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  1. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Hope you've been doing your kegels, babe. Letter from the editor: Sis, stop reading the story and BE the story. Submit your gossip to our handy and under-fucking-utilized gossip submission form. Chop chop. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? Click HERE ! LSVIXEN XOXO ❤️ Dining Review: Marvelous Pastries & Toasty Coffee at "Vespaio Cafe" (4/5) (Located in Clinton. Photocred: Jenna Song) Rating: 💋💋💋💋 Find out what Four Kisses means here. The snow has fallen. Seasonal Affective Disorder reigns in the corridors of our fair city and the cure outside of blazing up in your apartment with some good souls has to be getting out. Getting through the snow and finding cozy places to chitter-chatter and hang out at. Some businesses flourish in the chilly winter as it drives people to find shelter. Others have a tough time drumming up a crowd that's willing to brave the winter chill. Cafe Vespaio seems to fall into the flourishing camp as that's where I found port in the proverbial and literal winter storm. The Decor is cozy and festive, a killer combo. Not ground-breaking, but who cares! 💮 (What you see when you arrive at Cafe Vespaio. Photocred: Jenna Song ) The Christmas decorations are divine. The space is open, bright, and airy and it brightened up my mood immediately. This isn't a huge sprawling space and it doesn't need to be. It's a space where I feel comfy getting a coffee, a pastry, and taking a seat to seek a little comfort. Is the décor absolutely revolutionary? No. Does it really need to be? Nah. I feel like this place is a wonderful canvas structured excellently for what it's designed to do. I do wonder what it will look like without the festive cheer and whether it might go into the range of too sterile however. Clean white aesthetic is phenomenal especially with toasty wooden floors, but I'll check in once the seasonal décor has shifted to see if they replace the colorful splashes with something that stands out from the rest of the café scene. Fast service and warm corners to make friends in! 🍃 (Another angle of the toasty-festive cafe! Photocred: Jenna Song) With that said, the rest of this review is fairly glowing. The crowd vibe was similarly minded warmth-seekers, popping in from the snowy city to warm themselves with freshly ground coffee. We'll talk fare in the next section, but the flow of the space is really admirable. The man at the counter managed a speedy turnaround from when I ordered to when I received my goodies and during this busy morning the line never spanned more than four people max. The line also didn't form through any inconvenient areas, naturally forming around the tree which kept the space clear and kept those standing neatly away from those cozying up on the seats. This shows a functional design aesthetic that I adooore. A majority of the seating are four-seater booths with a couple of two-seaters dashed in around the entrance. I think this is mostly fine as it forces people to share a little coffee space and brings the potential for making new friends. This actually happened, I met a lovely young journalist who is just cutting her teeth with some grim but true articles on Face Browser. Shout out to Yassy ❤️ And this is the magic of places with solid and functional design aesthetic and cozy corners. It can literally create space where friendships are forged and strengthened. My sappy side loves it. She's got PASTRY RANGE! Italian pastry heaven! 🍽️ (A pastry selection to die for. Photocred: Jenna Song) Ho-ly shit, this place has every Italian pastry known to man. Sfogliatella (Lobster Tail Shaped Pastries), Panna Cotta, and Crostini for days. The warm drinks are only fifty bucks. And when I purchased a Charcuterie Board and a Latte, it totaled to $200 bucks. When I say this place is inexpensive, I mean it. And with this range of expertly crafted pastries, it's a recipe for me going up a dress size for the winter and loving every moment of it. The food is fresh, well-crafted, and sufficient for a good lunch or breakfast date. There isn't more to say about their offerings, it's quality. Try it. ALL IN ALL My measure of a cafe is how I feel when I'm leaving. My face was warm, my belly was full, my blood addled with glorious glorious caffeine. I saw people I know and love there so I had that warmth going on as well. I left with less stress and more energy and excitement than I arrived and for that I am more than happy to give them four kisses. The fifth kiss I will hold in my back pocket until the winter chill thaws and I can see the versatility of the space. Always wise to keep them striving. Stay hot, stay kind, and most importantly, stay tuned. XOXO, DISCLAIMER >Comments are enabled!
  2. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Hope you've been doing your kegels, babe. Letter from the editor: Sis, stop reading the story and BE the story. Submit your gossip to our handy and under-fucking-utilized gossip submission form. Chop chop. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? Click HERE ! LSVIXEN XOXO ❤️ Bar Review: Spiked Coffee and Hot Dads at 'The Big Puffa' (4/5) ('The Big Puffa' on the Del Perro Pier) Rating: 💋💋💋💋 I'm going to level with you babes, I was real fucked up yesterday morning. I had stumbled off of a degrading flight from Connecticut, my seatmate wore a polyblend shirt that kept lightly touching my arm, and their breath smelled like tunafish. Worst of all, the fucking airline cut me off at four no-vermouth vodka martinis which is tantamount to a human rights violation. So when I tell you I was not feeling great coming into town, I'm telling you I was on the warpath. That is, until I decided to drop in for a morning pick-me-up at The Big Puffa before I paid some woman to wave crystals directly over my root chakra for forty five minutes. Location, location, location! 🎉 I've never been the type to weep at the sight of mountain ranges or dry heave at the sight of some Bob Ross painting come to life, but even in the deepest recesses of my cold dead heart, getting to see the vast ocean while going to get trashed puts things in perspective. The location is unique, singular, and refreshing. Be sure to wear a hair tie outside though because it will royally fuck any blowout you might have gotten earlier that day. Small price to pay for a dose of perspective before you dose yourself in their bathroom. (Honestly, fucking sick turnout for a morning crowd.) Athleisure, Khakis, and Sports Jerseys ! 🎽 Don't wear your best here, it'd make you seem stuffy and unapproachable. There wasn't a cover which is major ups from me and the door policy was open-for-all. If you're hitting the Big Puffa, just like... drop in. The bartender was wearing a full on rat mask. I called them Rat-tender. Who are you trying to impress? Seriously though, the vibes are a nice mix. I flirted with a hot dude I'll just call 'Dad Package' for anonymities sake, I witnessed a full ass chair being thrown at the Rat-tender. Slay. Some reviewers might dock a rating point for the whole "near violence" vibe, but after going to your sixtieth Tokyo Air Bar where the patrons are all Ketamined out ragdolls, it's refreshing to have a little action amping up the effects of the drinks. Speaking of... (An event stage with probably fake blood on it. Probably.) Judgement Free Booze from the Rat-tender! 🐀 It was like eight AM and all I said to the bartender was, "Can you spike some coffee for me?" I didn't get questioned as to why, I didn't get any nasty looks, I just got a cup full of sanity and hot coffee. Simple, punchy, and got me loose enough to let some Guyanese woman beat me with palm leaves later that day. I am a simple woman, I have simple needs. The Rat-tender and The Big Puffa satisfied those needs... for the most part! Which takes us to where I'm taking a point off. Don't feel bad. Nobody makes it out of the Vixen's reviews without a little real critique. The prices were also pretty solid, so you won't go bankrupt getting shitblasted. Feed me? Maybe not? Is that real blood? 🍲 Yes, I fucking know it's Halloween. Bear with me. So here's the scene that adds up to one kiss knocked off the rating. I'm getting a drink. A chair flies at the bartender. I'm flirting with a hot guy and networking. I get hungry. I look at the Rat-tender, I stroll to the kitchen, I see blood on the floor and a closed kitchen sign. The closed kitchen when I was mondo hungry is enough alone to knock a rating off, but combine the blood's proximity to both the flying chair and the rat energy and I considered not eating the food to be a mixed blessing. Pier food has always had a reputation for being made of 90 percent grease and horse hair so like... Maybe I dodged a bullet? ALL IN ALL What can I say, sunshines? It was a blast. I definitely want to come back for more spiked drinks and to watch the hi-jinks, but I also want to try their food next time their kitchen's open. If they avoid the grease trap, they may just earn that final kiss from the Los Santos Vixen. The stage is also an encouraging sign that they may hold really tragic local comedians, karaoke, or some hokey Halloween events. We love to see it. Either way, I"m done with this review, I've got to go take a Big Puffa something green and lay out on the beach. DISCLAIMER >Comments are enabled!
