Hell’s Kitchen Local

The creative hub where we recorded Constellation. It’s been an independent recording studio for almost 30 years, hosting everyone from Aerosmith, Slash & Duff, Ozzy Osbourne, to Living Colour and The Fray — and now our band.

This is actually my favorite Thai restaurant in the entire city. I always bring friends here when they visit just so they can try the crab curry — it’s that good. Every dish feels like it’s made with care, and it never disappoints.

As the oldest gay bar in HK and my love of queer history, 9th Ave Saloon is a must! Plus it’s less than a block away! During happy hour and weekend days, I can even sneak my pug Gumbo in. I love the Tom of Finland wallpaper, the hole in the wall vibes and the local community feel.

Red Eye has it all. It’s a coffee shop, it’s a cabaret space, it’s an event venue, it’s a club. I love seeing Marti Gould Cummings’ Stage Fright show, Justin Carter-Van Pelt’s Horror Movie Night: Movie Mausoleum, their underwear nights and drag events. Check out all their events, there is something for everyone!

I love this place. In a sea of chain stores in Port Authority, this shop is an oasis of creativity. It’s filled with one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories from local designers. I always pop in to see an ever changing stock of unique pieces. I love that it’s in Port Authority.

I love FLEX mainly because of my favorite bartender Gio. I have known Gio since 2010, so coming to FLEX for a beer (or three) always feels like the perfect LGBTQ+ home!

Incredible food, great atmosphere and staff. Jim Lahey, the owner, is a passionate foodie who travels the world looking for great food, and he loves this neighborhood.

The go-to spot for an egg & cheese sandwich and my regular neighborhood stop for a coffee, protein bar, or anything I need for a quick bite on the go.

I took my current girlfriend here on one of our first dates.

Yum! I loved this place when it was Taboon and was so sad when it burned down. I was overjoyed when it reopened as Frena. The food, cocktails, and the owners — who were so gracious when I accidentally crashed their soft opening — are awesome.