Intimate space for jazz lovers (for me its cool/smooth jazz). Very nice spot for date night. Staff…read morewas super nice professional and attractive! Parking is on the street or in the parking garage.

I went to Middle C Jazz last night for a date. It was our second date and oh my gosh this place did…read morenot disappoint. My date and I both love jazz and this spot was recommended to us in passing. I am so glad we listened because it was absolutely amazing. The vibe is swanky and super cute. When you walk in the walls are lined with photos of different jazz artists including the performers for that night. It felt so classy and welcoming. There is a hostess at the front who seats you based on your ticket and yes you buy your tickets online. I saw some available on third party sites but we purchased directly from the Middle C Jazz website. The venue itself is intimate. I would say maybe 100 people fit comfortably. No matter where you are seated you can see the stage. There truly is not a bad seat in the house. Some tables are reserved like the couple celebrating their anniversary who were seated right in front of the stage. We were off to the side but the view and sound were still perfect. When you arrive you stand in a short line and then get seated. If you are a party of two you might share a table with another couple which I did not mind at all. They have small bites you can order and there is a little light on the table you tap when you are ready for service. I had the crab cakes they were okay and my date had the sliders. I also ordered a glass of wine and everything paired nicely with the music. And the music... wow. The band played for about two hours and they were incredible. That night was a Stevie Wonder tribute and they absolutely delivered. I hear different bands play each night which makes me want to come back again and again. It was my birthday weekend but we were mostly there for the date. Still it felt like the perfect way to celebrate without even trying. The sound, the atmosphere, the intimacy, everything was so cute and so well done. Parking was easy. There is metered street parking or a garage right behind the building for ten dollars. You can either pay inside the jazz club or at the pay station. Just a heads up the pay station does not take American Express so if that is your card of choice handle the parking payment inside. This was honestly one of the best nights I have had in a long time. The music was fantastic the venue was beautiful and the whole experience felt special. Anytime someone visits me in Charlotte Middle C Jazz will be on the list. I cannot recommend this place enough.

I was invited here by a friend and was excited to attend. We arrived and security was present. The…read moreinside is small and intimate. They have a bar, tables and chairs. All of the seating was already reserved so we had to stand or sit at the bar. The staff was friendly and helpful. They had a live band, and some home cooked food. The food came with one meat and 2 sides for $15...no drink. The vibe was cool but too small for me. We stayed about 2 hours and decided to leave.

Found this place while I had a quick stay in Greensboro for work, it was close to my hotel. I was…read morelooking for a spot to grab some cocktails, food, hookah & music. This place had all what I was looking for. I sat at the bar and Stephanie the bartender was great, she interacted with me & was very friendly! Stephanie checked on me frequently & made sure my glass was never empty! Also the owner introduced himself and was also very courteous & friendly. My only complaint was the having to pay separate vendors. I paid the door $10 upon arrival, a hookah girl separately, the food vendor & lastly the bartender. Overall great staff & good vibes! The DJ was definitely playing good music to set the vibe! I will be back again if I'm ever in area again!

The John Coltrane Statue is located in Downtown High Point, NC at the intersection of S. Hamilton…read moreSt. and Commerce Ave (John Coltrane Way) Parking is available nearby at City Hall. I didn't see that with the construction and detours, so I parked in a tow-away zone right in front of the eight-foot monument. No, I didn't get a ticket, but I didn't stay as long as I would have liked either. The statue is 8 feet high, made of bronze and created by Thomas Jay Warren. The statute depicts Coltrane with his tenor saxophone. It was dedicated on September 20th, 2006, on what would have been Coltrane's 80th birthday. I liked that there was a storyboard about John Coltrane and his career to read, and that there was a nearby historical marker. "My music is the spiritual expression of what I am ~ my faith, my knowledge, my being." Coltrane was born in Hamlet, NC, but moved to High Point as an infant and grew up living with his extended family. Coltrane grew up with music; his father played the ukulele, and his mother was a trained singer and pianist. Coltrane first started playing the clarinet and alto horn. Then, at William Penn High School, he joined the band and started playing the saxophone. Coltrane found solace in music after the deaths of his father, grandfather and uncle. Coltrane moved to Philadelphia and joined the Navy. He collaborated with other legends like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. He overcame his addiction to drugs and alcohol. His "spiritual awakening" led him to more spiritual music. Coltrane's career was cut short as his untimely death from liver cancer took him at age 40. But he left a lasting legacy with albums such as Blue Train, Giant Steps and A Love Supreme. .

