TGC – you should expect an e-mail from me soon. Dan did his job.

Regards,
Peter H.

Just remember that anyplace that has more pool tables than dance floor is a lesbian joint.

Oh yeah, F*** the Yankees. I got their A-rod right here.

There was a great place up on Holzworth in Spring called Cinco De Mayo. They had good food, but it burned down a few years ago. Javi and I went there probably a dozen times because it was good and right around the corner from where I lived.

I don’t know about you, but I judge a Tex-Mex joint by it’s fajitas. Javi judges it by their tortillas and chicken.

On a side note, I asked Dan to put you in touch with me via email, but I suspect he’s not reading his email this weekend.

But many of the things I found at gay bars happen at straight bars, just different dynamics and approaches. Most people seem to like the bars and clubs that are overcrowded so that taking five steps is a journey comparable to Homer’s Odyssey. And loud, obnoxious music that you cannot have a normal conversation with your friend, or try to pick up that special for one-night person. Bathroom conversations at straight bars can be interesting too. Just no toe tapping, and you probably wouldn’t want to pick up any pieces of paper that fall on the disgusting floors.

Now that I got the gay bar thing mostly out of my system, I don’t frequent them as much as I used to. But my partner and I go once or twice a month for a couple of hours. We go early when it’s not crowded, and we can request 80s music and shoot a couple of games of pool. Also like to watch the Yankees or other sports, but that doesn’t happen too often. And sometimes we meet some decent people, and able to meet up outside the bar.

New Jersey, unfortunately, has about as many gay bars in the whole state as one block in the Village. But we did find one that’s pretty nice when not crowded. Sometimes we head to the Village, but we also have a favorite straight bar in New York that we frequent.

Charlie’s is still there, and so is Chapultepec. Both, however, have kind of gone to pot. Hollywood Restaurant is open until 4 am weekend nights so people usually go there for a bite after the clubs close. Katz’s “never Kloses,” as their slogan goes.

The Mexican place you remember is La Mexicana (Fairview @ Montrose). It’s good but frankly I’ve had better at Cafe Adobe. Plus, Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston are a dime a dozen. The good ones last – the bad ones close.

Regards,
Peter H.

I remember there was a c-store at Montrose and Hyde Park Blvd.(?) called Hollywood. There was always a Moses looking homeless guy there. There was a Tex-Mex & paneria joint down the street from there. Can’t remember the name, but Javi and I used to go there from time to time.

Also, I used to frequent Charley’s on Westheimer for a burger after the bars closed. I either went there or Chapultapec on Richmond.

That would be Hollywood Restaurant, with some of the best Chinese/Vietnamese food in the Montrose district. Also, Baba Yega on Grant Street is still alive and well.

Walk a few blocks south of Pacific and you’ll hit Katz’s Deli on Westheimer. Open 24 hours and (this is for you, Vera) prior to 2am serves the biggest “fishbowl” martinis you’ve ever seen.

If anyone wants a tour of Houston’s hotspots some weekend, Dan has my e-mail address.

Regards,
Peter H.

If we do go out to a bar together, it is just for meeting people there ahead of time or playing video games – both of which we haven’t done in months.

Regards,
Peter H.

#25 Uh, oh… Did you happen to be at Seattle’s Kid Mohair on Feb. 14, 1992? You wouldn’t happen to be small and …

#39 Chase, we’re glad you’re here. Ask Dan for my e-mail if you ever want to chat.

Just the smell of gin makes me sick to my stomach.

Do/would you allow your partner to go out to the bars by himself or with friends?

I don’t have a problem with my partner going out alone or with friends. He loves the fact that I trust him.

How about you guys?

Yeah TGCpartner told me there was a bistro or something behind South Beach or something? What I was referring to was the neighborhood south of Pacific or east of the bars. It was always pretty dark back in there even with the street lights.

so it goes

Both my partner and I much prefer a dinner at home (or out) with friends, and the conversation that comes with it, over screaming at one another in some smoky bar. Those personal connections are much more rewarding, IMHO.

My sentiments exactly.

Ripcord used to be a really dark S&M/leather-type establishment but it’s now gotten more preppy and younger. But you can still find the leather and Levi daddies there, and from what I’ve heard, the back patio is still smokin’ after 2 am closing…

Regards,
Peter H.

Brown liquor is just clear liquor that’s gone bad.