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Behind Top LGBTQIA+ Austin Restaurants.

As Pride Austin approaches, I interview LGBTQIA restaurant owners about their experiences in the industry and their thoughts on the current state of queer rights and visibility.

Published August 9, 2024 at 12:48pm by Matthew Odam

Austin Pride celebrations kick off with restaurant events

Ezov hosts Pride Party with performances, food/drink specials, and charity raffle [https://ezovatx.com/]
Proceeds go to Unite the Fight, the largest LGBTQIA+ gala in Central Texas [https://www.unitethefightgala.com/]
El Raval presents "Que Cute!" drag show as part of festival/parade festivities [https://www.elravalatx.com/]
Austin's restaurants/cafes have a history as safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting local nonprofits and arts orgs
For a list of LGBTQIA-owned restaurants in Austin, read here: [link to list]
Related: Austin drag queen Celia Light opens up about their identity [https://austin360.com/things-to-do/celia-light-austin-drag-queen-christian-queer-performer/]
Road closures for Austin Pride parade: [map link]
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