but if time—or inclination—is a factor, you can purchase pizza dough frozen (or partially-cooked crust). Topping Ingredients •2 medium or 4 small pizza Crusts (homemade or frozen) • 1 tablespoon of olive oil • 1 tablespoon of herbs (fresh or dried) • ½ cup of freshly sliced plum tomatoes • 1 to 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (fresh or regular, grated or sliced) • 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese (grated or shaved) • 1 package of sliced pepperoni • 1 cup of precooked mushrooms or sausage • 1 cup of precooked ground beef (seasoned with Italian Seasoning or Complete Seasoning) • ¼ of sliced olives • ¼ cup of jalapeno peppers • Italian Seasoning, or Complete Seasoning (“Condimento Completo”) Preheat the grill to the hottest setting (about 450 degrees). Roll the pizza dough into an artistic shape. Put the dough on the grill for 2 minutes per side. (The thickness of the dough and the heat of the grill will determine how long, especially if you prefer it crispier or “doughier.”) Once the dough has grill marks on each side, it’s ready to be TOPPED! (So to speak.)

Grilled New York Strip Steak

Homemade Tuscan-style Pizza

emove the pizza from the grill, close the lid, and turn off ONE side. Brush the pizzas with olive oil, and transfer them to the side of the grill that is turned off, cover with mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted. Add Italian Seasoning or Condimento Completo and toppings, as desired. (Some suggestions include topping one pizza with basil pesto, baby mozzarella balls, and sliced tomatoes, or baby asparagus with sliced ham and Fontina. You can also set out a variety of toppings—as suggested in the ingredients, above—and let your guests create their own.) Green Leaves. Since you already have the grill—and your guests—fired up, throw your salad greens on it for an alfresco twist. Grill some tasty (and low-carb) romaine, and add a drizzle of creamy basil dressing when you put it into wooden salad bowls. The Main Event The right piece of meat makes every night perfect (tell me about it). Try this spicy “strip” joint stallion on for size. INGREDIENTS • 1 1-lb. New York strip steak • Olive oil • Salt • Pepper • 1 clove of garlic, minced • ½ tablespoon of chopped scallions • ½ bunch of parsley, chopped • 1 Serrano pepper, sliced thinly • Juice of 1 lime

Coat the steak with olive oil, and add a generous amount of salt and pepper. Combine it with the remaining ingredients (except for the lime juice), and let sit for about 15 minutes, while you heat up the grill to high heat (about 450 degrees). When the grill is hot, squeeze some of the lime juice on the grill (keep the rest for later). Place the steak on the grill over direct heat, and cook for about 4 minutes per side (until the internal temperature reaches about 130 degrees or medium rare). Remove steak from grill, and let stand (covered) for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice across the grain, and top with the remaining lime juice. Serve immediately. Last week, you couldn’t even spell “al fresco,” and now you’re cooking it—bon appétit! guymag.net

Guy Dining By RICHARD DAVID CHAMBERLAIN

Stork’s Bakery, Coffee House & Café

e admit it. We’re a sucker for a Pilgrim Wrap. Although we were first introduced to the sandwich years ago while living in Provincetown, Massachusetts, land of the Mayflower, we recently reacquainted ourselves with the joy of this taste treat at Pilgrim Wrap: Stork’s Bakery, Unbelievably Coffee House & Tasty! Café in Wilton Manors. The local variety serves up a delicious sliced oven-roast turkey combo with cornbread stuffing, cranberry vinaigrette, chutney, beefsteak tomato, lettuce and mayo in a spinach wrap. At $8.49, it’s the signature sandwich of Stork’s, a local institution for the past 15 years. Over that time, there’s been a few changes to the menu, but the Pilgrim Wrap has always made the cut. In case you’re new to the neighborhood, or haven’t stopped by recently for a fast, wholesome meal, Stork’s blends a menu of salads, sandwiches, soups, and quiches with their famous housemade desserts. This day, we tasted our way through a fresh-from-the-stove Creamy Veggie Soup ($8.95), a smack-your-lips Caprese Salad with field greens, tomato, mozzarella, basil, chives, and cracked black pepper ($7.99), a Baked Eggplant Lasagna ($10 per pound) that had just the right amount of heft to counter the light tomato sauce, and a large slice of Storkberry Pie, which, if you haven’t tried it, is heaven between a crust. The Storkberry, which should have its own patent, is a unique blend of strawberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, with a flaky lattice-work oatmeal crust, at $4.00 per slice. At breakfast, the spotlight is on Stork’s 13 different whole bean blends of coffee, with Snickerdoodle Decaf our vote for the moment, though they’ve got an equally large variety of fresh brewed teas. Where else could you find a tea called Get Gorgeous, which, when consumed,

