In mid-December, a West Hollywood newcomer emerged inside the former Gold Coast Bar, located across the street from Connie & Ted’s called Or Bar (@orbarweho). The bar is a welcome addition after Southern California lost many historic queer bars over the last three years, including the 40-year-old Gold Coast in 2020, as well as Flaming Saddles, Oil Can Harry’s, and Rage.⁠ ⁠ Or Bar’s co-owners overhauled Gold Coast’s dated interior into a fresh and modern lounge with smoky-colored walls, and opulent touches of Art Deco with black, gold, and bronze throughout. The walls include works from queer artists including a Ken Price original silkscreen print. At the center, a stunning chandelier hovers over the bar area designed by Or Bar partner and former Fashion Police co-host George Kotsiopoulos.⁠ ⁠ “It’s custom-made for the bar and it has 3,700 pieces of crystal,” says Kotsiopoulos. “The three of us: Rob, Stephanie, and myself were on 12-foot ladders for seven days hanging [the crystals]. Click on the link in bio to read the opening report by @monaeats, with photo by @chelsealaurenla