First time for everything

Wow. My first time at Vic’s place was everything TUSCL prepared me for. Now, I know Jersey and Irvington is one of those areas I don’t spend too much time at, especially when the sun goes down. Im a 24 year old black guy who lives in the suburbs but am no stranger to parts like this. My only concern was parking and I was actually able to get a spot right outside the club which worked out well. I went on a Monday afternoon got in around 5 and was greeted at the door by the bouncer. 5$ cover and my buddy and I walked around the U shaped bar to the other side and sat down. There were maybe 5 girls working that day. 4 were definitely in their 40s and 50s but one girl looked to be around mid 20s. She had a fantastic body and was cute. But reading the reviews I felt like she would charge a lot more than the other girls for VIP. The bartender walked up to us (very pretty too) and charged us 5$ each for water handed her a 10$ for both of us no change ( I only bring it up because a previous review mentioned it was 4$ for water so idk). Within seconds some older woman came up to us and started grinding asking if we wanted to go back to the kitchen. It was my first time here so I wanted to feel out the environment first. She stuck around for a little. Gave her a 10$ for the dance and she stayed for a little. Another tall light skinned lady did the same except I wasn't too interested. I had a goal to hit that VIP with somebody and didn't wanna blow it all on these bar side dances. She got my friend for 20$ though. I wasn't used to a stage so small and where nobody was throwing singles so I kept my singles to myself. About an hour had passed and it was getting close to their closing time which is 8. The first lady I got the dance from came back around and I inquired about VIP she told me it was 25$ for the kitchen and 60$ for her. (Side note, please explain why you guys call it a kitchen. Literally I do not see a kitchen anywhere in this place. And the VIP section is a red curtain with a bench. I dont care, but reading reviews I thought shed literally take me to a kitchen). Either way this is where being young and cute comes into play cuz I told her I only had 65$. She said she can take care of me at the bar but my friend is there and man Id really hate to lose this friendship if she whipped it out right then and there. So i said i need that privacy. She reluctantly agreed to the price and went back to VIP. Probably would've had more fun if she wasn't on her phone but beggars cant be choosers. I think her name was Bonnie or something I cant remember but it started with a B. Either way I had a pretty good time. I swear this isn’t a club ad either. I felt more comfortable knowing I didn't have to drive there. Idk if id go if I have to drive. I’d consider going back but I do want to check out Bottoms up too. Please if you can give some insight into that place it would be great.