The Boom Boom Room (Leisure), St. Louis

Slip inside the glass doors, push past the crimson drapes, and breathe easy. In here, anything goes, and nobody's telling. It's The Boom Boom Room, a glamorous throwback to the days of swanky burlesque clubs. In here, bartenders pour classic martinis and chefs bring the heat with a sumptuous, French-inspired menu of orange-glazed duck, wild-mushroom risotto, and tempting coteries spreads. Meanwhile, St. Louis's own Jumpin' Jupiter Road Show’s burlesque troupe takes the stage for Friday-night cocktail shows and Saturday-night dinner parties. As the evening sways on, DJs spinning Top 40 hits take the musical reins, and dancers revamp their show for more modern beats every 30 minutes until closing.