  3. 🏚️ https://face.gta.world/pages/Himensbar ☎️ 555-3425 San Andreas 🈺️ Opening hours: ??h - ??h 📫 Hi-men cocktail bar - Roy Lowenstein Blvd, Rancho, LS, SA. 💰 Price range: $ (Cheap) 👷‍♂️ Currently hiring: No information if business is hiring, contact this place for more info
  4. Business Insider: Lola's Review Written by Kate Park, April 4 2023 Published by Scarlett Remington, April 4 2023 RATING: 5/5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Above: Lola's located on Bay City Avenue Vespucci is renowned to be a thriving area with beach views, warm air, and plenty of bars & restaurants wanting to please tourists and residents alike. One of these standout bars is Lola's situated on Bay City Avenue. On Sunday evening I had the pleasure of finally getting to check out the bar. As I arrived I noted that the exterior of the property was outdated, and requires some attentive work in regards to attracting passer-by's. That said, as I entered through the door I was transported into a different world. The bright LED signs illuminated the rest of the area setting the vibe. The décor could be described as random uniqueness which added to the ambiance, and arguably artistic in the way that the furnishings have been laid out. There were plenty of areas to sit, and enjoy the wares of Lola's including several booths which seemed popular amongst groups. Those that found themselves exploring the area alone found them fortunate enough to sit at the bar. Beyond that sat an area in the corner with a multitude of arcade games, and an ice-hockey table allowing socialising beyond contemporary sitting, talking and drinking. Above: The Front Bar with Lola, and a staff member pictured. The bar staff were friendly, and attenuative to my needs and were able to talk me through the menu, as well as adding there personal recommendations. I had the opportunity to speak to the owner Lola directly. Lola was a friendly, and chatty individual, and before even speaking to her I could see her enthusiasm for good customer care. This really showed I could see other patrons engaging with her directly, and speaking to her on a name to name basis. When I got the opportunity to speak to me she said that she designed this concept from her own ideas, hence the name Lola's. She hopes that the creations that she has placed into her drinks menu continues to attract customers from around the L-S area. It's evident she cared about the business itself and hopes to continue its growth following it's successful running over the last few months. Above: An area within Lola's As I perused the blackboard menu I was immediately drawn to the Special Cocktails, perhaps a little expensive but with cocktail of alcohol added well worth it from a costing point of view. Beyond the speciality drinks Lola's serves classic spirits such as gin, vodka, and whiskey as well as a wide-range of beers giving plenty of choices to customers, something to suit every taste. For those that don't drink soft drinks, slushies, and coffees were also being routinely served. After deliberation between the special cocktails I finally settled on a Skittles Margarita. I observed the bartenders mixing, shaking and stirring my drink with precision, care and accuracy it was evident that they cared about their craft, and it certainly showed with the presentation of the drink itself. As I sipped on the drink I was well-impressed at the quality of the ingredients, and as I sat back sipping on the fruity and moreish beverage I sat back and enjoyed the experience. Pictured: Lola's blackboard of alcoholic concoctions Overall my experience at Lola's was nothing short but fantastic. From the friendly, attentive staff to the delicious drinks, and unique vibe within I enjoyed every aspect of this well-rounded cocktail bar. I would highly recommend those in the area looking for a memorable experience to take friends and family to enjoy a drink by the beach. Like I said at the start, the only drawback is the entrance but once you are within - you will not regret your decision.
  5. Business Insider: The Lucky Leaf Review Written by "Ghostwrider" (Anonymous Submission) - 03/06/2023 RATING: 4/5 STARS Pictured: The Lucky Leaf's entrance from across the street. From the first moment you lay eyes on The Lucky Leaf you see a venue with an identity crisis. The exterior has a dumpster right in front of it, and on passing you'd definitely take it as your typical dive bar. The interior reveals something else, a cramped space with a ceiling that makes you think of a high end tavern, or ballroom, and a floor that screams log cabin in the woods. Come to think of it it reminds you of "Grandma's house", you know, that really old Victorian one. The TV's on the wall scream sports bar or watch party bar. Only the bar top itself gives off a bit of an Irish pub vibe as the furniture (again) leans towards a sports bar, or perhaps a nice longue. The lounge seating definitely feels out of place, and I would personally suggest swapping it out for Darts or something interactive to patrons. Through all of that the scent of the kitchen flows through this establishment vibrantly. Pictured: Seating arrangements within The Lucky Leaf. Alas, my experience takes me to the bar side first. One thing I found weird is you need to order food and drinks separately, and your food is ordered and picked up from a cafeteria service window. A brief look over the cocktail menu revealed an almost too heavily Irish theme. But, I decided to go with this drink that I can not even attempt to pronounce or spell it. It wasn't bad but the bartender was a bit sloppy - and the preparation could have been a lot better. If the drink had been made by a professional I feel like it would have gone down quite excellently. It had a bit of a fruity aroma and undertone, but the Irish liquor's flavor was rather strong. Finally, I was able to get around to the food. I ordered the Shepherds Pie. Of course I had to try such a stable of Irish cuisine in this Irish themed venue. To go along with it I ordered some loaded fries. I was able to stand there and watch the food be made thanks to the tacky cafeteria window, but I found it to be an enjoyable experience nonetheless. With my food in hand I took a seat and got to dissecting the meal. Firstly, the fries were golden and crispy, expertly seasoned and the "loaded" toppings were perfectly cooked - and paired lovely with the fries themselves. As for the Shepherd's Pie, it was juicy, savory, and bursting with flavor. The cook on it was absolutely perfect, Michelin quality. In summary while I overall enjoyed my experience the venue does have a few drawbacks. I've decided that in the end this place is really a Irish themed gastropub. The food is some of the best quality, and easily the best Irish food you will get in the State. The main thing holding me back from giving a full five stars is the bar service: with a bit leaning on the interior and exterior in addition. It's a must visit if the kitchen is open, though I understand it is not always - in which case for me it might be a pass. RATING: 4/5 STARS Pictured: Patrons enjoying their drinks and food.
