aw man I loved this one so so much. I love most writings about food and also most writings about historical LGBTQIA events, locations, general experiences, so the two themes brought together in this book really intrigued me -- and did not disappoint!! I loved all the personal anecdotes and feel like I was genuinely educated on a realm of queer history that doesn't get a lot of attention. this book felt really unique and I'm really glad to have read it.

This book is fascinating, as it looks at the history and impact of LGBTQ+ restaurants in America! I was taken on a journey through iconic eateries, from early 20th-century cafeterias to modern drag brunches. It’s a mix of nostalgia, activism, and personal stories that show how food and community always go together.

This was such a great book! It started off with a trip down memory lane. The author talked about The Melrose restaurant, a place that I loved and spent many nights at, enjoying waffles and scrambled eggs.

I loved how this was written, it covered history but not in a heavy way. The AIDS years are naturally included and it’s both hard to read and comforting to read about the restaurants that gave sustenance to the bodies and the souls.

I loved this and will be recommending it to a lot of people I know.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.