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Day: 28 June 2018

  • Here’s what Cher had to say on her part in Mamma Mia 2

    “I came in on a helicopter”

    Well, how else would one the world’s greatest gay icons make her way onto set.

    For those of you who don’t know yet, CHER is in the new Mamma Mia movie and she’s singing the ABBA hit ‘Fernando’ and she’s playing Meryl Streep’s mother – despite being only three years older. I mean, how do we contain our gay-selves.

    And we’re not the only ones in an excited mess. Benny Anderson from ABBA said, “So all of a sudden you have Cher and ABBA together, it’s exciting I think!”

    Watch the clip below

  • Gay man who has been missing since March, found and back at home

    Great news story.

    A gay man who went missing at the beginning of March has been found and is now back at home with his partner Marc. Phil Nicol went missing on the 1st March 2018.

    Today, Marc tweeted a picture of the pair together and thanks everybody who took part in the search for Phil. In particular, Marc thanked the Met Police and the missing persons’ charity Missing people.

    The campaign to find Phil reached over 6 million people.

    People, who had been following the disappearance on Marc’s Twitter feed were quick to congratulate the safe return of Phil.

  • 8 undies we’re craving for summer 2018

    8 undies we’re craving for summer 2018

    Sun’s out, pants out.

    It’s basically our new saying here at TGUK HQ. These are the undies we need in our life.

    We love a budgie smuggler, but these undies are colour of canaries. Famous underwear brand Barcode actually offers these in seven colours, but we were drawn to these and at just £13.00 from ESMALE they’re a steal.

    Sometimes all you need a simple white brief and sometimes you need something a little see through. These naughty undies from Beyond Doubt manage to achieve both. £28.99 from ESMALE. 

    If you’re looking for something a little cheeky – or something that shows off a little cheek then these “Steven” briefs from MARCO MARCO are the way to go. They’ve got a rather sexy cut out section on the back of the brief. £24.29 from ESMALE.

    Show your pride colours and your ass with this Joe Snyder Rainbow Jockstrap. £21.00 from DeadGoodUndies

    Not quite a brief and not quite a trunk these hipster undies from Doreanse are perfect for those of us who can’t quite make the decision. £11.00 from DeadGoodUndies

    If you’re more a traditionalist and like the idea of the boxer then we can wholeheartedly recommend these from McAlson. They have a clever cuppage system inside the underwear, to make sure you don’t run the risk of freeballin’.  €35.00 from McAlson directly.

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    If you want to know where *everything* is at all times these trunk style undies from Superdry are the way to go. You can get a multipack of two for £24.99.

    For pure quality, we always go for Crew Clothing and this two-pack of stripped trunk boxers are just the ticket. Just £20.00 for two pairs.

  • Top 10 gay things to do in Key West for free

    Top 10 gay things to do in Key West for free

    Making a trip to Key West? Here are some of the must-see, free things to do while on the gay-friendly island.

    free things to do in Key West, USA

    Big gay road trip

    Firstly getting to Key West can be one big gay affair with your very own big gay road trip. Key West is by far one of the most friendly areas for gay travellers in the United States outside San Francisco or New York.

    Travelling by car to any of the keys is definitely the most impressive way to see all the keys and their different styles. Simply slap on some Shania Twain, Britney and Kylie and sing your heart out in a convertible for mile after mile.

    Gay Key West Visitors Centre

    Want to find out more about what’s gay in Key West the helpful Gay Key West Visitors’ Centre should be your first stop.

    Hot tub it at a gay guest house

    Bourbon has an all-male guest house called New Orleans House (724 Duval Street). You don’t need to be a guest to use their facilities, but drinks and foods are chargeable. So why not take a dip in one of their pools and feel free to shed some clothes as the resort is clothing optional.

    Pan Am’s birthplace

    Pan Am was an iconic airline which can trace its roots to Key West. Pan Am was seen as one of the world’s finest airlines. It introduced the world to the Jumbo Jet, was the first airline to space (in film anyway, thanks to 2001: A Space Odessey) and its camp but classic uniforms have been copied and revered countless times, including in the Britney Spears’ music video for ‘Toxic’. As far as we know, Pan Am is the only airline that has a drag queen named after it, Pam Ann.

    Photograph yourself with an icon

    Fancy getting up and close to a true icon. Outside the Tropic cinema, there’s a life-size model of Marilyn Monroe. Make sure you see the cinema at night when the neon lights shine brightly making the independent cinema complex a must-see on the island.

    Gay bar crawl

    It’s quite easy to do a gay bar crawl in Key West, after all, they are, for the most part, on one street, Duval Street. There’s the Bourbon Street Pub, 801, Bobby’s Monkey Bar, Aqua Key West, La Te Da, Saloon1, Garden of Eden. Duval Street is also famous for having the world’s biggest pride flag unravelled along its 1.25 miles.801 Bourbon Bar and Bobbies Monkey Bar provide free Karaoke most days of the week.

