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    Cafe 4212

    3.2 (85 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Red beans, collards and cabbage
    Monique' M.

    I went for Sunday brunch, which is $24.99 per person. They advertise that you get a carafe of mimosa but you actually only get 1 included in the price. Then you can buy a carafe for $15. Brunch was also advertised to have a DJ but there was no DJ, just a playlist running. Additionally the brunch is supposed to be from 11a-3p. We arrived at 11:06a and had to wait until 12 noon for some of the food to be brought out. Although, it is all you can eat, you do not serve yourself. I suggest that no one show up until at least 1p because we left around 1p and they were still bringing out different dishes. Apparently the owner/chef does not start cooking all the items until they open and you must plan to spend the entire 4 hours there in order to get a chance to sample everything they are preparing for the day. Despite all those negatives and a few more, I still give this place 3 stars because of the service and owner. They are genuinely nice people and you can tell that they love what they do. But they can improve on the aesthetics of the place and timeliness.

    The fellas
    Toya R.

    Upon arrival parking was a breeze , entry was a bit embarrassing. Lady at the front insisted that I only purchased an entry ticket. When indeed I paid for a table. Literally saw my name in all caps on the list on her podium. The owner however, was quickly available saw the dilemma and walked me and my husband to our table. He also informed us about the patio area and glad the suggestion was made, it is a total vibe. The waitresses were very attentive and on top of our request. My husband ordered the fish and fries , there were no words soooooo tell the chef great job! The artist tho, I was in awe with each performance but that band that was there ........ cmon doc it was too much to contain they really did more than I could take amazing work. The lounge was nice, seating is great , u can see the stage from every part of the club. I celebrated my bday this night and it is one for the books. Thank you all for your wonderful service.

    New Wed night Salsa Venue
    Nawar F.

    Strictly Street Salsa has recently been hosting a new weekly Wednesday night salsa dancing at Cafe 4212. I have attended it two weeks in row & I am now totally hooked! Cafe 4212 is located inner city off Alameda road. Street parking is available on both sides of Alameda. There is a dedicated security guard that walks back & fourth watching over cars parked on the street. No cover charge, and upon your first Yelp checkin, you get a $5 off a premium beverage, not a bad start eh? Raul Edwards, director of strictly street salsa, makes a tremendous effort introducing new comers to the rest of the group. Such a warm and welcoming host, breaking the ice & making everyone feel at home, no other salsa venue does that for the record. Place starts to get busy ~ 9 pm as DJ begins playing Timba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue tunes. There is a spacious & slick dance floor and is well ventilated. Couches & tables & chairs are throughout the Cafe. Bar service is great, in fact the appetizers & beverage prices were very decent, compared with other inner city venues. Good service, friendly atmosphere, & good tunes, is certainly a great way to end your hump day :)

    David T.

    This is authentic jazz at its finest. I went on a Monday night and it was awesome. They had various jazz artist throughout the city dropping in to play some of the most soulful music your ever have the privilege to experience. I felt blessed to be in the building the talent was just mind blowing. The dude singing sounded just like the sounds from the roaring 1920's. I was thinking the whole time I was there that this must be what the good old days my grandma talked about felt like. Just a bunch of people dancing, having a great time, grooving to the beats. To top the night off their incredible Chef came around to the tables to give us samples of some of his signature dishes! I was a huge fan of the fish and grits. The drinks here are basic cocktails but they know how to give a good pour and the prices were very reasonable. A new Monday night hang out for me for sure.

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    It was an early night and the spot was cool. I received great service from my waiter. I don't know his name.

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    You will not be disappointed. Love this type of vibe then you will love this place. Food was great. Service was too.

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    I had Sunday brunch today and this place is a gem. They have a great Patio area too.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 4212

    What is the admission prices for the Monday night Jazz Jam?

    The cover was $7 when I went a few weeks ago. If you are a jazz lover, you will definitely enjoy the music flow! Nothing fancy! Just good music!

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    By far the best Jazz bar in Houston I have found so far....

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    The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club

    The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club

    4.3(155 reviews)
    2.6 miWest University
    $

    I went for the first time with some friends who have been going there for many years. I had never…read morebeen to a blues club before, it was a lot of fun, you go to the bar to get your own drinks. They do not have food, we actually brought pizza in Side from Domino's next-door. We got there early so parking was easy. It's a small place, but there was plenty of seating and two pool tables. People were dancing and having a wonderful time. The band was a lot of fun as well. I would definitely go back. It was $10 cash cover charge on Friday night.

    This is a nice no-fuss, old fashioned live music venue that specializes in Blues and because it's a…read moresmall venue, you really get in up close and personal with the performers. There is a cover charge of $10 for most of the performances but if you check out their website and the calendar, some of the shows are free also. The crowd is mixed but as would be expected with the genre of music, it's older - I would guess the average age of the crowd on the night I was there was 50-60 but they were getting down and having a good time so that's the important part! Parking kind of sucks here so I would suggest coming in early and if you find something in the parking lot or by the mechanic shop, back your car in because people will likely park behind you and it'll be pretty tight getting out later. There is also street parking around the neighborhoods but check the signs to make sure you don't need a permit.

