Stir together 1 1/2 cups beer and salt in a gallon-size ziplock plastic bag until dissolved.Morellet, living with HIV himself, would post his t-cell count on the daily menu.
That simple act of unashamed data sharing was progressive, and frankly badass.This diner was more than just a stop for a burger or steak frites.
It was a beacon of hope for a neighborhood so uniquely and culturally queer.Unfortunately, the workings of gentrification and capitalism (other forms of violence against queer spaces) forced Florent to close up shop, leaving a void that has never really been filled again.
