Restaurant review: Cafe Heaven

Posted on June 5, 2012 | 2 comments

Provincetown RestaurantRestaurants come and go but Cafe Heaven, conveniently situated on Commercial Street in Provincetown, has always been a popular place to grab breakfast or lunch. Turn over is quick so if there is a wait (and there almost always is), put your name in and wait patiently outside.

This casual restaurant serves a delicious breakfast which includes most of the staples, eggs benedict, omelette, granola, etc.  Cafe Heaven only serves fresh maple syrup so when I visit I tend to bypass the eggs and have a sweet breakfast.  Below is a stack of blueberry pancakes and a stack of croissant french toast. I’d highly recommend trying one of these if you get the chance.  If you feel the need to eat healthy have it with a side of their fresh squeezed juice.You won’t find a website for Cafe Heaven, but stop by at 199 Commercial Street and check out this restaurant on your next visit.

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Would you still love me if I were gay?

Posted on June 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Last week I wrote a post Hey Pops! Would you still love me if I were gay?  I wrote this after seeing this image in my neighborhood.  This poignant “post card” stopped me dead in my tracks, which is exactly what the Boston artists who created this public art was hoping.

Boston artists use their medium to raise awareness

This poster and others similar to it sprouted up in some of Boston’s neighborhoods shortly after President Obama expressed support for same sex marriage.  Technically these posters are considered graffiti, but I hope the city keeps them up as they convey an important reminder and will hopefully spark the conversation the artists are intentionally provoking.

Much thanks to Sol who left a comment in my original post tipping me off about this local campaign. You can read more about this artistic crusade to raise awareness and increase dialog in an article penned by the Boston Globe here.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on June 5, 2012 | 2 comments

I don’t know who this blue-eyed guy is but I like the fact that he has that very approachable “Boy Next Door” vibe.  Like his t-shirt says, Guaranteed Woofable loved when I read that.

Are you a fan of this weekly post? You can see past Temptation Tuesday men by linking here.

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30th Annual Scooper Bowl: June 5-7

Posted on June 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

If you are an ice cream lover and you live in the Boston area, this event is a must attend.  You can get more information about Boston’s Scooper Bowl by visiting www.scooperbowl.org.

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The Bourne Legacy opens August 3, 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 | 2 comments

Bourne Legacy

Years ago when I was in high school and college I read the Bourne Trilogy by Robert Ludlum and I loved the books. Despite my squeamish nature that shies away from violence, I love the suspense and story lines of a good espionage novel.

It looks like Hollywood is not ready to say good bye to this series which has raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and in August a new Bourne movie called The Bourne Legacy will open in theaters.

The strange part of this story line is that Jason Bourne will not be in the movie – well at least not the “Jason Bourne”. Apparently we learn that Operation Treadstone had other, maybe many “Jason Bournes”.  I loved the books and I thought Matt Damon played the lead character superbly, but this one has me wondering if it is worth seeing.  Check out the Bourne Legacy trailer and decide for yourself. 

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Pride week in Boston

Posted on June 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Scott BrownA couple years ago, shortly after Sen. Scott Brown won the special election to fulfill the remaining two years in the late Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat, Motley (a local Men’s clothing store), came up with a very creative “Happy Pride” message, using the image of Sen. Brown’s 1982 Cosmo centerfold photo.

Let’s see if South End retailers can create the same kind of show stopping  window dressing to wish the LGBT community a happy pride this year.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on June 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Each Monday I post “Men of Twitter” profiles. These are men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following.

It is Pride Week in Boston and the start of “Pride Month” when many LGBT communities come together to celebrate so each week this month I’ll feature Twitter profiles of gay men who are lending their voice and influence to fight for greater equality. Here are two men you may recognize and wish to follow.

Gay RugbyGarethThomas14 – Last week I posted a rather revealing photo of Gareth from the cover of Attitude Magazine’s “Naked” issue, which resulted in a lot of emails indicating people would like to see more of him. Gareth is an out, retired Welsh rugby player and regularly posts pictures of himself. I’m assuming many of you will appreciate following him.

Photo by Seth Rau

CarlSciortino – Carl was elected to the Massachusetts State House in 2005 after a tough primary where he defeated the Democratic incumbent who was opposed to Same Sex Marriage.  His closely watched  primary showed others that supporting marriage equality would not necessarily count against you in Massachusetts. Carl is easy to chat with and active on Twitter so wish him a Happy Pride this week.

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Things that make BosGuy go hmm…

Posted on June 3, 2012 | 5 comments

Thanks for sharing Kevin.

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AIDS Walk Boston today

Posted on June 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

AIDS Action CommitteeI’m not able to participate in Boston’s AIDS Walk this year but my thoughts are with the organizers from The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. If you are not participating in this year’s walk which started earlier this morning won’t you consider making a donation to this worthwhile charity?

