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
Profiles & Spotlights
Drag Queen Profile: Tiffany Alexander
Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I grew up in Baton Rouge and started my career there. I moved to New Orleans on April Fool’s Day 1996 for a job in the cosmetic industry. When I came to New Orleans, I wanted to retire from drag and just be Mitch. Obviously that didn’t go so well. How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Tiffany Alexander
Drag Queen Profile: Gia GiaVanni
Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I was born in Metairie and lived in various cities across Louisiana until 1988 at the age of 13. I then moved to Texas, and lived there from 1988 until 2008. In 2008 Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area where I was living and I ended up displaced as a result. I eventually moved back to Louisiana at the end … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Gia GiaVanni
Bartender Spotlight
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
Drag Queen Profile: Natasha Sinclair
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
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
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
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
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
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
