Trafford Restaurant – Warren, Rhode Island

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Trafford / 285 Water Street / Warren, RI 02885 / 401 – 289-2265 Some places are worth reviewing again (and again), as is the case with Trafford located in historic Warren, Rhode Island. I had reviewed Trafford’s a year ago (which you could find HERE) and was beyond excited to return. I am happy to say … Read more

Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern – Smithfield, Rhode Island

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Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern / 181 George Washington Hwy – Route 116 – Smithfield, RI 02917 / 401-231-4777   I have never been more excited about a restaurant review than I was about Blackie’s Bull Dog Tavern.    Why? Chef Angie Armenise, of course!  Angie, a recipient of the 2010 Rhode Island Hospitality Chef of the … Read more

Bonefish Grill – Cranston, Rhode Island

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Bonefish Grill / 2000 Chapel View Blvd / Cranston, RI 02920 / 401-275-4970 Bonefish Grill’s motto is to embrace happiness, laugh more and worry less. To swap out boredom and routine for an inspired dinner and to open your eyes.  After dining at the new Bonefish Grill in Cranston, Rhode Island, I can honestly say … Read more

Gay Travel Information – T’s Restaurant – Cranston, East Greenwich & Narragansett, RI

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T’s Restaurant / Cranston * East Greenwich * Narrgansett – Rhode Island  T’s is aptly named for many reason’s.    First it stands for owner’s Tony and Tina Tomaselli (and coincidently their children are named Tara and Anthony – “Tony”.)    But T’s can also stand for tackle, tact and talent.  To tackle something is to embark … Read more

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

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Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan of Loews Hotels ever since my first stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.  There are many reasons I adore Loews, including the fact that it is extremely Lgbt friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loews LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … Read more

Gay Travel – Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar

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Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar / 200 Exchange Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-5000 I have been a fan of Jacky Ko for years. I am lucky enough to live in the east bay area of Rhode Island, very close to Jacky’s Galaxie & Sushi Bar in Bristol.  Having frequented Jacky’s Bristol, North Providence and Cumberland locations, I … Read more

Gay Travel – Rue de L’Espoir – Providence, RI

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Rue De L’ Espoir / 99 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-751-8890 Rue De L’Espoir is a Rhode Island institution. The Rue, as it is affectionately referred to, opened in  May 1976. Over the past 36 years, The Rue has experienced continued success and has been featured in travel books and magazines, including Esquire, Bon Appetit, Food … Read more

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Fall River, MA

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Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill / 1082 Davol Street / Fall River, MA 02720 / 1-508-676-REMY Every so often I get to review a place that truly wins me over in every way possible. As is the case with Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Fall River, MA. It could be the delicious … Read more

Bio-Blaze: Bio-Ethanol Fireplace

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BIO-BLAZE – BIO-ETHANOL FIREPLACE Bio-Blaze describes itself as an innovative fireplace that functions on bio-ethanol.    No installation. No chimney. No electricity. No gas. No smoke.    My wife and I have the Hanging Model, Square Small II, and absolutely love it!   We live in a modest sized apartment and have always wanted a fireplace. … Read more

New England Inn & Lodge – North Conway, NH

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NEW ENGLAND INN & LODGE / 336 Route 16A (Intervale Resort Loop) / Intervale, NH 03845 / 1-800-826-3466 This past December my wife Jennifer and I set out to “find Christmas”. No, this isn’t going to be some religious, “I want world peace” type article (I mean, who doesn’t, right – lol)? No, this is about … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant – Providence, RI

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Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant / 520 South Water Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-3833 Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant, located on Providence’s Waterfront, will truly transport you to a different era. The second you step inside this new hot spot, you will feel as if you are back in the 1940′s-1950′s. Think WWII aviation and … Read more

Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY

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The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.  There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Read more

Gay Travel – Hair & Makeup Artistry by Brittany Paige

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So you need a haircut….badly. The thing is you are sick of the same old thing. You want something hot. Something different. You start to panic because you don’t want to entrust just anyone to touch your precious locks. You need someone talented to work their magic. You need a HAIR ARTIST. Someone truly passionate … Read more

Gay Travel – Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub – Fall River, MA

