ALTER EGO wasn't even on my radar until tonight, and now I'm wondering how on earth did I miss this…read morelittle slice of date‑night gold? HELLOW! This hidden gem lives inside the newly renovated Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach, and for all my Fairmont regulars: relax, you're in good hands, their world-renowned elegance remains intact. PARKING Valet is only $10, which in Southern California basically qualifies as a love language. (Note to Fairmont Breakers Management: Listen up, my friends! Please keep it that way, gas is $5.97/gallon and my wallet is already in therapy.) I handed the valet a $5 tip before I even stepped out of my car, just so I could glide into the lobby feeling like a full‑blown princess making her grand entrance. Before you leave, you simply pay the valet in cash or card and they'll have your car right there before you can even blink. AMBIANCE Walk in and boom! A towering, beautifully decorated Christmas tree greets you like it's auditioning for a holiday movie. Check out my photos; the whole lobby whispers one word: sophisticated. Oooh, I love that tree! Hang a right, stroll to the end of the hall, and you'll find ALTER EGO, a dark, cozy lounge that feels like the perfect hideaway for a date where you actually want to hear each other talk. Live music starts at 7 PM, the bar closes at 10, and honestly... that's ideal for those of us over 50 who consider 10 PM the witching hour for pajamas. Rob Fontana was performing tonight, and his music was so good I found myself time‑traveling back to the good old days. Every song hit, Rob. Good job! SERVICE Our server, Nia, was a star. Attentive, sharp memory, and smooth service all the way through. Zero notes. FOOD The menu is small, so if you show up ravenous, pace yourself or plan to Uber home after a cocktail‑heavy evening. I'm allergic to cheese, so I had to double‑check ingredients, but the Mushroom Flatbread was outstanding, flavor was superb and the best part was they did not skimp on the mushrooms! A+ for that. I also tried the Prosciutto di Parma with melon, which is a strange combo for a California girl... but hey, I never said I wasn't a weirdo. Drinks are not my thing since I enjoy company without alcohol's help, so I can't help you with that. DATE‑WORTHY OR NOT? Absolutely. Alter Ego gets a double thumbs‑up from me and a strong recommendation for your next Silver Singles date. It's easy to find, the seating is comfortable (even for those of us with backs that like to complain), and they even offer tube pillows for extra support. Tell me that's not romance.

Went there for girlfriend time! Nice ambiance…read more I ordered the mushroom flatbread and thy used the nice mushrooms,not the white button mushrooms. Service was good, we had a great server. The only thing I wish is they have a little bigger menu.

Such a cool ace with live jazz, both with a cover in the main room and as general ambiance during…read morehappy hour. The drinks are fantastic and very reasonably priced. The bartenders were super and made me feel like a regular on my first visit and were just fantastic. If you haven't been yet and you like Jazz, you need to go. Like now. Just go. Also, good parking in the back!

Another great afternoon at The Grape- Great music and a good…read moretime every time I go-Thank you!

Miss MuMu LaRue is an amazingly talented and professional performer. We hired her for my…read moregrandmothers 90th birthday. Her gentle voice brought the right touch of class and atmosphere to our party. She had a nice mix of songs ranging from modern pop to classic crooners. I would definitely hire her again for my next party!

We hired Miss Mumu LaRue for my father in laws 75th birthday party and she was a total hit!!! We…read moreasked if she could sing motown hits and she did just that and got the party going! She has a beautiful voice and a gentle sweetness about her. Setting things up with her was very easy. We even asked if she could sing something in Spanish and she was more than willing to do that for us. She also incorporated a Saxophonist into the performance which complimented her music very nicely! Everyone loved her! I highly recommend her for your next event! I can't imagine my party without her...

If you want to enjoy your Sunday afternoon listening a good Brazilian music next to a nicest people…read moreand ambience go to one of the concerts at Casa Arjona! I don't will miss it. Lots of fun!

Love the intimate, outdoors cafe vibe celebrating jazz of all cultures -- of course post lockdowns,…read moreany live music with more than one person has taken on a whole new meaning. Truly enjoy the 1-on-1 opportunities to engage in light banter with the musicians...... and be soothed by their melodious elixir.

