By Tony AdamsIn 2026, Island House Key West is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the property and the staff sparkling more than ever! Island House knows it’s not easy being pretty,…
By Marlee Card, Mako MediaWhat began as a love of coffee and a family tradition has grown into a specialty coffee shop rooted in Cuban culture and community. “I grew up…
If the words effervescent, sparkly, and bubbly bring to mind a nice cold bottle of vintage champagne, they also aptly describe Wilton Manors reigning queen of nightlife and cabaret entertainment,…
The Queen Behind South Florida’s Longest-Running Drag BrunchBy Megan Fitzgerald, Ph.D.For 18 years, Nicolette has been the quick-witted, crowd-loving host of the iconic Sunday drag brunch at Aquaplex in Fort…
The City of Miami Beach and the local business community welcomed Wanderlust Café & Lounge for its grand opening this summer. Wanderlust is the first restaurant to benefit from the…
By Joshua Estrin As a gay traveler, I’ve often been passively accepted or quietly tolerated—but at UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya, I was genuinely celebrated. Belonging here wasn’t a corporate afterthought;…
By Megan Fitzgerald, Ph.D. Underwater magic takes a lot more than a shimmery tail. At B Ocean Resort’s legendary Wreck Bar, mermaid queen Holly Wood spends hours training to make…
Checkers & Rally’s, the nation’s leading double drive-thru quick-service restaurant, has announced the transfer of ownership of three stores in the South Florida area to seasoned restaurant franchisees, Dannie and…
December 31, 2025BourbonStPub.comBy John HaydenShe’s elegant, beautiful, and looks great in heel. Not heels. Heel.Mulan Alexander will step into Key West’s iconic, life-size high heel and descend to Duval St.…
Reflecting on 10 Years of OutClique and the Joy of the SeasonBy Steven O. Evans, PhD, Publisher & Megan Fitzgerald, PhD, Senior Associate EditorAs this year comes to a close,…
By John Hayden’Twas the week before Christmas — or the first nights of Hanukkah — Not a cocktail was stirring, and the menorah was looking bleak. — Clement Clarke Moore…
By Charles Baran Next year, Island House, that gay men’s, fun-in-the-sun, clothing optional resort at the east end of Fleming Street in Old Town Key West, will turn fifty. When…
By John Hayden & Steven O. Evans, PhDWhen Gloria Gaynor sang “I Will Survive,” she may as well have been foreshadowing the resilience of South Florida’s drag scene. After nearly…
R House Wynwood has long been known for its weekend-only Drag Brunch, a glittering mashup of high-energy drag performances, bottomless cocktails, and Latin-fusion plates. Now, the Wynwood hotspot is giving…
Get Ready for Fur, Fun, and Florida SunshineOctober 29 - November 2, 2025By OutClique writerAs fall approaches to cool down the summer, things are heating up in paradise. Key West…