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Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub / 75 Ferry Street / Fall River, MA 02721 / 508-567-0550 The Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub, located in Fall River, MA (well known for Lizzie Borden, Portuguese Culture, and Battleship Cove), will make you feel as if you have been transported to a rustic Après-ski hangout in some hip ski town. I felt my … Read more

Gay Travel – Trattoria Roma – Providence, RI

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Trattoria Roma / 310 Atwells Ave / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-5000 Stepping into Trattoria Roma is truly like stepping into Italy. The smells, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff are all so authentic you will forget you are in Rhode Island!  However, Rhode Island you are and Roma Providence, an icon in my … Read more

Gay Travel – Product Review – RHEYN Clothing

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RHEYN – High quality sportswear with contemporary styling and value-adding details in the trims. I love when I discover hot new fashion, as is the case with RHEYN, founded in 2009. Background info:  I had the pleasure of reviewing their Short Stop Henley in Blue and Varsity Hoodie.  My first impression was of the absolute … Read more

Gay Travel Spotlight – Brederson Law – Providence, RI

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BREDERSON LAW / 950 Smith Street / Providence, RI 02908 / 1-866-625-0588 I have known Attorney Richard Brederson for over 30 years. We attended Holy Ghost and La Salle Academy together in Providence, RI. Richard was the adorable little boy I crushed on as a little girl and one of the sweetest guys around. Not … Read more

Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY

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The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.  There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Read more

Gay Travel – Product Review – Tretorn & Radii Footwear

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Tretorn Footwear / Radii Footwear – Unique shoes with modern style.  Who doesn’t like a new pair of shoes or sneakers, right? Two companies I recently came across are  Tretorn Footwear and Radii Footwear. Tretorn is all about taking you from the woods to the city. Tretorn celebrates lifestyle lived largely outside with functional and stylishly understated … Read more

Gay Travel – Tazza – Providence, RI

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Tazza / 250 Westminster Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-421-0031 I call them as I see them and Providence’s Tazza is HOT! I’m talking European chic, hot. Think high ceilings with  organically inspired chandeliers, the soft glow of candlelight, the pulsating beat of New Age pop, an extremely attractive (and friendly) staff, community tables made … Read more

Gay Travel – Product Review – Eyepster

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Eyepster – Current, Fashionable, Unique and Attractive Sunglasses Eyepster was born in Miami as Glasiz, where sunglasses are as indispensable as house keys. Since early 2010, when the company officially launched, they’ve been pushing the limits of creativity and self-expression by putting their own twist on an already fun fashion staple.  Eyepster changes the way … Read more

Gay Travel – Product Review – Loog Guitars

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The Loog Guitar - The small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it fun and easy for kids to play music. Now here is something extremely cool for the kids (and young at heart) this holiday season!  The Loog Guitar is a small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it FUN and EASY for kids to … Read more

Gay Travel – Product Review – Cohesive & Co.

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Cohesive & Co – Transcending Social Boundaries  Cohesive & Co. is a Los Angeles based fashion brand designed and inspired for guys living a true LA lifestyle.  Cohesive & Co. collections blend rebellion and tradition by reinterpreting historic menswear trends with their own signature aesthetic. The collection’s foundation is a selection of preppy-meets-street separates including … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Steve Thomas Art

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Steve Thomas Art & Illustrations – Retro-futuristic, Vintage Poster Art.  If you are looking for truly unique prints to decorate your home, office or space ship look no further than Steve Thomas Art.    I have fallen in love with this amazing artist work! About the artist: Steve Thomas is a freelance illustrator/graphic artist. He … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Harry’s Bar & Burger – Providence, RI

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Harry’s Bar & Burger / 121 N. Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-228-7437 There is no denying the fact that I am a HUGE Chow Fun Food Group groupie! I love the concepts of each of their restaurants which include Rick’s Roadhouse, 10 Prime Steak & Sushi, XO Cafe, Luxe Burger Bar and … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Caffe Dolce Vita, Hotel Dolce Villa & Smoke Lounge – Providence, RI

