by Jessika M. on I'm torn with Cream. I've been to the usual clubs and lounges in Scottsdale enough to be sick of them, and Cream was something new. I like that Cream is emulating Vegas-style nightclubs, but it's obviously trying too hard. The decor: First of all, this place is PAINFULLY tiny. I've only been here once, and while it was half full, so it wasn't completely unbearable. But I can't imagine what it must be like when they have guest DJs and other performers in. A tiny place that's packed isn't popular. It's just... small. The walls are covered in white (leather?), the tiles are white, everything is white - I get it, white like Cream? I appreciate the commitment to the color but the theme is waaay off. The hard surfaces make the place look cold and very hospital like - I would have liked to see more smooth lines and softness in the design, more flowy like cream. The atmosphere: The dig the loud music and the techno. I get so sick of hearing the same stupid songs on the radio. I love the change in scene. Phoenix/Scottsdale is so stale in terms of music. This is a nice change. But it's too loud when you can't even put an order in for your drink. I literally had to pull myself onto the bar (I'm tiny, 5'3") so I could give my order directly into the bartender's ear. They also had a really cool entertainment act - a girl hung from a hoop suspended from the ceiling wearing a white bikini. She was clearly talented in her hoop manipulating and was mesmerizing to watch, but like I said, this place is TINY, and there were several instances in which she was inches away from kicking people in the face. And THAT would have been worth the ridiculous cover I didn't pay (I try to find any way not to.) The drinks: Overpriced and terrible. Maybe the bartender THOUGHT she heard me say I wanted a glass of vodka piss, because that's what it tasted like. I doubt there will be any improvements made that will make me like Cream better, but here's hoping.
by Beryl Vaudrain on Have you ever experienced a blackout in the middle of the night? Have you ever fallen into a black hole? If you haven't and are looking for the thrill, come on over to Abbey Tavern in the middle of the day, open the front door, step inside, and watch as all light is sucked from your surroundings. I went in with a tan, and left albino. In case you're slow... READ: It's friggin' dark in there! On the plus side, draft beer prices aren't too bad, you can bring in your own food, and they have a bunch of TVs to show all of the football games. Just bring a flashlight so you can find your way to the bar.
