No Bar: Can New York’s Queer Nightlife Scene Feel at Home in a Hotel Chain? | Bon Appétit
"A long-running East Village gay bar that recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary and is viewed as a legacy, community-oriented spot; its owner has expressed concern that newer hotel-driven venues may prioritize high-end food and drink and profits over the close-knit, people-first atmosphere of established local bars." - ByPriya Krishna
