Philadelphia gay restaurants

The Bella Vista nonprofit distributes, fee free, proceeds from their sales of books, clothing, accessories, jewelry, household goods, furniture — at bargain prices — to local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 530 S. 4th Street

TRUNC, Northern Liberties

Dorothea Gamble and Dagmar Mitchell’s sustainable, eco-friendly boutique kind of does it all for everyone.

Many still do — thanks, in great part, to Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, the married owners of seminal shops (Open House and Verde) and restaurants (Barbuzzo, Bud & Marilyn’s, Little Nonna’s and Darling Jack’s Tavern). — made a birthday cake for none other than Beyoncé. 929 N. 2nd Street

Workshop Underground, Graduate Hospital

Since leaving a career in retail at the Met Museum, Ruben Luna founded this 800-square-foot retail gallery on the quiet side of South Street.

Nonetheless, David’s Pine street rowhouse / jewelry shop, in operation since 1990 without a sign (let alone a website), feels like an absolute find.

Designer RJ Thornburg of bahdeebahdu opened and brightened the space — but kept the vintage oyster platter decor. 1516 Sansom Street

LGBTQ-owned shops

Duross & Langel, Gayborhood

Steve Duross’ handmade soap shop has always been more than that. If you want to volunteer, sign up here!710 S.

5th Street

Ray’s Reusables, Northern Liberties

A former high school English teacher started Ray’s Reusables in 2019 as a passion project based around her low-waste lifestyle goals; the pandemic put her concerns about waste and sustainability front and center.

Events and schedules can change, so it’s essential to verify the details closer to the date you plan to attend.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS NIGHT
Check our schedule online and social media for up-to-date hours as the holiday approaches. That same year, a Rittenhouse Square diner was the site of one of the nation’s first LGBTQ+ sit-in protests.

When you order online, you can also put a free HIV test into your cart and pick it up alongside your “Janet” — the same vanilla cake, topped with fresh berries and strawberry pastry cream that Janet Jackson had for her birthday in Philly last month. And know when you do, you’ll be minimizing waste while supporting a Black, veteran, and LGBTQ-owned business that supports other small businesses, artists, and very good causes.

As Parker told Philly Voice, “We always try to make sure the community knows we’re part of it.” 2223 Greys Ferry Avenue

LGBTQ-owned sit-down restaurants

Dankbaar, East Passyunk

Neighborhood restaurateur Joncarl Lachman and his husband, artist Bob Moysan, have returned to East Passyunk with their new eatery — whose name means “thankful” in Dutch.

1544 South Street

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NEW YEARS EVE
Save the Date for December 31st, 2023…
This evening needs no introduction.