Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Tony Leggio

Ambush on the Road – A Gay in the Garden State

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I’ve never spent much time in New Jersey beyond a layover at the airport. Recently, however, I decided to visit my friends Adikus Sulpizi & David Chase for a few days and explore the famed Jersey Shore. It turned out to be a wonderful, fun, and unique experience—complete with casinos, drag queens, shopping, and even a parade! I boarded my Spirit Airlines direct flight to … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road – A Gay in the Garden State

Under the Gaydar (May 2025 Event Calendar)

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May is a wild and wonderful time in NOLA as the city gears up for the summer months.  Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2025 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight – April 2025

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Bartenders are among the most pleasant individuals I have encountered. They interact with a diverse range of personalities, making a friendly demeanor and a positive outlook essential. This month, I would like to highlight one of the most amiable bartenders I know. In addition to his engaging personality, he is professional, humorous, and attractive. I am referring to Joshua … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – April 2025

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)