Song K.
Yelp
I finally got to check out Masquerade after hearing some enthusiastic recommendations from both New Orleans natives and first-time visitors. "It's quite a happening place past midnight." Still, I had some reservations given that this was in the middle of a casino and would attract.. well, middle-aged gamblers reeking of cigarette smoke.
Surprisingly enough, I quite liked Masquerade.
It's a cheap version of Las vegas, no doubt, with tacky, tasteless decor and Go-go dancers. Nevertheless the music was BUMPIN' (consisting mostly of Top 40 hip hop) and there was AMPLE room for dancing without unpleasant physical contacts with strangers (unless you're into that kind of thing...). With high ceilings and spacious gambling area surrounding the dance floor, I could have fun without feeling clausterophobic. It's the first time I left a club after 3+ hours spent there without feeling sweaty and gross.
Security personnel patrol the casino area so, say whatever you may about the crowd, it's safe and fun if you're in a good company of people. And if your stomach is rumbling after a hard night of partying, you can buy Fuddruckers burgers, hot dogs, and even Starbucks through the wee hours of the night without having to leave the casino.
Taken altogether, I quite liked the venue. so much so that I commented to my friends that our school should host a party here. But sorry, it would be a private event.