Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille is a drag-themed burger restaurant chain[1] that started in San Francisco, California in 1972.[2] The eateries are often in gayborhoods and are intended to represent stereotypical gay culture through humorously named menu items,[3] flamboyant decor, and many of their locations hosting drag shows on weekends. "Mary" in the name is a reference to the slang descriptor "Mary" used for gay men as far back as the early 1900s.[4][5]
There are 14 Hamburger Mary's in the U.S. and as of 2023. [6] Their Portland, Oregon location closed in April 2013 due to a landlord dispute. Their Denver, Colorado location has relocated to 1336 E 17th Ave.[7] Their main offices are in Chicago and West Hollywood, as of 2013.
In 2023, Hamburger Mary's filed a lawsuit challenging a new law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis banning drag performances where children may be present, citing a "chilling effect" on First Amendment rights to free speech as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.[11] U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell rejected the state's request to dismiss the case and granted an injunction temporarily blocking the law.[12][13]
The Psychedelic Furs reference the term "Hamburger Mary" in their 1982 song, "Run and Run".
Referencesedit
^Crain, Tom (March 2006). "Out is in at unconventional bar and grill chain". Franchise Times. pp. 22–24.
^Weigle, Lauren (May 16, 2016). "Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille on 'Undercover Boss': 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
^"Hamburger Mary's, Andersonville | Metromix Chicago". Chicago.metromix.com. April 5, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
^Ferruzza, Charles. "Hamburger Mary's figures Kansas City's ready for big gay burgers | Restaurant Reviews". The Pitch. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
^"Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
^"Hamburger Mary's: Locations". Hamburger Mary's. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
^"Denver Hamburger Mary's revamped as M Uptown". the Denver Post. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
^Rodriguez, Gustavo (June 12, 2023). "Hamburger Mary's Ft. Lauderdale Location". Hamburger's Mary. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^Johnson, Kevin (September 28, 2020). "Hamburger Mary's St. Louis closes downtown after two years". St Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
^Garcia, Keith (July 21, 2016). "Hamburger Mary's Returning to Denver — Just Six Blocks from M Uptown". Westword. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
^Argueta, Brenda (June 23, 2023). "Hamburger Mary's lawsuit: Judge blocks Florida law to punish venues where children see drag". WKMG. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
^Trotta, Daniel (June 23, 2023). "U.S. court blocks Florida law restricting drag performances". Reuters. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
^Villarreal, Daniel (June 26, 2023). "Hamburger Mary's wins court victory against Ron DeSantis' drag ban". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
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