Set in the basement of the historic Roxy Hotel, a lively underground jazz club called The Django comes to life every evening. Featuring classic jazz and special Latin jazz nights, this candlelit spot is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great music.
We stopped by on a Thursday night to enjoy a late-night meal from the hotel’s joint menu and listen to Ian Hendrickson Smith’s band play jazz all evening long. As you walk into the hotel, lines of people waiting to get into the Roxy’s other establishments such as The Oyster Bar and Paul’s Cocktail Lounge get you excited from the buzzy energy floating around. Through the entrance, you see the hotel lobby’s restaurant, which sometimes also has live music. But veer towards the hallway to the right, go down the stairs, and you’ll stumble upon The Django. Perched next to the Roxy Cinema, this “subterranean jazz club” was modeled after Paris’ boites. The impressive space features vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls, and offers two cocktail bars, an opening dining space, and a performance stage.
We started off by ordering the All Heart cocktail, a vodka and lillet rose based drink with grapefruit, lemon, and raspberry. This sweet and bright creation was the perfect opening to our night, and packed a burst of energy and excitement. As the evening went on, we decided to try another cocktail from their menu – the Little Jazz Bird. With rum, passion fruit, and peach, its tropical flavors delighted our taste buds while the luscious music filled our ears. For food, we ordered their Oysters Rockefeller, Meat and Cheese Board, Artichoke Toast, and Mac & Cheese. The oysters were baked with spinach and parmesan, and tasted like a satisfying, crispy creamed spinach dish. Our favorite item was the meat and cheese board, with honey and other add-ons that offered the perfect snack while taking in the jazz. With all the cheese and topping combinations, no two bites were the same and each little morsel was like a mini food adventure. A creative and healthy spin on avocado toast, the creamy artichoke toast with seed bread was both filling and delicious. Finally, we loved the mac & cheese – how could anyone go wrong with comfort food like that late at night?
Our food, the ambiance, and of course the music at the Django was absolutely fabulous, and we can’t wait to come by again to check out their Latin jazz night!
