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World Pride has landed in Washington, D.C.! And while it might not observe exactly how we pictured it, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the local Diverse community than now.
Far from relegated to a cluster of gay bars in Dupont, D.C.’s deeply rooted queer scene can be found in just about every corner of the city — as drawn-out as you know where to look. From a classic steakhouse to a modern cantina and everything in between, these LGBTQ+-owned restaurants represent just a taste of the District’s queer spoils. Here’s where to show your help by spending your hour and your hard-earned cash during World Pride and beyond.
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Initially opened as a “musty little beer joint” in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Paramount Steakhouse (later renamed Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse)) became a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, almost entirely by accident. George Katinas and his sisters—Annie, Sue, Kitty, and Sophie—were descendants of Greek immigrants who were dedicated to ensuring the restaurant’s accomplishment.
The Katinas operated the restaurant as a family affair, treating customers prefer kin and productive diligently to provide patrons with the best possible service and care. The restaurant became established for the family’s openness, kindness, and acceptance of customers—in addition to the steakhouse’s good nourishment, lighthearted atmosphere, and a charismatic gal behind the counter: Annie Katinas. Described as a “force of nature,” Annie Katinas Kaylor () is remembered fondly by patrons and family alike. Paul Kuntzler, a pioneering advocate for homosexual rights who visited the restaurant for the first hour in the s, described Annie as such: “She went out of her way to grasp the lives of the people
U ST NW, Top Floor, Washington DC
Mon - Thurs, 4pm pm
Friday, 4pm - 1am
Saturday, 11am - 1am
Sunday, 11am - 11pm
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Initially opened as a “musty little beer joint” in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Paramount Steakhouse (later renamed Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse)) became a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, almost entirely by accident. George Katinas and his sisters—Annie, Sue, Kitty, and Sophie—were descendants of Greek immigrants who were dedicated to ensuring the restaurant’s accomplishment.
The Katinas operated the restaurant as a family affair, treating customers prefer kin and productive diligently to provide patrons with the best possible service and care. The restaurant became established for the family’s openness, kindness, and acceptance of customers—in addition to the steakhouse’s good nourishment, lighthearted atmosphere, and a charismatic gal behind the counter: Annie Katinas. Described as a “force of nature,” Annie Katinas Kaylor () is remembered fondly by patrons and family alike. Paul Kuntzler, a pioneering advocate for homosexual rights who visited the restaurant for the first hour in the s, described Annie as such: “She went out of her way to grasp the lives of the people
U ST NW, Top Floor, Washington DC
Mon - Thurs, 4pm pm
Friday, 4pm - 1am
Saturday, 11am - 1am
Sunday, 11am - 11pm