I've been a regular at Andy's Jazz Club since I was just out of high school. I regularly go to Andy's during the week for a good jazz session and a great wine list. In recent years, however, Andy's has been losing its charm. What's worse is, of the last few visits, each one was a bit worse than the previous. I'm sorry to burst the bubble, but Andy's Jazz Club is now officially off the list.
This past weekend my wife made reservations for dinner at 8p on a Saturday night. We arrived promptly and were told by the hostess, "Dat'll be twenty bucks. Each." She exhaled her cigarette and outstretched her palm. "My husband and I made reservations this afternoon," replied my wife. I added, "We've never had a cover charge when we've come for dinner..." Rolling her eyes and putting her hand on her hip she explains, "Dinner is optional. Da cover charge is not." I was seething as I grabbed my wife's hand and turned to leave.
Nowhere on the amateur looking & poorly maintained website does it specify a cover charge. Not when my wife made the reservation did the host specify a cover charge. What happened to Andy's Jazz Club?
Pros: Plenty of alternatives within walking distance.
Cons: Attitude & service are terrible.
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