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Drag Queen Profile: Natasha Sinclair

May 27, 2022 By Frank Perez

Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? Metairie, LA.  Born & raised. How long have you been doing drag? Ummm 40 Years. How did you select your drag name? First name was from doing Boris & Natasha in the first Mardi Gras ball I was in.  Last name came from a drunk emcee of a fundraiser I was in. Did you have a drag … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Natasha Sinclair

Bartender Spotlight

May 4, 2022 By Tony Leggio

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

Drag Queen Profile: Vanessa Carr Kennedy

April 27, 2022 By Frank Perez

Where are you originally from?  I am originally from New Orleans.  Born and raised How did you end up in New Orleans?  I was raised in New Orleans but moved to California after graduating from Xavier University in May 1986.  I moved back to New Orleans in 2001.  How long have you been doing drag? This is a good question.  Prior to meeting … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Vanessa Carr Kennedy

Bartender Spotlight

April 6, 2022 By Tony Leggio

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

Drag Queen Profile: Coca Mesa

March 31, 2022 By Frank Perez

Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? Terrytown, LA, but I reside in NOLA. How long have you been doing drag? Since the year 2000. How did you select your drag name? Collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Do you hold any titles? If so, which ones? Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLIII, 2017 plus Miss New Orleans America, 2004. … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Coca Mesa

Drag Queen Profile: Debbie with a D

March 14, 2022 By Frank Perez

Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I am originally from Baltimore (shoutout to SweetSpotBaltimore!) but I’ve been here in New Orleans for 11 years. The first time I visited New Orleans was in 2010 to help move my (at that time) ex-boyfriend to New Orleans. We were still friends and I volunteered to drive his moving truck with him from Baltimore … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Debbie with a D

Bartender Spotlight

March 9, 2022 By Tony Leggio

I have been interviewing bartenders for a long time and they all seem to have this one trait in common -- a gregarious personality.  Bartenders tend to be outgoing people and have a strong desire to be around people.  I also believe that they are all true entertainers even if that may not be their actual vocation.  They keep us laughing, they take our mind off our problems, … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Drag Queen Profile: Analia XO

February 8, 2022 By Frank Perez

Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I was born and raised in Honduras, but I came to the U.S. when I was 10 years old. At the time, I was living with my mom in South Carolina, but was having financial struggles, so our aunt offered her a job here in New Orleans back in 2009, and I’ve been here ever since. How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Analia XO

Bartender Spotlight

February 1, 2022 By Tony Leggio

I have always considered being a bartender as a fulfilling job.  It is hard work, but you have the opportunity to meet so many people. Though in the past few years since COVID, the job has become much more challenging.  But on the flip side, I think most people, I know myself included have become much more appreciative to bartenders and the well needed role they play … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Bartender Spotlight: December 2021

December 22, 2021 By Tony Leggio

We spend so much of our time talking to bartenders about a litany of subjects from the weather to problems at work or home.  Sometimes, we spend more time with them than we do with some of our family. They not only serve us cocktails, but sometimes advice.  They make us laugh, keep an eye out for us when we may have had a little too much to drink, and even act as a therapist.  … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: December 2021

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