First time at the new Sapphire/old FD location!
I decided to visit the "new" sapphire at the old FlashDancer's location, just to check it out.
Cover was $20, I got in and found the club was surprisingly empty in terms of numbers of other PLs. Generally that could be a good thing, but in this case it was a bit extreme as I felt all the dancers's eyes were on me. There was literally no one by the stage, and some girl was on it gyrating lackluster-ly given there was no one to dance for.
So the setup: the bar area looks the same as the old Flash, but they definitely modified the venue so now the center stage is surrounded by many small tables and plush chairs (as opposed to a T-shape lined with chairs, like the old FD). The elevated platforms are still there off to the sides, but apparently they are now VIP areas that require extra charge, and all regular $20 LDs now happen right near the stage and open to prying eyes.
Anyway, I was promptly approached by a bartender, I had already drank too much alcohol earlier so just opted for a red bull, it was $10 including tip. Pretty soon girls started approaching me, and I had to turn down a few until a girl "L" that piqued my fancy approached. I prefer spinners without too much plastic, and she was definitely my type. After some quick chit chat I asked her to show me where things happen in this new Sapphire, and she lead me to these few chairs that are basically right off to the side of the stage, with a bouncer standing next to it.
Anyway, Sapphire rules are generally no touching, but definitely there was some leeway. The girl gave pretty decent mileage, though given the proximity of the bouncers and just the fact that we were basically part of the performance (having LDs under lights and off to the side of the stage is weiird), I also didn't push things as much as I would with the Russian girls back at the old FD. The mileage was decent enough nevertheless, that after 5 dances I told L we better stop as I was close to coming.
I went back, and was annoyed to find my drink (20% consumed?) was already swiped away. Then a few more girls approached, with a couple of them commenting that they saw my LDs with L and that it was hot, etc....ooook, glad I could assist with and be part of the night's entertainment, I guess. There was a blonde that flew in from Las Vegas who was physically promising, but the conversation/chemistry got nowhere. I actually miss the Russian girls, truthfully. After a little more time the first girl stopped by again, and I decided to just wrap up my night with her.
She did bring up the topic of the VIP area (think it was $300/30 min)? Though when I asked what happens in there/what could I reasonably expect; she kind of demurred, so I decided to pass on this night. This time instead of by the stage she lead me off to a wall--it was still very open to everyone's view, but at least now folks have to go out of their way to look at us as opposed to just see us right there while looking at the girls on the stage. In any case, I did test her limits a little further but she playfully giggled and moved her body away when I tried to explore her charms, so I took that as a no for this night. We also chatted and I broached the topic of OTC, while she also revealed she's no novice to arrangements and sugaring; though she replied she doesn't know me well enough yet and maybe given more time...fair enough.
I'm not a big fan of the clubs' gimmick (i.e. flying in girls from Vegas) as I prefer girls who are local, as then you can expect to cultivate some sort of a "relationship" on return visits and explore OTC.
I may give the club another shot and, since the VIP price is not too unreasonably high, give that one try next time I stop by *if* I can find a girl that is worthwhile. Though the setup really lacks privacy. Considering the new FD by 45th is also pretty cramped...I really miss the old FD with all the nooks and crannies and East European girls.