This was the last stop in a night where Conrad and I stepped out to LA to have a good time. So by…read morethe time I got there I was tipsy. I was not falling down the stairs, nor was I slurring my words, nor was I misaligning my pool shots, but I was definetely feeling the good inside my blood. I note this, not to highlight my cool factor as if I was a frat bro in a Florida party school, but more to describe how my experience was fogged by my consumption. This place was definetely a hot spot to hit, but I just will not be able to descrbie everything with speicifc detail, more, broad strokes of a good time. The place is reached by going down a flight of stairs, which feels like one is going to catch the J line in New York. I think I felt this more because of the Spring St sign- a famous stop in NY, NY. As soon, I got there, the goal was to continue the good time and this place allowed that at a reasonable price. They had these can drinks that I really responded and they were only 7 dollars. Ok, I know that saying something is only 7 dollars in this economy can seem out of touch. But a drink in LA most of the time will run you at least 12 to 16 dollars, and I think it is mostly on the 16 side. So finding a 7 dollar drink in a hot spot is refreshing. It was a Suncruiser- a vodka spirit based drink- that was part of their specials for their night. maybe is more expensive on other nights when it is not on special? After the drink Conrand and I stepped into their floor. It was the first time we were there and it is basically a basement game room on whatever it is that Bane takes to make himself go from puny human to muscle-on-muscle-on-muscle villain. There is a lot of pool tables maybe like 5, and I saw ping pong, and other table games. Additionally, instead of a speaker or a recorder- the one's that spin old timey records- there was a band. I took a short video of the band but I could not tell you if this band was good or bad or their name or their style of music. I was partly present, and I just heard the music, I did not appreciate the performers. It happens. So Conrad and I play all the time together. And I saw a guy playing by himself. We quickly introduced oursevles and then we played pool. Here is the thing that I am happy to write about this place. Unline a regular bar with a pool table, where every one knows your name, this place had the opportunity to meet new people. And I enjoyed playing with this guy. He was a new challenge. He had fresh stories. And he offered a view of the world I enjoyed. So this place offers the opportunity to meet new people over a game of pool. If pool is your thing than this place will make you happy an if pool is your way of meeting new folks then this place will make you happy and give you opportunities to find the folks you imagine you need in your life. In the final analysis, I want to go here again, and experience the place more broadly. Not sure if I will write a new Yelp, because even though I bared bone this one, it still gives the primary messages I want to. And to the guy who I played with thanks for having a good time with me, even if it was short. And sometimes, short, can be just enough.

Band AMAZING Drinks Good…read morePo boy 2/10 I was given my poboy on stale/hard bread. As a cook, how did you not take enough pride into what you're serving people to not notice? After picking thru it because I was hungry, I spoke to an manager and he just seemed as if I was not being honest, so I pulled the broken bread pieces out to show him; and he didn't offer anything in return. I won't be back.

It's a great atmosphere with great music. Friendly bartender, Shanna had great customer service…read more The couch is comfortable. I came in with my boyfriend. We both ordered in total 8 drinks. Beers and a cocktail. All came out under 40 bucks! (Not including tip) We yelped a place to go to and I would definitely go again. Friday nights was karaoke but I didnt stay long enough to see :(

When you step inside to this bar you'll never realize this type of awesome establishment has made…read moreit to the neighborhood. Cool bar setup. Plenty of room to hang out. The atmosphere here was great. Not too big of a crowd for a Friday night. Drinks were made well and we had a great time. Can this place be kept a secret for a little bit longer? Awesome spot.

Had the fortune opportunity to see Wale perform recently. First time there and it was great. The…read moreambiance is perfect for intimate type of shows, our server was great and all around it actually seemed like everyone is on it. My girl ordered food so I tried the wings and the salad and those were real good. Had a couple drinks and they didn't disappoint. Unfortunately can't recall the name of the drink. I definitely plan to go back some time soon. Salute.

The chicken wings were delicious. Unfortunately , the…read morechicken pieces inside the Bao bun were overcooked and hard to chew. (That was the only downside of the evening) I liked how the server was very attentive and professional. This venue is Excellent for intimate concerts. I was able to sit directly in front of the stage. All seating has a good view of the stage. I'm looking forward to returning for another show.

This place is THE place for live entertainment, especially if you're a big music nerd like me. If…read moreyou're into jazz bars, you'll enjoy this one. They have some amazing musicians come through here doing jam sessions & full-on concerts. The ambiance is lively & great service. The only drawback I found is the size of the venue. Very small & only holds about 75 people. It was crowded when I was here so I wasn't able to get any pictures inside the venue but did get the outside. Next time, I'll make up for it. TIP: Parking is scarce here so it helps to park a block or so away from the venue & walk.

I am a blues fan and follow a few bands. When I heard Joey Delgado was performing two shows, I…read morecalled a some friends to check him out. The venue is small, every seat has a good view of the stage. They are very organized in accommodating seat arrangements so you can sit with your friends. The menu is simple and specializes in LOADED baked potatos. It's a hearty meal with the proteins, veggies, sauces and cheese. I ordered a Grilled Chicken Salad, which had a good ratio of protein and crisp veggies. Our server was quick and on top of her game! There is a two-drink minimum, be prepared to order and make your purchase before the show begins. I had two lemon-drop martinis. They were shaken, not stirred with a sugar rim. I liked the mix of sweet and sourness of the lemons. Order tickets on their website, an email will be sent with the bar-code for admission. There is a small service charge, which I felt was reasonable. Thank you, John, Te-see, Doug, Dominick, and Nancy for coming out for a fun night and lots of laughs. Notes: - Metered street parking til 8pm. - Credit Cards accepted - Indoor or Patio seating - Loud and fun atmosphere Sincerely, Rosemary

