The police are arguing that the bar was slated for inspection through a program known as MARCH and had been scheduled weeks earlier, before they knew people would be out to celebrate the landmark legislation. Stringer, the Manhattan borough president, plans on asking the police commissioner to conduct a formal investigation concerning the circumstances around this raid. We are very peaceful.”Ĭops issued six violations, including "unlicensed security," "unnecessary noise," and a "failure to conform" to state liquor laws.
“I would just like to know from the police: `Why did they do that?’ To me, it is a blatant sign of intimidation and harassment, I mean, 42 years after the Stonewall riots and we still have to live in fear of the police disturbing our quiet enjoyment of life? I just don’t understand. Borras, who had been at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village earlier that night. "I find interesting the timing,” said Mr. Robert Berk, the owner of the Eagle, said officials were “aggressive, but polite." Patrons found it to be a form of harassment. Hmmmm.Īuthorities entered the bar around 10:30pm and stayed between 45 minutes and two hours according to different accounts, turning on the lights and asking patrons to empty their pockets, reports the New York Times. Was there some sort of violent glitter explosion going down that needed intervention by the cops? A fatal injury by leather? Officials say it was part a routine inspection. I strongly recommend reviewing participating restaurants’ menus prior to making a reservation for your Miami Spice lunch or dinner.The Eagle, one of NY's most well known gay bars and one of our picks of where to hang out for Pride Weekend, was raided by police and three other city agencies, as well as the State Liquor Authority, on Friday night as revelers came out to celebrate their new right to get hitched. These are some of the mouth-watering dishes you can enjoy from their Miami Spice menus: Burmese Fresh Noodle Wraps, roasted dried red chili, peanuts, palm sugar and lemon juice mixed with chopped cilantro and culantro, sweet black soy and Sriracha dipping sauce, hand-wrapped in fresh Burmese-style noodles Chinese Pork Fried Rice, crispy Duroc pork belly, corn, peas, garlic, ginger, onions, culantro and stir fry sauce, topped with a sunny side up egg and Chinese sausage Grilled Green Curry Salmon, fresh Atlantic salmon grilled over an open flame, served with Chinese Broccoli, jicama and Thai jasmine rice Grilled Little Gem Lettuce with lemon vinaigrette, smoked fish dip and pickled peppers Crispy Cajun Boudin with creamed leeks and pickled onion marmalade Wood-Fired & Grilled Local Mahi Mahi with boiled peanut succotash, stewed tomatoes and pickled lemon butter Slow Smoked Brisket Steak, wood-grilled and charred, with molasses glaze, Adluh, South Carolina stone ground grits, aged cheddar and pickled corn relish Khong Sundae, devil’s food cake, vanilla ice cream and passion fruit caramel sauce and Triple Chocolate Texas Toast Bread Puddin’ chocolate dirt, smoked citrus and coffee ice cream. Given the promotional pricing for Miami Spice, I suggest you visit both Khong in Miami Beach and Swine in Coral Gables to enjoy their tasty dishes. A place to gather with friends, sip a little whiskey and be treated to some classic Southern cooking, culture and hospitality.” Swine, on the other hand, is described by its owners as “A house of worship to the porcine pursuits. The menu is authentic and filled with bold Southeast Asian flavors from cuisines influenced by the regions along the Mekong River – referred to as the Khong River by locals – which connects people from the Tibetan Plateau down through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
The cuisine at Khong River House explores the intricacies of Southeast Asia and its diverse cuisine. You can eat a delicious lunch ($23 per person) or dinner ($39 per person) at many great restaurants, including Khong River House and Swine Southern Table & Bar, both owned by 50 Eggs, Inc. Miami Spice Delights: Khong River House and Swine Southern Table & Barīy Rafa Carvajal | Photos provided by Khong River House and Swine Southern Table & BarThis week, I bring you another preview of Miami Spice, which showcases the best of Miami cuisine during the months of August and September with delectable three-course menus at participating restaurants.