The Manor on Wilton Drive

The Manor is located on Wilton Drive and is a complete multi-level food and entertainment complex unlike anything else this area. The Manor features a lounge, a nightclub, a martini bar, a banquet/meeting facility, a coffee shop and restaurant and is using a totally remodeled space that was previously Flowers Restaurant and its neighbors. An entire second floor has been added to the building.

The Manor is the brainchild of prominent businessmen and real estate developers, Paul Hugo and Brett Tannenbaum. Hugo’s previous nightclubs locally included 825 and The Saint. Together they were responsible for the Coliseum nightclub and they owned several restaurants in the area.
Along with Hugo and Tannenbaum, the management team consists of Gary Santis and Jason Tamanini.

Santis is a nightclub and promotions guru who got his start twenty years ago in the famed Warsaw Ballroom on South Beach. He moved to Fort Lauderdale where he propelled nightclubs like The Saint, Pier, Coliseum and JetSet to mega-club status and the trend-setting establishments of their time. Santis also promoted the weekly Sunday event at VooDoo Lounge, “Babylon T-Dance” for years and owns and promotes two of the largest annual gay events in Fort Lauderdale: “The White Fort Lauderdale Event” and “The Black Fort Lauderdale Event”.

Working with Santis will be Jason Tamanini as Operations Director who will be responsible for ensuring that the “consumer experience” is second to none in all areas of the complex. Together they will be designing and bringing to life fresh innovative events and concepts.

Tamanini was part of the food and beverage team at the Trump Taj-Mahal in Atlantic City, worked in several restaurants in the area and became general manager of China White Lounge in Fort Lauderdale. Most recently Tamanini was managing South Beach’s Halo Lounge on Lincoln Road and has been responsible for overseeing the Halo Lounge in Washington, D.C.

Chef Brent M. Sick takes over as culinary master for The Manor. Chef Brent is a graduate of the prestigious International Culinary Institute of Pennsylvania. He moved to South Florida from Orlando where he was executive chef of two of American’s top ten busiest restaurants in the country, Fulton’s Crab House and Wolfgang Puck’s in Downtown Disney.
The chef plans to bring some of his signature offerings to The Manor. “Conceptually, I re-created the restaurant’s unique atmosphere through the house and tapas menus,” he said. “It has a little bit of some of the best things I have done running some of the most successful restaurants in the United States. I am very, very excited to be a key player in such a new and ambitious season for South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, and more importantly, Wilton Manors.”

Inside The Manor, you’ll be able to enjoy:
The York Restaurant – a bright and vibrant restaurant as exciting as its food. People-watching will be available outside on the Alfresco Colonnade which will be perfect for casual dining. Inside will be a crisp-chic casual experience complete with a baby grand piano. Whether dining inside or out, The Manor is promising outstanding food and service.
The Windsor Martini Bar will be the perfect place to enjoy classic martinis along with the latest trend in blended martinis. The servers are being specially trained by global martini experts to produce amazing handcrafted cocktails. Perfect for meeting someone and enjoying a cocktail before or after dinner.

Coffee Talk is the coffee shop that will be offering a selection of exceptional desserts, gelatos, quality roasted coffees, cappuccinos, espressos, teas and after-dining cordials throughout the day or evening. Free wi-fi Internet will be available.

The Epic Nightclub is a combination of vintage style and cosmopolitan sophistication. This two-level nightclub has four chandeliers, a covered outside arcade with a Polynesian flavor, a large performance stage and the best lighting and sound system available anywhere. There is also a VIP room for guests looking to go the extra mile.

The Ivy Lounge and Patio will host a variety of musical stylings throughout the week. Ever-changing soothing lights illuminate the ceiling. The room is also used as banquet facility offering complete catering and beverage service for private affairs.

If you’re planning a gay vacation to South Florida or the Fort Lauderdale area, consider staying at Fort Lauderdales premier gay resort – The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa. Located just blocks from the heart of Wilton Manors, the cabanas is centrally located near nightlife, fine didning, the beach, the bars and more. Visit their website now at www.thecabanasguesthouse.com for more info

Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors Gay Travel

From Andrew Collins, About.com

One of the world’s premier gay resort destinations, Fort Lauderdale has been transformed over the past 15 years with a beautifully redeveloped beachfront, the addition of dozens of gay resorts and bars, and a vibrant rejuvenation of its downtown area. The adjacent inland community of Wilton Manors is similarly gay-friendly, with much of metro Fort Lauderdale’s top gay bars, plus great shopping and dining. Here’s a visual tour of the region.

Stork’s Cafe & Bakery, Wilton Manors

With a pair of locations in very hip areas, Stork’s Cafe & Bakery (2505 N.E. 15th Ave., 954-567-3220) is a favorite gay hangout, coffeehouse, breakfast spot, dessert purveyor, and sandwich shop for both Fort Lauderdale’s swanky Las Olas Boulevard crowd and the GLBT bunch in Wilton Manors – pictured here is the dessert case filled with delicious cakes and treats. Both location have indoor and outdoor seating and great people-watching.

The Cabanas Guesthouse and Spa – The only Gay Men’s Resort and Spa in Wilton Manors

The Cabanas Gay Guesthouse and Spa is an all male gay guesthouse located in the heart of Wilton Manor’s, the gay area of fabulous gay Fort Lauderdale. The tropical settings of palm trees, lush foliage, secure off street parking and of course the IDEAL location make this clothing optional gay guesthouse unique and special.

