Queens gets your money

There’s a wide gap between clubs in Manhattan and Queens, in many ways. And this club exemplifies that.

Riviera feels a little seedy — but not dirty. The bar wraps around the stage, and there were consistently dancers working the stage. But the truth is, the effort level in showmanship wasn’t high like you’d find at a nicer Manhattan club. This was all about the table dances and private dances and, if you really wanted to, the VIP.

The girls were aggressive, and there were a lot. More than 20 for sure. Almost all Latina. A few extremely pretty ones, but most just good enough to keep you fully interested without reaching that upper level.