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best community
ally gill foundation 2215 market street denver, colorado 80205 303.292.4455 the mission of the colorado-based gill foundation is to secure equal opportunity for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. established in 1994 by software entrepreneur tim gill, the gill foundation is the nation's largest funder of lbgt civil rights organizations. with an endowment of approximately $200 million, the gill foundation has invested nearly $54 million in nonprofit organizations throughout the country. |
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best colorado
politician of the year mayor john hickenlooper 720.865.9000 our mayor has been a strong supporter of the gay community since day one. hikenlooper has picked several gay and lesbian leaders to serve in his new administration and has spoken out against the federal marriage amendment.
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best college jock
jeremy bloom a native of fort collins, jeremy started his skiing career as the youngest of u.s. freestyle ski team at age 15, later going on to become an olympic skier at the 2002 games. that wasn't enough. jeremy also played football two years for the cu buffs, scoring 5 touch-downs all coming on plays of 75 yards or more. he consistently ranked in the top ten of "most sought after for information" on olympic athletes and is perhaps one of the most handsome men in the world. |
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best celebrity
butt – male or female brad pitt |
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cutest bartender trevor at restaurant aix 719 e. 17th ave 303.831.1296 billy has two words for you: bel ami. |
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cutest vj ken at jr's 777 east 17th avenue that smile must have been what got the guerrilla readers to vote ken as denver's cutest vj. |
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best dj dj frank foos denver's home grown and fastest growing (ooooohh!) dj. congratulations foos to your many accomplishments and we look forward to seeing you at denver's newest sunday t-dance, fresh! the guerrilla readers love you! |
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biggest lush roxy rubenstein at jr's 777 east 17th avenue she drinks you know! no wait, she gulps! i mean, who else could win such a category? even watching the fegulye feud gives billy a hangover for three days. |
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bitchiest
doorperson randy at the wrangler 1700 logan street billy loves a fun bitch. but the hateful ones can go home and count their nasty wrinkles. that's exactly where the management of the wrangler needs to send this one with her mag-lite shoved up her hoo-haw! women who are not treated equally at the door should contact the colorado department of revenue . |
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best metrosexual
hangout gym at the chic beauvallon 9th avenue and broadway it's swanky but masculine locker rooms are the ideal for you aspiring metrosexuals. |
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best benefit of
the year matthew shepard foundation's celebrity bear auction march 19th, 2005, westin tabor center 303.830.7400 the celebrity bear auction is certainly one of denver's most exciting benefits of the year with bears donated by the likes of elton john, elizabeth taylor, govenor howard dean, ellen degeneres, du's hockey team and a host of others. join judy shepard and master of ceremonies mike nelson and come bear to make a difference. |
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best children's
benefit of the year wigs for kids june 3rd, 2005 6-9pm david haley urban hair dressers 2785 north speer blvd when children lose their hair, whether as a result of medical treatments, health conditions, or burn accidents, they don’t just suffer physically. the change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem. these folks are working hard to make a difference for these children and their events are lots of fun. click above to see how you can help. |
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best new gay
website delivermale.com playing on the awesome netflix idea with great movies delivered to your door, no late fees, and some steamy scenes, delivermale is awesome. dm is a hit with guerrilla readers. check it out! |
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best place to meet
that special girl burt subaru service department at 7:45am 1650 W 104th Ave 303.438.7500 whether you need a tune-up, total overhaul, or quickie lube we hear burt subaru is the place to be. we also hear they offer u-haul rentals. |
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billy's favorite
insurance agent guerrilla barb barb brower farmer's insurance 50 s. steele, ste 500 303.782.0282 x106 barb is fabulous. afterall, she is the only one that would insure the wild guerrilla buses. :) if you are looking for home, auto, life, or renter's insurance give barb a call. she will get you a great deal. |
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best dry cleaner uptown cleaners 1658 grant street 303.830.6640 a good dry cleaner is hard to find! uptown cleaners is hands down the best in the area! the staff and owners are awesome nice people and they do a fabulous job. your clothes will come back looking impeccable every single time! |
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best gym athletic club at denver place 1849 curtis street 303.294.9494 you all know it as the club in the bridge over curtis street. great locker rooms, hottie boy, great equipment and a top-notch staff. this gym is known for consistently investing in hordes of new equipment each year. and the locking bathrooms on the second floor are not to be missed for that hot workout. |
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best new personal
trainer chet, chris and the folks at at tetro performance 1850 bassett st., denver, co 80202 303.870.8472 looking for some help with that new years resolution? check out tetro performance - they can help with your nutrition and fitness goals.
