A New Memoir by Michael Caven
Spilling the Tea
Life and Times in a Texas Gay Bar Empire
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About the Book
Spilling the Tea is the upcoming memoir from Michael Caven — a candid, joyful, and unflinching chronicle of life and times inside a Texas gay bar empire built by his uncle, the legendary club mogul Frank Caven.
From the neon-lit dance floors of Dallas's Cedar Springs to glittering nights in Manhattan and the founding of Out On Main in Columbus, Ohio, the book traces the people, the parties, the heartbreak, and the cultural moments that defined a generation of LGBTQ nightlife in America.
Columbus, Ohio · 1996 — 2002
The Out On Main Legacy
Pioneering LGBTQ dining experience
Out On Main (1996–2002) was the first openly LGBTQ-themed restaurant in the United States — a Columbus, Ohio landmark that paired award-winning cuisine with a living museum of queer culture.
From Elton John's costume to Martina Navratilova's racquet, the walls celebrated LGBTQ history with art and stories. Inside, every night was a happening — coming-out dinners, surprise musical guests, same-sex weddings in the upstairs banquet room, and theme nights like the legendary Titanic dinner that re-created the final meal served aboard the ship.
Rated a Top Ten restaurant by the Columbus Dispatch's Grumpy Gourmet, Doral Chenoweth, Out On Main's signature dishes included Sweet Potato Bisque, Chicken Gorgonzola, and Australian Lamb Chops.
A Glimpse Inside
Out On Main, the people, and the era behind the book.
