We suspect that one of the most appealing aspects of Jaime Ortiz — one that figured prominently in Dallas Voice readers handing him the title of Sexiest Bartender — is that he’s not some cocky stud but a shy, intelligent (he’s studying toward a career in marine biology) and genuinely kind young man. In just a few years behind the bar, he’s designed a few signature drinks (his favorite: The Sour Patch Kid), but it’s his mastery of people skills as much as his gift for mixology that scores him the most points.
SEXIEST BARTENDER
Jaime Ortiz, S4
3911 Cedar Springs Road.
214-620-6629. Station4Dallas.com.
BEST DALLAS CLUB
The Round-Up Saloon
3912 Cedar Springs Road.
Open daily 3 p.m.–2 a.m.
214-522-9611. RoundUpSaloon.com.
BEST GAY BAR FOR STRAIGHTS
The Round-Up Saloon
3912 Cedar Springs Road.
Open daily 3 p.m.–2 a.m.
214-522-9611. RoundUpSaloon.com.
BEST CLUB DJ
DJ Mateo aka Matt Purvis
Instagram: ItsDJMateo
BEST THEME NIGHT
Underwear Night at the Dallas Eagle
5740 Maple Ave.
Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
214-357-4375. DallasEagle.com.
BEST STRAIGHT BAR FOR GAYS
The Grapevine Bar
3902 Maple Ave.
Open daily 3 p.m.—2 a.m. (Sundays from 1 p.m.)
214-522-8466. GrapevineBar.com
HOTTEST HOOKUP APP
Grindr
If you have watched Kyle Jonathan’s acrobatics as he dances at clubs around town, you might think he has a background in gymnastics. But no — he just jumped on a dancer pole about three years ago and discovered an innate ability to werk it! His fans obviously agree, as they voted Kyle their favorite half-clad nighttime entertainer of the year. We’re sure he’ll happily take a bow … though tips are also appreciated.
BEST EXOTIC DANCER
Kyle J. H. Phillips
Dances at Marty’s Live,
TMC, The Tin Room.
BEST CLUB FOR A LAP DANCE
The Tin Room
2514 Hudnall St.
Open daily 10 a.m.–2 a.m.
214-526-6365.TinRoomDallas.com.
BEST BEER BUST
The Hidden Door
5025 Bowser Ave.
Open daily 7 a.m.–2 a.m.
214-526-0620. HiddenDoor-Dallas.com.
BEST LATINO HOT SPOT
Kaliente
4350 Maple Ave.
Open daily 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
214-520-6676. Kaliente.cc.
BEST LESBIAN DESTINATION
Sue Ellen’s
3014 Throckmorton St.
Open daily 4 p.m.–2 a.m., after-hours until 4 a.m.
214-559-0707. SueEllensDallas.com.
BEST KARAOKE HOST
Robert Olivas, Robert “O” Karaoke
Christie’s, Tuesdays at 9 p.m.; Uptown Pub,
Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.;
Tallywackers, Thursdays at 7 p.m.
FRIENDLIEST BAR STAFF
TMC: The Mining Company
3903 Cedar Springs Road.
Open Tuesdays—Sundays, 3 p.m.–2 a.m.
214-521-4205. TMCDallas.com.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition March 11, 2016.