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best next career
sean cody's assistant nuf said. |
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best punani wax
val at antoine du chez cherry creek 300 josephine street 303.320.3006 you have to find someone gentle around the edges and val is your gal according to guerrilla readers. and afterwards its ohhh so smooth. |
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best aa meeting
sunday mornings at york street 1311 york street, denver 303.322.4440 if you ever need a helping hand give these wonderful folks a call. rumor has it this is one of the best meetings in town. |
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best place to test
your cuteness the brig where guerrilla readers tell billy there are more people than teeth, you're sure to be the hit of the party |
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best place to “get
away” in the mile hi city high line canal The canal is one of denver's best recreational amenities in the denver area. with many access points, its trail is used for hiking, biking, jogging and horseback riding. |
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best hike mount sanitas loop a very popular and beautiful trail close to downtown boulder with astounding views from the ridges in all directions. close second: dream canyon |
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best new colon
hydrotherapist carol at natural flow 1739 marion stret 303.813.1800 colon hydrotherapy is all the rage among the movie stars and the health conscious. it offers an excellent opportunity to maintain optimum health and feel your best. carol is one of the neatest ladies you'll ever meet. check it out! |
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best college
hangout giggling grizzly 1320 20th street the grizzly's old-west decor belies the scene inside: young college types and coeds. the service is quick, and the drink specials are among the best in the area. if you're looking for a spot to imbibe in lodo and still have enough for cab fare home, this is your spot. |
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best place to rack
'em (pool hall) wynkoop brewery 18th and wynkoop streets yummy eats, good fresh brewed beer and lots of pool tables upstairs. what more could you ask for? convenient to union station, light rail and in the heart of lodo. |
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best place to
watch skater boys denver skate park 2205 19th street the $1.5 million 60,000 square-foot denver skate park located in the south platte river valley was the largest, most elaborate park of its kind when it was built in 2001. it's a great place to board and a even better place to watch skater boys, if that's your fancy! |
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best place to
volunteer rainbow alley drop-in center 1050 broadway 303.831.8442 if you have some free-time there's not much better of a place to invest your time than with the youth of our community. guerrilla queer bar applauds the center for the great work they are doing! |
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best broken urinal
for two months jr's bar and grill downstairs men's room 777 east 17th avenue we heard that some drunk beotch hostess fell on the urinal again and broke it? |
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best place at be
naughty maggiano's downtown bathroom in the denver pavillions 500 16th street, first floor featuring floor to ceiling doors on the bathroom stalls, a great handicap bar for good balance and those acrobat moves and the mushroom ravioli's aren't bad either |
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best place to moon
a crowd out the window of the rtd light rail as it pulls away from the crowded station after a rockies game, or sushi den through those towering windows during busy dinner rush. nothin like a moonlight dinner! note: guerrilla queer bar does prescreen readers and is not responsible for indigestion of fine diners. |
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best place to meet
that special boy connexion.org |
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best new
restaurant sparrow 410 e. 7th avenue 303.831.1003 sparrow drew lots of high marks from guerrilla readers with their fabulous sophisticated american cuisine. this restaurant is perfect - when you sit down for dinner, you'll feel like you've been transplanted to one of manhattan or san francisco's superb eateries. a warm, inviting interior with beautiful bay windows a fun bar and open kitchen. the food is exellent and the staff is top-notch. they will make you feel at home in no time. |
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denver’s best
restaurant carmine's on penn 92 south pennsylvania st 303.777.6443 carmines has been dishing up some of the best italian food in the city since 1994. they feature large family portions of great dishes, a vast italian-only wine list, and a great candle-lit atmosphere. be sure to make reservations, often as much as a week in advance. don't miss the garlic biscuits, they're to die for. |
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best restaurant
for a first date chipotle various locations, denver, colorado why, you ask? chipolte gives you an awesome opportunity to see how well you date can put large objects in their mouth with both hands and witness their technique. plus the cheap, easy ditch-em factor. |
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best brunch le central 8th avenue and lincoln street 303.863.8094 guerrilla readers tell us this is the best brunch in the mile-hi city. don't miss the muscles! yumm! billy recommends only bringing morning guests you've known more than 24 hours. |
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best sushi mao restaurant 201 columbine st 303.377.5330 denver's newest upscale sushi restaurant and lounge. the food is awesome and they have a great happy hour 4-7p with drink and appetizer specials. billy hears the apple dessert is a highlight! |
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best neighborhood
pizza joint pasquini's restaurant 1336 east 17th avenue 1310 south broadway the pizza and made-to-order calzones are a denver staple! not to be missed. |
