Black Cat Jazz Supper Club
Jazz club · Tenderloin ·
Swanky jazz lounge with acclaimed New American bistro menu
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Swanky jazz lounge with acclaimed New American bistro menu
"Are there better places to have that anonymous, noir fantasy of sitting at the bar solo in the Paris of the West, than the underground lounge at Black Cat? With a robust bar program from Jason Moser, formerly of Villon and the Proper Hotel, this Eddy Street venue is perfect for seeing a show that’s so good you’ll dance that mask right off your face." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This Tenderloin mainstay hosts a jazzy round-up of live music on its swanky, subterranean level nearly every night of the week. The artists are given about a week of shows, allowing them to experiment with sets and styles throughout the residency. There's also a full menu of food and drinks from industry players throughout the city. Reserve in advance or try your luck on a walk-in." - Zoë Bernard, Paolo Bicchieri
"Offered as an example of a supper club that centers around both food and live entertainment, Black Cat Jazz Supper Club represents the style of supper club that combines dining with performances." - Dianne de Guzman
"On Saturday night, as producer Kassa Overall blasts a drum-heavy set from the Black Cat stage, Adam Chapman says things have been ridiculous. The director of operations of the Eddy Street club says the story he’s telling is outrageous, but it’s true: the San Francisco Police Department assigned an employee overtime to go through a report on the fallout of his club’s multiple break-ins after the same police department failed to protect his place of business throughout the late night. Since Chapman didn’t come to the club immediately after the break-in (he says neither he nor anyone on staff received a call from the police) the cops left after 20 minutes. “It’s been egregious,” Black Cat owner Fritz Quattlebaum sighs in agreement." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Owner-operator Fritz Quattlebaum says San Francisco’s destination jazz and supper club was repeatedly broken into over six hours in the early hours of July 26; security footage shows police arriving, taping a plastic shade over a shattered glass door, and leaving after about 20 minutes, which Quattlebaum blames for the repeated entries. Police and the fire department told the Chronicle officers acted in accordance with policy and that no mistakes were made, and police said they left because they couldn't reach ownership and that securing the property after a break-in is the owner's responsibility. Despite the break-ins and his frustration, the Black Cat is carrying on with scheduled shows — including a performance from jazz producer Kassa Overall — and posted on Instagram that it is doubling down on “holding our local officials accountable for safety and protection, especially in the TL which continues to be underserved.”" - Paolo Bicchieri
