BARTENDER OF THE MONTH

By Johnny Trlica Ever walk into a bar, look at the bartender and know right away this is going to be fun? Her infectious smile and nod of welcome lets

One of the friendliest, fastest and most professional bartenders in the Houston/Galveston area is Casey Reed.

By Johnny Trlica –– Does a tourist town with over eight million visitors a year have a slow season? For Galveston, the answer is definitely a “yes.” While May through

By Johnny Trlica –– For thirty years starting in 1984, The 611 Hyde Park Pub was a neighborhood favorite. If that address sounds familiar it’s because the building is now

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

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

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