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Nightlife >Dance Clubs
| Cafe Du Nord |
Address:
2170 Market Street
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San Francisco
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Phone: (415) 861-7374
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Eighteen steps below Market Street, this one-time speakeasy, built in 1907, reopened in 1991 with a mission to lead the jazz renaissance in San Francisco -- the club was also at the forefront of the mid-nineties swing revival. The red pool table, bordello-red walls and carved mahogany bar add to the club's sense of history. Although the Cafe du Nord still features jazz, it's expanded its repertoire to include alternative rock, spoken word, hip-hop and electronica. Regular events include Salsa Tuesdays, a gothic/neo-romantic Wednesday theme night, and Josh Jones and his Latin jazz on Thursdays. Headlining most Friday nights is San Francisco's own sweetheart of vintage jazz and blues, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. The Cafe du Nord was named San Francisco's best bar by Rolling Stone in its 1999 Rock & Roll Summer issue. There's a full bistro-inspired menu, and a generous happy hour, too. |
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