Gilbert’s to move into former Outwrite building; promises to honor legacy of corner of ‘gay and gay’
Gilbert's Cafe and Bar, the gay-friendly restaurant, is ready to take over the space at 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue where former gay landmark Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse was once located.
On the Facebook page named Gilbert's Expansion — 10th and Piedmont, Gilbert's owners Gilbert and Sean lay out their future plans, including honoring the space — long dubbed the corner of gay and gay — that has been an iconic location for LGBT Atlanta for more than a decade.
"The corner of 10th and Piedmont has been a beacon of progressive attitudes, acceptance and respect, we wish to continue that legacy as the city matures and welcomes an ever increasing diversity and a growing respect for general human rights," said owners Sean and Gilbert in a Facebook posting made yesterday.
Gilbert’s Mediterranean Cafe plans to expand next door into the space formerly occupied by Outwrite, the landmark LGBT bookstore that...
AID Atlanta's Gay Outreach program will host an Out2Eat event tomorrow night at Gilbert's Mediterranean Cafe. The monthly gay men's supper club will kick off at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to last until 9 p.m.
Come out to enjoy some great food while learning about AID Atlanta and its Gay Men's Outreach program.
The supper club is geared toward gay and bisexual Caucasian men, but all are welcome to attend.