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Caffe Dolce Vita / 59 DePasquale Avenue / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-8240 I grew up on Federal Hill, Providence’s eclectic Little Italy neighborhood, continuously voted one of the top Little Italy’s in North America.  One of the reason’s Federal Hill is so popular is because of its Italian eateries including Caffe Dolce Vita. Caffe … Read more

Gay Travel Information – 10 Prime Steak & Sushi – Providence, RI

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10 Prime Steak & Sushi / 55 Pine Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-453-2333 Stepping into 10 Prime Steak & Sushi is like stepping into a trendy, sexy, Miami bistro. Everything about the decor and ambiance is funky, chic and downright beautiful. From the zebra striped door to the cobalt blue backdrop and naked … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Eagle Creek Luggage

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EAGLE CREEK – Luggage, Packing Solutions, Travel Accessories and Everyday Bags As frequent travelers my partner and I are always searching for great new luggage. My partner is a fanatic when it comes to organization so she (and I) were in heaven when we discovered Eagle Creek luggage!  Eagle Creek, which was born in the … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

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RENAISSANCE PROVIDENCE DOWNTOWN HOTEL / 5 Avenue of the Arts / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-919-5000 Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel is one of the most spectacular properties I have stayed at here in New England.   The hotel, designed using the old facade of a Masonic Temple, is a true work of art.   The hotel has … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Kikkerland

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KIKKERLAND – MAKING PEOPLE SMILE FOR 20 YEARS!  The Holidays are upon us and if you are (gulp) anything like me you are constantly searching for that gift that will either a.) shock the pants off of someone b.) cause an uncontrollable fit of laughter or c.) cause an uncontrollable fit of laughter while the person’s … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – SPENGLISH

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SPENGLISH (SPƎNGLISH) – Supporting Happiness, Reinforcing Love and Celebrating Diversity I have a lot of T-shirts. A lot. No, seriously – A LOT OF T-SHIRTS.   Just sayin.  SPENGLISH (SPƎNGLISH) stands out in my ever growing collection. The QUALITY is unlike any other tees I own. They use 100% Premium Cotton with a very special … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – KEEN Footwear

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KEEN – Innovative and comfortable products that transition seamlessly from work to play, and enables people to pursue a Hybrid lifestyle: create, play and care. Some brands are just cool, as is the case with KEEN.  Keen exudes a youthful, healthy, environmentally involved vibe. The outdoors. Supporting good causes. Adventure. Fun. Life.    They have … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Greg Stevens Designs

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GREG STEVENS DESIGNS – Simplicity & Functionality Greg Stevens Designs makes some of the most handsome watch straps, belts and watches you will ever find.  The product reflects the Greg I have come to know via email conversations. A passionate man all about simplicity and functionality.  The passion shows through in his products. Every detail, … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tag

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TAG – Bringing well-designed, stylish, and affordable products into the home of every consumer. For over 35 years, Tag has distributed thousands of home decor, kitchen, tabletop, gift, garden and furniture products through retailers across the country.  You have seen their products in department stores, home stores, and the “mom-and-pop” gift shop on Main Street.  … Read more

Gay Travel Information – The Galley Grille – Westport, MA

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THE GALLEY GRILLE at WHITE’S OF WESTPORT / 66 State Road / Westport, Ma. 02790 / 508-675-7185 The Galley Grille is something truly special. Attached to White’s of Westport, The Galley Grille is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.  Located conveniently off of I-195 and less than 30 minutes from Providence, The Galley Grille will make you feel … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dicks Cottons

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DICKS COTTONS – Be Happy. Live Comfortably.  I love sunglasses. Ever since I was a little (tomboy) girl I could always be found wearing hats & sunglasses. Not much has changed these past 36 years. I STILL love sunglasses, wear hats and, well, I am still a tomboy! I discovered Dicks Cottons Sunglasses one day … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Newport, RI Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012

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Newport Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012 Announcing Participating Trucks and Menus for the Newport Food Truck Festival on October 20th Newport, RI – The Newport Food Truck Festival coming to the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday, October 20th is just days away!  Running from 11am to 4pm, the festival will feature a variety … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Prajaa Shoes

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PRAJAA – High end street fashion, uniting the elegance of formal footwear with its casual, sneaker-inspired base.   Every once and awhile you discover a new product that instantly becomes a favorite. That is the case with Prajaa.  I currently own two pairs of Prajaa shoes and I can honestly say they are some of … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dreamlets

