Gay New York City
Gay New York is home to millions of people, the hustle and bustle of the big city life is truly exhilarating. On every street and at every intersection you’ll find people zooming here and there with a strong sense of purpose. There is a sea of yellow taxi cabs on every street corner which turn out to be the best way to get around the city. Need to go somewhere? Simply raise your hand and 5 seconds later you’re in a taxi and on your way to your destination.
To some travelers the big city is very intimidating; to others the pace is amazing and highly exhilarating. Emotional overwhelm is all part of the whole Manhattan experience, so take up confidence and inhale the sensory overload of the Big Apple as it is truly a place like no other. New York is the self-proclaimed center of it all, the biggest city in the entire nation! Things happen in New York whether you are there to see them or not. The city that never sleeps, there is something always going on somewhere.
There is no shortage of things to do in the big apple, from landmarks and sightseeing to Broadway musicals. You will never run out of things to do and experience here. If you want to learn more about history then take a tour of the Museum of Metropolitan Art. Or if you want to view the finest art in the world, take a visit to the Museum of Modern Art. Want to see the statue of liberty? Take a 20 minute ferry ride to Ellis Island and take a walk to the top of Lady Liberty!
Looking for things to eat? On every street corner you’ll find a shop with new interesting and delicious foods. Even if you stayed here for a year, you still wouldn’t be able to scratch the surface of what the Manhattan foodie scene has to offer. Don’t forget that a New York pizza is a must-try for any first timers and must-have for return visitors.
There are five different boroughs in New York: Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan. Each of these areas has its own unique taste and appeal, enticing different types of travelers to each of the boroughs. You can easily move between the boroughs with New York’s excellent subway system that traverses the entire underground of the Big Apple.
Gay Scene in New York City
The gay area of New York is commonly known as Chelsea, the west side of Manhattan. Here you will find a large amount of gay businesses, gay bars, and gay clubs. This area is the kingdom of the fabled Chelsea boy, well-groomed muscle men with bursting t-shirts and skin tight jeans. Well… that is more of a stereotype but if you come to Chelsea the chances are good that you will find gorgeous people that are part of our LGBT community.
Gay owned businesses don’t only reside in Chelsea; there are a plethora of other gay businesses in Manhattan. You can find them everywhere, though some may not be as easy to spot as others. All it takes is an internet connection and a good eye.
If you are looking to see gay history in New York then head over to the Stonewall Inn. The Stonewall Inn is located in the West Village, and remains to be a historical landmark for the gay community. In 1969 a group of gays stood up against a police raid which marked their determination for equality. Nearby the Stonewall Inn, you’ll be able to find the popular lesbian bar, Henrietta Hudson. This is a must-see bar if you’re in the area, truly a center of community get-togethers.
Nightlife in New York City
Holding up to its reputation as the city that never sleeps, it’s no surprise that New York City is home to tons of hot gay bars and nightclubs.
1. Eve Ultra Lounge - Thursday NightsOnly
Staten what? Yup! Staten Island has Eve which has taken the idea of a straight club, turned it gay one day a week and then made it thrive in a place where not one gay bar has succeeded. All the gays and gals and their lesbian friends join the Guido rich crowd. Trans guys, and drag queens galore and clothing pleated, tucked and covered to toe. This place is a gay night at the Roxbury. Cover at the door is steep and so are the drinks but the music is magic and the crowd is a lot of fun. The same crowd is found on Friday nights a couple miles west in Sayreville New Jersey’s Deko bar and lounge.
Address: 2354 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10309Cross Streets: Staten Island
Staten what? Yup! Staten Island has Eve which has taken the idea of a straight club, turned it gay one day a week and then made it thrive in a place where not one gay bar has succeeded. All the gays and gals and their lesbian friends join the Guido rich crowd. Trans guys, and drag queens galore and clothing pleated, tucked and covered to toe. This place is a gay night at the Roxbury. Cover at the door is steep and so are the drinks but the music is magic and the crowd is a lot of fun. The same crowd is found on Friday nights a couple miles west in Sayreville New Jersey’s Deko bar and lounge.
Address: 2354 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10309Cross Streets: Staten Island
2. Santos Party House
Want to experience the way NYC clubs use to be? With a cross section of EVERYONE, this club hosts a party once a month on a Sunday called 718 Sessions. The music is real and soulful. Everyone is there to enjoy the positive vibes and dance their asses off. You’ll see a lot of flat backed people leaving!!
