First let's start with the positive. To be fair, I must say, this definately was an experience. The decor, atmosphere, and personalities definately made the night fun. This night was a surprise from my guy, I had no idea what I was getting into, so when we were greeted by a queen in drag calling us ""Sluts"" I thought what fun. We were given a bed number- so you can guess my anticipation from that point. The staff was courteous and played up the campy/burlesque vibe which dominated the evening. Again, fun. We got on our ""bed"" and waited for the show. \r
Totally LOVED the performer in the checkered body stocking and her interactive dancing. But from that point, if you blinked you missed the rest of the acts. The performances were very short, and if you had a seat on the left wall behind the DJ counter you had to stand up on your bed to see while being careful not to knock over your tray. \r
Now for the food and drinks. I ordered a mojito and could not drink it because it seemed like straight alcohol. So then I ordered a specialty drink with all kinds of fruits and it was just as stout. I was starving so I didn't dare drink either one and I was so glad I didn't, my boyfriend who is a retired football player got blotto on his vodka tonics (3 of them) which is usually no big deal. \r
We sat down at around 7:30 and did not recieve our first course until around 8:45. The shrimp salad was sparse but tasted great. About 30 minutes later we got what seemed like lobster bisque, pretty good. At around 9:15 I got a prime rib (tough and undercooked) slathered in horseradish sauce over a smidge of mashed potatoes. I was still starving and getting tired of standing to be able to see, I just gave up and tried to sip on my watered down drink, which was still too strong. The desert tasted great, fresh fruit, a small dollop of ice cream and a light wafer. My boyfriend was slurring how he expeced Cirque de Solie and our own bed and that he was still hungry, the sweet waitress sensed that we were done with the whole thing and expedited our ticket saying that if we waited much longer it would be difficult to get out and catch a cab. I was exhausted by the end of this experience, but can say that the excitement and apprehension that lead up to the dining experience was great fun. \r
A bit of advice, they would do well to put normal amounts of liquor in the drinks and spend the money on a menu selection, and more acts to perform maybe twice instead of one time it would solve alot of problems. Also, the DJ booth is a severe problem. Move that or don't seat people behind it. That is just thoughtless and a little disrespectful to patrons that pay alot to be there.
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