  6. Carlos Molina Carlos Molina was born in Davis General Hospital on the 8th of August, 2006 to two Mexican immigrants, Carolina Pousa and Eddy Molina, who moved from Sinaloa, Mexico to avoid the cartel wars going on which dragged many innocent civilians into the conflict. They illegally crossed the border for the sake of giving their son a better life and settled into the bordering states major metropolitan city which is Los Santos which has a big Hispanic population especially in the Jamestown area of Rancho and have been living there ever since they moved which prompted him to also attend the local Davis Middle School , his parents work grueling 9-5 jobs under green cards obtained after a certain amount of years living in the United States to meet ends meet with his father being a local carpenter and his mother a full time nurse working several shifts over week as well as his father working for several clients caused for them both to be largely absent in the household accept whether it be in the afternoons or picking up Carlos despite all this the family still held a pretty close bond as most Hispanic households in Mexico and other Latino countries do which stood out like a sore thumb in Rancho as most families were broken or affected by gang violence. Carlos was no stranger to this harsh reality he would mostly see it out by his window at night hearing random gunshots and loud sirens shortly afterwards, from the drugged out homeless man walking through the middle lot barely able to stand straight to the group of gangsters hanging out by the cantina with a bottle of 40oz beer on one hand and a bag of weed in the other he saw it every day walking to school but he always maintained a somewhat optimistic view of it largely due to his young age the reality of his area had not set in yet as he knew it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows but from an early age his parents taught him what do to and who to stay away from, going as far to put him in school after programs at Davis Middle School largely taking a liking to baseball and soccer where he currently plays for the schools team. This kept him away most of the time but as the shifts got longer Carlos now goes outside with his bike and rides around to seek any way of passing the time in his empty and dull home. He also does other activities like play FIFA 15 on his old XBOX 360 and watch TV which he very much enjoys, overall Carlos is a decently normal kid with interest and passions which he looks to share with by maintaining a very outgoing and friendly personality like any other children his age but not in the same environment. This thread will follow the development and day to day life of Carlos Molina.
  7. Hello! My application got reviewed and I had to change things. Now, I accidentally closed the reviewed application which had the remarks on it of what was wrong and what i had to change and I started a new application. Now I can't get the reviewed one back it seems, whenever I click on the link in my email it just sends me straight to the new one that's currently in progress. Is there any chance I can get the reviewed example back?
  8. Issue #003 Doppler Cinema (The vibrant neon sign on the exterior of the cinema!) Doppler Cinema in Vinewood is... really cool! There's no better way to enjoy a night after a long week than watching a movie with friends, and Doppler is the place to do it! The neon signs on the outside are perfectly done and aren't tacky at all. They're bright, without being intrusive and they really give you that retro feel - something which the Doppler Cinema has been known for. I remember when the place opened, and the interior used to be hideous. That's no longer the case! The new owner has taken the interior, and make it into a sort of retro-modern mix and it's done perfectly. It's really well pulled off. (The lobby of the cinema) Cleanliness! There's not a single speck of dust or dirt in the whole place. The lobby is well maintained, not to mention it has a classic 90's vibe! The lobby has a clear waiting area, along with a roped off queuing area! On top of that, there's a few arcade machines with some retro games for the kids if they get bored when waiting for their parents buying their tickets! Everything is thought of and there's not a single oversight! Lighting is dim! What is it with modern cinemas seemingly using flood lights? Who wants to exit a dark theatre and be blasted in the eyes with fluorescent lighting? The Doppler uses lighting sparingly. Using just enough to be necessary, while also not burning your eyes out of your skull! (Plus, eco friendly!) I can't tell you how refreshing this is to see, and it seems to be one of the first cinemas to use dimmer lighting in the lobby! +1. Food is cheap! Oh so cheap! The Doppler makes most of it's money from its $400 tickets, which are an absolute STEAL for what you get. The food not only is delicious but also cheap! Perfectly salted or sugared popcorn all for the price of 10 bucks! (or 20 if you want a large!) And it also serves chocolate, soda and slushies for just 10 dollars. Gone are the days of going bankrupt just to see a movie! The seating is SO comfortable! The red velvet seating is incredible comfortable. Each seat is heavily cushioned and reclines about 15 degrees for that perfect viewing angle. If I could, I'd get those bad boys installed in my own home! Finally, the actual theatre experience! The screen is HUGE. No matter where you sit, you get an incredible view. It stretches almost a 3rd of the size of the back wall, and it's crystal clear. I remember the days of choppy, black and white. Now we're in the era of Ultra HD! I love it! (The inside of theatre 1) Now for the not so great... Parking is a nightmare. Thankfully the only two complaints I have are out of the manager's control, so it won't affect the final rating. I just wish there was a parking lot nearby! It would make things so much easier. Selection is not that great. Thankfully, it's not out of choice. Not many suppliers hold the stock necessary to supply a theatre, something which is only recently making a comeback! So this won't affect the rating either. Just something to bear in mind. So... What's the verdict? Does the Doppler Cinema earn enough in my books to receive the lucrative Grandma Doris 5 star seal of approval? The answer? Absolutely. This is the first business I've reviewed to receive this award and it's well deserved. The Doppler is an experience and a well rounded one at that. If you're reading this and haven't visited yet, stick it on your list of things to do and see in Los Santos. It's an incredible and I will DEFINITELY be coming back. 5 out of 5 stars! Leave a Like on our Facebrowser page! (CLICK HERE) Want to support Grandma Doris? Click the button below! ((/banktransfer [amount] Doris Malloway [Blog Donation]))
  9. Issue #004 The HEAT Nightclub (The exterior of the nightclub) The Heat Nightclub is an incredible experience. What better way to get ready for the weekend than by jamming out at a nightclub, good music and getting drunk? The Heat has a theme - it's pretty self explanatory and it pulls it off to an incredible standard. More on that later though. The Heat recently had a remodel, but you wouldn't know it from it's grubby exterior. I haven't seen the original, So I'm reviewing it based on what I see now. (The interior of the club) The Theme is pulled off so well. The Heat really sticks to it's name. Bold red lighting, crimson walls and open flames (all under regulation)! Not many nightclubs in Los Santos have such an original concept, and pull it off so well! Definitely a refreshing sight from the usual "Strobe lights and rave music" that we see everywhere else. Oh! And speaking of the music... The music is really great! Common songs that everyone knows, but remixed (is that the word? :D) To fit a nightclub setting! It's bassy, fun to dance to, and you really feel the beat. Most nightclubs play horrible screeching sounds, akin to that of a dying chicken, but the heat plays music that everyone can enjoy - Even an oldie like me! Fast service. What more can I say? I got to the bar, and within 20 seconds someone was pouring my drink. No waiting around at this location! You've got your drink and ready to let loose on the dance floor. Props to the owner for hiring such speedy bartenders! Now for the not so great... Entry fees! I cannot express how much I hate entry fees. I can't wait until the fad dies off. Unless it's a super exclusive, VIP only club, there's no reason for an entry fee. It redeems itself though at a fee of just 500. The drinks are relatively cheap, so this once, I can let it slide. Lack of parking. Much like the Doppler, this one won't affect the final rating of the club since it's not something the owner's can control, but if you pay a visit, just be sure to get a parking spot early, because they fill up fast. So... What's the verdict? Does the Heat nightclub make up for it's entry fee and earn the lucrative 5 star Doris Seal of Approval? ...... YES! Another 5 star? WOW! I'm loving the scene in Los Santos lately, Seeing so many fine establishments pop up is so refreshing, and hopefully these reviews are keeping them to a higher standard! (Who know? YOU could be next!) I'll definitely be making a return visit! 5 out of 5 stars! Leave a Like on our Facebrowser page! (CLICK HERE) Want to support Grandma Doris? Click the button below! ((/banktransfer [amount] Doris Malloway [Blog Donation]))
