GEORGIA VOICE’S 2019 BEST OF ATLANTA AWARDS
Drop, but you may best recognize him from his famous piano sing-along at Campagnolo Restaurant and Bar! Runners-up are Tiffany Ozuije and J Tyler BARTENDER: JIMMY COX AT WOOFS You’ll find Jimmy Cox serving up drinks of all kinds at the new Woof’s location in the Armour District of Midtown Atlanta. It’s the city’s only gay sports bar, and with dozens of big screen TVs, the best bar food, and bartenders like Cox, it’s the perfect place for sports of all kinds. Customers say Jimmy is always friendly, genuine, and attentive. With a huge bar, Jimmy is sure to be able to serve you up exactly what you want. No matter your choice of drink — a classic mixed drink or one of the delicious beers Woofs has on tap — the drink Jimmy serves you will be delicious. Runners-up are Chad McDaniel at Oscar’s and Benny Baker at Campagnolo DJ: JOE GAUTHREAUX There’s no beat too big for this seasoned DJ and one of Atlanta’s newest residents! Having played almost every major circuit event worldwide — including the Winter Party Festival and White Party Miami — Gauthreaux serves up high-intensity circuit music to crowds of thousands! Most recently, Joe is part of the DJ lineup for the 2019 Joining Hearts Opening Party at the Heretic. His production career features numerous official remixes of mainstream artists like Troye Sivan, Rita Ora, Blondie, and more. Runners-up are Neon the GloGoBear and Mike Pope DRAG KING: HAYDEN FURY A transgender FTM drag king who brings his Dark Prince aesthetic, plus a barrel of laughs, to each of his curated performances. Hayden recently participated in the Glitz Glam Show at Mary’s, a monthly competition to be crowned Mx. Glitz, and performed in Asheville, NC at Scandals Nightclub. Runners-up are Mystery Meat and Perk A $exxx FILMMAKER: CINDY ABEL This LGBTQ-inclusive filmmaker directed and produced the award-winning film Breaking Through, a full-length documentary that follows several openly LGBTQ elected officials as they share their stories of self-doubt and triumph. She also directed, produced, and wrote Surviving the Silence, which tells the story of Colonel Patsy Thompson who presided over the board that dismissed Colonel Grethe Cammermeyer from the military for being a lesbian. Runners-up are Jamal Sims and T Cooper
DRAG QUEEN: CELESTE HOLMES
America’s Sweetheart from Blake’s on the Park, Celeste touts a number of pageant titles: she’s a former titleholder of Miss 50 States and received the title of Miss Renaissance in 2013. This year, Celeste was crowned Miss Joining Hearts 32. You can see this pageant superstar every Friday night at 11pm at Blake’s in her show Celestial Fridays. Runners-up are Misti Shores and Autumn Skyy ARTIST: BRAD GIBSON This seasoned talent has a diverse work history in the Arts, Music, and Creative Industry, with experience in both illustration and design. He has designed a number of logos for local businesses, events, and organizations. Brad is also the “Supreme Overlord” of Neon Horror, where he parodies pop culture into twisted pinupinspired designs, which you can buy and wear in the form of stylish and unique T-shirts. Runners-up are Patrick Hanson and Jonathan Fisher LOCAL CHEF: CHEF KEVIN GILLESPIE Chef Gillespie prepares both refined and rustic dishes at his restaurant Gunshow in East Atlanta, where he offers a bold, interactive take on the traditional dining experience. Kevin’s dishes are presented on rolling carts and trays where diners can choose what they want to order a la carte. Along with his restaurant, Kevin has written a cookbook called Fire in My Belly, which includes more than 120 recipes that celebrate