Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Black Swan

4 out of 5 Stars
 
Omni Hotel
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8181
 
"After the party it's the hotel lobby.."

Or in the Omni's case, it's at the Black Swan.

No party to start with? No problem! I've hosted and attended countless birthday parties and celebrations at this underground lounge.

Oh, the Black Swan - a MUST if you are at a wedding reception at the Omni Hotel.

I'm at a point in my life where weddings, at the very least, are a quarterly event. But if you love a good wedding reception (complete with DJ, dance floor, awkward old relatives of the couple, and jaded drunk bridesmaids), you can get your fix any Saturday night HERE.

The Black Swan is simply fantastic. My friends and I love to get our dance on but not too keen on the club scene and not too talented to be at a salsa club...so the Black Swan is where we  go to get a little crazy.

Don't expect to dance to "oontz oontz oontz" or the latest beats from DJ whoever - the music here is strictly cheese fest top 40. Basically, it's a dance floor created for you to become a complete *hot mess* while doing the cupid shuffle.

Not in the mood to dance? No worries - plenty of booths, tables and standing room away from the dance party for you and your friends.

Be sure to dress up (no tennis shoes or graphic tees) as they do have a dress code.

My only cons:
-Drinks are pricier - $8 for a rum and coke
-No cell phone reception as it's underground

Bottom line: If you are in the mood to get gussied up and let loose without being on Washington or Midtown - The Black Swan IS the answer.

As my good friend simply stated: "It's not a successful Black Swan night if it's not kinda fuzzy ."

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