Oregon strip club pivots to preparing food, and its dancers deliver

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A strip club in Portland, Oregon, has found a novel way to stay afloat during the global pandemic.

The Lucky Devil Lounge transformed itself into Lucky Devil Eats, which has dancers deliver food, and Food 2 Go-Go, a drive-up service where takeout orders come with an in-car experience that includes performances, music and lights under canopies.

After closing in March under stay-at-home orders, owner Shon Boulden decided on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, to transform the business. Two dancers would be accompanied by a driver, for security, and deliver food prepared on site.

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The operation evolved to include takeout, with dancers entertaining customers as they drive — slowly — through the lounge's disco-lit parking lot before getting their food to go.

"It feels really, really good to socialize, even from a distance," Stranger said.

"The main service that we're providing with this food delivery is a little bit of fun, a little bit of hope, and a little bit of just entertainment at our doorstep," Bouldon said.

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