Reviews

There seem to be two bar business strategies. The hands-on-by-owner places typically have attractive entertainers but not much action - these seem to be pretty consistent over periods of years in a you-know-what-to-expect way, usually…

I was surprised to find Shadow dancing at Joe's Place. She has been out of town for over a year attending to family stuff in Florida, and is back in town for a while. She…

Chez Joey... historically unique, currently not too bad. The Blockist has written before of the hidden 3-dimensional representation of Paris night club life of the 1890s, created by a Baltimore artist of the 1920s -…

The Blockist has a tendency to bypass the Chez Joey - not because the club is below par for the Block but because it's usually right about at par and I'm typically in the mood…

Blockbird - it appears that I have, in fact, made the first(?) mistake in my memory. Or, maybe the problem is the memory... maybe it's time for the Blockist to spend more time in rest…

Aahhh... another satisfying visit to the Blockist's current favorite venue. The poor economy seems to be ignoring the Red Room, business appears brisk, and happy days never really left. It seems that if you keep…

Speaking of Gabby... what a package! She is a bit shy (by Block standards) and a bit gabby (hence the name), but once she gets to know you, it can be an intense and rewarding…

To tell the truth, I've never been too fond of the Circus. While I've known some of the staff for years, the club always seemed to be the "end of the line" for maturing dancers,…

Bad news, Flamingo fans - Roger has left the building! Roger, the bartender/manager who turned the Flamingo around from a major downhill slide over the last few years has been replaced by the owner's girlfriend,…

Red Room has been recently castigated for inappropriate dancer behavior, so it's likely that YMMBLTN (your mileage may be lower than normal). In addition, it seems that legal pressure is up and business is generally…

The Plaza remains one of the most "typical" of the current Block venues. The VIP area (behind the bar)has undergone a recent downgrade with the removal of the curtain between the VIP area and the…

For the curious: The former owners of one of the clubs (the Mouse Trap) displaced by the expansion of Norma Jean's on the side street moved to a previously poorly-run space on Baltimore Street (the…