Restauranteur Danny Meyer churns out southern, soul and barbecue cuisine at his super kid-friendly restaurant. The menu is long, with plenty of options for even the pickiest of eaters. We love the nice little touches that come with [more...]

The view from this Riverbank State Park restaurant is phenomenal and live jazz is offered as well. The menu is a fusion of Southern, Caribbean, African, and Latin foods; the dinner menu offers options like the Cumin Crusted Pork Chop [more...]

Do you Habla Espanol? Even if you don't, SOB's has free salsa lessons on Fridays just before a live salsa band performs putting your two-step to the ultimate test!

SOB's is a jamming place to enjoy many different types of [more...]

RHYTHM AND BLUES FESTIVAL
Every Thursday from 12noon to 2pm
MetroTech Center

Every week until August 9th, a thursday is graced with a special set of live music bringing blue, jazz, hip-hop, and funk to the streets of [more...]

Even though a cafe spelled with two F's may seem classy, this cozy joint is a comfortable and intimate setting to enjoy various live bands footsteps away from your table. Caffe Vivaldi showcases an interesting mix of rock, alternative, [more...]

So, you want to shoot some pool in the city? Or, maybe some shuffleboard!? Fat Cat on Christopher Street offer a slew of games in its Live Jazz Lounge. Billiards, shuffleboard, and pingpong are $5/person/hour, while Foosball ($1/game), [more...]

One of the best small music venues I have been to in New York. Great atmosphere, great acts. Make sure you reserve one of the tables on the raised area around the bar to take in the scene best. They serve dinner, which looks fine [more...]

Even born and raised New Yorkers haven't taken enough advantage of this historic jazz spot in Harlem, right off the 1,2,3 stop at 125th. Go for an authentic, old school jam. Hip in the old sense, and as real as they come.

Howl! is the coolest festival you will go to all year - in the midst of the East Village with some of the hottest street art and musical performers.

JVC Jazz Festival was a blast. From their website (they can explain it better than I can):

Considered one of the most prestigious jazz [more...]

Go visit the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame to learn about the lives and artistry of jazz masters at Lincoln Center.

Sweet Basil has sets Monday-Sunday at 9, 11 and (Fri-Sat only) 12:30 am; open daily from noon to 2 am for lunch, dinner, late supper, plus no-cover weekend brunch. [more...]

Metronome has no cover charge or minimum, but the food and drinks are kinda pricey. The things that set it apart from a lot of the hole-in-the-wall places: it's [more...]

Bradley's is at 70 University Place at 11th Avenue. Phone: (212) 228-6440. This is a jazz man's jazz club - they play nothing else. It is pricier than some other places, but in this case, you still get more than what you pay for.

The Blue Note is a great place to take someone if you don't want to be crammed into a tiny jazz club, want to have a decent meal, and want to experience a historic New [more...]

If you and your honey are night owls, this is the place for you. Smalls. 183 West 10th Street near 7th Avenue in the West Village. Phone: (212) 929-7565. This club is open all night. The live music starts at 10 pm and is played until [more...]

I'm hesitant to write about this place - I would hate for it to lose it's local charm and amazing afforability. But I love it, and I must share! Detour -- 349 E. 13th St. between First and Second Avenues. Phone: (212) 533- 6212. [more...]

Cleopatra's Needle -- 2485 Broadway between West 92nd and 93rd Street. Phone: (212) 769-6969. This jazz club always has piano music going, frequently accompanied by vocalists, sax, etc.

Arthur's Tavern -- 57 Grove Street near 7th Avenue in the West Village. Phone: (212) 675-6879. Jazz and blues are what you will hear at Arthur's. Multiple acts are booked so you can listen to continuous music from 9 pm to 3 am. Cash only.

The Back Fence -- corner of Bleecker and Thompson Streets in the Village. Phone: (212) 475-9221. Minimal cover (about $5) on Fridays and Saturdays; no cover during the week. Good place for people who like their jazz early since the [more...]