Virginia Beach Bistro's First Drag Brunch Was Sell-Out

OMG! The Bible beaters at CBN, Regent University, Kempsville Prebyterian Church, Trinity Church (Congressman Scott Rigell's church), and other centers of anti-gay extremism in Virginia Beach are going to be convulsing and wetting themselves when they learn that Croc's, a long time Oceanfront restaurant's, first drag brunch was a sell out and that more are being planned. Currently, the only regular drag brunch to be had in eastern Virginia is in Richmond where the two seatings always sell out. I hope Croc's will continue the drag brunches into to the main tourist season this coming summer. Virginia Beach likes to see itself as a first class resort destination, but sadly in reality it caters principally to blue collar and working class families and in its quest to be a "family resort" anything fun and different gets squashed or run out of the resort area. It is one reason I NEVER go to Oceanfront and frankly would advise discerning and sophisticated travelers to pick some other destination. Kudos to Croc's for having the spunk to begin what can be a hilarious and fun way to do brunch. Here are highlights from the Virginian Pilot (Note that folks had to be turned away at the door):
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A little song, a little dance and some bawdy jokes accent the new brunch menu at Croc's Eco Bistro. The venerable Oceanfront eatery has started Sunday brunch service with a twist - the addition of a cabaret-style show featuring female impersonators.
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The first drag brunch was Jan. 16, and both the 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. seatings were sold out. In fact, folks were turned away from the brunch, says Laura Wood Habr, a co-owner of the restaurant.
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A half-dozen female impersonators danced, told jokes and lip-synced to everything from Nancy Sinatra to Lady Gaga, all dressed in outfits that ranged from psychedelic, swinging '60s to Las Vegas showgirl. "It's a high energy event," Habr says, noting that the show is modeled after the long-running, popular drag brunch at Godfrey's in Richmond.
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The next drag brunch is Feb. 13, and future dates will be set, says Habr. Croc's is at 620 19th St. Call 428-5444 or visit www.crocsrestaurant.com.