Rue 57 Restaurant Launches Jazz Series 6/17

Rue 57, New York's only brasserie-sushi bar will begin offering live jazz music on Thursday evenings in their downstairs Salon beginning June 17 from 8pm - 11:30pm. The weekly series will feature some of New York's finest musicians, many of international renown. Kicking off the series will be saxophonist Grant Stewart, a tenor saxophonist steeped in the jazz tradition, on June 17. Also featured in the series will be veteran players Frank Wess and George Garzone.

Diners will find jazz a sweet addition to this bistro serving French classics as well as Sushi. The music calendar through July is as follows:
June 17: Grant Stewart Quartet
June 24: George Garzone Quartet featuring Joe Cohn
July 1: George Garzone Quartet featuring Joe Cohn
July 8: Harry Allen/Joe Cohn Quartet
July 15: Vanessa Trouble Quartet
July 22: Sarah Hayes Quartet featuring Joe Colianni
July 29: Jerry Weldon Quartet featuring Joe Cohn

Presenting Parisian elegance with a Japanese twist, Rue 57 is New York dining at its best. The city's only brasserie-sushi bar, Rue offers a crowd-pleasing mix of Franco-American fare, desserts, and an assortment of fruits de mer. Casual diners and critics alike can agree that Rue 57 has devised an offering of colorful contrasts and pairings. Reminiscent of bustling cafes along the Rive Gauche, fresh-cut flowers, crisp white tablecloths, intimate lighting, and rich wood tones set the mood for chic luncheons and romantic evenings. Conveniently situated between the theater district and Fifth Avenue shopping destinations, Rue 57 provides an oasis of warmth, food, and service for New York. For reservations and information, call (212) 307-5656 or visit www.rue57.com.