Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Tony Leggio

Bartender Spotlight

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Sometimes you meet a bartender who just immediately endears himself to you. My bartender spotlight this month is one of those people.  I am talking about the wonderful Nick Renuoff at the Phoenix Bar, located at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue. Maybe it is his twisted sense of humor, his sharp wit, his ability to make a strong drink or his devilish smile.  I am not sure what … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Come Sail Away

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Calling all Caribbean Queens, Kings, and Allies; VACAYA is offering a tropical adventure on the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas.  This 2025 Caribbean Cruise will sail seven magical nights roundtrip from The Big Easy, returning to New Orleans just in time for the biggest party in the world – Mardi Gras!   Guests getting off the cruise can enjoy a … [Read more...] about Come Sail Away

Bartender Spotlight

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I returned to Gulfport for another fabulous event at SIPPS and, behold, I found another Bartender of the Month there–they do know how to pick wonderful staff!   My bartender spotlight to start of 2025 is Kyle Simmons who is a Gulfport native. He has worked at SIPPS for seven years making the move from a totally different industry beforehand where he worked as … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)

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Happy Carnival Season and all the fun happenings that go with this special holiday until March 4!  From Gay Carnival Balls to parades, burlesque and drag shows as well as theatrical experiences and naughty nighttime fun, New Orleans and its surroundings has so much to offer. Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)

Under the Gaydar Holiday Edition (December 2024 Event Calendar)

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Merry everything.  It is the holidays in NOLA and we are dinning our gay attire.  From Here are just some of the hot events in November to put drag shows to parades, there is something to brighten up your holiday spirits.   Her are just a few events to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar Holiday Edition (December 2024 Event Calendar)

Bartender of the Month – November 2024

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I have always felt that the LGBTQ+ community in New Orleans is not limited geographically to our state but also Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and some parts in Texas. We have weathered many storms in our area both figuratively (close-minded bigotry) and literally (hurricanes).  So I consider all the bars along the Gulf Coast (and our entire state) as part of the NOLA … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – November 2024

Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)

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We are now officially in the holiday season in NOLA.  Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend in the Crescent City.  Here are just some of the hot events in November to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: *  NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway Plaza., 500 N. … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)