She's Ms. Right for you, or at least Ms. Right Now,
and the gift-giving
season has sneaked up upon you a little too quickly. What to get her?
Where to take her? How to pamper and delight her for Chanukah,
Christmas or the Winter Solstice?
Wine and dine her into luxurious submission... Named after Rita Mae
Brown's first novel, Rubyfruit Jungle (an autographed copy sits
under the stairs on display), Rubyfruit is a slightly swanky and
always romantic restaurant and bar in the heart of the West Village. Its
three levels include the small mezzanine as you enter, the restaurant
downstairs and the narrow red and gold bar upstairs. Brick walls,
hardwood floors and a long-stemmed candle burning brightly on every
table help make this snug eatery even cozier. Armed cherubs float about
red lights above the small tables, shaped as hearts, crescent moons and
triangles. There are handsome women and friendly faces all around,
including the extremely cordial and efficient wait staff, which serves
up some of the freshest and most flavorful dishes in the city. Nineties
party tunes filter through the space from the DJ upstairs, just loud
enough to accent the warm and buoyant atmosphere. Don't miss the "Famous
Female" wall as you leave - covered with photographs and autographed
head shots of past and present patrons, women who've enjoyed Rubyfruit
as much as you will!
Get her a sex toy you'll both enjoy long after this season passes - it
all awaits at the elegant and discreet Eve's Garden. No one would
suspect that the key to women's sexual pleasure lies in a boutique
situated on the 4th Floor of a midtown office building. With the book
Liberating Masturbation by Betty Dodson and a couple of
vibrators, Dell Williams founded Eve's Garden in 1974 as a mail-order
business. Her intent was to liberate women from the shame of their own
bodies and sexuality by giving them the tools with which to celebrate
themselves sexually. Since then, Eve's Garden has blossomed into a
walk-in store and erotic art gallery. In this all-female atmosphere
you'll find vibrators, dildos, books, videos, oils, restraints,
harnesses, jewelry, paintings and latex in multiple forms. Men are only
allowed in when accompanied by a woman, ensuring privacy and eliminating
embarrassment by maintaining the store's supremely Sapphic vibe. Taste
the "Honey Dust" edible body powder. Yummmmmm!
Just want to cuddle while you shop? Mail order gayness has arrived!
Tzabaco, "the modern general store," is gay owned, gay run and
features same-sex couples as models, sporting clothing and accessories
for the most fashionable dyke and fag in your life. Plus, certain items'
purchase proceeds go to such organizations as ASTRAEA, The Names Project
Foundation and The Human Rights Campaign.
Wanna watch some Sapphic cinema while you browse your catalogs? The best
lesbian videos can be found through Wolfe Video. From Bound to
safe sex videos, Wolfe stocks any movie with the slightest hint of dyke
drama in it. Favorites include Go Fish - with commemorative nail
clippers (no joke!). Besides, where else are you gonna find a fresh copy
of Personal Best?
So feed her, powder her, clothe her and then bask in the glow of the
warm TV together - and enjoy these holidays!
Where to Treat Her: