"Being gay in the Back Bay is completely natural," said Steven Sayers, co-chair of Gay and Lesbian Friends & Neighbors of the Back Bay. From spiritual circles to musical organizations to community groups, the Back Bay is fast becoming the in place to be "out." It is also home to several gay interest groups, businesses and meeting places. This welcome reception can perhaps be attributed to the fact that at least when it comes to sexual orientation, the Back Bay is becoming a more diverse place to live.Īccording to 2000 Census data, the Back Bay currently has the third largest population of gays, by total numbers, in Massachusetts, following Jamaica Plain and the South End. But since then it has also attracted many heterosexual newcomers to its new location. in the Back Bay last November, bringing with it a large percentage of its gay clientele. Geoffrey's Café-Bar moved from the South End to 160 Commonwealth Ave. At Geoffrey's, the Back Bay's newest, and only, "gay restaurant," patrons say all you really have to try is being open-minded. They say you shouldn't knock it if you haven't tried it. Trees blossom at the corner of Commonwealth and Arlington streets.
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