Spent two nights in a row seeing Big Band shows at Vibrato, and enjoying the hospitality of a…read moreterrific staff -- hosts, bartenders and servers were all friendly and welcoming, upscale and professional, and highly skilled at effectively tending to people without interfering with the music. As always, the room was alive with energy under the glow of carefully adjusted lighting and the dark woods that create just the right feeling of being hidden away from the world. My bartender, Nelson, deftly whipped up one of the best-tasting Sidecars that I've had in quite some time. The strength of the cognac was there, but quite properly balanced with tartness from the orange and lemon, and the sweetness of the sugar rim. An excellent, light cocktail to pair with uptempo jazz. While I wasn't hungry on night #1, I did find myself peckish on night #2, and decided to order a Shrimp Cocktail and Parker House Rolls. Not quite the indulgent meals of previous visits, but very satisfying nonetheless. Those Parker House Rolls emerge hot and crusty on the outside, yeasty and pillowy inside. The light, buttery flavor of the bread is nicely contrasted by the pleasingly pungent olive tapenade served on the side. However, they also serve some deliciously rich whipped butter with the rolls, and that's an indulgence all its own. The Shrimp Cocktail is another example how precise and talented this kitchen is despite having to serve the entire room during a very small window of time. 4 Jumbo (possibly colossal) shrimp come creatively plated with the usual accompaniments, and are meaty enough to eat with fork & knife. Perfectly poached before being chilled, the Shrimp had just the right texture, and the fresh, mildly briny flavor that lets you know the food comes from the very best purveyors. Yes, it was an enjoyable, satisfying small meal with crisp cocktails and great music. Wednesday nights can't really get any better.

We visited Herb Alpert's Vibrato to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday, 8/7. Everything from the…read moremoment we walked in until the show ended was fantastic. The food, (especially the Parker rolls), delicious! The show was exceptional, and we were able to see the performance up close and personal. We appreciate the warm ambiance and red carpet customer service. Thank you for making my husband's birthday experience one to remember.

The service was superb. The food was delicious with great quality. The owner came over and greated…read moreus. We felt very spe cial and appreciated. She was very kind. I love this place and intend to visit more frequently Thank you

Lavender Blue is a good place to go for food, music and drinks with friends or come alone. They…read moreoffer a welcoming environment that is centered around Live music on the days that the music is playing jazz, we attended Sunday. We also had the opportunity to watch the game so if you to watch the game you'll have the opportunity with any good company. The performers are very welcoming. This place serves mostly comfort food so think of fried fish, chicken baked and fried. We were a medium sized group of about ten and they also have a private area if you wanted to celebrate or have a private area for a larger group maybe around the side of about 15+ where you can get catered area for your group. When it comes to parking, they have street parking. They also have a parking lot and across the street there's a city parking lot that you can use. For all public parking read the signs. Great place for old-school jazz vibes and a sporty night club Jazz vibes. Areas for improvement: Server had too many tables you were working so we had to wait when we needed to order and also get the item we needed for our food once it came. By the time the celebrate ordered and received their food. The rest of the table was finished eating. I believe working on the amount of staff at the venue for special nights or when larger party should be considered.

I had our company Christmas party here years ago. I have never been to, or had anything close to…read morethe amazing time that we all had at this historic LA club. I haven't been there in 20 years but I'm going back the moment that I can.

Pure pleasure was a Pure Pleasure of mine. I LOVE THAT PLACE. Food, Great Music, Live Blues Band..read more

It is dead. No shows, no building, nothing planned. It has been a labor of love for Ruth Price,…read morebut it seems the dream has died. Much respect to Ruth and her vision of a dedicated performance space.

Went there 22 years ago for a jazz show. It was a fantastic evening. Between the show and dinner…read morewith drinks, it was a great night. Regretfully, life has kept me away from a return visit. I do plan on going back.

Gumbo Brothers made the night…read more... Stumbled into this portion of level 8, after the vibes were mild near the carousel rooftop bar. Good size crowd, but it was easy enough to get a drink from the bar. Vibes were good and got better when the Gumbo Brothers came on. They are a cover band, but specific to hip hop and RnB, and they killed it. Jay on the sax was amazing, and Apollo on the mic was perfect. We will be back on Friday or Saturday, since I believe that's when the Gumbo Brothers are there.

Overpriced, excessive fees, and disappointing service…read more Honestly, I was shocked when the check arrived. A 20% tip was already included, plus they charged an additional 10% tax on the tip and another 3% credit card processing fee. At this point, it honestly feels like the restaurant is looking for every possible way to squeeze money out of customers. It comes across as a scammy way of doing business. To make matters worse, everything on the menu is already overpriced, and the tables are so small they can barely fit one plate comfortably. The food was just okay. The only thing I'll give them credit for is that the drinks were good. Unfortunately, the service wasn't impressive either. We had to wait quite a while before the server came around to take our order. Overall, the experience wasn't worth the price. Between the overpriced menu, excessive fees, tiny tables, and slow service, I wouldn't be rushing back.

Top Jazz, best venue, excellent bar, worst parking and getting to find…read more If you want the best, it is worth it, if you like big venues and pop music, go catch Kenny G at a stadium. I would go to this place often, but it is about 140 miles from where I live and I am not into the LAX metro thing. But if you are into Uber and such, park in Venice and uber there and claim to have been at the West Coast Village Vanguard of LA'sbest.

Good music Small intimate setting, wine whiskey and jazz. Only for the grown and sexy!…read moreWe didn't order food however the bar service was good.