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JUNE 4, 2008 |
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que un puti-club |
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seems to be ever more working women on the lower part
of Las Ramblas. The onset of hen night season and visiting
Italians may be partly to blame, but the zone has become
dangerous territory for single men with noble intentions.
Where did all these women come from? |
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It
could just be an unintended consequence of the crackdown
on the town's púti clubs, that also took down
the mythical Bailén 22 club last year after more
than a few of its patrons were caught - literally -
with their pants down.
Given the nature of Bailén 22's trade,
it only seems fitting that it's now being resurrected
by the guys who brought the concept of bed-side dining
to Barcelona. Yes, the group behind Plaça Reial's
Club 13 have given the place a good lick of paint, some
racy wallpapers, and will open it for business again
later this week as Lotus Theatre.
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The
dancing poles and an intriguing ceiling-mounted
swing on rails remain, but otherwise it's
distinctly lush lounge that rules. The girls are
gone, too, though, so to get lucky you may now
have to do more than just pile on the drinks.
Lotus
Theatre - open to public Friday June
5
Bailén 22, Eixample Dreta - 692 043 191
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TODAY'S EVENT PICKS |
Get
passionate about flamenco at Diego
El Cigala's show Dos lágrimas
tonight at Palau de la Música Catalana,
San Pere Més Alt, s/n, 21h. EUR 22-48. |
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Board
Naumon, Fura del Baus' boat, where Picó
dances, Granados paints and DJ CEE spins
and sings. Port Vell, 21h. EUR 10. Book:
spico@solpico.com |
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The
Italian hat-wearing veteran rocker Zucchero
makes a stop at Apolo, Nou de la Rambla
111, 20h. EUR 25.
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Flog an invitation somewhere to attend the
opening of Hotel Axel's Sky
Bar for the summer. Aribau 33, 22h.
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