Address: 96 Lafayette St.Cross Streets: Chinatown
3. SOB’s
A milestone occurred at this legendary live music (traditionally straight) dance club! I was an attendee at the celebration of a pre-wedding party for a handsome male couple on the club’s salsa night. Great music, great fun and really beautiful to see two men dancing together without it being a big deal among all the other male/female couples. In time this will be the norm.
Address: 204 Varick Street (Corner of W. Houston St,)Cross Streets: Soho NYC
A milestone occurred at this legendary live music (traditionally straight) dance club! I was an attendee at the celebration of a pre-wedding party for a handsome male couple on the club’s salsa night. Great music, great fun and really beautiful to see two men dancing together without it being a big deal among all the other male/female couples. In time this will be the norm.
Address: 204 Varick Street (Corner of W. Houston St,)Cross Streets: Soho NYC
Restaurants in New York City
New York City is a foodie’s paradise with some of the best chefs, restaurants, and fine dining around. Try out some of these gay friendly restaurants to get you started.
1. Jimmy’s Diner
Like, whoa! This place gets me excited every time I come here. It's a small place and you may have to chill before you can get a table, but the food is great, okay! I have never been disappointed when I've been here. I had “The Big Boy” breakfast and the pancakes and homemade sausage were my favorite from the plate. The service is cool. I like their chill, but get the job done attitude. If you love hitting up a diner to start your rainy Sunday morning, then hop the L train to the Lorimer St. stop. Have a hipster while in the hood.
Address: 577 Union Ave. Brooklyn, New YorkCross Streets: Williamsburg
2. Beso Spanish Restaurant
One of New York’s best kept secrets is that some of the best places to eat in the city are actually outside New York’s concrete jungle. Take the Staten Island Ferry and find yourself in Beso. Beso is definitely worth the trip to Staten Island. The FREE ride is unimaginably New York. You’ll get the most iconic view of New York City. The skyline will light up the night and for a moment you’ll forget about the people around you. Beso is known for satisfying even the most skeptical palates. Start with a couple of tapas. The Bistek Cobrales is delicious. Steak medallions served with melted Cobrales blue cheese. The Fiesta Picardia is made with grilled portabella, tomatoes, onion, basil, and Tetilla cheese dressed with balsamic glaze. For dinner, you’ll fall for the Gambas. Large shrimp sautéed with Serrano ham, diced red onions, garlic, and wine. Samba is roasted chicken breast stuffed with chorizo, roasted garlic, spinach, caramelized onions, and Cobrales cheese served with a sherry wine sauce. You can’t go wrong. Beso will have you coming back for more. And when the weather is just right, there is no place warmer than Beso. I’ll see you there.
Address: 11 Schuyler Street Staten Island, NY 10301Cross Streets: Staten Island
3. Spice Market
As an employee HATED IT! As a patron Loved it. Just after seeing the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art my sister and I had a fabulous lunch. It started with the perfect seats; two in the corner on a beautifully sunny and warm autumn day with the sliding walls open. I took advantage of the Lunch pre-fix figuring I’d have the chance for varied items with deal. I started with the Tuna Ribbons. Extremely cold and vibrantly fresh in citrusy milky broth with multi colored tapioca pearls. A gorgeous presentation. The Crispy Skate Wing was just that without being greasy. And the accompanying sauce an emulsion that floated around the fish sung on the palate with notes of lemongrass, citrus and sweet chili. Completing the meal was the Ovaltine Kulfi. This wasn’t the stuff you remember as a kid. It had been transformed into a caramel-ly bar of heaven. Just enough to be elating and not laden. A perfect lunch for a perfect day!
Address: 403 West 13th St.Cross Streets: Meat Packing District
1. Jimmy’s Diner
Like, whoa! This place gets me excited every time I come here. It's a small place and you may have to chill before you can get a table, but the food is great, okay! I have never been disappointed when I've been here. I had “The Big Boy” breakfast and the pancakes and homemade sausage were my favorite from the plate. The service is cool. I like their chill, but get the job done attitude. If you love hitting up a diner to start your rainy Sunday morning, then hop the L train to the Lorimer St. stop. Have a hipster while in the hood.
