THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Vol. 5
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT NORTH NEW JERSEY
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT NORTH JERSEY LGBTQ North New Jersey North New Jersey has no shortage of LGBT-friendly cities. Asbury Park, Lambertville and Ocean Grove to name a few. The LGBT community can find the most support in Jersey City, New Jersey. In fact, Jersey City, has been given the title of the “Queerest City in America” by LGBT Magazine. The Garden State’s second biggest city has a number of lesbian bars, available LGBT bed and breakfast hosts, trans pride parades, festivals, and more. Jersey City also boasts the largest LGBT community in the state. Asbury Park was a sleepy little Jersey Shore community until the gay community discovered it and turned it into the bustling resort town that it is today. Asbury Park is experiencing a resurgence as visitors from New York and other big cities rediscover it as a fabulous weekend getaway. Like any resort town, Asbury Park is most vibrant during the spring and summer seasons, but you’ll find a significant amount of active gay locals all year round. It won’t be hard to find gay-friendly venues in this vacation town.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE 1 South
Basin Bar
Langosta Lounge
Dino’s On Main Marketplace
Moonstruck
Brando’s Citi Cucina
Taka
Trattoria La Sorrentina
The Chat & Nibble
Bareli’s
Contemporary American dining plus a sushi menu with a big patio & live music. 1 W S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ
All organic juice/smoothie bar w/ vegan goodies & South American beverage delights. 603 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Trendy boardwalk restaurant. 1000 Ocean Aveenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Bravo Italiano Bistro & Market. 300 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ
Jersey shore favorite w/ popular cocktail bar. 517 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Soulful Italian cuisine cooked to order. 162 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ
Modern Japanese cuisine. 632 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Brick-oven pizza, panini & pasta. 7831 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ
Gay-owned eatery with a downhome feel. 932 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Upscale Italian restaurant w/ club feel, deep wine list & live piano music on weekends. 219 Route 3 East, Secaucus, NJ
Munch
Bosphorus
Innovative eats at this Asbury Park restaurant. 632 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Bargain-priced, freshly made Turkish dishes. 32 N Beverwyck Rd #1, Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant
Tapas De España
Boasting lovely ocean front views, convenient beach front location & extensive wine menu. 800 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Tapas & Iberian dishes paired with Spanish wines, sangria, and weekly flamenco dancing. 7909 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ
Jimmy’s
Seafood Gourmet Inc
Cozy Italian restaurant. 1405 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cozy seafood market offering cook-at-home seafood & a casual BYOB option. 103 W Pleasant Ave, Maywood, NJ
McLoone’s Asbury Grille
Upscale waterfront dining. 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Nagoya Japanese Restaurant
Family-friendly Japanese place offering cooked fare & an all-you-can-eat sushi special. 278 N Ave E, Westfield, NJ
Frank’s Deli & Restaurant
No-frills deli 1406 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ
Paisano’s
Twisted Tree Cafe
Classic Italian dishes in a warm space with a back patio & BYO alcohol policy. 132 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ
This charming cafe serves delicious vegetarian food and fresh baked goods. 609 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE JUL 27
JULY
JERSEY CITY CARNIVAL PARADE 2021
JUL 13 - 17
The 24th Annual Statewide Caribbean Carnival Parade. Art, Culture, Education, Health, Business. www.jccarnival.com
2021 BURLINGTON COUNTY FARM FAIR
Entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits, draft horse pull, tractor pull, open pet show, open dairy cow show, scarecrow contest, antique machinery, kid’s decorated wagon contest, queen contest, home arts and crafts, music, vendors, food, and more. www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com
AUGUST AUG 09
DJ EXPO 2021
The DJ industry’s longest-running, most-successful exhibition/trade show. Now in its 32nd year, DJ Expo remains America’s largest gathering of professional DJs. As always, DJ Expo is the place to be. www.thedjexpo.com
JUL 15 - 18
GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
AUG 08
2021 Lineup: Third Eye Blind, Rebelution, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Tedeschi, Jon Bellion, Moe., St.Paul and the Broken Bones, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and more. Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY.
CARIBBEAN BEACH FEST
Featuring The Best of the Reggae and Soca World. Doors open 7pm. Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk, 3052 West 21 Street, Brooklyn, NY.
