I found myself back in Detroit...

I found myself back in Detroit a few months ago (haven't gotten around to sending this in) and went past Cheetah's to see how it had been rebuilt. My last visit here was back in March of '05 just before it burned down, so I felt I owed it a re-visit....I'm loyal that way.

THE CLUB: 7

Admission was $10, parking $2 or $3 (I don't remember if I tipped or not). I ditched the coat in my car, so I didn't have to bother with the coat check, but I think it was $2....standard stuff. The club has been completely rebuilt, so if you've been here back pre burning...it is NOT the same club. Decor is 'new style' strip club, with lots of clean looking seating in half circle couches, lots of glass, lots of mirrors. I spent some time at the bar while I ate a burger and downed some beers, then asked a bouncer if I could move to a couch (a 'tip' required usually, but it was slow so he waved me on). Comfy enough, but with the couches being a charge and not much else for seating, I could see this getting expensive on a busy night. Fairly bright light throughout. The dance area is seperate(most Detroit places are this way), with a glass wall between the main area and dance area. Bar has stool seating on both sides with a good view of the stage, but almost no potential for dancers to sidle up to you on the one side. 2 or 4 TVs by the bar area just in case you came here to watch the game. Food was on the expensive side, but good...not crappy bar food. Drinks were about $6 or $7 for a beer...again, tipping may have been included.