THE PREMIER LGBTQ+ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
SOUTHERN NJ Vol. 8
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
04 ABOUT GUIDE 06 RESTAURANT SCHEDULE 08 EVENTS GUIDE 16 BAR ORGS & ATTRACTIONS 18 LGBTQ+ DIRECTORY 20 BUSINESS
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ABOUT LGBTQ+ Southern NJ Southern NJ is a treasure trove of charm with a wealth of unforgettable experiences. Overflowing with historic museums, one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures, farm-fresh restaurants, acclaimed wineries, breweries and more, we offer something special for everyone. Take a scenic hike through the interconnected trails forged throughout the Pinelands. Wander into the past and explore still-active, centuries-old ironworks. Top off an eventful day with a glass at one of over 30 wineries scattered throughout the region. Get your tickets to some of the best concerts, art shows, festivals, sporting events, and theatrical productions on the East Coast. The Garden State, in recent years, has also become a great place for LGBTQ+ families to live openly. Cape May has almost 20 hotels and bed and breakfasts that are gay-friendly or gay-owned. And Collingswood has been gay-friendly for a long time!
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Amy’s Omelette House Many omelet variations & pancake styles are on the menu at all-day breakfast spot. 302 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Kunkel’s Seafood & Steakhouse A surf ‘n’ turf menu & set-price deals in a polished, stylish space. 920 W Kings Hwy, Haddon Heights, NJ
Back Bay Ale House Bar & restaurant offering patio seating with views, drinks & a full pub menu. 800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Mikado Japanese Restaurant Hibachi chefs grill at the table plus a sushi & Japanese entree menu. 2320 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ Nunzio Homestyle Italian cooking gets an update at this trattoria. 706 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
blueplate Creative farm-to-table fare is served at this American eatery offering breakfast, lunch & dinner. 47 S Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ
Redstone American Grill Slick modern grill house with a diverse wine list. 500 NJ-73, Marlton, NJ
Cafe 2825 Classy eatery featuring from-scratch Italian cuisine, a full bar & ample wines. 2825 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Ristorante Fieni’s Serving daring new twists on classic northern Italian dishes straight from the old country. 800 S Burnt Mill Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ
Caffe Aldo Lamberti Dishing out a full menu of Italian cuisine & seafood, this spot also has private wine cellars. 2011 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ
Steak 38 Cafe Caesar salad prepared tableside plus a raw bar, beefy entrees & martinis provide a retro atmosphere. 515 NJ-38 E, Cherry Hill, NJ
Carlucci’s Waterfront Traditional Italian restaurant & bar on the water featuring steaks & seafood plus live music. 876 Centerton Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ
The ChopHouse Romantic lakeside restaurant featuring upscale American cuisine, a full bar & a deck with fire pits. 4 Lakeview Dr S, Gibbsboro, NJ
Chef Vola’s Longtime hideaway supplying traditional, homestyle Italian fare. 111 S Albion Pl, Atlantic City, NJ
The Farm and Fisherman Tavern Locally sourced fare served from breakfast through dinner in a modern eatery with a market. 1442 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill, NJ
Giumarello’s Restaurant & G Bar Family-run Northern Italian restaurant and bar with a big menu. 329 N Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Two Fish BYOB Small, easygoing BYOB bistro offering a rotating menu of seafood-centric appetizers & mains. 34 Trading Post Way, Medford, NJ
Kelsey’s Atlantic City Classy soul-food restaurant. 1545 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
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EVENTS SCH E D ULE DECEMBER
DEC 10
HADDON TWP.’S 7TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST MARKET
Come join the LGBTQ ADULT SKATE session at Millennium Skate World featuring DJ Lil Redd! Sunday December 10th 7pm-11pm. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/5n8awf9b
LGBTQ ADULT SKATE
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Join us for a family friendly event and get into the holiday spirit with holiday music, fun activities for the kids, and a special appearance by Santa himself. Whether you are beginning your holiday gift shopping or browsing for yourself, you are sure to find something wonderful and one-of-a-kind at our outdoor market with unique gifts from area artisans. Enjoy delicious treats and eats from local food vendors, then head to the Beer Garden, where you’ll find seasonal brews and cocktails. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/ey657pzv
JANUARY JAN 12-28 WORKING
Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason, and the housewife, just to name a few. Easy to identify with, this piece is often touted as the musical about “us.” For more info visit: ritztheatreco.org/working
DEC 2-3
NOYES HOLIDAY MARKET AND GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
All ages are welcome to attend the Noyes Holiday Market and Gingerbread Village! Enjoy live music from pianist Denis Brousse, family photos with Santa, craft activities for all ages, local food and drink vendors, and shopping from local artists and vendors. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/4t6vtuh4
FEBRUARY FEB 2
FUN & SLUTTY WITH JONATHAN VAN NESS
If you know JVN, you love JVN. Jonathan Van Ness made a splash on the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, and he’s been a fabulous pillar of the media landscape ever since. He’s a hairstylist. An entertainer. A podcaster (Getting Curious). An activist. An entrepreneur. A New York Times bestselling writer. A facial hair icon. A fashion powerhouse. A figure skater. A cat dad. And so much more! On this night of queer joy, you’ll see all the sides of JVN you haven’t seen. Disclaimer: Fun & Slutty contains mature content. 18 years & older; 16 years & older with a guardian. For more info visit: njpac.org/event/funslutty-with-jonathan-van-ness
DEC 7
HOLIDAY DRAG QUIZZO
Join Drag Queen Sensations, Astala Vista and Ophelia Hotass, as you compete in a Trivia event like you’ve never experienced before! Guests will be playing for mini-prizes during every round as well as the Grand Prize for the person/team with the most points at the end of the night! Trivia Categories include topics such as Holiday Movies, Pop Culture, & SO MUCH MORE! For more info visit: bellviewwinery.com/ event/holiday-drag-quizzo