Ramrod Bar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Just a short drive south of the main gay-nightlife action in Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale’s super-butch, totally cruisy Ramrod Bar (1508 N.E. 4th Ave., 954-763-8219) is a bit less about leather these days than it might have been back in the day (you’ll even spot some clubby twinks these days), but it still draws plenty of rugged, buffed guys not only in leather gear but uniforms, Levi’s and black t-shirts, and other such gear. The crowd ranges anywhere from bearish to rock-hard-pecs, from college- to post-retirement age. But the median group in here is about 35 to 50. This is basically just your dark, industrial-chic cruise bar, where the men are men, and the porn plays on the TV monitors. There’s nothing subdued or discreet about this place, and you’ll often see guys gettin’ busy inside or out on the quite pleasant patio.

Although Ramrod is in Fort Lauderdale on N.E. 4th Avenue, this is actually just a continution of Wilton Drive as it runs south – the bar is about five-minute drive south of Georgie’s Alibi and some of the other popular gay hangouts in Wilton Manors.

Georgie’s Alibi, sports and video bar, in Wilton Manors

With additional locations in Palm Springs (as well as Azul Restaurant) and St. Petersburg, festive Georgie’s Alibi (2266 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, 954-565-2526) anchors the tres-gay Shoppes of Wilton Manors and is one of South Florida’s most successful, popular, and fun-loving gay nightspots. It’s attractive space with a cafe serving quite good burgers, salads, and light food, dozens of video monitors showing both music and sports, a sizable patio, and a full slate of events featuring visiting entertainers and promotions. Georgie’s pulls in a mix of guys of all ages and styles, plus more than a few women, and the staff is friendly and easy-going. This is pretty much your “must” in Fort Lauderdale, if you only have the time or inclination to visit one gay bar. That being said, you can walk to a number of other bars, shops, and restaurants in the “family”-friendly commercial district of Wilton Manors.

Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida

In western Fort Lauderdale just southwest of Wilton Manors, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (1717 N. Andrews Ave., 954-463-9005) has been a fixture in the community for more than 15 years. It’s an excellent resource for learning about organizations and social groups serving the GLBT community in metro Fort Lauderdale, and it also hosts a number of events, provides health and referral services, and helps promote awareness on behalf of the community throughout South Florida.

Java Boys coffeehouse, Wilton Manors

Located at what might just be the world’s gayest strip mall, the Shoppes of Wilton Manors, Java Boys (2230 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, 954-564-8828) is a cozy little coffeehouse and tearoom that’s pretty much always filled with local gays and lesbians – in fact, on many afternoons it’s as cruisy in here as it is a few storefronts away at Georgie’s Alibi bar. There’s plenty of room to kick back and lounge away the afternoon, and free WiFi is available.

Health/Fitness Centers & Gyms

Health/Fitness Centers & Gyms in Gay Wilton Manors and Gay Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Shopping

Shopping in Gay Wilton Manors and Gay Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Gay/Gay Friendly Bars & Clubs

Gay/Gay Friendly Bars and Clubs in Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Bill’s Filling Station Mostly Gay Men Phone: 954-525-9403 Email	2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Neighborhood bar with pool table & darts.  Fabulous Outdoor Patio.  Monday Nights 2-4-1 open to close.
Boardwalk Fort Lauderdale Gay Men Phone: 954-463-6969	1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL Neighborhood Bar with Male Dancers and pool tables.
Boom Gay Men Phone: 954-630-3556	2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Dance & seperate Video bar.
Coliseum Mixed Gay, Lesbian & Straight Phone: 954-832-0100 Email	2520 S Miami Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL Dance Club, Caters to the 18 and up crowd. Two seperate dance floors. 2 types of Music
The Corner Pub Mostly Gay Men Phone: 954-564-7335	1915 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors, FL 33311 Neighborhood Bar
Cubby Hole Gay Men Phone: 954-728-9001 Email	823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Neighborhood Butch cruise Bar with Fast Internet Access
Dudes Gay Men Phone: 954-568-7777 Email	3270 N.E. 33rd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Neighborhood Cocktail Bar & Separate Male Dancer Room. Happy Hour with Piano Player
Georgie’s Alibi Mixed Gay & Lesbian Phone: 954-565-2526 Email	2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Video/Sports Bar with large outdoor patio. Also has a cafe with service at the patio bar. Thursday night is Long Island ice Tea Night.
Johnny’s Gay Men Phone: 954-522-5931 Email	1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Neighborhood Cruise Bar with pool table, and seperate bar and room with Male Dancers
Lush Mixed Gay & Lesbian and Straight Phone: 954-675-4772 Email	3074 N.E. 33rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Upscale Neighborhood Cocktail Bar. Intimate, sexy, glam, with an attitude.
Mona’s Gay Men Phone: 954-525-6662	502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Neighborhood Cruise Bar with Pool Table
Ramrod Gay Men Phone: 954-763-8219 Email	1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Levi/Leather/Uniform Bar with an Out Door Patio
Scandals Gay Men & Women Phone: 954-567-2432	3073 N.E. 6th Ave. Wilton Manors Country Bar
Sidelines Sports Bar Gay Men Phone: 954-563-8001	2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Sports-Themed Gay Bar
Smarty Pants Mostly Gay Men Phone: 954-561-1724 Email	3038 N. Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Neighborhood Bar, One of the Oldest bars, Formerly Bushes
Steele/Jackhammer Gay Men Phone: 954-522-9985	1951 NW 9th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Video Lounge and Dance Club
Torpedo Bar Gay Men Phone: 954-587-2500	2839 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Neighborhood Dance Bar
Voodoo Lounge Mixed Gay & Lesbian,  Sunday T dance only, Otherwise straight. Sundays Only,  Babylon T Dance Phone: 954-522-0733	111 SW 2nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-27

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Gay and Gay Friendly Places To Dine

Gay and Gay Friendly Places to Dine in Gay Fort Lauderdale and in Gay Wilton Manors
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The Following Restaurants are Not Gay Owned or leased but are more gay-friendly than others in that they advertise in Gay Media:

Dinner and Show Clubs

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