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noizemagazine - noiZe Magazine Issue 59 February 2009 - Index

steaks. The hip mid-century bar
leads out to the large patio chock
full of L.A. hipsters. Share a Kaman
Iwana Lei Ya: a blend of rums, juices
and liqueurs served in a giant
glass shell. Many guys head here
after Wang’s on a Friday.
tyler’s
149 S. Indian Canyon Drive
760-325-2990
Its proximity to the Wyndham Hotel
makes it a favorite post-White Party
recovery spot, with the best burgers
in town. Oh, go ahead and eat
the bacon, you’ve earned it! There
is always a bit of a wait, but it’s
worth it.
Kalura
124 S. Palm Canyon Drive
760-323-4748
www.kalura-trattoria.com
Hands down the best Italian food
in the Desert. It can be very busy
during big weekends.
El Mirasol
140 E. Palm Canyon Drive
760-323-0721
Traditional Mexican restaurant that
is very popular with the twentysomething
gay crowd. Fridays can
be very busy, so sip your margarita
while waiting for a table.
Davey’s hideaway
292 E. Palm Canyon Drive
760-320-4480
The gayest restaurant owned by a
straight man, Davey’s has been a
favorite for years. The spot does
old school continental cuisine
with dangerously strong drinks. It
attracts a very old straight crowd
before 8, but then becomes almost
completely gay afterwards.
Bongo Johnny’s
214 E. Arenas Road
760-866-1905
Located on the Arenas Strip surrounded
by gay nightspots, this bar and grill is
the place boys go before or after a night
of bar hopping. The menu offers salads,
sandwiches and burgers.
rick’s
1973 N. Palm Canyon Drive
760-416-0090
This Cuban-style diner is a favorite
among boys looking for that huge breakfast
the morning after a long night. For
lunch try some of their Cuban entrees,
especially the “media noche.”
WhErE tO DrInK
The lounges at Dink’s, Tropicale, Wang’s
and Azul all draw a decent bar crowd
and are great for a night on the town.
If you want a dedicated bar, check out
these popular watering holes.
Streetbar
224 E. Arenas Road
760-320-1266
www.psstreetbar.com
Streetbar is a local hangout on the
Arenas Strip and is one of the oldest gay
bars in Palm Springs. The crowd tends
to be more mature. It gets crowded from
mid-afternoon to early evening.
tool Shed
600 E. Sunny Dunes Road
760-320-3299
www.toolshed-ps.com
Frank Sinatra House
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Happy Am I! Healthy Am I! holy Am I!
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