I haven't stopped by Sabel's for...

I haven't stopped by Sabel's for a couple years. It opens later and I'm usually a daytime person but had some time last night to check things out. I parked right in front of the club, located in a small shopping center. The security guard was out front and did a quick pat down and encouraged that I enjoy myself. The dancers and customers were all AA, I'm not but never feel uncomfortable or out of place in the spots I frequent. I picked up a beer at the bar and took a seat at the center counter. I'd forgotten how small this club is. There is a very small stage with two poles, both were occupied the entire time. In the center of the floor is a 10 to 12 foot long high rectangular table with stools facing the stage. Directly behind this table are stools along the wall. The bar has a few stools and is to your right as you face the stage. There is a couch room sectioned off by a beaded curtain adjacent to the stage.

There is no question when I sat down I was immediately eyed by many dancers as a "stand out" stranger. To me this is just natural. Shortly I was approached by a young woman with beautiful lips and pink/red hair named Reina. We had an enjoyable time getting to know one another barside and continued into the couch room for a fun couch dance. She was excellent about alerting me of the end of each 4 min dance...I stayed for four. I returned to the bar area and enjoyed watching two guys "make it rain" on two or three trim and fit dancers. I was approached by Shortie, yes that's what she said her name was, for a couch dance. Returned to the couch dance room and following what I took to be one dance was informed that I had been there for two. I questioned the count but ended up paying up knowing that I will never repeat dance with "Shortie".

Perhaps to heal my wounds I returned with Reina for two more dances...I left much happier with plans to return on Sunday or Monday.

One note, all dancers are non-white, there is a variety of shapes/sizes but definitely some absolute 9's. A possible exception for some though is the abundance of tattoos and piercings. If you're a purest and want un-inked skin this may not be the place for you. (I think I saw one dancer with no tattoos but I could be wrong. Again as in many of the spots I frequent you need to put in the time, let customers and dancers become comfortable with you (particularly if you're white/old and probably look like a narc.). Don't be pushy, don't question your own choice to be there, offer plenty of barside conversation. I find casually mentioning other clubs you frequent also helps break the ice. Above all enjoy your experience.