AIDS Action of Massachusetts

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Restaurant review: House of Siam

Posted on June 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

House of Siam BostonHouse of Siam has been serving Thai food in Boston’s South End since the late 1990s on Columbus Avenue.  In October 2008 this family owned restaurant opened a second smaller location on Tremont Street.

Since Pho Republique closed, the South End has lacked any truly extraordinary Thai restaurant, but the House of Siam goes a long way to satisfying any cravings you may have for this South East Asian cuisine.  The dinner menu for the House of Siam is huge with more than 50 dinner plates to choose from including:  Salads, Soups and Appetizers which range from $4.50 – $15; Noodles and Fried Rice $11-$13; House Specialties $13-$17; Seafood plates start at $15; Curry plates $13-$17 depending on the protein you choose (chicken, beef, shrimp or duck); Vegetarian plates are all $11.

Portions at House of Siam are generous as seen below with the two starters we ordered; Steamed Siam Dumplings with ginger sauce that was addicting for $6.95 and Crab Rangoon for $6.95. House of Siam Boston

The main plates were equally satisfying although the spicy chicken for $12.95 shown below left was not spicy; something you can reconcile by requesting more heat to your server.  Below right is one of the restaurant’s signature plates, Shrimp Pad Thai $12.95. House of Siam Boston

The House of Siam is open 7-days a week and serves beer and wine.  Weekend reservations are not necessary but recommended.

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Ptown state of mind

Posted on June 2, 2012 | 2 comments

This weekend I’m visiting Provincetown for the first time this summer.  I promise to take pictures and blog more about the vacation at some point but til then I thought I’d share images of this quaint sea side town that I consider my second home.  Should travel plans bring you to Ptown this summer do let me know.

PtownMany have a strong opinion regarding which end of town is more desirable, but I think both have their charm.  The photo above is of a home in Provincetown’s East End.

ProvincetownThe men prefer the dune beaches of Provincetown, but if you are not inclined to hike or kayak out to the beach you can enjoy a cold drink with a view of Provincetown’s harbor at the Boatslip. Of course it goes without saying that people watching here is second to none.

ProvincetownBars close at 1AM in Provincetown.  By 1:30AM Spiritus Pizza on Commercial Street becomes the busiest part of town as thousands of (mostly) gay men come for a slice of pizza, a chance to gossip and laugh with friends and perhaps if lucky to find someone special.

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Boston’s summer slumber

Posted on June 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

At the start of each June, the city of Boston heaves a sigh of relief as the student population leaves for the summer; I’ve read reports that suggest this is approximately 20% of Boston’s population.

Their departure is immediately obvious to anyone who lives in Boston. The student population and the academic institutions that instruct these men and women are part of Boston’s DNA, and as they leave, Boston goes into what I can only compare to as a slumber.

I don’t mean to imply if you come to Boston this summer it will be a ghost town, but the city does become a shell of its former self. However, before we know it, the fall semester will be in full swing and literally tens of thousands of students will be here for their September 1st apartment rental.  So if you happen to live in Boston and read my blog, I wanted to wish you a happy and restful student-free summer.


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Madonna / Gaga Redux

Posted on June 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love this Lady Gaga vs. Madonna mash up which is on YouTube now. You’ll recognize other mixes although David Guetta’s mix of When Love Takes Over is probably the most prevalent and does the mash up justice.

Madonna fans by now will have seen the leaked video which shows her concert rehearsals  in Israel including a similar mash up of Born This Way and Express Yourself.  It is now Friday afternoon on the East Coast and early evening in Europe so crank up the volume and let this video put you in a good mood to start your weekend.

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Happy Pride

Posted on June 1, 2012 | 1 comment
Gay Pride

Image by Connor Lassey

June is synonymous with Pride for many in the LGBT community.

Although many cities (esp those in the South) now celebrate Pride in the spring and fall, the majority of celebrations in the US still take place in June.

I’ve pulled together a quick list of June Pride celebrations.  Feel free to add dates of other cities in the comments section if your home town is missing. The dates and cities were pulled from the Gay Cities website.

June 2-3:  Detroit, Honolulu, and Kansas City

June 9-10: Boston, Indianapolis, Key West, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC

June 16-17: Baltimore, Columbus, Denver, Nashville, Portland, and Providence

June 23-24: Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and the Twin cities

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Furry Friday

Posted on June 1, 2012 | 5 comments

Gay BearNot sure what branch of the military this guy is suppose to be from, but it got my attention. Perhaps for those who like lots of fur this isn’t enough chest hair, but I think he looks pretty seductive and couldn’t resist the post. Hope you enjoy it too. Enjoy the weekend.

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