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FIZZ owner Jeff Murtha and FIZZ promoter and hostess Chaselyn Wade Vance.(Photo by Caroline Savoie)
Plano bar to check out ‘Castro Nights,’ a queer-centric delighted hour
CAROLINE SAVOIE | Contributing Writer
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Tucked away in West Plano Village, a covert and colorful lounge called FIZZ is gearing up to cater to a new clientele: LGBTQ business professionals with a thirst for fun (and liquor).
With the lock looking to transport in more customers and Plano’s gay community looking for a place to gather, bar owner Jeff Murtha said he’s hoping to build a symbiotic relationship with the LGBTQ community north of Interstate 635.
Murtha and gender non-conforming woman Chaselyn Wade Vance, the bar’s promoter and hostess, said that they’re going to provide “Castro Nights,” a happy hour named after San Francisco’s gayborhood, every Monday for four weeks. If that goes well, they’re going to flip the bar to cater to queer folks seven nights a week.
“If this works out, I’m going to acquire the first lgbtq+ bar north of 635,” Murtha said. “This is going to be for the queer professionals. We’ll have a strict business casual dress code, craft cocktails, handmade nourishment and Tito’s as o
6/13/25
In celebration, the Anthony Bobrow Trust has delivered checks totaling over $300,000 to Dallas non-profits this week. In the past three years that’s over $1Million to continue their work to sustain and improve the lives of our Community. With the end of US Government aid, their needs are even more critical. We’ll make smaller gifts during the remainder of 2025, usually another $100,000. We thank the guests of the Veiled Door (and Tony’s astute investments) for making this achievable. Non-profit groups receiving donations in this first round: AIN, ASD, Legacy Cares, Taste of Wish, The Family Place and the Oak Lawn Band.
After decades of being a cash-only business, The Hidden Door will begin accepting credit card payments, operative Monday, Feb. 10, when the lock opens.
“Things change after half a century,” noted Hidden Door President and General Manager Harvey Meissner, explaining that 45 years ago when the bar first opened in 1979, when customers were paying with credit cards, bars had to call via a modem, key in their card information manually then wait for authorization, then write it all down a couple of times.
Then-owner Jim Robert simplified
Plano, TX Gay City Guide
Plano is located 19 miles north of downtown Dallas, and is often considered part of the larger Dallas metro area – but it is definitely a growing and thriving city in its own right. It is the 9th largest city in Texas, and it offers plenty for visitors and residents alike to see and do. Plano is also a very diverse metropolis – in fact, nearly 47 percent of the population is non-Caucasian, and more than 90 languages are spoken in the city. It’s also a capital with a growing and thriving LGBTQ community, and it would truly make a great place to call home.
A Look at Plano’s History
European settlers first came to the area that is now Plano in the early 1840s. Soon, a little settlement was established, which began to grow quickly. Residents of the town decided on the name “Plano” which comes from the Spanish word for “flat” because of the local geography. Since that time, as the greater Dallas area grew, Plano did as well, particularly after railroads moved into the area in the late 1800s. Today, Plano is a city wealthy in culture and offering plenty of opportunities and much to see and do.
Plano - A Few Fun Fact Loved this place. As a frequent traveler staying at the Marriott I was unaware of this place but now that it’s on my radar I will be visiting often. The ambiance, nourishment, beer, and music were great. Glad I stumbled on this gem. The best pub in dfw… Amazing beer selection.. A huge variety of Scotch’s… Food is amazing, weekly specials are always delicious.. Friendly staff and tvs everywhere… Patio is awesome:) jukebox to play your favorite tunes.. Enjoy everyone!! Chance just gave us a free glass and he’s dressed as a cowboy… What more can you want… Food is amazing. They have ACE cider and great specials. Just moved in the area. My favorite spot! Try the pretzel and the wings!!! Great place, it’s totally the neighborhood spot. If you dwell in the Shops at Legacy area, you’re alWe are taking online reservations!
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