Beefy Beefcakes

Last week I mentioned that I was going to Beefcakes to give their epic burgers a try, and watch some comedy. Well Sunday came and even though I was suffering from too much fun on braai day, I went to Greenpoint to see how the other side lives.

Now, a quick look at Beefcakes’ website and you won’t need a very good gaydar to see that Beefcakes is tailored for the more... fabulous among us. But if you are like me, and you don’t let the sight of half naked men stop you from browsing a site further, you will see pictures of burgers so epic you would think they are over compensating for something. If that is not a good enough reason to go, they also put on a wide variety of shows, including drag, comedy, hell even cabaret. So beefcakes isn’t new to entertaining 40+ people.

You will also be making a big mistake if you think Beefcakes only caters to those of us that wear sequins. If you let this assumption deter you from going, it would be a sad mistake. Beefcakes is not out to make anyone feel uncomfortable at all. Sure, their barmen are blessed with the muscles of Greek gods, but they are friendly and will suggest and make you a cocktail with true skill. As soon as you sit down you will see everyone is just there to have fun, and fun was definitely on the menu.

Bodyshots, on the menu.

What about the comedy?

Yes, I am getting there. The show was hosted by Martin Davis who is fast becoming my favourite comedy host. A few days before this gig I was brought to tears (of laughter) by Martin when I was a little too close to the stage. The man pulls no punches and will call a spade an excavator. His witty remarks are coupled with his bag of jokes about toothless sharks and possible penguin bestiality. He introduced the first act, KG, an up and coming comic who talks about being an overweight guy in todays world and his dad missing out on all that struggle money.  

WOW! PONCHOS! 

Next up was Kellyn Coetzee, a lesbian comic who I first saw in the Graca Comedy Showdown as a wild card entry. Back then, I thought she was too visibly nervous. Well, she has improved a lot. Either that, or playing to a home crowd put her more at ease. Her jokes ranged from comparing her first lesbian sex experience to riding a bicycle to be sexually accosted by horny dolphins. Kellyn knows how to party...

Last but not least was the best Xhosa speaking Jewish comedian in South Africa, Nik Rabinowitz. Nik is probably my favourite comedian when it comes to culture based comedy. He can make a culture joke without it being offensive in any way. He also has the ability to make the lamest jokes funny. When you tell your buddies at a braai that you greet surfers by saying ‘haai’ you get the cold shoulder and will probably be in charge of getting the next round of drinks. But when Nik does it, everyone laughs. The man has a talent that is a pleasure to watch.

OMGINMYMOUTHNOW! 

Beefcakes have a great atmosphere, great sound and great burgers. All the ingredients for a great night out.

Check out beefcakes.co.za for more info on all their shows.