Went a couple weeks ago on...

Went a couple weeks ago on the day shift, which is my usual angle. Friendlier at the door these days and the layout is very nice, reasonable distance between seats and feels like there is enough room, and it's nice and dark. This is one plus over Sahara, which feels crowded to me and is too bright. My usual game is to go directly to the rail, at least during the days no one is up there tipping, and so if you can afford a couple bucks every few minutes, sometimes with longer time gaps as there aren't enough girls, then then you can relax and avoid being bombarded with dance/drink requests -- I think it's taboo not to bother a customer that's up there tipping at least when a girl is up there. This time I wasn't feeling it and took the chance and sat in the middle row and within seconds a tall, heavy-top latina mix was there next to me giving me the handshake and chatting me up. I don't remember her name. Within seconds, the waitress approached with the drink sell and she joined in on the shake. As you can imagine there are good and bad things about such a situation, but I'm ruthless on affirming "no" to all drink requests. So watched 1 dancer I think, it was going to be difficult to escape the situation with her all over me, I looked around and no obvious other options so just hit VIP early. 150$ and the glass door so it's private enough. I'm never looking for FS but was surprised it wasn't offered, I was fine with what it was, I left happy and she was very playful. The songs seemed cut very short for that time of the day, it could be just me, but I don't remember ever feeling like I've got to hurry because I can't predict how much time is left. That's what makes me think next time will be Sahara, the one big advantage there is the guaranteed 15 min VIP.