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! This band was a gift to my husband for our Anniversary! We received…read morecompliments left & right from our guests on the bands performance & couldn't ask 4more! This band surprised me even more when I saw that they had brought in a Conga Player to complete their set;) Thnx for pulling it off Jazz Moves Band!

From the owner: Jazz Moves Band specializes in providing your event, wedding, parties and celebrations the finest…read morein musical entertainment with the following instrumentation; female and male vocals, saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and percussions. Our scope of musical genres is broad and special requests are always welcome.

I WAS a loyal listener for over thirty years. But the station has changed so much, No easy…read morelistening music with more commercials. I'm going Country and listening to 105.1 great music with less commercials.

Waking up with jazz & breakfast in the morning…read more I had the privilege to attend 94.7 The Wave's Listener Appreciation Breakfast Broadcast at Spaghettini Italian Restaurant in Seal Beach. While the lucky few dined on an seemingly unending breakfast buffet, morning DJ Pat Prescott broadcasted her morning show. A live band entertained guests with their spot on covers during commercial breaks. At the check-in table, we submitted our information for periodic raffle draws during the 3 hour broadcast. Unfortunately, winners had to be present to claim their prizes & I had to go after an hour. 2 drink tickets were given upon entering. Always fun, a photobooth was setup for poops & giggles. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=NMyxc6kugnqb-MBSN3c6hA Assorted Pellegrino drinks, champagne & mimosas were available for ticket redemption. Complimentary coffee, orange juice & water were the other options. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=9xvWNKCYOf1KS2uNo-YbdA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=IVVvuWqu99weLltrrX4PCw I was so glad the buffet line split between both sides of the table, each side mirroring the other with trays of food. Otherwise, there would've been a stampede of hungry Wave listeners. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=5RJn4dyrhxN9nBirGwskQw https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=-IxyP8MzMcwGTOdGX5c1uA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=aX_S-yMSJim_ht3vwyzHuA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=Eic25Bxy-IGQLcWA420cMQ https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=u_G1-ie84t8KOp90nxHpog https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=IKDq_qkf78M7SmsXmLewUA After 2 heaping plates, 2 cups of coffee & Pelligrinos there & to go, I had to bid adieu to the festivities. Congrats to all the lucky prize winners. Funny, I was taking the last scraps of bacon from the tray, and the lady behind me said "Are you gonna save some for me?". Hey, it's not fortuitous to be behind me at a buffet line. Know what I'm saying? ;p Good thing the staff at Spaghettini were at the ready to refill any food and/or drink which were running low. Gratitude to 94.7 The Wave & Spaghettini for a delightful morning of jazz & breakfast. My tummy was content & I enjoyed being around other lucky people having a great start to their day. Not to mention, I have new profile pic selections for when I want to change things up ;p https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/94-7-the-wave-listener-appreciation-breakfast-seal-beach?select=1La_-XbcE3xcFqynMblWDA

Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 9/10…read moreFood: 7/10 PRO TIP: come first served, so arrive early if you want your choice of spots and don't want to get stuck in standing room only. Had a fabulous time at this club! I came on Tuesday, May 19th to see Tanerèlle with a friend. Show started at 7, doors opened at 5. We arrived ~6. That timing was perfect tbh We had ample time to get situated, validate our parking, order and devour our food without stressing about hurrying up for the show. The only way to experience this venue well is to get there early. Only issue with this place is the food, perhaps unsurprisingly, is very overpriced for what it is. I paid $40 for a salmon dish that resembled a dish I could easily make at home. Home. It was just salmon, mashed potatoes and broccolini. Nothing to write home about. And they pull world-class talent in such an intimate setting. I'm so grateful we have a jazz club like this in LA now. Will be back!

