Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Tony Leggio

Bartender Spotlight

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Lots of people like going to their favorite bars and while I believe that people do visit bars they like, I also think that an equal amount of people go to see their favorite bartenders.  A really good bartender can increase a bar’s business substantially. My newest Bartender Spotlight is on one of those star bartenders at The Phoenix.  Jeff Seaver is hospitality … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Official Southern Decadence Event Guide & September Event Calendar

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Something Decadent this way comes!  It is Southern Decadence in NOLA, one of the largest LGBTQ+ holidays in the country. There are lots of parties and events the first weekend as well as the rest of September.  So fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy month!  Here are just some of the hot happenings in September to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want … [Read more...] about Official Southern Decadence Event Guide & September Event Calendar

Bartender Spotlight

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The summertime may be slow for other businesses, but it seems that the bar industry is always busy.  There is no better place to escape the brutal heat of a New Orleans summer than relaxing in a bar drinking a cool beverage and chatting with fascinating people.  My bartender spotlight is the fabulous Andy Savage who can be found slinging drinks at Betty’s Bar & … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Under the Gaydar (August 2022 Event Calendar)

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I know it’s August and so very hot, but as we get closer to Southern Decadence, things are really going to start heating up.  Here are just some of the hot happenings in August 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; Audubon Park; 6500 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (August 2022 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight

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Bartenders have always been classified in my book as good people.  They are great listeners, fun, witty and, most of all, serve you cocktails.  They are everything I ever wanted in a person and they give me vodka.  My bartender for the month of May is just an all-around great guy.  He is festive, polite, professional, and a master mixologist.  I am speaking of none other than … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)

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It’s summertime in New Orleans, so get ready for some hot days and even hotter nights as there are so many things going on this Pride month. Here are just some of the hot happenings in June 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; Audubon Park; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight

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I have always felt bartenders are very underrated for many reasons, but one of the main ones is they have many jobs rolled into one.  They not only have to serve beverages to their customers, but they also have to be, at times, management, food server, referee, bouncer, therapist, tour guide, liquor/brand representative, storyteller, and probably many more.  One … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight

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Whenever I travel, I love visiting gay bars in other cities.  And one of my favorite bars is very close to New Orleans in Gulfport, Mississippi.  Sipps is a fabulous LGBTQ+ venue with a relaxing atmosphere, great events and some of the best bartenders.  My bartender for the month of April is Jacob Simmons.  Originally from Cleveland, Mississippi, Jacob has lived in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight