TOFTT, Part I

Xsensual

Portland, OR

This is one of 3 jewels in the crown of the Xsensual empire. The other two locations (92nd/Sandy and Foster/52nd) are not listed on TUSCL (not for lack of trying, just saying). This location was…

Mary's Club

Portland, OR

Had an “appointment” downtown and was early so I decided to find a club to kill time at. Problem is downtown clubs open at 7 (even Union Jacks on the near east side is now…

Riverside Corral

Portland, OR

After a few recent and decent reviews I decided to check this place out when I had time to kill on a Monday at 6:55PM. It was dead when I arrived but it picked up.…

Okay, it’s a dive, but it is weird and small so the interactions are interesting. I stop in regularly because it doesn’t have expensive booze, deafening music or hard-sell dancers. It’s easy to see the…

The oddest stage I've seen (and I've been to Scarlet Lounge). The stage floor is maybe five feet below floor level, but with a step inside, so if a dancer stands on the step, her…

If you’re looking for divey, old Portland, titty bar charm, it’s tough to beat 82nd. It’s a small venue (just one stage) and it’s not exactly filled with amenities. But the drinks are cheap at…

I was in the area of 82nd Strip this last Wednesday afternoon and decided to make a stop. This club is owned by the same person that owns Columbia Strip and Angels. A couple…