by Dej M. on Well, well, well. If it isn't my evil nemesis Cover Charge and your hooker companion No Water. We meet again. I thought that was you from a distance, wearing your plastic jellies and cut-off shorts, looking for any way to scrounge a nickle off decent people. Let me say this in no uncertain terms: if you charge a cover at salsa night, throw in some free water. Increase the cover a dollar if you have to, dang. An experienced dancer is probably soaked wet by the first 5 songs. There's a good chance the last thing you want to drink is alcohol. You just want water. And when all you have is a DJ - no live band - $5 better get me some ice cold water you've poured from the tap into a gallon, or something. $2 for a bottle of water; shame on you. Ruta Maya charges $7 cover, with a live band, and provides free water all night. As a dancing space, Buzio (the upstairs section of Copa) is decent. The floors were alright, and the setting was cozy. The scattered cement pillars in the middle of the dance space added an extra element of excitement. You might leave with a tasty bruise. There were at least 6 experienced male dance partners on a Friday night, which was a plus. I definitely got my cardio in. Being that ladies were free until 11, and we made it just under the radar, I can't be too upset about this whole cover nonsense. Except I am. And I will bachata-bop you to death or never return if you don't change the stupid water policy.
by Humberto Peralto on Cool atmosphere. Great happy hour. Awesome cocktails. Awful service-bartender was absolute asshole. Pricey when it's not happy hour. There was a live show tonight. Performer was late and honestly, she sucked