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EVENTS SCH E D ULE APRIL
FEB 3
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: 2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
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CAETANO VELOSO: MEU COCO
Join us for this evening of community and cultural exchange that is wonderful for families and children as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Music Director Xian Zhang ignited the first Lunar New Year Celebration six years ago, and this festive tradition continues with conductor Yue Bao and pianist Tony Siqi Yun. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/y5h9v4j7
“One of the greatest songwriters of the century” (The New York Times), Brazilian legend Caetano Veloso returns to NJPAC. He’ll sing from his brilliant album Meu Coco, which The Washington Post calls “unsurprisingly gorgeous, adventurously polyrhythmic.” Caetano famously co-founded the provocative Tropicália movement of the 1960s, alongside artists including Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Tom Zé and his sister Maria Bethânia. Arrested by Brazil’s military dictatorship and exiled for so-called subversion, Caetano never stopped truth-telling through music. He continues to be a major artistic, social and cultural force in his home country and around the world. For more info visit: njpac.org/event/ caetano-veloso-meu-coco
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RESPECT: A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN
A tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award-nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/4d4y5vs2
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MAY 1-26 HEATHERS
Based on the cult-classic 1989 film. A shoulder-padded, scrunchie-rules, Westerberg High-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer, who was graciously taken under their wing, rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. For more info visit: ritztheatreco.org/heathers
MARCH MAR 10
WEDDING BLISS EXPO
New Jersey’s Premier Wedding show designed for those with a high attention to detail and interests in the finest design-led products and services. Our stunning, centrally-located venue of Hotel LBI will be transformed into a wedding wonderland to delight both couples and the industry alike as attendees are introduced to the area’s top creative professionals, industry leaders, planners, entertainers and vendors while enjoying a chance to network, exchange ideas and walk away empowered and inspired. For more info visit: weddingblissexpo.com
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BAR GU ID E Bike Stop Veteran gay bar with different vibes on 4 levels. 206 S Quince St, Philadelphia, PA
Six26 - Lounge & Rooftop Weekend drag shows & DJ music. 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Blue Monkey Tavern Renovated historic property serving craft beers & pub food. 2 S Center St, Merchantville, NJ
Stir Lounge Your place to get stiff on the Square. 1705 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA Tavern on Camac Gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs. 243 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA
Club Feathers Buzzing gay nightclub. 77 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ
The Pour House Casual pub serving craft beers. 124 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Georgie’s Bar A stronghold for the LGBTQ+ community. 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
U Bar Unpretentious gay bar. 1220 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Paradise Home of the annual Miss Paradise pageant. 101 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Woody’s LGBTQ+ bar & dance club. 202 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Pint Neighborhood joint offering a wide range of craft brews. 34 Wayne St, Jersey City, NJ
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LGBTQ+ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce Advancing the business interests of LGBTQ+ and allied professionals. 155 Willowbrook Blvd #350, Wayne, NJ
GABLES of Cape May The gay group doing good things for the entire community. gablescapemay.com/home Garden State Equality Lifting up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities. gardenstateequality.org 1408 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ
Qspot LGBT Community Center Providing resources, referrals, education, and outreach. 1601 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ Southern New Jersey LGBTQA Pride Advocating for the bullied, hungry, needy and politically underrepresented. 190 Warwick Rd., #113, Stratford, NJ
Gay Parents To Be Informational resource and a starting point for LGBTQ+ parenting. gayparentstobe.com Hudson Pride Center One of New Jersey’s leading providers of LGBTQ+ cultural sensitivity training. 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
The Pride Center Providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. 85 Raritan Ave #100, Highland Park, NJ
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AUTO COLLISION Solveri Collision....................................... 1
REAL ESTATE Robert Evelyn Desatnick Real Estate............................. 7
DENTIST Lassin Dentistry........................................ 7
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES White Horse RV........................................ 5
HEALTHCARE Medical Weight Loss of Cherry Hill................... Front Inside Cover
RECYCLING The Tab Group Inc................................. 17
INSURANCE Professional Liability Insurance Group...................................... 9 DeAngelis Insurance Agency............... 17
RESTAURANT Nunzio’s by Michael DeLone................. 7 VETERINARIAN Absecon Veterinary Hospital............... 16
NON PROFIT Red Cross............................................3, 19
WASTE MANAGEMENT The Tab Group Inc................................. 17
ORTHODONTIST Kadar Orthodontics........................ 14-15
WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC Medical Weight Loss of Cherry Hill................... Front Inside Cover
PAPERWORK SHREDDING The Tab Group Inc................................. 17 PET BOARDING Luckys Bed & Biscuit LLC......... Back Cover PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ICU Investigations Inc............................. 5
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