March 26, 2026 | Hollywood | After having a quick bite to eat nearby, my Vegan Chef friend and I…read moreheaded to a concert at Blue Note! What a beautiful and elegant venue! The concert was everything! Digable Planets | Yes, please! The group was amazing! Jazz Rap at its finest, as Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, & Doodlebug took the stage! Their vibe was easily smooth and their lyrics flowed with ease! I love the interaction with the crowd as well! Good vibes all around & a whole lot of flavor! Inside | Elegant decor, moody lighting, and the velvet blue curtain stood front and center, as well as the stage set up with equipment for the musicians and recording artists!! There was a variety of seating areas! Some were right by the stage, others were at wide velvet chairs near the back, including seating at the bar! It's actually a large space, once you step inside! We selected a table right in front of the velvet chairs, which was perfect! Not too close to the stage, not too far, but just right! I would easily select the same seating again! Outside | We were met with blue velvet ropes, which fit the theme & name of the venue! We easily found parking at a meter nearby! Food & Drinks | Order $20 per person plus ticket price! We both had a drink, sure the delicious olives and I also had a few bites of the olive oil cake. I would try something different on my next visit! Overall | The Blue Note as an elegant venue that I would easily go back to, depending upon who is performing! We had a great time!

This event gets 5 stars for the entertainment, 1 star for the hot-as* venue, 1 star for maintaining…read morethe rules oh-so-detailed on the website and as you purchase your ticket, and 4 for trying to be well-organized. I'm not going back until they fix the venue. Newport Jazz Fest, in May, with it's temperamental temperatures, needs to switch with Jazz Fest West in July, where you're sweltering and sweating. Rules said no high-back chairs, umbrellas, etc. So I left my gear at home. I get there, and not only do folk have high-backed chairs and umbrellas, but canopies. Yes, canopies! Well, I had heard that the year prior, some people fell out from heat stroke. But point being, just have no rules for anybody, then we'll make it work. My friend said, "Pay for VIP." Pay an extra $300 for bathroom rights (needed ladies!), and a chair under a canopy. I'd just rather buy a cruise ticket and play my iPod. Knowing this, what drew me out? Jill Scott and Charlie Wilson. But no more! Live and learn.

great music great venue…read morekoz was amazing!!! if you have a gold or vip seat view is good..otherwise you will only be able to listen. sound was so so food was ok it was way too hot. good thing there were cooling stations

Hadn't been here in a while, til a friend said - let's go see Luis Conte and some of his gang…read more WOW!!! First, the place is as I remembered - tiny, a bit cramped, and LEGENDARY! Every seat is literally 15 feet from the stage. If you're going, you better love the band and their music, because you will be right in the middle of it. Second, there's every type of baked potato imaginable- except "baked potato ropa vieja" - suggested by Luis Conte himself! Third, yes you need to stand in line before going in - worth it if you love the band that's playing. Sr Conte and his boys knocked it out. There were several guest musicians, and - surprise, surprise! - Andy Garcia himself joining in; he and Sr Conte are pals. If you haven't heard this group play, you must! And if it's at the Baked Potato, all the better. Will be back soon...

We came here recently for the first time and had a great time. We lucked out and got a parking spot…read moreon the street right outside, and since we got there early we had great seats. They pack in a lot of people though so it can feel a little cramped. We enjoyed both of our potatoes (Philly cheesesteak and chicken fajita, which was the special that night). They were giant and we would probably just split one next time. Service was good. I wasn't expecting how cold it would be inside! Next time I'd wear long pants and bring a sweater.

Vaughn is a very talented musician. I've hired him for my jazz-themed birthday party and he did not…read moredisappoint. My guests enjoyed his performance. I highly recommend him!

I had the pleasure of having Vaughn play the saxophone for my late spring backyard garden wedding…read morein May. He took the time to curate a preferred playlist with me to cover the entire evening and looking back now that it's been a couple of weeks, I can easily say that having Vaughn there really tied together the ambiance I was going for and was among one of my favorite investments on my wedding day. I definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to add that magical feeling and touch of whimsy to their event. And one final reason why Vaughn is the type of professional that you want on your side during event planning, I had been scammed by a catering company who took our deposit and then went completely unreachable despite still being active on social media, and Vaughn was able to put me in contact with a trusted vendor he'd previously worked with and truly saved the day!