SHADE-O-METER RATING

4 OUTTA 5 WERKS: “SHE GAVE GOOD FACE – SHE SERVED IT”

What is Palate Party? It’s the restaurant that’s in Rumors Bar & Grill. The restaurant is overseen by celebrity chef Robyn Almodovar. Was there an age restriction? I don’t believe so. How was the maître d’? There isn’t one. You seat yourself. What was the décor like? The industrial-inspired décor is reminiscent of Almodovar’s famous South Florida food truck. What was the seating like? It’s all outside. There are pub tables and regular tables. What was the atmosphere like? The “atmosphere” was essentially nonexistent since it was the Tuesday before Hurricane Irene. No one was around. Was it cruisy? No cruising. Everyone was too busy preparing for the upcoming “festivities.” When is happy hour? 2-4-1 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.

SHADE-O-METER RATING

3 OUTTA 5 WERKS: “NO SHADE, BUT SHE DIDN’T TURN IT OUT”

Where’s Beefcake’s? It’s in Boardwalk, which is in Wilton Manors. Boardwalk is an all-male strip club that offers “men for men entertainment.” Was there an age restriction? Yes. 18 and up. What was the décor and atmosphere like? American-Asian faux chic, with a bordello-ish whiff. The tables and chairs were stainless steel. The lighting consisted of faux paper lanterns, and there are neon accents about. Patrons can select music from a digital jukebox (which itself was a form of entertainment since one queen didn’t like what another queen was playing). What was the seating like? There was seating around the bar. There were also pub tables and regular tables. What was the crowd like? It was mostly locals, and they were in small groups. However, the crowd was friendly. We overheard the people next to us say that they were visiting. Was it cruisy? If you’re sitting at the bar, and the person next to you is single, this definitely seems like a possibility. The cruising factor likely diminishes if you’re sitting at a table.

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