Sexiness flows like Scotch as the curvaceous brunette rounds the bar at Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub at TI. Whiskey-smooth, she slinks from patron to patron, as a rendition of “Big Spender” played by the lounge’s threepiece band fuels the burlesque show going on in the background. Crisp, she smiles coyly taking orders and compliments as they come. The elixir’s after-bite kicks in when she waltzes back to the bar, delivering the information to a bartender who begins throwing around glasses and ice, proving his valiant flair. Behind them, the burlesque dancer, wearing little more than legally required, takes a stick from the band’s drummer, cush-cush-cush, banging his brass cymbals, rousing the crowd. Intoxicating. The servers at Tangerine are a drink within themselves.

Vegas nightlife is taking an introspective edge, examining itself, finding energy in what it can provide to its spectators rather than what they themselves bring to the table and the newest focus is providing the hottest servers around. Yes, it’s more than just imported DJs and party-goers at Tangerine and other casino lounges. They’re bringing sex-appeal to The Strip, without the actual stripping. Little searching is necessary to find beauty, elegance and sassiness within the lounge scene, leaving behind the throng of yesterday’s Vegas, the cages of past clubs. In modern lounges, gorgeous servers are the entertainment, whether it’s table dancing, fashion shows or just being themselves.