OK, last night was beyond all expectations!
The Fairview was packed and the manager said sales were up 30%, partly due to the authentic New Orleans style music, and partly due to the featured dinner special which (was Jambalaya of course), plus the authentic featured NOLA cocktails like the Sazerac and the Ramos Gin Fizz....
The crowd danced and we laid down a solid New Orleans street party vibe (I had my new Yellowjacket trumpet, too)!
This Mardi Gras Night happens at 7 pm EVERY THURSDAY at the Fairview, 898 West Broadway.... FYI, the Fairview has been Vancouver's hotbed of Jazz and Blues for 25 years, and is still going strong, so c'mon down- very casual attire and crowd!
SATURDAY NIGHT I am back at my homebase Ten Ten Tapas, where there is consistent ebullience and joi de vivre! The food is EXCELLENT (created by award winning executive Chef Paul), the patio is open all day and was named Top 5 in Vancouver, and I try to keep the music on par with the other great components! (FYI, by all accounts I am succeeding... starting at 7 pm).
It is easy to get to Ten Ten Tapas: It's on the seawall at 1010 Beach Ave (just under the Burrard Bridge), and parking is free! Just drive down the lane next to the 1000 Beach highrise, and park in the parkade in the white 'restaurant spots'. Here is what the parkade entrance actually looks like: https://goo.gl/maps/RE51n7ZpvFT2 .... Rezzies recommended 604-689-7800. Don't forget Sunday--- Mother's Day Brunch at TenTen, with live classical music and a great menu just for Mother!
If you enjoy the West End experience, drop into The Sylvia Hotel on Wednesday next week (May 11). I start at 8 pm and the view behind me is a pristine panorama of English Bay. I play in their great lounge- iconic as a matter of fact! See you there!
Followed, of course on Thursday with the Fairview NOLA Experience yet again!
