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Eater
22-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Inside Little Gay Pub's Big Philly Expansion
is a food and travel writer based in Washington, D.C. He covers bars and restaurants, dishes and drinks, and the people and politics behind our food. He currently serves as the food columnist for the Washington Blade . For its second location, D.C.'s popular cocktail bar Little Gay Pub looked outside its capital hometown – up I-95 to Philadelphia. This newer, bigger Little Gay Pub (commonly known by its initials, LGP), opened its doors in late May just in time for Pride month. Located in the heart of the Gayborhood, LGP brings its cheeky touch to a new two-story space that's twice as large as the original. Little Gay Pub welcomes guests with stunning stained glass. Co-owners and longtime friends Dito Sevilla, Benjamin Gander, and Dusty Martinez are all decorated D.C. hospitality veterans. Sevilla spearheaded a subterranean cocktail den below Italian restaurant Floriana, Gander managed several local LGBTQ+ bars (Nellie's, Number Nine) for more than decade, and Martinez has played a host of roles at bars, from go-go boys to general manager at Trade. Coming out of the pandemic in summer 2022, the trio teamed up to fill a void they say was missing in the D.C. bar scene: 'a space where we ourselves wanted to hang out,' says Sevilla. Little Gay Pub was born later that year in Local Circle. Its sophomore location in Philadelphia is no different (102 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia). 'While we believe there's more room to grow in D.C. eventually, we thought, how we could expand the brand, and Philadelphia is a city we love, has a great gay community, and made the most sense,' says Sevilla. They spent time thinking through how the bar would welcome in the local community. Various nods to the city, some more explicit than others, pepper the space. 'We have lots of brass eagles around the bar,' Sevilla notes. In D.C., the art and LGBTQ historical memorabilia make up an important element of LGP; nearly every square inch of wall space is a suggestive print, historical archive, political note, or pop culture signal. It's made enough of a splash to attract local celebs like Nancy Pelosi. One standout design detail in Philadelphia is Princess Diana sporting an NFL Eagles jacket. 'It's something to celebrate the city, its history, and its icons,' says Sevilla, of its reigning Superbowl LIX champions. Little Gay Pub is known for its quirky decor. Little Gay Pub Similarly, the cocktail menu is a reflection of Philly, building on the D.C. drink options. The espresso martini, now a gay bar mainstay, is a top seller, as is the summertime perennial Aperol spritz. Gander notes that 'a fun find for us is that Philly loves tequila, so we have a few more tequila options.' See: the 'Big Gay Margarita,' a giant pint glass of a margarita popular on the first floor of the bar. New for LGP in this second spot is the beer-and-shot combo, also called a boilermaker; as well as the Tailspin, a take on the Paper Plane and nod to Philadelphia's aquatic plane shipyard. Even the glassware is Philly-specific (it's also on sale). For eats, the D.C. LGP has become known for its baskets of tater tots as well as 'dino bites,' or nostalgic chicken nuggets shaped like dinosaurs and served on cheese boards. These menu items are also around in Philly, though Sevilla promises that local options are in the works, including potentially a cheesesteak roll. Little Gay Pub is also infamous – Insta-infamous – for its bathrooms. The two stalls have become so popular for their selfies, they inspired a viral Instagram handle (@royal_flush_lgP) dedicated to reposting mirrored selfies in front of quirky and suggestive brass finishes. Martinez says that 'In Philly, we're lucky because we have more bathroom space.' One bathroom is modern, 'hypergreen' with a chandelier, and swan faucet; 'the selfies are going crazy,' he says. The second-floor restroom offers a 'Hollywood regency vibe, reflecting the English garden atmosphere of the bar space. It's a pink version of the green bathroom. We are impressed that the selfies are a thing.' The Philly interior starts with checkered floors and pink walls. Little Gay Pub As in D.C., the goal of LGP is not to compete but complement. As fans of the Philly Gayborhood for years, they are excited to be able to contribute to a beloved neighborhood – especially as some other local bars have recently closed. According to the owners, Little Gay Pub – whether in D.C. or Philly – is imbued with intentionality. Martinez says that LGP is 'inclusive, a welcoming space for everyone in the LGBTQ community. It's multigenerational, it's a place to both start or end the night, and a neighborhood vibe.' The design process took well over a year to get the inviting atmosphere right. The first-floor area is 'broody, almost masc,' says Martinez. Upstairs, however, speaks more to the name of the bar, with 'echoes of an English Garden.' Two months after opening, Martinez says that it's 'humbling to hear how happy our customers are. We see different facets of the community. LGP is not clubby, dancey, or loud, but just an inclusive space.' Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eagles stars' divide deepens as Saquon Barkley shares special White House moment with Ivanka Trump's son
