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Daily Dapper: Rebirth of the Outlaw Party?

Artwork by Andrew D’Angelo photographed by George Nelken

It’s late August which means that the majority of New Yorkers have fled town to go on family vacations or retreats to clear their heads before Labor Day. It’s quiet; almost too quiet which explains why there has been a slight lack of entertainment and all around good cheer. This past Saturday night I decided to think outside the box when a few friends invited me to a venue called The Spectrum in Brooklyn. They informed me that there was a small cover at the door but it was “B.Y.O.B.” Sounds like a fair trade off. I hopped on the L train to give the place a chance to deliver the goods.
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Daily Dapper: Dapper's Guide to NYC Gay Bars and Clubs

In such a vast and varying city, it’s hard to sift through all the bullshit and have a where-to-go guide that is reliable enough where it isn’t “white washed” or just “plain Jane.” I’ve been going out in New York since I was 17 so naturally I decided (last night) to finally throw together my honest, off-the-cuff thoughts on the gay bars and clubs I’ve attended over the years that still keep going strong for better or worse.
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Daily Dapper: Past 2 Weeks Have Been a Mess

"So totally over it!"

It’s a well-known fact I can be a hot mess at times while on the job. Whether I’m covering an event for an article, hosting a party, or just hanging out, people say the darndest things to me at times. Some do it to break the ice because my fashion sense apparently screams “unapproachable douche” while others do it because they think they’re funny. Three incidents in the past two weeks lead me to believe that others are even messier than I could ever be. Here they are…

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Daily Dapper: Top 5 Things I've Lost in NYC Bars & Clubs

I think it goes without saying we’ve all lost personal possessions that meant something to us before. Whether at a bar or club, there are certain items that simply cannot be replaced by just buying another one. Throughout the years I’ve lost cheap umbrellas, knock-off sunglasses, hats, you name it. But, here is my Top 5 list of things that I want back even if it means I have to go on a manhunt.
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"Banished from Brooklyn" – Where Have All the Gay Bars Gone?

If you haven’t noticed, a recent surge in gay nightlife has been taking place in Brooklyn. It all started in Williamsburg and has since branched out to neighboring Greenpoint. But, within the past year, two venues have seen their doors bolted only after enough outside force was applied. In the summer of 2011, Blackout Bar shut down after receiving numerous noise complaints from neighbors and tickets handed out by the local authorities. Of course any bar or club would be hit with a few warnings here and there but something is amiss when it is then ‘kicked when it’s down’ so much that they must close up shop.
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