Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 02:59:11 -0500 (EST) From: Dionisio I was browsing the listing of business and noted that nothing in Columbus, Ohio was listed. Please add the following. Welcome to Columbus! Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Entertainment Guide Compiled by the Office of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Services at The Ohio State University. Bars and Nightclubs: Columbus Eagle (gay owned) 232 N. 3rd St. (614) 228-2804. One of Columbus' most popular bars for the adult male crowd which features a dance floor and a back room for billiards. Club 20 (gay owned) 20 E. Duncan Ave. (614) 261-9111. A comfortable neighborhood atmosphere very close to campus. Eagle in Exile (gay owned) 893 N. 4th St. (614) 294-0069. For those into the serious Levi/Leather scene; this is the place for you. Herby's Tavern (gay owned) 349 Marconi St. (614) 464-2270. Herby's offers a lounge-like aura and a buffet at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday. Summit Station (Jack's) (gay owned) 2210 Summit Street. (614) 261-9624. Lesbian bar for those who enjoy conversation and billiards. Close to OSU campus. Tradewinds II (gay owned) 117 E. Chestnut St. (614) 461-4110. Tradewinds is a casual leather/western bar for men, offering a dance floor, a relaxed back-bar area, and an area for playing billiards. Tremont Lounge (gay owned) 948 S. High St. (614) 445-9365. Located south of downtown, the Tremont offers a cozy jukebox atmosphere. Trends/The Garage (gay owned) 40 E. Long St. (614) 461-0076. Trends (in front) offers a lounge-like atmosphere while The Garage offers contemporary dance music very popular with college age men. Wall Street (gay owned) 144 N. Wall St. (614) 464-2800. Wall Street, a large dance bar, has mostly a lesbian crowd on the weekend and attracts a progressive crowd on Wednesday nights. Restaurants and Coffee shops: Bermuda Onion (gay owned) 660 N. High St. (614) 221-6296. New York delicatessen-style food here in Columbus' Short North. The Coffee Table (gay owned), 731 N. High St. (614) 297-1177. Espresso, Cafe Latte, and desserts; located in the Short North. David's On Main (gay owned), 122 E. Main St. (614) 228-8781. Restaurant and lunch time bistro, offers Sunday brunch, and also features a downstairs bar. Dinner entrees range from $10-$15; reservations suggested. Downtown. French Loaf (gay owned) 1456 W. 5th Ave. (614) 488-6843. This gay owned and operated bakery offers a small sitting place to enjoy a cup of coffee and pastries. Popular on weekend mornings. Grapevine Cafe (gay owned) 3 E. Gay St. (614) 221-VINE. Offering a limited selection of food, offering a bar and live music on Wednesdays in a casual atmosphere. King Avenue Coffeehouse, 247 King Avenue (614) 294-TCUP. A non-smoking vegetarian restaurant and coffeehouse with a wide selection of coffees, teas and desserts. South of the OSU campus. North Market Cafe, 29 Spruce St. (614) 621-2233. Located in Columbus' farmers' market. Most popular Thursday-Saturday. RJ Slammers, 202 E. Long St. (614) 221-8880. Bar and pizza offering back room for billiards. Tapatio, 491 Park St. (614) 221-1085. Regional Mexican, Latin American and Caribbean food. Entrees $10-$15. A block from North Market. Cinema and Theater: Drexel Theaters, 2254 E. Main St. (614) 231-9512; 1247 Grandview Ave. (614) 486-6114; 4250 N. High St. (614) 263-4416. Columbus' main theaters for alternative films. The Reality Theater (gay owned), 736 N. Pearl Alley (614) 294-7541. Many plays with gay and lesbian themes are produced throughout the year. Wexner Center for the Arts, N. High St. & 15th Ave. (614) 292-0330. Art gallery and theater exhibiting the latest in contemporary art and films often with gay, lesbian and bisexual themes. After Hours Breakfast: The Clock Restaurant, 161 N. High St. (614) 228-7000. Extremely popular breakfast spot on the weekends. Olentangy Inn, 1299 Olentangy River Rd. (614) 294-5211. Offering breakfast after hours on the weekends. Tee-Jay's Country Place. 1071 Dublin Rd. (614) 487-0552. Open 24 hours. Favorite of after hours crowds Wednesday-Saturday. Village Junction, 780 S. High St. (614) 444-1578. Favorite of after hours crowds on Friday and Saturday nights. Books, Videos and Gifts: Borders Book Shop & Espresso Bar, 4545 Kenny Road, (614) 451-2292. One of the largest and most comprehensive bookstores in Columbus, Features lesbian and gay literature. Fan the Flames Feminist Bookstore (gay owned), 3387 N. High St. (614) 447- 0565. This bookstore in Clintonville features feminist, lesbian and gay literature. Kukala's Cards & Gifts (gay owned), 636 N. High St. (614) 228-8337. This is where you buy rainbow gear! Lesbian owned in the Short North. Metro Video (gay owned) 848 N. High St. (614) 291-7962. Carries gay and lesbian films & adult videos. Rainbow Bookstore (gay owned) 772 N. High St., Suite 103, (614) 297-1500. Gay owned, operated home of GAYBEAT. For more information, call (614) 292-6200 or e-mail to dbower@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu [Submitted by: Donnette E Bower (dbower@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu) Thu, 13 Oct 1994 09:52:31 -0400 (EDT)] All documents are the responsibility of their originator. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ___ "Engage." ___....-----'---`-----....___ ========================================= "Oh, Jean-Luc! I knew you'd come ___`---..._______...---'___ around! I'll have Troi start (___) _|_|_|_ (___) the arrangements immediatly!" \\____.-'_.---._`-.____// ~~~~`.__`---'__.'~~~~ ~~~~~