Queens Upstairs Welcomes the Gay Supper Club

Shawn is Mixing and Ben is Cooking

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Join Lee, Shawn and Alan, (all hands on deck!) with guest host Ben Schloss, Upstairs on Wednesday, April 22nd starting at 6:30 PM for an underground dining experience on the second floor.

Great food — paired with our new Spring libations and classic cocktails — will make for a night to remember.

Get in the Spirit

We've created a special cocktail for the occasion:

Passionfruit Margarita — $14
tequila · passionfruit · lime · salt or tajín rim

Come thirsty.

The Food

Whether you're a Supper Club regular or just someone with a passion for great food, Ben's optional curated package is open to everyone — for $25.

Empanadas con chimichurri (choose two):

• Beef, onions, spices, and preserved lemon

• Chickpea and potato, pani puri–spiced

Montadito acevichado

• Lacto-fermented tomatoes, chili, mango-spiced honey, candied porcini, and avocado on sourdough baguette.

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Macarons (one of each flavor)

• Guava. Passionfruit. Chocolate.

Food is served in two waves, at 7:00 PM and again at 8:30 PM. Please RSVP for your preferred time.

RSVP for food at 7:00 PM here. RSVP for food at 8:30 PM here.

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No RSVP needed if you're just coming to quench your thirst!

How to Pay for Cocktails

We accept cash, Venmo, and Zelle. No credit cards.

We ask that you pay as you go — it keeps things moving and the night tab-free.

Prefer to run a tab? We're happy to do that. Just leave a major credit card or government ID with us until your tab is settled.

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About Queens Upstairs

Queens Upstairs is a monthly gathering to celebrate community, culture, and conversation.

LGBTQ+ people and their allies are invited to mix and mingle at Queens Upstairs at Upstairs Cocktail Bar, located in Jackson Heights, in the heart of the world’s borough!

The Gay Supper Club is the third Queens Upstairs event in 2026.