  10. Issue #001 Trinity. (The interior of the Trinity bar, located in Del Perro) Trinity is located right next to the Del Perro pier. Del Perro is like Vinewood, but for the upper middle class and Trinity definitely highlights this. When walking into the bar, you get hit with the most wonderful aroma. A hint of coffee, butterscotch and good, high quality booze. The decor is also fantastic. Clean, modern comfortable. Those couches? Faux leather, and padded to provide comfort to even the skinniest of arses. Good music is almost ALWAYS playing. It's a little modern for my taste, but for the average citizen or tourist? It'll be right up your alley. The general vibe of the bar is fun! Nice neon at the counter, and outstanding architecture. So let's talk more about the highlights, before we get into the nitty gritty. No entry fee! Yup, you heard me, no "600 and your I.D please" at this location! A refreshing sight in the district of wealth, clubs and to be honest.. snobs. The lack of an entry fee is a HUGE bonus for me. It makes the experience much more affordable, and definitely is a major bonus for repeat customers. Why go to a crummy nightclub to pay for entry, and overpay more for cheap beer when you could just come here, enter for free, and get high quality booze at a low cost? It's a no brainer! Speaking of the booze... The cocktails are DELISH! I'll admit, at the ripe old age of 68, I've developed a sweet tooth over the year, and the iconic Trinity cocktail does NOT disappoint. It's certain to satisfy any sugar craving you may have. Some might call it too sweet, I call it bang on the dot. It's an in-house recipe, but from what I can gather, the base is delicious vanilla flavoured vodka. The concoction is also topped with whipped cream and a sweet cherry! If cocktails aren't your thing? No problem. The menu sells almost any alcohol you could dream of. And BOY is it strong. Two glasses of brandy from this place leaves me in a giggly mess! And it's hard to resist when the price is just so low! Pricing here is a big fat +1 from me. The service is pretty quick! I'm sure many of my readers right now can relate to the experience of ordering a Logger beer from a twenty-something, straight out of college bartender and 30 minutes later, you're still waiting and watching the patrons gossip without you. That is not a problem at Trinity. You order and within 5 minutes, you've got a cold drink in your hand ready to talk the night away. Definitely tipping the bartender here! Finally... THE VIEW! I mean, c'mon. If drinking a Pina Colada while watching the Del Perro pier at sunset isn't the height of class, What is?! Even if you aren't classy, the view and ambience makes you feel as if you are. Huge glass windows from floor to ceiling, and the cozy lighting is a surefire way to make the ending to your week extra special. You just can't beat it! (The glass windows from the top floor of the bar) Now for the not-so-great... A severe lack of food options! For a bar that claims to serve food, you wouldn't think it! In my many visits, I've only ever seen steak, fries, hot-dogs and burgers served! I mean c'mon... This is a CLASSY establishment. If I wanted these things, I'd just go down to my local Burgershot! Where's the caviar, grilled chicken, stuffed peppers or cheese boards?! Hell, I'd settle for a ceaser salad! There's just not enough options! (Maybe think about the vegetarians and vegans too... this would REALLY bump up your points in my book!) Barely any live performances! Why have a perfectly good stage taking up room if you aren't going to use it! A place like that with a stage could really benefit from having live shows AT LEAST once per week, if not more. Think of the advertising opportunities! Think of the audiences! Plus, You'd be giving lesser known artists a chance to get their name out there. Come on Trinity, we all know you can do better! So, what's the verdict? Trinity is an experience, and it's a great one, really. Buuut, it needs to amp it up! Take advantage of what it's got! Use it's resources to really get the vibes going! Right now, it's not enough to earn the lucrative 5 star, Doris seal of approval. It's pretty darn close though! All I can say is, use what ya' got! The experience overall is excellent and I would definitely recommend going in! Just a little room for improvement. Overall? 4 stars! Leave a Like on our Facebrowser page! (CLICK HERE)
  11. Issue #002 Catalunya. (The exterior of the bar, located at the Vespucci Canals) Catalunya is a blast from the ethnic past! A lovely looking Spanish/Latino bar centred in the Vespucci Canals. The beautiful colors really brighten up the street, and the exterior neon lights are blindingly cool! You walk in and you get HIT with a blast from the 80's! The decor, the music, the general vibe is straight out of a retro bar, and boy does it really hammer down on that theme! (The interior of the retro bar) Fast service! For a bar that runs on hire-our bartenders, the service is surprisingly speedy! I ordered a brandy, and within seconds I was hammering it back! I really have to commend the service here, whichever agency the owner's use to get bartenders, really know their stuff! A BLAST FROM THE PAST! Anyone who knows me KNOWS I love a good retro vibe. Tacky wallpaper, patterned seating, neon lights. Check, check aaaand check! This place has it all! If you're looking to experience a traditional Spanish-American pub, this is the place to go! The life! This bar not only has a good number of customers, it also brings life to an otherwise dead area of Vespucci. The rest of the area is DRY. And I'm talking really dry. There's just nothing to do! So this place? Definitely succeeding. No entry fee! Yep! Anther bouncerless bar! I LOVE it. There's nothing more disheartening than going down to have some fun, only having to fork out a few hundred dollars just to even get in! This new movement of feeless entry is WORKING! Keep it up, Los Santos! Finally... A balcony! Oh yeah, this place has a second floor, and it's INCREDIBLE. A balcony to have a smoke, and watch the city from afar makes you feel like you're in a music video! Nothing better than a redwood and a glass of liquor! The balcony is spacious, has some cover, and allows you to enjoy your drink in the breeze - something which we don't do enough! HUGE BONUS! (The balcony! Oh so spacious!) Now for the not so great... A BLAST FROM THE PAST!... again? Yep! You heard me. Unfortunately, it's main feature is great for oldies like me, but to anyone else.. it's nothing short of a travesty! The seating clashes with the wallpaper, the wallpaper clashes with the floor, the floor clashes with the lighting! If you're above 50, you'll love it, but tacky 80's decor just doesn't have a place in the bustling life of 2020 where you want clean, modern and sleek. Some can pull it off well, but this place is tacky, even a little for me. The grime... Yeah... Ever heard of a mop? The floorboards need a good scrubbing because by the looks of things, they haven't been cleaned since the place opened! They're caked in dirt, and it's not a good look. C'mon... Do better! Get those boards scrubbed and sparkling. Finally, the pricing. Personally? I didn't mind paying the 250 bucks for a glass of brandy. I'm fine with it! But an anonymous patron of the bar told me that for them and others? it's a tad expensive. I wanna go in, and have a good time! Not leave wondering if I can afford the taxi home! Drop a few bucks off the pricing, and you'll get a few more points! So... What's the verdict? Does Catalunya receive make up for it's lackluster appearance and gain the Doris 5 star seal of approval? The simple answer is No. It just fails in too many areas. The experience is okay, and you can get drunk and have a bit of fun. You'd MAYBE consider a return visit but honestly? Until it pulls up its socks, I won't be coming back. Overall? I give it 3 stars. Definite room for improvement here! Leave a Like on our Facebrowser page! (CLICK HERE)
