Not only does it hold the rank of swankiest night club in town with its stylishly plush boudoir feel and VIP areas that, with the right amount of cash, make you feel like a celeb, the “boutique” dance lounge has also upped its game as a premier destination for the high-profilers passing through town, with a checklist of appearances over the past year by guests like Three 6 Mafia, Pete Wentz, and, most crucial, Lady Gaga herself. That buzzed-about night happened in April when Gaga dropped in unannounced following her show in Tampa earlier that night. Before she staged an impromptu performance of “Judas” for the lucky throng in attendance, she declared, “I just wanted to stop by on my way out of town. I heard somebody needed to be spanked, so I’m here to spank you.” 2408 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-844-1385, thekennedysoho.com.
This article appears in Sep 22-28, 2011.