![]() ![]() We didn’t go with Joystick because we didn’t want to be pigeonholed as just a gaming bar and we didn’t want to exclude anyone. The bar was almost called Libations or Joystick because we wanted to focus on video games. We had to tear through a list of 50 names. ![]() We put it on the list! It eventually made it to the voting stage we had friends and family vote to help us decide. I was part of the safety ground crew and operations teams.īad Habits: We mulled around tons of names! We were driving somewhere when Ed Sheeran came on and it just clicked with both of us. I’ve worked in retail and banking but the majority of my career was in the airline industry. I (Tony) have a business degree, it’s always been a dream of mine to own my own business. ![]() That whole service industry has been in my blood since I was 12. I’m no stranger to the service industry though, I have 18 years of experience working in and managing bar/ restaurants, and greasy spoon sort of places. GayDenver: Tell us about the two of you! (What did you do before, how long married, etc.) jalepeno poppersīad Habits: We have been married for 10 years and together for 13! I (Billie) work in computer engineering and currently work as a director for a software company. We intend Bad Habits to be a community establishment not just for our immediate area but also the community at large: Downtown, City Park, Capital Hill, and Aurora, we want anyone willing to accept people for who they are. Anyone that wants to have a drink and food in a comfortable setting. GayDenver: How would you describe Bad Habits?īad Habits: It’s a gay-owned, gay-operated bar/eatery that welcomes all patrons. They will be having a Lua party with live Polynesian dancers! After that date, they will be unrolling their official happy hours and weekly event! Keep an eye on this venue as their grand opening will be on March 11th. I’m looking forward to coming in for their ‘reverse happy hour’ from midnight to 2 am, where all drinks are $1 off. Come try their delicious food with over 15 dipping sauces and made-to-order 6” and 12” french bread pizzas. They made it clear that Bad Habits will be inclusive to all members of the Denver community. This is Tony and Billie’s first joint business venture and I feel that they are going to do wonderfully. Over a delicious plate of Wisconsin Cheese Curds and marinara, we talked about their history and goals for Bad Habits. I got to sit with the owners Billie Hawkins and Tony Pachelo a week after they opened. Located at 3014 East Colfax, this two-story bar and restaurant have a lot to offer. Bad Habits is Denver’s newest gay bar, opening about three weeks back. ![]()
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