  12. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: Yes yes, it's a new category of reviews for those drunken midmorning, midnight munchywunchie headachey I-need-some-grease binge-urges! As such these restaraunts will only get beer bottles instead of the infamous kisses. Keep these places on your radar! Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Club Review: [LSVIXEN] Drunk Food Review: Hungover at 'Spitroasters' (3/5) (A haven for the formerly or still drunk!!) RATING: ??? (3/5) Let me level with you here. It was in the early hours of the morning and I got all dressed up in last nights clothes,m leaving the hookups place to make a proper walk of shame. I knew that it would be a cold day in hell before I go home, cook myself a nutritious meal, and do yoga to reinvigorate. Bitch, I needed some hangover food and I saw this place with a swinging sign tempting me in. Places like this from their curb appeal offer cheap, greasy, gross, delicious, bingeable food. Let's see what I found.. GREAASY FOOOOOD! ? When I see a place like this, I expect one thing. Greasy delicious food. And you know what? I got it. They served me Fish'n'Chips which was indeed all that and a bag of chips! The food came quick, I had sunglasses fully on so the fluorescent lights didn't bother me at all and I finished my meal with that full, more grounded feeling you expect from drunk food. Handsome Chef ? So this is a mixed blessing. He's handsome and he's cookin' up the meals that save us from the worst part of the hangover but he's also seeing ya when you look like a hot mess so... fix your hair up before you enter! The Shadiest Part is the Bill ? Here's the only part that makes Spitroasters lose two bottles! Drunk food is supposed to be cheap! This wasn't like Gusset expensive but gurl... I spent less on Portola Drive on lunch at Lettuce Be than some of the menu items here cost; all I recommend is having a large selection of cheap stuff and keep the pricy stuff as sort of shareable big entrees. That way you get the best of both worlds from customers! ALL IN ALL I mean, I'm coming back whether it's to get the chef's number and will make it a regular pit stop on my walks of shame. I'll just be sure to bring some cash and an aspirin. DISCLAIMER > Comments are enabled Remember to add us on FB for live Vixen updates.
  13. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: As the political season reaches it's crescendo, I see the role of nightlife as crucial in keeping us sane, sexy, and unburdened by the made up drama from the chitter-chattersphere. Keep the Vixen up and running by sharing and submitting your own juicy stories below. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Club Review: [LSVIXEN] Club Review: Dancing in the Dark at 'Omega' (3/5) (The pitch black dance floor at Omega!!) RATING: ???(3/5) So one of the nightclubs that I do love keeps breaking my heart! And what am I to do? Dish a full battery of kisses when the problems persist? No, my dear fornicators. I'm going to give you the truth even when it hurts. Especally when it hurts. On that note, let's dive into the review of Omega. Cover charge! You all know how I feel about cover charges, but what I'll say about Omega is that theirs is a pretty standard rate and to my knowledge I haven't seen the issues involving the VIP section draining the dance floor of people. Taking a kiss off because I'm consistent about my loathing of cover charges, but recognize it's not my big gripe. My big issue with Omega unfortunately is that I actually can't see a goddamned thing when I'm inside! We'll get to that below. (Pictured is an entire crowd of people! Can you spot them?) Dancing, drinking, and styling... in the dark! ? When I go out, I go out in style. I look for handsome men, I flirt, I cry in the bathroom, I come out looking refreshed and energetic and I stunt on all the pesky little college dweebs along the way. With Omega, I face one big issue. It's pitch fucking black. And look I get the rave scene, I totally dig the light show which shows up crisp and clean under the cover of inky darkness... but what's the point of a club if nobody can see me dancing? If I can't make eyes with a dude from across the crowd? I have to knock a kiss off for this, but let's move to the positives! VIP Experience, Perfect Staff, & Great Owners! ? So this is one of the rare nightclubs that understands that VIP includes more than just a segregated space. Regularly, I've seen them attending to frequent partiers recognizing that by rewarding frequent flyers they encourage a return on business and the posse's surrounding those hot clubbers. The staff is extremely proffesh and friendly, the drinks are reasonably priced, the aesthetic of the club is perfect when you can actually see it and finally the DJs are marvelous! It's always well attended too!! ALL IN ALL I won't stop coming to Omega because I think the owners really have a good idea of what it means to own a nightclub in the nightclub capital of San Andreas. I also wanna see the crowd. I also them to see me and my latest look! Essentially, I want to actually see Omega visually! DISCLAIMER > Comments are enabled Remember to add us on FB for live Vixen updates.
  14. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: I've heard a few complaints about my... aggressive advertising campaign. I suggest taking those complaints directly to your nearest toilet and flushing them right down here, sweethearts. Fuck off. But also add and share and whatever. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Dining Review: Vegetarian Glee at 'Lettuce Be' (4/5) (Lettuce Be on Portola Drive!) RATING: ???? (4/5) I'm a woman who enjoys the very simple pleasures in life; handcuffing an attractive and confused man to my bedposts, watching my enemies struggle to find the words to express their sheer unbridled hatred for me, enjoying the beautiful Los Santos sunset after a day at the spa, all of these strike a lovely chord in my cold, dead heart. One of the rarer pleasures I recently provided was dining on Portola Drive without having to take out a mortgage and sell my body on the streets to afford the bill at the end of the meal. My only complaint was a nitpick on the initial wait time due to the unstaffed front desk, but we'll get to that later. The price is right and the food divine. I dined on Portola Drive for less than one thousand dollars and had a glass of wine with my meal that was delightful. I began with the 'charmingly' named 'Figs-in-a-Blanket' along with the Polena Bites with Wild Mushrooms. Now the Figs were a smash mainly because I find goat cheese to be absolutely delicious, but the Polenta bites shone namely due to the well-flavored wild mushrooms. I moved forward to a main entree of strozzapreti and ended with a wooonderful poached pears in a wine sauce. By the end I forgot entirely that it was a completely vegetarian meal and that, my dear fornicators, is the mark of a fine cook! The chef is a German which makes this culinary feat even more unexpected and marvelous! (The lovely interior. Well designed, mid-century modern features!) Wonderful staff with an unstaffed front desk! Mixed bag! Here's the entryway loves: \ My one teensy weensy complaint that was big enough to knock off a kiss was the fact that when you have an entry way that looks like this, you lead people to believe there will be a staff member behind that desk so when there is none it leads to lingering and confusion. Once I waltzed inside I realized it was more of a seat-yourself situation and adjusted accordingly but be sure next time to put a sign up that indicates for customers what to do when the desk is empty! Especially given the fact that the staff are charming, friendly, and attentive once you're inside! They make you feel right at home and ensure you're attended to well during your meal. Again, the chef is real delight. ALL IN ALL I loved it! I ate quality cuisine on Portola Drive, wined up and dined up, I left happier than I arrived and that is the mark of a fine restaurant. They've earned each and every kiss. DISCLAIMER > Comments are enabled Remember to add us on FB for live Vixen updates.
