Fat Tuesday Party - Rewind and Stuckey's

So yesterday I took the two places that advertised true parties for Fat Tuesday and visited both, Rewind and Stuckey's.  I admit that I was a little disappointed, as I would have loved to have seen some decoration for the event, which neither did.

Rewind
When I got here, there was no cover or door person, so I went straight for the bar.  This has been the best experience that I have received in a VERY long time from any club or bar I have ever gone too.  The bartender, Mackey, was just AWESOME.  She was the perfect first impression, very warm, welcoming, happy, fun, made drink recommendations, let me know what was going on tonight and made me feel at home and loaded me down with beads!  I also found that they started having Karaoke night on Tuesdays there (as of last week), with Storm (Storm Troopers on FB), who was very interactive with everyone and kept the crowd going.  The buffet was pretty good, but hell, when isn't free food good .. lol.  There were about 100 people there at the high point (rough count), but because the venue is so large, it looked a little sparse.  I think they threw a pretty good party, but again, would loved to have seen a bit more decoration to get in the mood.  I would highly suggest checking out Mackey and Storm if you get a chance, nice folks, very welcoming!!  Thumbs up Rewind!

Stuckey's
When I arrived here, I was greeted at the front door and given some beads and a T-shirt to start off the night .. Kudo's for free stuff!  There was no cover, so I made my way to the bar!  It seemed pretty crowded, although the size of this venue was a bit smaller than the other, rough count landed about 100.  They had a DJ playing, and after every few songs, they had The Honey Tree Band play a few songs .. very unique sound and added to the festivities.  Folks were continually dancing through the DJ and Band throughout the night, which made this party have a bit more of a "party" feel.  Again I had quite a bit of fun here as well, but would have loved to have seen more decorations for the theme.  Great job Stuckey's!

Summary
Both venues through a great party, both a bit different, Rewind seemed more of a conversation party (like you would see on the streets of New Orleans), where Stuckey's had the dancing party down (like inside the clubs of New Orleans).  Both did very well, and although both a bit different in their approach to the party, both did a great job and I would suggest checking out both! 

If either venue is reading this .. MORE DECORATIONS!!  I thought it would have been very cool to see Rewind have the outdoors look (light posts, street signs, employees in costume or mask), kind of like during the parade area's .. would have really brought it together.  I though Stuckey's would have done well if they had put up some hanging decorations, maybe set off a few poppers throughout the place, and some table decorations such as festive tea light lamps .. would have really set the vibe.

But truely, both did very well for a Tuesday, and although I didn't feel like I was in New Orleans, both through great parties!