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This headline was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Before its first official weekend in business, a crowd of people poured inside the Chelsea neighborhood space for a ceremonious and, yes, rainbow ribbon-cutting on Friday, Jan. It marks the first time in more than two decades that Atlantic City is home to a full-service, gay-owned-and-operated gay bar and restaurant space — and at a time when some would argue that a place to call "home" is needed most.

Helfant is joined in the ByrdCage venture by visionary Jason Tell and COO Giulietta Consalvo, the three business partners having worked to ensure the restaurant and club location is brimming with personality, nods to gay culture and a warm air of acceptance in spite of the frigid January cold waiting just outside.

ByrdCage's partners were joined by friends and supporters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as a collection of dignitaries that included Atlantic City Mayor Marty Smalls Sr. The venue was officially recognized by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office as a part of their "Safe Gay program.

Today, the Atlantic City police are here protecting us. ByrdCage, which is located at Atlantic Ave. The dual-level venue offers sit-down dining with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus a piano lounge. A walk up the rainbow-painted stairs takes you to where the party is, with a second-floor bar and space dedicated for entertainment such as drag shows and other themed events.

Beginning Feb. Happy bar is p. Monday through Friday. Dinner is to be served daily from p.

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