JUL 16
AUG 08 - 29
JERSEY CITY SUMMER FEST 2021
Enjoy an evening with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and spirit samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. www.jerseycitysummerfest.com
SUMMER OF LOVE CONCERT
Celebrating the music of the Woodstock Generation. The concert concept was created by Glen Burtnik, former member of Styx. Summer of Love includes music from artists such as Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more! www.theoceanac.com
JUL 17 - 18
ATLANTIC CITY VEGAN FOOD FESTIVAL 2021
AUG 14
Mark your calendars for the return of the Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival presented by the Vegan Local! All the vegan deliciousness will be outside at the Showboat Hotel on July 17 & 18! Tickets and vendor registration are on the way! www.theveganlocal.com
DJ ENVY’S DRIVE YOUR DREAMS CAR SHOW
We’re back with our sold out Annual Celebrity Car Show. Join DJ Envy and his celebrity friends as they showcase the hottest cars from around the world. A family-friendly event, bring your kids and enjoy! Doors open at 12pm. www.eventbrite.com. Bader Field, 545 North Albany Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
JUL 26 - 28
JERSEY CITY CARNIVAL WEEKEND The 24th Annual Statewide Caribbean Carnival Parade. Art, Culture, Education, Health, Business. www.jccarnival.com
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EVENT SCH ED ULE AUG 15
SEP 03 - 25
We’ve rounded up a varied collection of local makers & artists offering their unique, hand-crafted creations: Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry, Kids Stuff, Pet Products, Home Goods, Fine Art, Photography, Artisanal Foods and more! 11am -4pm. Under The 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken, NJ.
The perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Atlantic City drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. www.illusionsthedragqueenshow.com
MAINSTREETPOPS ARTISAN MARKET
ILLUSIONS THE DRAG QUEEN SHOW ATLANTIC CITY
SEP 11
AUG 19 - 22
WEEQUAHIC PARK HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
BAREFOOT COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021
With a Splash of Soca! Join us as we go back in time to the days of Club Zanzibar, Paradise Garage, Club 88, Cheetah’s Club and party to all the great hits. www.aaccoec.org
Give your friends a holler and get ready for some much needed fun in the sun ‘cause country music’s biggest stars are coming to the beautiful beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey! The three-day event will host 30+ of the industry’s biggest stars and up-and-comers on multiple stages. www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com
SEP 12
6TH ANNUAL NJ TACO FESTIVAL
This event takes place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds and features over 50 of the Tri-State Area’s best Taco Producers alongside a variety of Craft Beer, Specialty Cocktails, a full day of Live Music, Culinary Inspired Competition, a Chihuahua Costume Contest, Live Lucha Wrestling, a Kids Zone and more! www.njtacofestival.com
AUG 21 - 22
NEW JERSEY CANNABIS FESTIVAL
The New Jersey Cannabis Festival is an annual event to celebrate the Garden State’s cannabis culture. Live music performances from Mendo Dope, Cheezy and the Crackers, P-Funk North, Suburban Sensi, Space Kamp and more. TBA with cultural vendors, great food and art all at the Showboat hotel in Atlantic City! www.NJCannaFest.com.
OCTOBER OCT 02
SOUTH JERSEY FALL HOME SHOW
SEPTEMBER
Featuring a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. You’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. njhomeshow-vc.com.
