Mikey Nguyen by Arnold Wayne Jones
SEXIEST BARTENDER
Mikey Nguyen, TMC: The Mining Company
3903 Cedar Springs Road
Open daily until 2 a.m.
Caven.com
As everyone knows, nothing is sexier than a guy who doesn’t think he’s sexy. So when Mikey Nguyen learned he has been voted Dallas’ sexiest bartender, his initial reaction was something like, “Are you sure they got the right guy?” But it’s not bulging biceps or bouncing pecs that make Mikey so popular on weekends at TMC: The Mining Company, after four years at Station 4; it’s that disarming smile and sweet personality that exudes friendly self-effacement. And it probably has something to do with his mixing skills, like the rainbow shot that is a signature twist on the blue Hawaiian. When he pours, he reigns.
— Arnold Wayne Jones
Brandon Moses
TOP CLUB DJ
Brandon Moses
We first got to know DJ Brandon Moses at his regular gigs at the Tin Room and the Drama Room, but when he went the exclusive route, well, he blew up. Now the Top Hat DJ is the go-to mixmaster for high-profile events, such as the Red Party, Lambda Legal’s White Party, Toast to Life and the Black Tie Dinner After Party.
Oh, and he just so happened to get invited back as a headliner for this year’s Purple Party in April. Let’s face it: When you’re dancing the night away, it never hurts to look over and see cute-as-a-button Moses at the turntable. And if you ever want to have him all to yourself at home, well, you can — via his Podcast at TheDanceCommandment.Podomatic.com. Wait … what were you thinking?
— Rich Lopez
Dancers at BJ’s NXS! by Chuck Marcelo
TOP DALLAS CLUB
FRIENDLIEST BAR STAFF
The Round-Up Saloon
3912 Cedar Springs Road
Open Daily 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
214-522-9611
RoundUpSaloon.com
TOP FORT WORTH CLUB
Rainbow Lounge
651 South Jennings Ave., Fort Worth
Open daily until 2 a.m.
817-870-2466
Facebook.com/RainbowLounge
TOP LADIES NIGHT OUT
Sue Ellen’s
3014 Throckmorton St.
Open daily until 2 a.m.
After-hours dancing until 4 a.m.
214-559-0707
Caven.com
TOP KARAOKE HOST
Robert Olivas
Freelance host, Opus 7 Entertainment
TOPS CENTRAL
The Dallas Eagle
5740 Maple Ave.
Open Sunday–Thursday until 2 a.m., Friday–Saturday until 4 a.m.
214-357-4375
DallasEagle.com
BOTTOMS CENTRAL
Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs Road
Open Wednesday-Sunday until 2 a.m.
After-hours dancing until 4 a.m.
214-526-7171
Caven.com
TOP THEME NIGHT
Panoptikon: Disco v. Retro
Monthly party at 3025 Main St.
PanoptikonDallas.com
TOP BEER BUST
The Hidden Door
5025 Bowser Ave.
Open daily till 2 a.m.
214-526-0620
HiddenDoor-Dallas.com
TOP DRINK DEALS
The Dallas Eagle
5740 Maple Ave.
Open Sunday–Thursday until 2 a.m.,
Friday–Saturday until 4 a.m.
214-357-4375
DallasEagle.com
DICK DANCER DESTINATION
BJ’s NXS! (pictured above)
3215 N. Fitzhugh Ave.
214-526-9510
BJsNXS.com
HOTTEST HOOKUP SITE
Grindr
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition March 22, 2013.
