it's lifely: This Is the Oldest Gay Bar in NYC. Not Enough People Talk About It.

Happy Pride Month! All June long, we'll be sharing long reads, personal essays, and recipes from LGBTQ+ writers. This week: Khalid El Khatib on Julius', the oldest bar in New York City.

Before moving to Brooklyn in November, I lived in Manhattan for over 10 years. As any non-native New Yorker will tell you, one of the best and worst parts of living in the city is the constant onslaught of visitors.