SEP 03 - 05
ELECTRIC ZOO 2021
Established in 2009 by Made Event, the internationally renowned Electric Zoo Festival is one of New York City’s largest music festivals and features the top names in electronic music, bringing a wide variety of acts from around the world and across the spectrum of electronic music’s various sub-genres. www.electriczoo.com
OCT 08 - 10
VINTAGE COMPUTER FESTIVAL EAST 2021
A vintage computer show with exhibits, speakers, classes and technical workshops at the InfoAge Science & History Center. vcfed.org/wp/festivals
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BAR GU ID E Club Feathers
Mickey’s Bar & Grill
Buzzing gay nightclub featuring DJs, dancing & drag shows, plus go-go boys & bar food. 77 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ
Chill haunt offering buffalo wings & other pub grub, plus happy hours, karaoke & TVs showing sports. 601 Riverside Ave #136, Lyndhurst, NJ
Valetodo Nights
Andy’s Corner Bar
Fabulous Drag shows & professional GoGo Dancers. 1300 Summit Avenue, Union City, NJ
Relaxed, unpretentious locale featuring ontap & bottled craft beers, plus top-shelf liquor. 257 Queen Anne Rd, Bogota, NJ
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Just Jake’s
Lively 2-level bar & grill on Hoboken’s main drag, with plenty of drink specials & TVs for sports. 205 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ
Popular restaurant offering American pub grub & a hopping bar scene, with live music on weekends. 30 S Park St, Montclair, NJ
Pint
Neighborhood joint offering a wide range of American craft brews, plus jumbo “fishbowl” cocktails. 34 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ
Just Grapes Wine Bar Lounge
Paradise
Barcade
Georgies
Tierney’s Tavern
Sangria, wine, tapas, pizza & fondue served in an easygoing hangout with rustic decor. 213 US-46, Elmwood Park, NJ
Over-21 nightclub & gay bar with entertainment such as karaoke nights, live music & drag shows. 101 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Festive venue pairing classic video games with craft ales, plus familiar pub grub in an airy locale. 163 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Low-key gay hangout offering pub fare & cocktails, plus pool & karaoke, go-go boys & live music. 810 5th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Irish bar with 2 floors features burger & bar menu, darts, live music & comedy, plus a jukebox. 138 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ
Rio Lounge
NJ Bar & Grill
Stylish nightclub with Brazilian, Latin & American music plus tapas, happy hour & themed nights. 618 Market Street,Newark, NJ
Casual, family-friendly joint offering globallyinspired American eats, happy hours & trivia nights. 100 Randolph Ave, Mine Hill Township, NJ
QXT’s Night Club
Blitz Sportsbar
Alternative club spinning cutting-edge dance music until the early morning in an industrial space. 248 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ
Sports bar serving American & Portuguese bites in warm, cozy digs with TVs & a pool table. 5317, 179 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ
Watermark
Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen
Upscale lounge with mixed crowd. 800 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
American restaurant including a raw bar, a rathskeller & a lounge, all set in a 1917 landmark. 110 South St, Morristown, NJ
Wonder Bar
Quirky bar with frequent live music, TV sports & a dog friendly patio. Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Jamie’s
Upscale Italian cigar bar for classic dishes (mostly pastas) & prime T-bones, porterhouses & fillets. 915 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ
The Stone Pony
National acts headline this rocking, historic music club known for launching Springsteen & Bon Jovi. 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
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EVENT SCH ED ULE OCT 14
NOV 12
THE BERGEN WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE 2021
THE UNCONVENTION 2021
New Jersey’s Convention for the Unconventional! A magical place for music, performance, vending and most importantly, community! www.TheUnconventionNJ.com
An exciting, single-night event taking place in mid-October at the beautiful Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. Your all-inclusive admission price to The Bergen Wine & Food Experience lets you: Eat, Drink, Party, Discover, Take Home, and Give Back! www.bergenmag.com
NOV 15
TASTE OF BRUNCH
Brunch is back!! Enjoy our amazing brunch menu and bottomless mimosas. Ora Cafe, 441 Crooks Ave., Clifton, NJ.
OCT 11 & 30
KIDS MUSIC CLASS AT THE FARMETTE
DECEMBER
Come sing and dance with the alpacas and chickens at the Farmette! Best suited for ages 2-6yrs old. We will limit class sizes to observe safety precautions: so we recommend 1 adult per family attending. Alpaca feeding included. 10 - 11am. Morning Glori Farmette, 131 Navy Lane, Evesham Township, NJ.
DEC 03 -05
BOXINGCON 2021
Simply stated, this is Comic-Con meets the boxing world! BoxingCon will primarily focus on delivering boxing enthusiast with the ultimate fight fan experience.
NOVEMBER
Join us as we highlight and celebrate the sport’s impact and deep-rooted history in Atlantic City, as well as mingle with boxing royalty. boxingconac.com.
