Cameo, the newest kid on the gay community block, open for business

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new hot child in the city.
Cameo, the neighborhood's urban hangout in Asbury Park, is under new ownership and has reinvented itself as the new gay bar in our fair city. John McGillion, owner of Johnny Mac House of Spirits in the city, took over the bar and turned it into the newest gay bar in Asbury Park.
The reemergence took place about a month ago, and by the looks of it, the place is making a real dent in Asbury Park. The community has come out and has shown support for the new spot.
Cameo, located on Main Street, is just the newest member of the group of bars/restaurants already established as part of the gay scene ~ Georgie's Bar, Paradise Nightclub and Hotel Tides Restaurant & Spa.
Cameo also has a new manager. John Figueiredo, of Asbury Park, has taken over the reigns and is already making inroads in turning the bar into one of the places to be.
"We are now serving the gay community and creating an environment where people can relax, chill and mingle. The staff is friendly and the drinks are great," Figueiredo says. "Over the next couple of months we will be transforming this iconic bar into Asbury's newest gay destination to be. The staff is planning some exciting events to include half-priced Martini Mondays and Wicked Wednesdays, where we will be viewing "American Horror Stories'" newest season just in time for Halloween.
"Sundays we will be presenting "The Big Gay Beer Explosion," a take on the traditional beer blast. Dragon's Lair Productions is also pleased to announce "Bulge," a party for gay men, on the first Saturday of every month beginning in November."
According to Figueiredo, the LGBTQ community has been receptive of Asbury Park's newest gay bar.
"The response to our opening has been met with overwhelming excitement," he says. "I would say that the general consensus is that a new gay bar is just what Asbury Park and the gay community needs. Our community has been super supportive as the business has been growing week after week."
If you haven't gotten yourself out to check out Cameo, make sure you do.
Check out their Facebook page here!