(Patrick Wong) Rainbow Macarons: Kahnfections The Pride-themed Macarons are available to order online and come in a case of six. Ahead of that, on June 22, Finn Town will also go through a bit of a transformation and become "Club Finn," which is being described as a "classy not trashy" Pride celebration with a red carpet, photographers, their signature Pride cocktails, and Jello shots.
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On both days, there will be Pink Brunch and Rainbow Brunch respectively, where brunch will be served all day, alongside the All You Need is Love cocktail menu. (Patrick Wong)Īnd while the drinks will be served during all of Pride month, Finn Town will also be hosting a couple of events during Pride Weekend (June 23-24). (Patrick Wong) The Last Call at Maud's, a tribute to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are the founders of Daughters of Bilitis, the drink is made with whiskey, Pimms, ginger, lemon, and egg white. The Tails of This City, a drink named after author Armistead Maupin's famous book about San Francisco, Tales of This City-made of tequila, basil, lime, agave, and egg white. There will be seven cocktails in total, each with a different spirit to strike any person's fancy. (Patrick Wong) The Sylvester named for the famous singer and performer It's made with vodka, kahlua, vanilla, and espresso. The Sachet Away named after performer and philanthropist Donna Sachet made with Sloe gin, gin, and tonic. It's being called the "All You Need is Love" menu and features never-before-seen cocktails that are inspired by and named after prominent San Franciscan LGBTQ figures, from activists like Cleve Jones (who created the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and is the cofounder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation), to performers and spokeswoman Donna Sachet. The Sparking Vibrations, a drink for Teresa Sparks, HRC Director-made with mezcal, luscardo, green chartreuse, and lime. The Castro is likely where most will be naturally flocking to to enjoy Pride festivities, and thankfully, they won’t need to travel far to enjoy Finn Town’s special Pride month cocktail menu. (Patrick Wong) Pride Cocktail Menu: Finn Town And just like Pride, the offerings below only come around once a year, so take a bite, sip, and seat before you have to wait all year for it to come around again! The Always Rising, named for gay activist Cleve Jones, made with tequila, passionfruit, peach, housemade habanero syrup, and lime. With such a rich history rooted in the LGBTQ movement and with a city culture that is still currently so deeply embedded in it, it's no surprise that beyond the many city celebrations, parades, and parties, that chefs and restaurant owners all over the Bay are celebrating Pride month in a way they know best: through food and drink!īelow are some of the best ways to literally take Pride in-whether that's through a masterfully crafted cocktail, a perfectly baked confection, or in an eye-opening conversation over a tasty meal.
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Staging "Gay-ins" (which would ultimately evolve into San Francisco Pride), San Francisco was instrumental in many of the west coast's gay rights advocacy movements, giving way to figures such as Harvey Milk, Anne Kronenburg, and Gilbert Baker. Soon after, LGBTQ havens like San Francisco followed suit, organizing parades, creating publications, and launching other efforts to advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility. June was chosen as Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in New York City that ended in June 1969.
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In that spirit, restaurants and eateries all over the city are channeling that history into delicious concoctions for Pride revelers to enjoy.Īs rainbow flags dot the lines of many of the streets in the city, it's clear that June is here and Pride month is in full swing! With Pride month in full effect, there’s so much LGBTQ history to be celebrated in the Bay Area.