NEW JERSEY WOMEN’S EXPO BEAUTY + FASHION
DEC 11
NOV 06 - 07
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Enjoy Hundreds of Pop Up Shops, Samples, Tastings, Beauty Treatments, Fashion Shows, DIY Craft Workshops, Celebrity Speakers and more! www. NewJerseyWomensExpo.com
Bringing the joy and excitement of the holiday season to your theater like never before. This all-new production features some of the greatest holiday songs of all time performed with the worldrenowned cast of Cirque Musica. www.cirquemusica.com
NOV 10
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
A time for new, existing, and future GTRCC members to grab a cup of coffee and have a conversation about their business goals with us and one another. It’s also a great opportunity for us to answer any questions you may have about our organization. From 8-9am at Sweetwaters Coffee + Tea, Ocean County Mall. www.sweetwaterscafe.com
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Hudson Pride Connection Center LGBT community center providing support, services and resources. www.hudsonpride.org. 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ
North Jersey Pride LGBT events and activities to promote inclusivity, equality, awareness. www.northjerseypride.org. Phone: 124 Dunnell Rd, Maplewood, NJ
GAAMC Not-for-profit volunteer-run organization that provides social, educational, and outreach programs. www.gaamc.org
Qspot LGBT Community Center Providing resources, referrals, education, and outreach. Phone: (732) 455-3373 | www.qspot.org 66 S Main St, Ocean Grove, NJ
Garden State Equality New Jersey’s largest LGBT organization Headquarters - 1408 Main Street, Asbury Park, New Jersey North Jersey Office - 40 S Fullerton Avenue Montclair, New Jersey www.gardenstateequality.org Newark LGBTQ Community Center Community center providing safe space, programs, and services that support the well-being of the LGBTQ community. Phone: 973-424-9555 | www.newarklgbtqcenter.org Location: 11 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ North Jersey Gay Lesbian Bowling LGBT Sponsored Bowling League. Phone: (201) 452-4216 | www.njglb.net 291 Bloomfield Ave #2, Nutley, NJ The Pride Center Serving the LGBTIQQA community 25 years as a resource and service center. www.pridecenter.org. 85 Raritan Ave #100, Highland Park, NJ Phone: 732-846-2232
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ACUPUNCTURE Modern Acupuncture............................................. 29
CABINETS Ornare ................................................................... 21
ADHD COACH Sane Spaces, LLC.................................................... 25
CANDLES & CRYSTALS Mystical World ....................................................... 23
ASSISTED LIVING Care One ...........................................................16-17
CLOSETS Interior Motif ........................................................... 1 Ornare ................................................................... 21
AUTO DEALERSHIP Hudson Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM ....................... 27 Hudson Toyota ....................................................... 27
CONSIGNMENT SHOP Past & Present Boutique ........................................ 29
BANK TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank ........... 22
CREDIT UNION Garden State FCU .................................................. 28
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CBH Care ............................................................... 10
CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS Interior Motif ........................................................... 1
BOOK STORE Mystical World ....................................................... 23
DELIVERY & MOVING SERVICES HCB Distribution ................................................... 10
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY DISABILITY SERVICES The Arc Rockland.................................................... 23
PEDIATRICS Buono Pediatrics and Wellness ............................. 11
DIVORCE Freeman Law Center LLC........................ back inside cover
PERSONAL INJURY Greenberg Minasian, LLC ...................................... 18
ELDER LAW Law Office of Robert A. Bernstein, Esq., LLC ........... 23
PHOTOGRAPHY Callie Ellen Studios .................................... front cover, 7
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Spark Electric LLC ..................................................... 9
POST ACUTE CARE Care One ...........................................................16-17
EVENT MANAGEMENT Landmark Hospitality ............................................ 15
REAL ESTATE Dale Fior- Brown Harris Stevens New Jersey .........front inside cover De Mattheis Real Estate, LLC .................................. 19
FAMILY LAW Freeman Law Center, LLC ....................... back inside cover
SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS JSDD/ WAE Center ................................................. 25
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Al Nicolosi CRPC- Waddell & Reed ............................ 29 Robert K. DeScherer- Creative Financial Group .......... 13
STORAGE Affordable & Assertive Moving & Storage ................ 5
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Garden State FCU .................................................. 28
TRUSTS & ESTATES Law Office of Robert A. Bernstein Esq., LLC ............ 23
FINANCIAL SERVICES Directional Wealth Management ............................ 3
TUTORING The Tutoring Center, West Caldwell NJ .................. 19
GIFTS Mystical World ....................................................... 23
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Directional Wealth Management ............................ 3
HOME & STORAGE CLEANOUTS CleanSlate Clean Outs ........................................... 25
WELLNESS PROGRAMS JSDD/ WAE Center ................................................. 25
INCENSE AND OILS Mystical World ....................................................... 23 LIFE COACH Sane Spaces, LLC.................................................... 25 MORTGAGES Edward Azevedo- Axcell Financial Mortgage Corp......... 26 MLB Residential Lending .................... back outside cover MOVING Affordable & Assertive Moving & Storage ................ 5 MOVING & DELIVERIES CleanSlate Clean Outs ........................................... 25 NON PROFIT The Arc Rockland.................................................... 23
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