![]() Prices were OK but there is a $15-20 cover charge per person which they didn't disclose outside where the menu and entertainment schedule are posted. The raspberry sherbet was an excellent dessert to cleanse the pallet. The mozzarella on tomato appetizer (usually called a caprese salad) had good mozzarella but winter supermarket quality tomatoes. And she didn't care for the sauce either. It says on the menu that it has sausage, but the sausage turned out to be miniature little tidbits, totally unsatisfying. On the other hand, my wife was severley disappointed with her orechiette pasta. I had hangar steak which was nicely flavored some pieces were tender and some were chewy, but with hangar steak you take your chances. The food was OK but you wouldn't make this a destination just for that. ![]() They have many different types of music at different times, so you may want to do some research about the groups on their schedule before choosing when to come. Unfortunately she is not that great a singer because many of her notes were flat. Amy London, the singer and leader was excellent at selecting the program. The pianist and drummer were very good, and the bass player was incredibly great (he should be playing in front of thousands and in recording studios). We lucked out by randomly hitting a show that was perfect for me: standards from the great American songbook. They also had water for sale, which was great as we forgot to bring some with us. They have an outdoor area and mentioned they are 420 friendly.so in warmer months may be worth the time to check that out. It's loud in there so if you are not good with small spaces and loud noises, this may not be the place for you. I was impressed with the level of the musicians and the length of the show. ![]() The seating area in the back could be a bit tight and hard to see the musicians but the seats right up front were perfect! They had a coat check/hanging area so in the winter, no worries about lugging that around. We got there early to get a good seat and I'm glad we did. ![]() It seems to have been an older apartment, that they've modifed to a music venue with the main stage area and seating directly in front, then a back seating area with highchairs and tables. Central Harlem location and definitely and old establishment. That’s part of the experience one enjoys from the moment you enter, with LIVE bands (hand selected by John and his managerial staff).Had this place on the to do list for awhile and when another event fell through, made reservations for this. He’s a big admirer of American born music from the 1940s & 50s. Today, the club is owned and managed by John Akhtar who is dedicated to keeping the mission of Swing 46 alive. In addition to providing a home to local bands, dance teachers, and dance performers, Swing 46 has become a beloved tourist destination, welcoming jazz fans, musicians, and social dancers from around the world. Swing 46 also served as a theater for specialty productions like Truffle’s Murder Mystery Show, Swango, and more. Over the years, Jazz fans from around the world have patronized the nostalgic club, legendary swing dancers such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, and Dawn Hampton graced our dance floor for years, and revered tap dancers including Buster Brown, Gregory Hines, Maurice Hines, and Savion Glover hosted the longest running weekly “Tap Jam” at this beloved venue. Swing 46 opened in May of 1997 with a mission to keep the spirit of the 1940s vintage supper club alive in modern times and to continue a legacy that was started here by The Silver Lining and The Red Blazer.
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