John coletrane had such an impact on jazz. This statue pays homage to his legacy and is located…read moredowntown across from the high point theater.

I had the unique and amazing opportunity to be able to visit Cajun Queen in Charlotte and I was…read morecompletely blown away! Even after going to New Orleans- I have to say this is the best Cajun Food I have ever had! We were able to get the bbq shrimp and rice, the Cajun pasta, garlic mashed potatoes, seafood gumbo and the pecan pie. Starting with the bbq shrimp- the sauce was so aromatic, spicy and savory and delicious. It was such a well tasting dish! The Cajun pasta had the best sauce I have ever had in a pasta (and I just recently come back from Italy) along with the perfect blacked chicken. Seafood gumbo blew me away with the flavor and spice, everything in it was so well blended together. The mashed potatoes were a perfect addition and balanced out the meal. The pecan pie was to die for, freshly made and perfect in every bite The ambience was even better, we got to see a live jazz band play and they did a stellar job in creating the vibe and adding to the already warm and homey aesthetic. Don't miss your chance to come here if you're in charlo

My date and I thought this would be a good seafood spot to try, but honestly, it didn't live up to…read morethe hype. The biggest issue for us was the lack of seasoning. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened catfish with mashed potatoes and andouille sausage. The fish was pretty bland--I could taste the Cajun spice, but there wasn't much depth of flavor beyond that. The mashed potatoes, surprisingly, were the highlight--well-seasoned and delicious. The sausage was just okay, nothing special. For an appetizer, we got the Cajun popcorn (crawfish), and that was actually really good--well-seasoned and something we definitely enjoyed. I also had the New Orleans Iced Tea, but it had too much ice and ended up tasting watered down. My date didn't care much for their meal either and the lack of seasoning was bland too (even though I forgot exactly what they ordered), which says a lot about the overall experience. One thing to note: parking is rough, but they do offer valet. The valet attendant working Saturday night was very kind and did a great job handling everything on his own. There are definitely better seafood spots out there. This one just didn't hit the mark for us.

Stopped in this morning and absolutely loved the vibe. There were plenty of seats including really…read morecomfy ones and it was quiet and calm which made it the perfect spot to work while enjoying coffee. I ordered a caramel latte and it was genuinely excellent. Their barista makes all of the syrups in house and you can truly taste the difference. She was also so kind and welcoming which makes you want to come back. During the day this place is ideal for working reading or just enjoying a peaceful coffee moment. I can already tell it is one of those spots that serves multiple purposes really well. Now I have to come back at night for the jazz and cocktails. If the daytime experience is this good I can only imagine how great the evening vibe is. A true Charlotte gem

I was very excited to check this place out, but it was extremely disappointing. We made a Saturday…read morenight reservation (you basically cannot get in without a res, they completely fill up) and they require $20 (+$3.75 fee) per person "deposit". We were under the assumption that it goes towards the final bill the way the $10 weekday cover does, stated on the website. It did not. We paid the $20 in addition to our bill. This needs to be addressed on the FAQ page on their website, insane it isn't listed already. The drinks were the most meh drinks I've ever had. Their menu looks incredible, but the cocktails were so mediocre. Nothing special, I didn't even like my Pear Cosmo it just tasted like straight lime juice. Two of my friends got the Spicy Margarita and they tasted completely different. One was insanely spicy, the other wasn't spicy at all. Took 15 minutes for a server to come over and acknowledge and take drink orders. Seemed like lots of miscommunication on which servers had which table. As one would come over, the other would check in less than 30 seconds later. The vibe inside is cute but super strange that they didn't steam/iron the green curtains which are a big centerpiece for the room... you can see the crease marks on the curtains from where they were taken out of the package folded. Jazz band was awesome. However, for this being a lounge it was too loud. Couldn't hear the person sitting next to you talking because it was so loud. Overall, disappointed in this place, I had super high hopes as I love jazz bars and cocktail bars. I would not recommend to friends and probably would not come back.

Great coffee shop in the smallish town of Salisbury. I was in town for work and discovered this…read moreplace on day one. I literally went there every day I was there. I had the teddy best graham cracker iced latte. Cinnamon, honey and graham crackers. The staff were really friendly, service was fast and prices were reasonable. I on,y rich I had more time to actually sit in the coffee shop and relax.

After reading all the positive reviews, we stopped here for coffee on our way to Charlotte. It's…read moredefinitely popular, however, the morning line moves quickly. We ordered seasonal coffee and matcha tea. We enjoyed them, especially the fall specials like the pumpkin spice latte. Along with drinks, they sell bagels and pastries. Overall a positive experience and we would return!