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Ooohhh yeahhhh! I was feeling a bit jungle-y this past St. Patty's Day Saturday night, AND I REALLY NEEDED TO DANCE. And when I need to dance, nobody (and I mean nobody!) can stop that itch. Me, Tarzan. You, Tiki Lounge. Time to get down, baby!
"Ti-Lo" (as the sign now says, since a few bulbs have burned out) is filled with tropical decor and welcomes a mixed crowd. Ti-Lo had the college kids, the unnecessarily buff dude (who was chasing shots with a protein shake), party girls, and awkward wallflowers (or I guess, in the spirit of St. Patty's, awkward four-leaf clovers?). Regardless, everyone seemed friendly and were having a blast.
I spent 90% of my time here at the dance floor towards the back. Medium sized area, but small enough that it got crowded quickly and people were feeding off each others' energy. That's how I like my dance floors--intimate! DJ was actually pretty good, playing a mix ranging from 90's to current hip hop. Soulja boy, backstreet boys, Ludacris, etc came over the speakers. I felt like I was back in my college days. Yeah, I'm a grad student now, but I still got the moves.
When the music is on point, so is my dancing. Eventually a circle formed and people were getting inside to strut their stuff. Challenge accepted. Made my way in and got my groove and dougie on, BIG TIME. People were clapping, giving me beads, and somebody even put his hat on me! And for all the other brave souls who got into the circle, they were met with cheers and positive vibes too. What an awesome atmosphere!
IMPRESSIONS:
Could be because it was the Saturday of St. Patty's, so things were especially happenin. First time here, and I had so much fun! Sure, my shoes got really dirty and the floors got pretty gross, but that happens at most bars/lounges/clubs. Nothing really turned me off about Ti-Lo that was specific to this lounge. I would come back again if I wanted to get my dance on. It's a jungle out there.
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