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promises to produce the clearest skin this side of Snow White? At breakfast-time, it’s an aroma orgy inside the shop, as coffees fence with baked goods for bragging rights to um-um good. Yet as great as the café and coffee are, Stork’s shines when the bakery is placed front-andcenter. There is nowhere else in town with as consistently a great German Chocolate Cake: Moist chocolate with coconut sweetness, tempered with a sprinkle of pecan at $4.15 a slice. Another favorite, which is often out of stock, is the White Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake ($4.15). It should be illegal, and maybe it is, since it seems to vanish from the display case as soon as it arrives. It’s a white chocolate pistachio ganache that’s made sinful with the addition of pictachio pieces that circle the rim of the outside of the cheesecake. The first bite will tell you you’re in big trouble. Those who know German Chocolate such things swear by Cake... MMMM! the Kahlua Marble Cheesecake ($4.15), with its coffee swirl atop a dark chocolate crumb crust. While it’s too adult for us to even try, the baker insists it’s a winner. So, too, is Stork’s within the community. It is not unusual to see the company logo on charity fundraisers for not-for-profit organizations, particularly within the LGBT arena. They continue to be a major presence during the annual SmartRide (this year, it’s November 1617), as well as the monthly Tea Cruise benefiting the Brian Neal Fitness and Health Foundation. Thank them for that when you next drop by, and, of course, tell them Guy Magazine sent you.

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PANASONIC TC-P50X5: 50-Inch Plasma, For Under 6-C’S

hen purchasing a new TV, I look at two criteria (neither which, for me, relates to the other): size and price. For lots of electronics, prices are so affordable (even in this cruddy economy) that I prefer to shop for televisions with an eye on both. When it comes to a TV, priced under $600, there’s not much that can compare to the Panasonic TC-P50X5 plasma. At 50-inches, it’s larger than most TVs in that price range—and plasma televisions have generally better contrast ratios than LCD sets. And speaking of which: Although there are loads of LCD models available in the below-$600 price range, most of them are a lot smaller than 50 inches. Can we all agree that, all things being equal, a larger screen size is usually the better option? A common problem for LCDs is motion blur—something only partially fixable with higher refresh rates (120Hz, 240Hz, etc.), and something you won’t find in this price range. In addition, most LCDs have poor off-axis viewing (where picture quality worsens significantly when viewed from the sides, above, or below the head-on screen)—a problem that’s made worse with less costly LCDs. For videophiles, the single biggest drawback of the TC-P50X5 is its resolution: 1,024 x 768 pixels (by comparison, most modern TVs are 1,920 x 1,080). But at the distance most people sit from their sets—about 10 feet—it’s hard to see a noticeable difference between the resolutions. And resolution is just one aspect of picture quality.

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GILT TASTE: App Help for the StickyFingered

ne of the downsides of a modern world is that technology hasn’t kept pace with sloppiness. Not every moment of life is greeted with pristine hands—especially when one finds oneself in the kitchen. Although iOS and Android technology make accessing the world’s best recipes— literally—a snap, it hasn’t figured out a way to keep Chef’s sticky fingers from crudding-up the touchscreen. The new Gilt Taste app (from e-commerce site Gilt Groupe), available for iPad, marries appealing recipes with a workable touchless interface. The app’s 140 text recipes are presented in a straightforward fashion. The app utilizes the iPad’s built-in camera to track hand movements, allowing you to turn the pages of the recipes without actually touching the tablet: All you do is place your hand in front of the screen, brush it from right to left—like you were turning the page of a book—and the page flips to the next step. (Waving your hand in the opposite direction from left to right brings you back to the previous step.) Conveniently, the app keeps the ingredients tucked away on the screen, to remind you how many eggs you’ll need, or onions you’ll want to chop. FEED ME, SEYMOUR: FREE for the iPad only.

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he new Kayak upgrade for its iPhone app allows users to book flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals on their cell phones, without the need to go through third-party Web sites. The update— including a handy auto-fill function via iCloud, which saves you from having to repeatedly enter data—arrives a month after an update from travel competitor Orbitz. Kayak’s previous version was a traveler fave, garnering a People’s Voice Webby this spring. NOW BOARDING: FREE for iPhone and iPad.

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n 1864, Henry Wells, founder of Wells Fargo Bank said, “We have one very powerful business rule, it is concentrated in one word: Courtesy.” It’s nice to see that, 144 years after the death of Wells (who also started American Express), that watch word is still very much alive in the bank that bears his name. The Wilton Manors branch (or “store,” as the company calls its local operations) at Five Points has something of a Gayborhood backstory. Construction on the building—located at the conjunction of Wilton Drive, Dixie Highway, and Northeast 26th Street—was started around three years ago, but there was a lengthy gap in construction times. Then all at once, or so it seemed, the building was completed, occupied and staffed as if it had been part of the local scenery for ages. In June, the Five Points Wells Fargo store participated in the Stonewall Summer Pride Festival and Parade, entering the cavalcade with a beautiful stage coach drawn by four stunning horses. “As a symbol of our heritage, image, and values, we have re-created these beautiful coaches,” says Wilton Manors store manager Mitch Bloom. “We have these placed around the country. The one this year used at Stonewall was brought from Atlanta,” he adds. “Jack, the dog on top of the coach, is so amazing. He is the brother of the original mascot, Jack, who died last year.” Bloom is proud of his company’s commitment to LGBT rights, and their involvement in the community. As Blooms relates it, twenty five years ago, Wells Fargo made a commitment to create a welcoming workplace environment