  15. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: Want your bar, club, or whatever reviewed? Add me on FB below and I'll consider popping in at random and seeing whether your hot-spot deserves to bask in the glow of my consideration or whether it might better serve as a spot to send that one annoying boy who won't stop texting. "Keep looking! I'm here!" Hah! Classic! Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Club Review: 'XS'ive Cover Charges, a Dead Dance Floor, & Hot Beats! (Outside XS, submitted by anonymous contributorer!) RATING: ??? (3/5) Alright loves, it's time for yet another club review from your Fornicator-in-Chief, your hostess with the most-ess and your neighborly everyday gossip monger! Today's review will scrub XS to see what they offered in excess and what they were lacking. Trust me, it's a mixed bag with this one. But first and foremost, I have to say I L O V E the staff and everyone whose hard work goes into making these clubs pop and sizzle. No complaints there, loves. Now let's get spicy. Biiiiitch, I h8 COVER CHARGES!!! i wrote a whole damn article on how much Cover Charges fucking suck so I have to remain consistent here when I say that a six hundred dollar entrance fee or one thousand dollar VIP entry is a big fuckin' bummer. It's a bummer for two reasons. First of all, because I knew they had a cover I pregamed in a park while feverishly texting an ex that I was totally doing really well and wasn't even thinking about him but wanted him to know that I was doing super well and also again, not thinking of him. I got to the bar sloshed and dished out the six hundred that could have been spent on drinks at the bar and instead gave it door-woman. This knocked a kiss off for sure as in my view all cover charges are a bit 'XS'ive. My big issue with VIP entry will be below in the "Dead Dance Floor" section. HOT BEATS!! ? DJ Leah fucking rocked the cock off of everyone in XS and it was hard for me /not/ to get nasty on the dance floor. Flowing from one danceable beat to the next, only dipping into the cardinal sin of a Cha Cha Slide remix /once/ (which is excusable) I found myself vibing to a full and fire degree. Easily my favorite part of coming to XS is the talent and DJ Leah has it in motherfucking SPADES!!!!!!! DEAD DANCE FLOOR! Here we FUCKIN' GO. So. The beats were hot and there were over ten people in the fucking joint, so WHY OH WHY was the dance floor dead. Let me tip you fuckers off. When you have Up-Your-Ass VIP Entry, the men who would otherwise be prey for me on the dance-floor firmly lodge themselves up one anothers asses in the decidedly NON-DANCY VIP section where they content themselves in scowling behind sunglasses and watching what meager plebians shuffle their asses onto the actual dance floor. Nobody wants to pay one thousand fucking dollars to sheepishly walk into the public dance floor, so what you all are fucking doing with these rich-bitch VIP sections is segregating your own crowd and de-energizing everyone involved. If people want a VIP Experience, have them pay for VIP Access but just include a free bottle of something with like a sparkler like MOST LIBERTY CITY NIGHTCLUBS DO and draw people TO THE DANCE FLOOR. (Liberty City, nonsegregated nightclubs.) ALL IN ALL My final take is that it was a really fun night, but made lamer by the Cover Charge and by the Dead Dance Floor. The heat was brought by DJ Leah and kept the night fucking buuuurning!!! Disclaimer -> Comments are enabled Remember to answer the latest FB poll: "What could LS Nightlife use more of:? LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE, motherfuckers!
  16. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: What do you want to hear from the Vixen? Want more shop reviews? Maybe embarrassing rundowns of childhood trauma? WHO KNOWS, I sure as hell don't. You can always comment on these articles or click the link BELOW. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Club Review: The Holy 'Trinity': Drinks, Dicks, and Diabetes. (Trinity pre-remodel!) RATING: ???? (4/5) When I'm out at a bar, I'm looking for a few factors. I'm looking for enough men to make it interesting but not too many to make it the atmosphere thick with testosterone and Axe Body Spray. I'm looking for good music that's loud enough to drown out annoying people but low enough that I can warn a friend about a rogue clown. I'm looking for drinks that don't require me to go to a payday lender named Rico from down in the deepest of the Vespucci Canals. Trinity struck the balance in every single way. The price is right. So I've never paid a cover charge there nor have I ever overpaid for a drink and had to Karen out on the manager. This is a really good sign that it's a solid place to get absolutely fucking trashed and make a damned fool of yourself. I've seen everyone from political lackeys to local college students in attendance which really cements the idea that people from all sorts of unfortunate walks of life can afford to have a nice drink and get a little dancy at Trinity every now and then. Cute Bartendress The bartendress is like one half manic and one half sweet so be sure to give her a hello when you see her. I never caught her name because I was honing in on a dude who had shoes more expensive than my car. Which brings me to my next point! Ample fields of dick Unlike many bars, this bar had a good amount of men ranging from slightly scary Eastern Europeans to slightly scary politicians even to the ever present Nice Guys and Gym-rats. I am an equal opportunity destroyer so I love it all. This was a big plus. SHADE BEING THROWN BELOW Alright so I like a cocktail, but lemme level with ya on this thing here. Look below. (The trinity cocktail.) This thing is Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Club Soda, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. I've got a biiiig aversion to dairy-flavored vodkas and yet I love kahlua so this was a big conflict for me. As I tasted it, I felt my pancreas just packing it in and shutting down. It got me super fucked up, so no complaints in that department, but it definitely hits a little too sweet. Secondly, after I got trashed on three Trinity Cocktails, in the drunken haze I began flirting with this really cute guy. He was a little eccentric, but he was an artist and that always makes me put out in like... point-five seconds. His makeup was mysterious and when I spilled my drink he pulled this extremely long handkerchief from his pocket to dry me off. He was a perfect gentlemen. Until I woke up the next morning, turned over in bed , and saw him clearly (see below): My final take on Trinity is that it is all you could ever hope for what with the usual risk of fucking a clown that pretty much any Nightclub has and even factoring in the one overly sweet drink. Those don't outweight the manic and lovely bartendress, the decent selection in men, and the good music! Check it out! Disclaimer -> Comments are enabled Remember to answer the latest FB poll: "What do you want from me?!" LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE, motherfuckers!
  17. The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Buckle your seat-belts, fuckers. Letter from that bitch editor: Y'all's need to step it up. I don't care if you're ratting on an alcoholic coworker at this point. Send it all in, tell me about your Aunt Kathy and her cat obsession, talk to me about your weird interest in dating dudes who look and act like your dad. I'm asking you to fuck me straight up with some gossip. Anyway. add a bitch on FB at: https://face.gta.world/pages/LSVIXEN KISS KISS XOXO ❤️ Store Review: 'Pharaoh' didn't burn my fucking face off! (Portola Drive location) RATING: ???? (4/5) So my face gets real testy with me when I put some new product on it. I dunno about you girls but I have to be careful I don't get snapped up by some Karen's Multi-level marketing cream-fest and find myself throwing hydrolauric acid all over my stunning beautiful face and thereby ruining my social capital! This is why when it comes to skincare, a bitch does not fuck around. Let's get into the review. It's part of the Eastern Skincare market. That's just a fact, the shopkeepers were super helpful and sweet. But here's the deal, Eastern Skincare is usually on a mark-down not a markup and I went and blew half a fucking paycheck on skin cream. That's the only reason I knocked a kiss off. The product was fierce. They knew what they were talking about. I woke up the next morning like a newborn fucking lamb! I did my usual routine with their Elephant Skincream and rocked a day looking like... five years younger! Trust me, I want to complain about this place. I have an unnatural hatred for Portola Drive and all it represents but t-b-fully-h this store actually was pretty fire and I will be shamefully returning to spend exobident amounts of money on future skincare products. Thus these bitches got the coveted four kisses. Disclaimer -> Comments are enabled Answer our latest FB poll today and sway the conversation.