It was a memorable day for many at the White House as the Philadelphia Eagles visited to toast their Super bowl LIX victory Monday but it was extra special for Ivanka Trump 's son. Although at least 13 Eagles stars were notably absent from the NFL franchise's customary celebratory audience with the president, there was one player in attendance who had a particularly impactful presence. Saquon Barkley, who earlier in the day had fired back at critics of his visit with Donald Trump at the weekend, not only split from his teammates, including Jalen Hurts, in attending the visit but also shared a special moment with Theodore Kushner - the nine-year-old grandson of the president. The First Daughter shared a video to social media of the youngster racing across the White House lawn with the running back. The pair were captured tossing the pigskin around before Theodore challenged the NFL star - one of the fastest in the league - to a race. 'Celebrating with champions at the White House today!' Ivanka wrote in the caption. 'Congratulations to the [Eagles] on an amazing season and Super Bowl win! 'My highlight of the day? Theo challenging [Barkley] to a race in the Rose Garden after my father wisely demurred! Thanks Saquon for being such a great sport!' Barkley is no stranger to the Trump family, having cozied up to Ivanka, her husband Jared Kushner, and their 11-year-old son Joseph at the annual JP Morgan tech 100 summit at the beginning of the month. The offensive star was also seen alongside Trump at his Trump National golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey at the weekend and traveled with the President on Marine One. An image shared to social media shows Barkley, Trump and several others sitting around a table together, with the President and Eagles player sitting next to one another. There were also several 'Make America Great Again' hats stacked on the table, though Barkley was not wearing one. Inevitably, Trump's ardent critics were quick to pile in on Barkley as he spent time with the most powerful man in the land and by Monday morning, the Eagles hero had had enough. 'Lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,' Barkley wrote on X. 'Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! 'Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day.' The Kushners have been less visible during the early stages of Trump's second term in office but haven't fail to seize the chance to mingle with sporting royalty. In March, Miami Dolphins stars Tua Tagovailova and Braxton Berrios spent time with Ivanka's family. In another Instagram post, she revealed that the members of the Dolphins had enjoyed a day with Kushner and Theo, playing a game of catch. In one photo Ivanka's youngest son and her husband posed with the quarterback and the wide receiver, who is dating TikTok star Alix Earle. Meanwhile a video in the next slide showed Theodore showing off his arm with the NFL players. While Barkley seemingly enjoyed his trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, fans noticed that many of the key players from the team's Super Bowl run were not there. Quarterback Hurts, receivers AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith and linebacker Zack Baun were absent. Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Brandon Graham (who has since retired), Nolan Smith Jr., Nakobe Dean, CJ Gardner Johnson (who is now on the Texans), Darius Slay (who is now on the Steelers) and Quinyon Mitchell were reportedly absent as well. Hurts snubbed the White House visit over a 'scheduling conflict,' according to NBC News's Yamiche Alcindor. Offensive lineman Lane Johnson and head coach Nick Sirianni were among those in attendance, as well as owner Jeffrey Lurie and chief security officer and senior advisor to the GM 'Big' Dom DiSandro.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who's performing at Gillette Stadium this summer?
FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Concert season at Gillette Stadium officially gets underway next week with AC/DC set to take the stage. Several major artists spanning a variety of genres will be coming to Foxboro over the next several months. If you're planning to go to the stadium this year, be mindful that the only bags allowed in the stadium for any kind of ticketed events are a small wristlet, a one gallon clear freezer bag or a clear plastic bag. You can learn more about the policy, including size limits here. ALSO READ: Charges dropped against 2 Warwick men in deadly Gillette Stadium fight There will be special event commuter trains from Gillette for all the upcoming concerts. If you're driving or using a rideshare service, you can find more information on parking and drop off locations here. Below is a list of all the concerts coming to Foxboro this summer: The rock and roll band will be performing at Gillette for the first time in ten years. The concert is currently sold out on Ticketmaster. You can find more event information here. Kendrick Lamar, the rapper who performed at Superbowl LIX, is making his Gillette Stadium debut alongside fellow Grammy-award winning artist SZA. You can learn more about the event or find the link to buy tickets here. Post Malone will be joined by country music rising star Jelly Roll for his Gillette Stadium debut. The stadium says this show is part of Post Malone's biggest headlining tour to date. Check here for more information and tickets. For two nights, The Weekend will be returning to Gillette alongside rapper Playboi Carter and special guest Mike Dean. You can find more on the tour and tickets here. The 'King of Country' will be performing at Gillette for the first time since 2019. He will be joined on stage by Chris Stapleton and Parker McCollum. This show will be Straight's third time performing in Foxboro. More details and ticket information can be found here. With more than 10 million tickets sold worldwide, the highest attended tour by a group is coming to Foxboro. Coldplay kicked off this tour in 2022 and will be performing back-to-back shows at Gillette. To buy tickets or find more information, click here. Country star Morgan Wallen will be performing in Foxboro alongside Miranda Lambert and Corey Kent. This show will follow the release of Wallen's fourth studio album on May 16. You can learn more and buy tickets here. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
