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Where to celebrate the overturn of Prop 8

Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California constitution the notion that opposite sex couples are superior to same sex couples.

With those words, Judge Vaughn Walker has overturned the vile, hateful scum of California's Proposition 8. Take a moment to celebrate tonight, 7 p.m. at the New York Supreme Court Building, 60 Centre Street with the folks from Queer Rising and several other groups.  Afterwards, expect The Urge and Woody's to be busy, and much later, The Cock.  It's party time, for now.

Hierarchy - The Bars of the East Village (Redux)

15. The Pyramid Club (Today)

14. The Phoenix

13. Woody's

12. Boiler Room

11. Urge

10. The Cock (2nd Ave.)

Hierarchy - The Bars of the East Village

15. Section Eight
14. Big Bar
13. Woody’s
12. Blue and Gold Bar
11. The Urge

Urge/Woody's/The Cock

We've dubbed these three the 2nd Avenue gay strip mall here previously, and today offer some kind words of advice, based on personal experience, pertaining to proper etiquette when meeting friends at any of the three.

Should you call/text a friend from say, Woody's, to ask them to come meet you there...but then - five minutes later - run next door to Urge because a friend you're already with wants to check out the go-go lineup for the night  stuff dollars in an already overstuffed g-string pouch  discuss the relative price of prime beef on the meat market today  say hello to handsome (and Egyptian) bartenders Adam and Ahmed, make sure to update the friend who is on the way as to your whereabouts.  It's far too easy to miss each other amidst the running back and forth between bars. (Sorry, Goddess!!)

Urge

• During Happy Hour, they serve food, including what John and I decided should be called “Burrachos” which is sort of like a burrito poured on top of nachos and sounds like “drunks” in Spanish.

Urge

• Troft bathrooms are always a plus.

Urge

• The formaldehyde smell that was everpresent in this former funeral home finally subsided a couple of years ago.

Urge

• Infamous gogo dancers deserve their tips as the mutilations they must endure to keep their “erections” are grueling.

Urge

• The rumor of Russian mafia ownership has persisted throughout the years, but there is also another owner known for his “interviews” of talent.

Urge

• There are cameras rumored to be throughout the bar where the staff is watched remotely by owners.

Urge

• Hirsute Happy Hour bartender Frankie’s smile is only rivaled by his butt.

Urge

• 33 Second Avenue, near Second Street  Map