Not what it once was

Christie's could, and should, be one of the best clubs in Phoenix (and the country). It was once. It has so much going for it. The furnishings and general interior decor are very nice and upscale; it's definitely the nicest club in town in this regard. The door staff, managers, waitresses, and house mothers are very courteous and professional. I used to really, really like this place, and i want to do so now. I used to have incredible experiences here. But Christie's is falling short, and has been for some time now.

The crowds are just not there. Even on a Saturday night the place doesn't get crowded until very late, and my impression is that the people there just don't know any better. I'm there hoping for a recovery to some of the previous glory days, but I'm still waiting.

The problem is dancer quality. You used to find some of the hottest girls in town here, but no longer. The standard seems to be either thick (to very thick), or thin to the point of anorexic. There is an occasional standout, but they are usually visiting from out of town. the level of playfulness has also declined.

Granted, this seems to be an issue at most clubs in town. Maybe there is an overabundance of clubs, or maybe the standards for dancers have just fallen (the general population is certainly more obese and out of shape, and maybe dancers follow that trend).

This is a self-fulfilling path. You can't attract the higher quality dancers without crowds, and you can't attract crowds without hot women. I think the club needs to invest in talent, and the customer population will begin to migrate back. Until then, it's BBC and HL for attractive dancers.