  18. Club Royale A Noble Journey Lola Mendoza Hello again, readers! Today we present to you another slice of LS nightlife. We're taking a look at Club Royale. Despite my late arrival, just from what I saw from outside of the club, I gathered that the place was packed! Parking spots were occupied throughout the entire street. Naturally, I had to park a block farther. Luckily enough there wasn't a massive line at the entrance and I managed to slide inside rather quickly. I was awestruck by the long, illuminated hall that led into the club. It certainly amplified the beginning of my journey, especially with the ongoing music that streamed through my ears. With the successful emergence from the incandescent hall, I spent a good minute or two simply observing how sizeable the club was. The bar sits in the middle of the venue, conveniently enough. There were several tables with comfortable seats on the right for those who either do not find it as appealing to shake their hips as other patrons or were merely exhausted from it. The DJ booth and the dance floor were on the left, and as expected it was filled with a joyful crowd. DJ LeChamp was in control of the symphonies. I also believe that I caught a firm glimpse of a gambling area, but I did not dare access it. The active manager of the Club was more than hospitable, as they introduced me to the VIP lounge the moment they spotted me. I graciously accepted the offer. The entrance to the VIP lounge contained a flight of stairs with a security guard protecting the path ahead. I've chosen to purposely keep the mystery behind the VIP area hidden away, but I did manage to snap a few photos of what was going on beneath it. I honestly cannot say that I was met with any unpleasantries. Everything was more or less in order. The crowd was as lively as could be and the DJ played some astonishing tunes. The setting was definitely next-level. The only critique I'd have is that the place perhaps deserved more attention, as some of the areas were rather empty. Needless to say, I'll be visiting them again - and so should you! Stay tuned for more stories, and as always, contact Saints so that we can broadcast them! More From Saints #WorldMentalHealthDay - Suicide Prevention Galaxy Nightmare AURA - Review Saints News #ForSaintsBySaints
  19.  Glow Night '19 at HEAT Nightclub Lola Mendoza Good day, readers! I'm here to present to you another adventure through the HEAT Nightclub. However, this particular voyage was on a whole different level. For those that are curious, you can check my previous tour here. Upon my entrance, I was immediately blown away by the resounding music. Before my arrival, I suffered from a minor car accident and as a result, I had constant nose bleeds. But I couldn't allow for such nuisances to stand between me and my assignment. The tunes reassuringly brought comfort back on the menu. My first check-point was the bar. I couldn't tell if I was proud or embarrassed that some of the bar-staff had started to recognize my presence, let alone refer to me by my actual name. Nonetheless, I greeted them and had a couple of drinks with my accomplice before proceeding deeper. Do note that my dancing never came to a stop. Another remarkable instance was the dress code! Everyone was colorfully radiant in their own unique way as they danced in harmony. It truly was a glowing sight to behold. By the time I reached the dance floor, DJ AOI had already decided that the warm-up round was complete and that it was now the time to get groovy. The musical theme of the night was Drum and Bass. The crowd became wild and quickly picked up the pace, everyone was jumping out of sheer excitement. DJ AOI ensured to deliver the right tracks to keep the mood on its peak level. Not to mention how engaging she consistently was with her fans, notably when she complimented their glorious moves on the dancefloor. That's my summary of this eventful night. If you haven't had the chance to pay a visit to the HEAT Nightclub, I hope that this article inspires you to do so. Their theme nights are unique and enjoyable and bring patrons a refreshing take on the nightlife scene. Spread love and party hard, folks! Saints News is also looking to schedule up a possible meeting with DJ AOI, where we'll discuss her career and her views on nightlife in Los Santos. Stay tuned! You can also show your support for the Heat Nightclub by clicking -here-. Further on, you can also follow and keep track of DJ AOI's activities -here-. More From Saints: Warehouse Review Blaine County Wildlife Preservation's Mission Hales Tales Game Review - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch Remake) Saints News #ForSaintsBySaints
  20. Rave at the Warehouse Aska Redan When one hears the word "warehouse" they often expect cargo containers, boxes, and if the movies are to be taken seriously - a hot location for all manner of illegal activities, from arms deals to illegal teddy bear sweatshops. However, the Warehouse in La Mesa is one part stereotype and one part unique location. When I first stepped into the club, I had half expected it to be like many of the others. Bahama Mama's, Galaxy, and HEAT all have fairly similar DJ rotations and laid back atmospheres. They're perfect places to meet strangers, have a drink, and dance your sorrows away before Sunday morning. This was not the case with Warehouse, however. I was met with this amazingly brutal industrial themed music. Pallets, battered crates, and oil-drums were being used as tables. Old car seats and discarded couches were used for seating. Cargo containers were made into ramps and wall covers. Flashing emergency lights and traffic signals syncing to the beat of the delightfully moody and experimental DJ. This was beyond something any other club has done in my experience. For once, a place had actual style and substance to it. Warehouse is only truly rivaled by the Garden in this regard. When I entered I went up to the bar. It was well stocked and I asked for the house favorite. Not but a few minutes after ordering my drink I was given a double whiskey, neat. Nothing extraordinary but the service was top notch. I mingled with a few friends for a minute, due to how bare the club was looking. This wasn't their fault, however, as two other clubs were open that night and divided attention. The interior of the Warehouse The whole club captured me and as any reasonable writer would do, I went to find the owner. I was lead to the lovely Mrs. Steph Taskovic who was more than willing to tell me about her club (AR is Aska Redan while ST is Steph Taskovic):   AR: Whoever designed this was a genius. ST: Thanks, it was a good friend of mine, from back home in Australia. We worked on it together. AR: He has excellent taste. ST: He flew in to help, I have a specific in mind. I had planned on asking her what the inspiration and concept for the club was going to be. However, she managed to answer that well before I asked. ST: At the time there were a lot of clubs that were just, carbon copies of each other. Same look, feel, and music. I wanted to do something different. AR: You just answered a question I was about to ask.  ST: I'm also a mind reader.    Steph Taskovic, owner of the Warehouse. We continued to discuss the club at length before finally getting to the music. The DJ of the night was DJ TM, who had recently moved back to LS after some time. His music was nothing less than a much-needed reprieve from the same standard club beats. The feel was dark and brooding industrial music but interlaced with heavy synths and bass. There were even Harry Potter and some unknown video game voice lines sampled into the music - something I've never heard before in any of the clubs in Los Santos. The experience I had was world-class, and I highly recommend anyone seeking a new place to spice up their routine to visit this wonderful location in La Mesa. Saints News
