Lil' Deb's Oasis. Photo courtesy of lildebsoasis.com
“Lil’ Deb’s is a sensory explosion of queer exuberance and kitsch . . . ” writes Von Diaz for the
Washington Post. “Deb’s is not a gay bar; it’s a restaurant. Food is the focus, and the menu is innovative, experimental and incredibly memorable. And as its name suggests, Deb’s is a place where people from all walks of life convene, where the only thing that’s illicit is how sinfully sumptuous the food is, where the staffers can take pride in preparing meals that are as unique as they are and where deliciousness becomes an extension of queer resistance.” In the article, Bard alum and restaurant editor at
Bon Appétit Elazar Sontag says, “It is an explicitly queer space in every single way. But they also are turning out some of the best food in this country. And they're doing it with such intention. Every single dish is telling a story.”
Please Wait to Be Tasted: The Lil' Deb's Oasis Cookbook by Carla Perez-Gallardo ’10, Hannah Black, and Wheeler (Princeton Architectural Press, June 2022) will transport you, according to Diaz, “Much like the restaurant is more than a restaurant, the cookbook is more than a cookbook.”
Post Date: 06-21-2022