Address: 577 Union Ave. Brooklyn, New YorkCross Streets: Williamsburg
2. Beso Spanish Restaurant
One of New York’s best kept secrets is that some of the best places to eat in the city are actually outside New York’s concrete jungle. Take the Staten Island Ferry and find yourself in Beso. Beso is definitely worth the trip to Staten Island. The FREE ride is unimaginably New York. You’ll get the most iconic view of New York City. The skyline will light up the night and for a moment you’ll forget about the people around you. Beso is known for satisfying even the most skeptical palates. Start with a couple of tapas. The Bistek Cobrales is delicious. Steak medallions served with melted Cobrales blue cheese. The Fiesta Picardia is made with grilled portabella, tomatoes, onion, basil, and Tetilla cheese dressed with balsamic glaze. For dinner, you’ll fall for the Gambas. Large shrimp sautéed with Serrano ham, diced red onions, garlic, and wine. Samba is roasted chicken breast stuffed with chorizo, roasted garlic, spinach, caramelized onions, and Cobrales cheese served with a sherry wine sauce. You can’t go wrong. Beso will have you coming back for more. And when the weather is just right, there is no place warmer than Beso. I’ll see you there.
Address: 11 Schuyler Street Staten Island, NY 10301Cross Streets: Staten Island
3. Spice Market
As an employee HATED IT! As a patron Loved it. Just after seeing the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art my sister and I had a fabulous lunch. It started with the perfect seats; two in the corner on a beautifully sunny and warm autumn day with the sliding walls open. I took advantage of the Lunch pre-fix figuring I’d have the chance for varied items with deal. I started with the Tuna Ribbons. Extremely cold and vibrantly fresh in citrusy milky broth with multi colored tapioca pearls. A gorgeous presentation. The Crispy Skate Wing was just that without being greasy. And the accompanying sauce an emulsion that floated around the fish sung on the palate with notes of lemongrass, citrus and sweet chili. Completing the meal was the Ovaltine Kulfi. This wasn’t the stuff you remember as a kid. It had been transformed into a caramel-ly bar of heaven. Just enough to be elating and not laden. A perfect lunch for a perfect day!
Address: 403 West 13th St.Cross Streets: Meat Packing District
Local Tips in New York City
1. The Box
This place is weird, but amazing. from the outside, nothing to distinguish anything inside but as soon as you're in, things get cray. The box which is by table reservation only is considered a theater and to be blunt an interesting sex show. The two times I have been there we have reserved the top balcony area. Here the private rooms come with stripper poles and bottle service. I've seen people dressed to impress and drunk girls in tutu's and a guy in a chicken suit. The name of the game is excess, no rules, just hedonism. The place makes your inhibitions float away; you'll probably need a shower after. Be warned, this place is booked months in advance so if you're planning a trip to the big apple, get a reservation soon so you can get a bite of the action.
This place is weird, but amazing. from the outside, nothing to distinguish anything inside but as soon as you're in, things get cray. The box which is by table reservation only is considered a theater and to be blunt an interesting sex show. The two times I have been there we have reserved the top balcony area. Here the private rooms come with stripper poles and bottle service. I've seen people dressed to impress and drunk girls in tutu's and a guy in a chicken suit. The name of the game is excess, no rules, just hedonism. The place makes your inhibitions float away; you'll probably need a shower after. Be warned, this place is booked months in advance so if you're planning a trip to the big apple, get a reservation soon so you can get a bite of the action.
2. Fraunces Tavern
After you get your marriage license at City Hall come by Fraunces Tavern for a drinka and tour the upstairs museum. The place is 250 years old. This is the place where George Washington said good bye to the troops after the revolution and the place is filled with history, charm and fine food.
3. Gay Neighborhoods
Let's be honest people. >40 then don't go to Chelsea, it died in the 90s. The new gayborhood in in Hells Kitchen. Since the opening of XL, Industry, Therapy, must I go on? Hell's Kitchen is the place to be. Whether you are looking for top of bar dancing cowboys at Flaming Saddles, hot sweaty grinding with the young and the restless at Industry, or a full on proper night out at XL. There is truly something for everyone in Hell's Kitchen. All gay, every day.
4. A Day In the East Village
What to do, what to do? How about start your morning with a run in the East River Park along the water. Beautiful views of Midtown, LIC, and Brooklyn. Grab a cup of coffee at The Bean, and relax after you workout while the pup takes a run at Thompkin Square Bark Park. For those of you who like the finer things in life, take an afternoon pitstop at Pudin' or Big Gay Ice Cream, you WILL NOT be disappointed. Have some fresh muddled mojitos 2/1 happy hour at Ten Degrees. Get a cheese plate, glass of wine, and live jazz every night at Jules Jazz Bistro on St. Marks place. Then stumble your way into The Boiler Room for 3.75 well drinks every night of the week! Now that is an East Village day, coffee, food, desert, food, alcohol, alcohol, alcohol.
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