Smoke offers jazz brunches on weekends where children are not only welcome but the target audience. In addition to the regular Jazz brunch on Sundays, Smoke has recently launched a Jazz for Kids brunch on Saturdays. The result? Saturdays that are decidedly kid-friendly—and Sundays that are not. More

As someone who was in the jazz business for fifteen years, back in the '70s and '80s, I can unequivocally state that the food served in jazz clubs almost always sucks. It's almost as if they intentionally make the food bad to make you appreciate the music more. So when I heard that Patricia Williams (former ballerina turned serious chef) was cooking at Smoke Jazz Club uptown, I was intrigued. Was she running a destination-worthy jazz club kitchen? More