Chanin Houston-Clarke
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Went to Quinn's this past Monday night to hear some live jazz music and get a bite to eat. I wasn't expecting much, ( I mean after all, it IS Beacon. NY and not lower Manhattan), but we were pleasantly surprised. It was this little splash of culture in the middle of a small town main street. The street was quiet, empty and well lit but not bright, so it gave me 1940's Berlin vibe. But maybe that's just me. Once inside the doors, you go through a heavy black curtain and your standing right next to a small stage, while in the immediate distance on the right, there are comfy booths and to the left a bar. It's not a big place, which I loved because it was this feeling of intimacy with everyone, even though it was enough space where no one was directly on top of one another. Their is an old fashioned (Retro?) ambiance about the decor. It is dated, but it seems to have been kept that way on purpose to accentuate the vibe. The best part was the demographic of the crowd. As a black woman I was concerned that a club in Beacon would be unwelcoming and I would stick out like a sore thumb.. but no. It was like the Village in NYC in there. Elders with canes, 20 and 30 somethings, a couple of kids under 12 walked past my table, 40 and 50 somethings, people of every color and shade, some people looked like they came straight from Woodstock and a few looked liked they worked on the farm all day or came straight from the office. It was truly a melting pot in there and everyone felt comfortable. No cover charge. No dress code (we wore jeans and converse sneakers). They have a nice list of drinks and can make non-alcoholic versions for those that don't drink alcohol (like me). Wonderful local live jazz band, with just the right amount of sound, so it wasn't too overwhelming while trying to eat and have a conversation with your date. The food and drinks were on POINT! Delicious Asian type food menu. Vegetarian and vegan options. I loved the fried Shrimp, Tofu, the curry Vegetable and rice and the Purple sweet potato fries. My husband couldn't stop eating and I want to go back just for some more of the food LOL. This place is well worth every penny and I think it's going to be our new date night spot. The staff was friendly and attentive. You have to check out this hidden gem with the "Juke Joint" vibes. I highly recommend.