THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 8 DALLAS
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LGBTQ+ Dallas
Dallas has one of the largest gay populations in the US and is home to the LGBTQ mega-church: The Cathedral of Hope. Gay Dallas is primarily centered around the Oak Lawn neighborhood with bars, restaurants and stores found throughout Cedar Springs Rd and Oak Lawn Avenue.
The intersection of Throckmorton and Cedar Springs has been called the “crossroads” of Oak Lawn and is home to a bunch of Gay and Lesbian Bars within walking distance.
Being a big city, there is a wide variety of people and scenes, so you are sure to find what you seek.
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
3 Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails
Vibrant West End space for scratchmade classic, premium-liquor cocktails & a chef-driven food menu.
311 N Market St # 100, Dallas, TX
400 Gradi Dallas
Airy, sophisticated eatery turning out Neapolitan pizzas & other traditional Italian fare.
2000 Ross Ave Suite 140, Dallas, TX
Chop House Burger
Chill hangout serving Texas-sourced Angus beef, poultry, salads & ice cream, plus beer & wine.
1501 Main, Dallas, TX
Meso Maya Comida y Copas
Contemporary Mexican eatery serving Oaxaca- & Puebla-inspired recipes to a trendy crowd.
1611 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
Musume
Sushi & contemporary Asian fusion dishes in a beautiful dark-wood dining room with colorful murals.
2330 Flora St #100, Dallas, TX
Nick & Sam’s
Destination for prime steak & seafood in a polished, swanky setting with a happening bar scene.
3008 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
Nobu Dallas
Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s upmarket Japanese-Peruvian fare in a stylish hotel setting.
400 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX
Petra and the Beast
Popular destination showcasing farmto-fork, New American cuisine in snug, unassuming surrounds.
601 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX
Sachet
Lighter, Mediterranean-inspired food, wine & cocktails with shareable plates and a big veggie focus.
4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX
Tei-An
Chef-owner Teiichi Sakurai’s Japanese cuisine in a posh contemporary space with Zenlike ambiance.
1722 Routh St #110, Dallas, TX
The Mansion Restaurant
New American cuisine with regional flair presented in an elegant environment with an outdoor patio.
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX
The Zodiac
A landmark since 1957, this Neiman Marcus eatery serves traditional American fare in chic surroundings.
1618 Main St Level Six, Dallas, TX
Toulouse
This warm eatery serves a menu of French bistro classics indoors & out on a covered patio.
3314 Knox St, Dallas, TX
Uchi
Sleek destination offering a menu of modern Japanese cuisine, known for its cooked seafood & sushi.
2817 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
Yardbird Table & Bar
Buzzy, industrial-chic restaurant offering classic fare & Southern comfort food, plus a bourbon bar.
2121 N Pearl St #170, Dallas, TX
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Hill Country-inspired fine dining featuring elk, bison & more in a Western ambiance with a patio.
702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
OCT 13-30
TROUBLE IN MIND
A scathing indictment of racism in American commercial theatre, Trouble in Mind tells the story of Wiletta Mayer, a Black actress cast in a supposedly “progressive” play about racism by a white male author—it turns out to be anything but progressive.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3erj3U2
OCT 22 ART WALK WEST
The 8th Annual Art Walk West, presented by the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce, will take place Saturday, October 22. Explore the West Dallas creative movement with a self-guided tour and enjoy a performance by all-star Selena Tribute band, Bidi Bidi Banda!
From live art mural paintings to a variety of studio and gallery exhibits, it will be a celebration of local art that you won’t want to miss!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3RJ10Xa
Foodie Heaven.
With a World Food Championships’ General Admission Ticket, you’ll see a LIVE culinary cook-off just like you see on TV! Join us at Fair Park and indulge in the world’s largest live-action food competition.
For more info visit: worldfoodchampionships.com
DECEMBER
DEC 1-4
THE NUTCRACKER
Featuring dazzling choreography and exquisite sets, The Nutcracker celebrates the season with enchantment, snowflakes, and sweets. For more info visit: bit.ly/3rKhYd4
DEC 1-24
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Three spirits have come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and to take him on a fantastic journey through Christmases past, present, and future.
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
JAN 15
THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS: YING FANG
If you love the sound of an exquisitely beautiful voice and the emotion that can only be expressed by a true artist, then you must hear Ying Fang. On the cusp of a sparkling career, she has mesmerized audiences at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, the Salzburg Festival, and more. For more info visit: bit.ly/3fUNZg1
JAN 19-21 LEGALLY BLONDE
Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to the AT&T Performing Arts Center! This fabulously fun and international award-winning musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! This contemporary, sassy musical
In this brilliant, contemporary comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. A delicate disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class and privilege.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3ejZPQl
MARCH MAR 2-4
ON YOUR FEET!
The inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3Vsy3lB
queer2queerfest.com
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BAR GUIDE
Barbara’s Pavillion
Modest, long-standing pub draws patrons for beers, cocktails & regular karaoke nights.
325 Centre St, Dallas, TX
Cedar Springs Tap House
Gay-friendly sports bar featuring pub fare & a range of craft brews, plus plenty of flat-screen TVs.
4123 Cedar Springs Rd #100, Dallas, TX
Dallas Woody’s
Neighborhood gay bar offering a mix of special events, from showtune singalongs to comedy nights.
4011 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Hidden Door Inc
Long-standing GLBT watering hole with a patio offering cocktails & draft beers, plus pool & darts.
5025 Bowser Ave, Dallas, TX
JR’s Bar & Grill
Sprawling, iconic gay club serving American eats in contemporary & traditional spaces since 1980.
3923 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Kaliente
Latin, LGBT nightspot offering beers cocktails, DJs, events & other entertainment.
4350 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
Liquid Zoo
Colorful, LGBTQ-friendly tavern offering pitchers & pub fare, with drag brunches.
2506 Knight St, Dallas, TX
Mr. Misster Dallas
Sophisticated bar & lounge that transitions into a late-night hotspot as the evening progresses.
3900 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Pekers
Enduring neighborhood gay hangout in a strip mall offering happy hours & karaoke in a relaxed space.
2615 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX
Round-Up Saloon
Tequilas, line-dance lessons & special events star at this country-western gay bar & dance hall.
3912 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Station 4
DJ-driven nightclub featuring a 24,000-sq.-ft. dance area, plus a topfloor drag show lounge.
3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Sue Ellen’s
Bi-level lesbian nightclub with a dance floor, live bands & a lounge plus 4 patios & a game room.
3014 Throckmorton St, Dallas, TX
The Mining Company
Gay nightclub featuring live entertainment & DJs with a dance floor, billiards & two outdoor patios.
3903 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Tin Room
Gay 18+ nightclub with a full bar & festive vibe hosting a rotating roster of male dancers.
2514 Hudnall St, Dallas, TX
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Black Transmen Inc
The First National Non-Profit Organization of African American transmen solely focused on acknowledgment, equality, social advocacy and empowering transmen with resources to aid in a healthy transition and human experience. blacktransmen.org
1925 E Belt Line Rd, Carrollton TX
Coalition for Aging LGBT
Improving and protecting the quality of life of older LGBT adults in North Texas through health, housing, advocacy, financial security and social services. cfa.lgbt
Dallas Bears
Community Service, Fellowship, Fun and Lasting Friendships. dallasbears.org
Resource Center
A trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQIA+ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities and providing transformative education and advocacy. myresourcecenter.org 2701 Reagan St., Dallas, TX
Trans Pride Initiative
Working to provide assistance and support for transgender and gender diverse persons in areas of healthcare, housing, employment, education, and public accommodations. tpride.org 1300 South Polk St #264, Dallas, TX
United Black Ellument (U-BE)
Enabling young, black same-genderloving men to fulfill their greatest potential for good.
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DISORDERS
20 BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART MUSEUM Amon Carter Museum of American Art .................... 13 DIVORCE Law Office of Shirley Sutherland........ 15 FAMILY LAW Law Office of Shirley Sutherland........ 15 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Deborah Watkins - Edward Jones...... 19 HANDMADE PIPES The Gas Pipe ......................................... 17 INSURANCE Andy AronsonState Farm Insurance.............................. 7 LAW FIRM Perkins Coie LLP ..................................... 9 LEGAL SERVICES Perkins Coie LLP ..................................... 9 MORTGAGES Colonial Savings FA................................ 5 Brooke BensonMiMutual Mortgage ............................. 17 MOVING Office Resource Group .......................... 7 NON PROFIT Red Cross ........................ Front Inside Cover OFFICE FURNITURE Office Resource Group .......................... 7 PERSONAL INJURY Law Office of Shirley Sutherland........ 15 PEST CONTROL Fort Worth Pest & Termite Services ................................ 19 POOL BUILDER Calvery Pools ......................................... 19 POOL LEAK DETECTION True Blue Leak Detection LLC ............... 3 POOL LEAK REPAIRS True Blue Leak Detection LLC ............... 3 SLEEP
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of North Texas ....... Front Cover, Back Cover SYNTHETIC TURF Superior Turf DFW ................................ 19 TOBACCO SHOP The Gas Pipe ......................................... 17 VETERINARIAN Wedgwood Animal Hospital ................ 7
