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The Scene – Though often called a "gay restaurant," East of Eighth caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from the flamboyant bar crowd to straight-laced retiree couples from the nearby apartment complexes coming by for the early-bird special. An extremely sociable staff makes everyone feel comfortable. The outdoor garden is open year-round (heated in winter). – – The Food – This international-eclectic menu includes some stellar standouts--most notably, well-made thin-crust mini-pizzas. The four-cheese version cleverly combines fresh and smoked mozzarella with goat…