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    Rudyard's - garlic hot dog

    Rudyard's

    3.6(369 reviews)
    1.8 miMontrose
    $$

    We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a quick snack. We shared a Detroit style pizza and some…read moremozzarella sticks. At first the service wasn't great but I can attribute that to staff turnover over time and them being very busy at the time. By the time we were ready to order they were happy to serve us. They also offered some local THC products life prerolls and brownies. The food pictured Feb my husband and I for two meals; great portions! During the time we were there, children were filtering in and out from the upstairs area. We learned that they were performing a school of rock showcase! How cool. They were upstairs so we could just barely hear but overheard some students p jamming out! We highly recommend this sports bar

    We were looking to try Gold Tooth Tony's and I guess they partnered with Rudyard's to serve it at…read moretheir bar? Fairly confusing at first when we were looking for where to go. Anyways, this is a dive bar located on Waugh next to Al's Quick Stop. Parking was available in a small lot across the street. The bar itself was definitely fairly dated; you ordered at the bar and staff brought food to you. They had a bar menu and a pizza menu; we got a steak finger basket and two Detroit style pizzas. The steak fingers were alright... not much meat, a lot of breading. The waffle fries were crispy. The gravy wasn't great, super buttery. The Detroit style pizzas were alright. The crust was nice and thick; but there were either too little or too much toppings. When there were too much toppings, the crust got soggy from the juice. Wasn't too impressed with what we ordered but might have to try the other items on their menu in the future.

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    Da Camera - Musician

    Da Camera

    4.2(6 reviews)
    1.3 miMontrose

    A Little Day Music is a series of free concerts presented at noon on the first Wednesday of the…read moremonth in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Center. Each concert is designed to deliver DACAMERA's signature programming to an audience including senior citizens, downtown professionals and students. The series features a variety of chamber music and jazz, presented in an accessible, one-hour concert format. Audiences are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening to the music. There were a lot of groups visiting The music was wonderful with ample seating. I ate elsewhere. The welcoming staff is always present to answer questions.

    I'm one of those people who thought Da Camera had to do with photography. As in, "use da camera to…read moretake da photo". But alas, as described by Dolph W., it's actually from an Italian phrase meaning chamber music. Now you know. I attended "A Little Day Music", a free monthly concert put on by Da Camera in the Wortham Theatre lobby. You are invited to bring your lunch and listen for an hour to a jazz concert. Pretty sweet break from work. I dragged a coworker out and luckily we found a table near the front even though we might have been the last ones to arrive. There are small tables placed around the stage in a U shape, and couches in front of the tables, and then chairs. Several students were sitting on the carpet in front of the small stage. We may have been the only attendees between the ages of 15 and 70 (lots of kids and lots of older people), but we loved it. They were presenting Ben Allison and his band (at the time, just the drummer and violinist). The acoustics in the lobby are surprisingly reverberant. The artists were inventive and the music was overall entertaining and excellent. The staff was very sweet and there was a raffle during the 5 minute intermission. An old lady behind us exclaimed, "What? That's all? Only 2 prizes when there are so many people?" Uh, it's a free concert, lady. I didn't see you pay for tickets. The fact that they even give out a red tote bag for free is beyond generous. Just saying. I'd definitely recommend this "Beyond the concert hall" event.

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    Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room - Steak night

    Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room

    4.1(118 reviews)
    3.2 miRiver Oaks

    First time at Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room and I must say I had a grand time and will be returning!…read more I got invited by a friend for new artist Wednesday, one of the artists she's managing performed! And honey Mallory put on a show! We also got to hear a performance from Charlise, who put on a great show as well! The host was Mrs. Kollett and she is hilarious!! She is seriously talented, engaging, and welcoming. An entire vibe! She knew how to interact and work the room, a crowd pleaser if you will! Happy hour is every Wednesday and Friday from 7-8pm and every Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. Select drinks and bites for 7 dollars each. Service was slow, but steady as the servers had several tables to attend to. Rhythm Room has a speakeasy feel, with intimate and sophisticated vibes. Perfect for date night, girls night, or whatever night you want it to be. Music lovers unite! Excited to return for more live music. Highly recommend checking this spot put! Enter at your own rhythm as the door reads!

    I visited the business to listen to poetry. The accommodations were not lavish but comfortable…read moreenough for a couple of hours. I didn't try any food and the drinks were acceptable. Service was ok but the staff were not as available as I would prefer. Sorry no pictures. I will not visit this business again unless I've heard they have remodeled. I do not recommend this business. GN3

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    This is the showroom of Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room, an intimate, live entertainment venue with delicious food.

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    Red Cat Jazz Café - Live jazz

    Red Cat Jazz Café

    2.4(124 reviews)
    1.0 miMidtown
    $$

    This is my first time visiting this establishment. I came for Poetry Night, hosted by Black Snow…read more The building is a rehabilitated brick building in downtown Houston. I do like the brick wall, it gives the business character. Please note this establishment does NOT currently serve food. They do have a bar but it seemed short on variety. The bartender was really slow and it took forever to get a drink when there was only 1 person in line. I have a philosophy, if you have to wait an unacceptable amount of time to get a drink, ya probably don't meet it. I found the drinks expensive for what was offered. The bartenders were from Bar Divas. I was totally underwhelmed! The business is only open Thursday through Sunday, with live music Saturday an Upon arriving I pulled into a coffee parking lot to verify the address. The attendant informed me there was a $10.00 parking fee and that it would cost more across the street. I chose to park free on the street. I despise these parking lot vultures. I am reserving my recommendation until an additional visit.

    Red Cat Jazz Cafe is back. It was a pure coincidence stumbling upon this legendary scene that…read moreprovides some amazing sounds. I was a walk in their is a cover fee which is normal for live performance it was $20. The host was great let me know what to sitvv v outside of reserved tables. The view is still amazing and the vibe is also. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because they have a bartender/cocktail waitress but she never stopped at the table to ask if I needed a drink only went to the reserved tables. This maybe their policy for them to only come from behind the bar for guest who reserved but their should be a way to let people know that or have a separate person to come to the other tables. Other than that everything was great. I will be back for more. Welcome back to this business Houston has missed you

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