By Johnny Trlica Commentary: It was not that long ago that gay bars engaged in discrimination against women. Who remembers when women were not allowed in certain Montrose gay bars unless accompanied by a man or denied entrance because they were wearing open-toed shoes? In a bygone era, the sight of a straight bartender in

By Johnny Trlica Bartending is considered one of the most stressful jobs in the hospitality industry. It is a challenging environment that requires long hours on one’s feet, quick thinking and a great deal of patience. A study by Oysterlink showed that 27 percent of bartenders do not last longer than one year on the

Robert’s Lafitte’s ‘Cowboy Tom’ By Johnny Trlica Commentary: If a church represents a safe space for family, community and acceptance, then by that definition that is what a gay bar is. If bars are the churches for the gay community, then the bartenders are the priests. Long before the LGBTQ+ community enjoyed the benefits of