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  Dreamlets® Dreamlets is a Seattle based company founded in 2006 to put smiles on faces by reigniting the childlike part in all of us; the place where creativity is conceived and dreams are never limited by our present understanding. Dreamlets believes that dreams do come true, and creativity has the power to make the … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Morey’s FEARS – Terror on the Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ

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  Morey’s FEARS – Terror On The Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ Morey’s FEARS-Terror on the Boardwalk returns for 2012 with NINE nights of nightmares. OCTOBER 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 AND 27. Morey’s Piers have recreated the attractions that made Morey’s FEARS a hit in bigger, badder ways AND added an ALL … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Reviews – Coney Island Craft Larger

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CONEY ISLAND CRAFT LARGER – SHMALTZ BREWING COMPANY The Coney Island Brewing Company is the “world’s smallest brewery”. How do we know? Well representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records tells us so!   The micro-brewery produces lager one gallon at a time!  Owners say that their recipes are inspired by the local artistic and … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – FlyingFlips

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FLYINGFLIPS – FlipFlops for Good At FlyingFlips they believe in spreading the love. For every pair of FlyingFlips you buy they give a pair to a human in need. Smitten yet?  They have partnered with Souls4Souls and Foundacion A. Jean Brugger to insure the shoes get to the right people in need.  FlyingFlips is special. … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Boccia id. Watch Configurator

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BOCCIA id. Watch Configurator Now here is something cool….. How would you like to design your own watch? You can pick everything from the case, bezel, dials, hands, strap and crystal!  I recently designed a watch using The Boccia id. Watch Configurator. There were so many options that I will have to keep adding to … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Sebago’s Filson Knight Shoe

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SEBAGO SHOES Today I am going to spotlight one hot pair of boots – Sebago’s Filson Knight ($170). These rugged blucher moccasins can handle any kind of weather or conditions! You can choose from full grain waterproof leather / Filson tin cloth upper , waxy full grain leather or waterproof leather uppers.  Rawhide laces stay … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Anderson Design Group

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ANDERSON DESIGN GROUP – Award Winning Graphic Design Firm based in Nashville, TN Every season (or sometimes every month….week….ahem) I like to re-decorate! I like the home my partner and I live in to truly reflect our personalities.  Since we are both travel lovers we are ALWAYS on the lookout for cool new travel art. … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Pan Am

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PAN AM – Arrive In style!  I am a travel fanatic. I have been since the age of six after winning a trip to Walt Disney World for my family by writing a poem (okay so my mother helped, ahem) in the ‘Lester Lightbulb’ electricity contest here in Rhode Island. I will never forget the … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Gola

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GOLA – Styles of yesteryear combined with today’s most sought after trends.  Fall, my absolute favorite time of the year,  has always meant new fashion to me! I am a sucker for bulky sweaters, colorful scarves and, of course – sneakers. Oh. How. I . Love. Sneakers.  One of my absolute favorite brands, Gola, feeds … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tula Hats

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TULA HATS    I do a lot of traveling and spend a lot of time in the sun. For awhile now my partner and I have been looking for the perfect hat to protect us from the sun while still being stylish.  Luckily I came across Tula Hats! Not only do these hats pack easily, … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Touch Time Digital Watch with Touch Screen!

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Touch Time: Digital Watch with Touch Screen Something exciting is coming!  How does a next generation digital watch with a touch screen, Smartphone-like watch apps, “always on” display sound? Oh yes, AND you never have to charge it!  Drooling yet?  INSPIRATION:  Today’s mobile phones and other electronic devices don’t look and function like they did … Read more

Gay Travel Information: King Richard’s Faire – New England’s Renaissance Festival – Carver, MA

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  KING RICHARD’S FAIRE INVITES YOU TO ESCAPE REALITY, COME TO THE FAIRE! Dates: King Richard’s Faire, September 1- October 21st, 2012 weekends/Mon. holidays Website: http://www.kingrichardsfaire.net  CARVER, Mass. – King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival, opens its 2012 season on September 1 and runs through October 21, 2012 on weekends and Monday holidays (Labor … Read more