  21. Eighties Night at HEAT By Lola Mendoza “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” My short visit to HEAT Nightclub last night turned out to be a wonderful journey back to the golden days of the eighties. The atmosphere truly spoke for the club, let alone the overwhelming positivity everyone shared throughout the night. It was thrilling and elating, but perhaps that's the tequila speaking on my behalf. Regardless, it stands as one of the more intriguing nights I've had in Los Santos. And who else to compliment but DJ Rina! She was a wonder to witness, providing the entire club with phenomenal and nostalgic eighties hits, ensuring the flow back in time was infinite! Her irresistible, magic performance made everyone bounce to their feet and dance until the sweat melted them away into nothingness! The night was her's, and she made sure to grasp onto the opportunity and forward the happiness to everyone else - for which the crowd expressed our gratitude. More kudos go to the amazing service provided at the bar itself. A pair of barmaids ensured that our adventures through time did not cease. Besides, what else do you need other than amazing music and a good drink to have a lovely time! Unfortunately, a few accidents occurred during the night, albeit nothing majorly concerning for the crowd. At one point, prior to my arrival at the club, a woman fainted for reasons unknown. However, an ambulance was quickly dispatched from LSFD to sort the situation and aid the troubled woman. Mind that DJ Rina was consistently trying to calm the situation over the microphone and before you knew it everyone was dancing again like nothing had happened! After the club closed, everyone elegantly walked outside with rumors of an after-party. There were no incidents, except for a few clumsy, drunken folks that kissed the pavement. All in all, eighties night at HEAT was very satisfying! Saints News
  22. Hales Tales Review: Crucial Fix Vespucci By Haley Niamh Connor Crucial Fix Vespucci, a coffee spot in (you guessed it) Vespucci, has undergone its fair share of management changes and that's a shame because the location is grand, um, at least for me. See, I work out daily at the gym on the beach there and Crucial Fix is so conveniently on the way. As any functioning adult does, I need caffeine to do anything at all. To have a dealer able to hook me up with my Crucial Fix (Get it? That's the name of the shop. I'm so funny.) as I go about my daily routine is convenient. I love convenience. However, my personal emotional investment in this spot's success has little to do with what makes it great. Less about me, more reviewing. Okay. Under new management, Crucial Fix Vespucci is sporting an all-new, gorgeous interior. The environment is chill. It's relaxing. It's nice. This is how a coffee shop should be. In the background ambient music flows from the spot's sound system, adding to the vibe. It's lovely. I ordered a soy latte (insert vegan joke here). It was made quickly and tasted fantastic. The barista knew what he was doing and was very pleasant. Co-owner Felipe Hernandez approached me personally as I sat tapping away at my MacBook just to see if everything was good. He did this with every customer in the shop. Little things like that go a long way. There's not much else to say about a great coffee shop. It's solid. The coffee is good and they have some food on the menu too. Hernandez recommended folks try the chocolate eclair, saying they use an authentic French recipe and ingredients to make it. All in all, the spot gets a solid recommendation from me. Check them out when they're open. As always, this review was not bought and paid for. Hales Tales, and Saints News at large refuse any offers of payment via money, goods, or services in return for coverage. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this piece are genuine, and Hales Tales will continue to review with a commitment to objectivity and honesty. The opinions expressed in this piece do not reflect the opinions of Saints News as a whole, but those of its author Haley Niamh Connor.
  23. Hales Tales Review: Club Royale By Haley Niamh Connor My sneak peek at Club Royale yesterday had me gushing before the venue's doors even opened. If you've read this column for a while, you know I'm big on uniqueness when it comes to nightclubs. A bar is a bar, by and large. Variety is good in that sector, but people aren't going there for a spectacle. Clubs are different. People very much are going there for the spectacle. To say the aesthetic of Club Royale delivered on this would be an understatement. The pictures I took during my sneak peek do the spot no justice compared to when it's 'operational'. Have a look at the first thing you see when you walk in: I can't get over the entry corridor and its blue lighting that shimmers off the water flowing under the glass of the walkway. The atmosphere is unique and engaging from the moment you enter. Once you hit the main area of the club, the narrow corridor gives way to a wide-open space that I'd venture to say offers a wee bit for everyone. There's comfortable and ample seating surrounding the dancefloor. The floor itself is fantastic, complemented by fantastic lighting sprawled from over the DJ booth along the ceiling of the club. The bar is large and boasts a square-concept that makes it easy to grab a drink and get back to your friends regardless of where in the venue you came from. It's fantastic, to say the least. Whoever handled the design of this spot should be commended because for my money, its the best looking venue in LS. The service was grand as well. The bar was manned by two tenders who worked their way through patrons at a steady rate without being robotic. The one thing I must touch on is the obvious synergy between all the club's staff. Everyone from the bartenders to security, to the manager Gene Connor (no relation) seemed to be in constant and effective communication. When I arrived at the door, security already knew I was expected. I asked Gene if I could go to VIP to take some pictures and in the fifteen seconds it took me to walk from him to the VIP entrance the security guard already knew to let me up. These are little things, of course. But they're indicative of something I've seen a lot of venues - be they bars or clubs - lack, which is a unified and streamlined flow of communication between staff. This makes the entire operation run more smoothly. Everyone seemed to be on the same page, and it was nice to see that level of professionalism. Upon my arrival around 11:15 pm, an hour and fifteen minutes into the club's opening, there was a decent-sized crowd but most were gathered around the bar. DJ aOi took care of this in tandem with the bar-staff by urging the patrons to the floor. It was effective. Within a few minutes, nearly everyone in the club was dancing and all seemed to be having a great time. Those who didn't feel like dancing were lounging in the venue's stylish and comfortable seating areas. The vibes were there, and they were good. I was going to harp on the $500 entry fee. Entry fees across the bar sector seem to be going down, and the club sector has been relatively quiet lately so a $500 price tag for the experience was a bit jarring to me at first. However, I'd say it was solidly worth the cash I doled out. And with the Garden just today announcing a $1,000 entry fee for their grand opening on Saturday, I suppose it'd be silly to complain even if it wasn't worth the price of admission. There's nothing I can really meaningfully critique about Royale without nitpicking. The open concept of the spot did leave it feeling a bit sparsely populated at times, but this can be looked at as a strength as much as a weakness. Those who wished to let loose, dance, and meet new people had the opportunity to do so at the bar and on the floor. Those who simply wanted to enjoy the atmosphere amongst their own group and socialize had the opportunity to do so in the seating areas. As I stated at the beginning of this review, Royale has a bit to offer anyone who may be interested in checking it out. All of that being said, I give Club Royale a very solid recommendation. From the aesthetic that ties it all together, to the small details like the professional and friendly staff, the venue had an opening night I do not see all to commonly. If I had entered, this being my first night in LS, I would not have assumed this was the first time Club Royale had opened its doors. If you want a fun time in a unique nightclub environment, check out Club Royale the next time they're open. You won't be disappointed. As always, this review was not bought and paid for. Hales Tales, and Saints News at large refuse any offers of payment via money, goods, or services in return for coverage. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this piece are genuine, and Hales Tales will continue to review with a commitment to objectivity and honesty. The opinions expressed in this piece do not reflect the opinions of Saints News as a whole, but those of its author Haley Niamh Connor. This article contains sponsored multimedia advertisements. This has not affected the content of this article.
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