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best “family”
restaurant racine's restaurant 650 sherman street often affectionately called gaycines, this fabulous eatery is always sure to be a good time and offer up consistently good food. the patio is great in the summer. but billy warns you to avoid getting into "shot wars" on the patio! |
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best authentic
mexican food la placida inn 19th avenue and clarkson street this place has phenomenal mexican food at a great price. its the triangle shaped building on 19th next to the toothless-safeway. |
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best late night
food barracuda's bar & restaurant 11th ave and ogden street |
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best place billy
hasn’t invaded are you kidding, billy never shares his invasion spots! :-) |
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best new bar evolution 22nd street & champ street club evolution has really put together a great recipe for fun: 1 part great space, 1 part lounge upstairs, 1 part great dj's, and 1 part fun staff. come check out denver's newest gay and lesbian bar. you'll be glad you did. |
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best balls stout street pub's pub bawls 1443 stout street 303.820.3212 your heart's not going to like it but your taste buds will. check out the yummy "pub balls" at the stout street pub. macaroni and cheese balls deep fried. ummm! :-) |
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best drinkin'
joint to watch sports espn zone 1187 16th street mall 303.595.3776 tv's, tv's, and more tv's -- even above every stall in the men's room. |
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best margarita mezcal 3230 east colfax across from the blue bird okay now, billy is an expert on margaritas and mezcal is serving up the best in town. their secret? two kinds of fresh squeezed lime juice, a dash of oj, sprite, and fabulous house brands of tequila and triple-sec. oh so smooth! |
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best specialty
martini orange drop at the avenue grill 630 east 17th avenue the ave's orange drops are to die for and don't forget to ask for sugar around the rim! |
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best long island
comedy works 1226 15th street 303.595.3637 billy has tested and retested these long islands over and over again and they are sure to please. |
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best happy hour
blue 67 1475 lawrence 303.260.7505 yummy martini's in every flavor and color and at a great price! check out their happy hour. |
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best
bargain happy hour kona grill cherry creek mall next to cpk great prices on yummy full size pizza's, calamari, martini's and margaritas. if you're looking for a fun spot to hit after work, don't miss the kona grill! |
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best beer
selection old chicagos 1415 market street in lodo billy's heard rumors this place is hopping with the gayboys friday's for dinner. |
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best guerrilla
party so far priscilla queen of the corn maze october 22, 2004 |
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best bloody mary
lori at the avenue grill 630 east 17th avenue the avenue has the best bloody mary's in denver hands down. their home-made recipe is to die for and lori makes them just right. stop on by and have one. you'll be hooked! |
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best place to
drink at 7am the compound 145 broadway 303.722.7977 you gotta try it once just to say you have! |
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best frozen drink
machines above the dove patio on the roof of the soiled dover 1949 market 303.299.0100 great summer space with several frozen drink machines spinning some great cocktails. ultra-refreshing! |
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best "non-gay"
coffee shop metropolitan mudd 1516 wazee in lodo |
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best specialty
food market marczyk's fine foods 770 e. 17th avenue 303.894.9499 marczyk's was almost the unanimous choice among guerrilllas. maybe cuz it's right on everyone's way home from happy hour at the wrangler or jr's! featuring 4,000 square feet of choice meats, a cheese cave, a great little wine store, and top-notch produce, marczyk's has become a staple in uptown! |
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best wine store divino wine & spirits 1240 s. broadway 303.778.1800 talk about a fun, chic wine store with an awesome selection. you have to check out divino! you'll feel like you are walking down the runway at the fashion show |
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best gift store
guerrilla reader tie for number one! absolutely fabulous 9th and downing streets heaven sent me 116 s. broadway two of denver's funnest "family stores"! both are not to be missed |
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best store to meet
a hottie melt at the cherry creek mall 303.933.0853 billy loves hanging out at melt. it's cherry creek's newest gay bar (as in the soap variety)! have you seen the hunky boys and girls that work and frequent this joint.... yummy! and the products are great too... you'll be in heaven with the wonderful shaving butter (trust me!) and aromatic scrubs. see you there! |
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best naughty store
fascinations super store 4111 e virginia avenue glendale, colorado 303.322.3324 you know you've been there! |
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best clothing
deals urban outfitters sale rack cherry creek mall park meadows mall guerrilla readers tell us there's lots of cute, fun threads to be found here! |
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best place to get
a hip guerrilla outfit rave's oh my goth store 4990 east colfax 303.333.5987 |
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best shoes one must leave denver for fabulous shoes |
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