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SALEM
The Capitol City has an LGBT scene all its
own. Local leaders say they have a virbrant,
active community, and are much friendlier
and mutually supportive than many other
cities. Snap! The hub of the local scene may
be the SouthSide Speakeasy where locals
drink, eat and enjoy the shows.
Capitol Pride Salem, in downtown, is in
early August. southsidespeakeasy.com
salempride.com
PDx EATS
MOTHER'S BISTRO
212 SW Stark
mothersbistro.com
A award winning spot. Cozy, elegant. Like
Not queer per se, but among the
favorites of locals to eat, drink
and hang out. Plus some reader
choices.
BLUEHOUR
250 NW 13th Avenue
bluehouronline.com
Spacious, elegant venue. Many attractive
going home to your gay-loving rich mom's
CAFE NELL
NW 20th & Kearney
cafenell.com
A NYC-meets-Paris small cozy bistro. Gay
friendly. Where Just Out staff celebrated our
re-launch. Delightful!
PALIO DESSERT HOUSE
1996 SE Ladd Ave
palio-in-ladds.com
"If you are looking for that perfect hideaway
Atop the Nines Hotel in the old M&F Build-
to meet that special someone, or write that
ing. Deck overlooks Portland.
late term paper, it can be found at Palio,"
their website says.
GILT CLUB
306 NW Broadway
giltclub.com
Between the Pearl and Old Town. Hipsters
POK POK
3226 SE Division St
pokpokpdx.com
and queers abound. Serving food late.
We know people who work here. And, yes,
it is as good as you hear. Go!
IRVING STREET KITCHEN
701 NW 13tth
irvingstreetkitchen.com
So Portland. Elegant, comfy-cozy and hip.
SAUCEBOx
214 W Broadway
saucebox.com
In the Pearl. What more would you want?
"...pioneering Portland’s Deejay-Cafe move-
ment, with equal emphasis on food, service,
MINT/820
816 N Russell St
mintand820.com
and vibe," their website says. Gay owned.
A pan America Bistro. Sleek, cushy interior.
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We recently polled our fans on
Facebook. These are some rec-
ommendations for LGBT diners.
house.
gay men. Gay owned.
DEPARTURE
525 SW Morrison St
departureportland.com
READERS' FAVS
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Toro Bravo
Grüner
Firehouse
La Bonita
Russell Street BBQ
Interurban
Monsoon Thai
Bar Bar
Brass Tacks
Kenny & Zukes
Lovely's 50/50
Dick's Kitchen
Southside Speakeasy
Kelly's Olympian
Pizza Nostra
Maize
The Roxy
Bartini/Urban Fondue
Bamboo Grove
McGraths
JustOut.com
PDx EVENTS
This is not an exhaustive list of
LGBTQ events in the area, but it
highlights how vibrant our com-
munity is throughout the year.
(June thru May)
PORTLAND BLACK PRIDE
Small but growing.
In early June.
facebook.com/portland.black-
pride
BEARTOWN
A multiple day celebration of
everything BEAR. Early June.
beartownweekend.com
PORTLAND PRIDE
The biggest pride celebration in
the region. Big parade, festival,
and many other sanctioned
(and un-sanctioned) events.
Parade on Father's Day in June.
pridenw.org
MR. MISS AND MS.
GAY OREGON
The Imperial Sovereign Rose
Court holds its annual pageant.
In late June. rosecourt.org
October 2012