We never forget the ones who got away. Here at QNY, we will occasionally issue a siren’s call to a man or woman who has left the city for other streets, other pleasures, other dreams.
Our first subject is Stephen Roberts who is the fascinating, handsome and legendary Kitchenbeard. The Baad Lamb and I caught up with him a few months ago in San Francisco. Following the interview are some very NSFW (you've been warned) and gorgeous photo portraits of Stephen that clarify only one reason why QNY says “Come home, Kitchenbeard.”
QNY: Tell our QueerNewYork readers about yourself in 100 words. You don't need to count the prepositions.
I get described as intense, intimidating, confounding, handsome and occasionally a sweetie. I often am amazed at how I appear to others because in my head I’m a neurotic clingy mess. As Kitchenbeard, I try to live creatively without boundaries but that is actually more work than it might seem. I’ve reinvented myself many times and will do so again any minute now. In 2002 I went to culinary school and have taught myself some photography skills and am now trying to get away from the boredom of the corporate world and merge my love of food and images. These days I’m trying to learn to love and trust more.
(More, and photos after the jump)