     

    Key West Historical Memorial Sculpture Garden

    Key people to Key West are memorialised at the Sculpture Garden, including writer Tennessee Williams who was key to assimilating the LGBT community into Key West. While you’re at you could pop into the Tennessee Williams’ exhibit. He lived in Key West until his death in 1983. It is open daily from 9:30 AM til 4:30 PM (there is an admission charge for the museum).

    Kissing your partner at the southernmost sunset in the USA

    Every night hundreds of people gather at Mallory Square to watch and applaud the setting of the sun. It’s one of the most beautiful sights you’ll see and well worth giving your partner a quick smooch as the sun goes down.

    Holding hands at the southernmost point of the USA

    Hold your partner’s hand at the southernmost point on continental USA.

    Higgs Beach

    Although technically not a “gay beach” Higgs has a poignant AIDS memorial, which informs visitors about gay history. The beach is at the southern end of White St. with Higgs Beach Dog Park on the Westside.

    Find out more about the Keys at the official website

     

  • RESTAURANT REVIEW | 28-50 Wine Workshop And Kitchen, London

    ★★★★☆ | 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen, London

    8-50 Wine Workshop And Kitchen review

    Don’t be confused by the name. 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen is not at the address number of 28-50. It’s actually the name of the restaurant, and if you are seeking it out, it’s worth the find!

    28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen can be found in two locations in London – two trendy and expensive neighbourhoods. There is one location at 15-17 Marylebone Lane in, of course, Marylebone. Then there is the other location – in posh Mayfair – at 17-19 Maddox Street, and it was this location that a friend and I visited on a warm Thursday night.

    Instantaneously walking in we felt such a cool vibe, a good buzz. The music was good, the place was packed but not loud and the customers, and staff, all seemed very happy, and after we were done, we understood exactly what all this happiness was about, it was the wonderful food and the excellent selection of wines.

    28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen, according to its website, says that if you love wine, you will love them. It takes the traditional wine bar experience to a whole new level (hence with the word ‘wine’ in the title we can understand why). Both of their restaurants feature over 30 carefully chosen wines, so it’s not just run of the mill stuff. 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen prides itself in the wine they sell. But they also have a wonderful, and thankfully small, food menu which makes it easier to decide what to eat.

    The Truffle Popcorn (at £4.00) is a wonderful way to start the night if you want to take your time to order. But my dining companion and I  knew right away what we wanted. I had no doubt in my mind that it was going to be the Seared Yellowfin Tuna, and I was not disappointed. It was served with artichokes, almonds, breadcrumbs and bathed in herbs and a Romesco sauce, and at £21.50, was well worth it. My friend chose the Welsh Spring Lamb – and it was a beaut! Served like a stew, there were chunks of lamb with carrots, potatoes, onions, peas and broad beans in a gravy sauce, and it was an extremely juicy and meaty dish – and it’s one I will order (at only £19.50) next time I go back.

    Of course, the main courses wouldn’t be worth their salt if they weren’t accompanied with good wine. I had an amazing, and new to the restaurant, Audacia – South African wine – which went very well with my tuna. My friend was more than delighted with his Côte du Rhône from France which he agreed went well with his lamb. These were chosen by the very friendly Sommelier who really knew her stuff. We were also given, when entering the restaurant by the super-friendly and charming host Olga, a glass each of the excellent Henriot, Souverain, Brut champagne from France. It was sweet and just what was needed after a long day. I could talk all about the wines 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen have but you have to visit to fully understand the care that they have selected the wines on the menu.

    Of course we ate more food than just our main courses. The Thai Pomelo Salad, with coconut, lime leaves, ginger and peanuts, and very colourful and was just perfect for a warm summers evening, as is the Salmon Gravlax, served with mustard sauce and rye bread.
    Equally satisfying are the deserts. All I can say is that the perfectly cooked and amazing Apple Crumble was a highlight of the meal. and the coffee we ordered was very good too! And I have to give thanks to our waitress who was just as bubbly and friendly as the champagne!

    What’s there left to say about 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen? Well, everything and nothing – it’s just about perfect. Whether you want a full-blown meal with wine pairing or if you just want to sit at the bar and have a glass of wine or two, 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen is the perfect place. And if you want to book a party, the Maddox Street location has a full downstairs area to suit your needs.

    http://www.2850.co.uk
    28° – 50° MADDOX STREET
    OPENING TIMES
    THE BAR

    Monday – Wednesday 12pm-11.30pm (last orders 11pm)
    Thursday – Saturday 12pm-12am (last orders 11.30pm)

    THE RESTAURANT

    Monday – Wednesday 12pm-10.30pm
    Thursday – Saturday 12pm-11pm

    28° – 50° MARYLEBONE LANE
    OPENING TIMES
    THE BAR

    Monday – Wednesday 12pm-11.30pm (last orders 11pm)
    Thursday – Saturday 12pm-12am (last orders 11.30pm)

    THE RESTAURANT

    Monday – Wednesday 12pm-10.30pm
    Thursday – Saturday 12pm-11pm
    15-17 MARYLEBONE LANE
    LONDON W1U 2NE
    MARYLEBONE@2850.CO.UK
    020 7486 7922