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for LGBT team members. In 1987 Well Fargo included “sexual orientation” in its corporate non-discrimination statements, and in 1992, the 160-year-old financial services company’s legendary stagecoach made its first LGBTcentered appearance at Los Angeles Pride. Within the decade (1998), they extended benefits to domestic partners. In 2004, they added “genderidentity and expression” to the non-discrimination policy. In 2010, they became a lead sponsor with GLSEN’s Safe Space campaign, funding 15,000 “Safe Space Kits” to help protect children across the country. “Wells Fargo has a Pride Team Members Network, which is comprised of not just the LGBT community, but also those who are allies and friends,” says Bloom. “They come out in droves to help with any event that we have. I am the vice president of the team, and am so proud to serve. We have over 70 active members, and they are out there whenever there is an event.” Bloom and his team members keep Henry Wells’ commitment to courtesy and community involvement in the forefront of their minds. “We are having at least one team at the Poverello Bowl-A-Thon on August 11, and we will have a booth there to answer questions.” Bloom says that Wells Fargo is committed to helping the individuals who comprise our village in these trying times. “Our Opportunity Package allows someone a new opportunity to have a checking and saving account,” he explains. “If you have had problems with credit, some banks shut you out of the system—that’s not the way we work,” adding, “Every person needs a second chance.”

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By ROBERT ELIAS DEATON

The Grand Place, Brussels, is a hub of tourist activity

here are 125 or so brewers in Belgium, a country the size of Maryland. Now, we know this fact because we’ve visited, oh, a good 20 or so of these establishments where the beer and ale samples run freely. It was all very righteous, we assure you, since we were touring Trappist, Cistercian, and Benedictine monasteries when we happened upon the occasional brew. Our favorite was the Trappist Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren, near Belgium’s border with France, where the monks produce three different beers. Each brand has a different color cap (green, blue and our favorite yellow), which also contains all the prudent information about the brew, since the bottles feature no other labeling. Clever monks. It is, of course, the same with chocolates. Slightly less ecclesiastical in nature perhaps, but no less enjoyable. We discovered, while touring the capital city of Brussels, that the country annually produces 172,000 tons of chocolate, and nearly a ton of it is given away free on tours of factories and chocolate shops. Of these, we recommend the chocolatemaking demos given each Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. at La Maison des Maîtres Chocolatiers Belges (Grand Place 4, 2-888-6620). How can you not love a country that gives away candy? Another tasty bit of trivia: Belgium has more castles per square mile than any other place in the world. Of the lot, our favorite is the Royal Palace (Place des Palais, 2-552-2020), Royal Palace, Brussels the official digs of King Albert II and his Queen, Paola (though the pair actually live in a chateau on the grounds of the Royal Castle of Laeken). It is just as well, since the royals fling open the doors and allow mere mortals to haunt the halls from July 24 through September 9. For all the hundreds of palace rooms, you would think that finding a place to stay in Belgium would

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be a simpler task than it is. The bed-and-breakfasts tend to fill up quickly (having only one or two rooms apiece), and the classier hotels will cost you your first-born child, or some amount that seems as pricey. Fortunately, there’s a nice middle ground in the form of the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place (5-7 Rue Duquesnoy, 2-505-5555) where a chic room will set you back around $115. Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is nestled in the heart of Brussels’ city center, within walking distance of the famous Grand Place, Galeries Royales, Sablon Antique Fuse Club, Brussels Square, plus the Fuse Club (208 Rue Blaes/Blaesstraat). Once a month, Fuse houses La Demence, one of the largest international gay parties in Europe. You’ll have to hustle to make the next one on August 14, starting at 10 p.m. and running until 11 a.m. the following morning. Until the last decade or so, Belgians were conservative where gays were concerned. That all changed, of course, in 2003 when Belgium became the second country in Europe to recognize samesex marriages. It also doesn’t hurt that they have an openly gay Prime Minister, Ello Di Rupo, who was born in 1951, seven years before the Belgian Waffle was showcased at the country’s world’s fair. In order to get the real thing in Belgium, look on the menu for a Brussels Waffle, where you find it as a dessert. Ironically, the same is true for Belgian Lace, which you’ll find locally listed as Brussels Lace. The heart of the capital’s gay community is in the area around the Grand Place, Rue du Marché au Charbon and Plattesteen. Safe, busy, and they love Americans! Robert Elias Deaton is a world-traveling epicure who enjoys the finer things in life.

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affeine has been stimulating Americans with its get-up-and-go power for years. Up to 90 percent of Americans consume some sort of caffeine to get through their days. The U.S. has made caffeine a big part of its morning ritual, with that morning zip from coffee or energy drinks an essential part of the day. Without this morning stimulant to sharpen the mind and calm the nerves, most Americans would grumble at the start of their workday, or any day at all for that matter.

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