Overall, Litman’s consummate showmanship and the venue’s classy old-style West Village charm made this feel like a quintessential NYC evening out. As a final treat, the band was filmed playing Outside‘s first single “Over and Over,” for the song’s Groundhog Day-themed video (check it out here, the Vivaldi scene comes in at 2:45). As well, opener Shanna Zell (of Shanna & The Zellots) joined Litman for a good portion of his set, her strong voice offering an ideal compliment on tunes like “What Hasn’t Happened Yet.” Halfway through, Litman played piano on two covers: The Band‘s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (from 1969’s The Band, and a #3 hit for Joan Baez in 1971), and a knockout rendition of The Kinks‘ classic “Waterloo Sunset” (from 1967’s Something Else by The Kinks) which was so fantastic it completely silenced the small room. Having just witnessed an electric set of music at one of New Yorks pack-them-in-like-sardines and push-the-high-priced-menu venues, the difference in attitude and atmosphere at Caffè Vivaldi was more than a little refreshing. The space-challenged venue did boast a large grand piano, however, so we got to hear pianist Jason Wexler pepper each song with his impressive playing. This La Spaziale espresso machine has nickel plated dual boilers and electronic temperature control. But because I watched her packed show from the back, I hadn’t noticed it was the same two guys I had just seen backing Litman playing behind her as well, only discovering the coincidence later!) Buy La Spaziales S1 Vivaldi II from 1st in Coffee. Unaware to me, they beelined to Boyce’s gig afterwards at The Living Room, as did I. (Basile and Alegre also play in NYC songstress Misty Boyce’s band.

In fact, last minute fill-in rhythm section Matt Basile and Jamie Alegre barely had room to move, so Alegre provided busker-style percussion by sitting a wooden crate and batting it with his hands. Yet Outside’s bouncy, full-bodied tunes made an impact on first listen, even in this more stripped-down format, since there was no room for a drum set in Vivaldi’s cramped quarters. Not surprisingly, the set focused almost entirely on the new album, with “Maine” and “Detroit Layover” the only Postcript songs getting an airing. I was unfamiliar with his newly-released second LP Outside when I saw this show, having enjoyed his 2008 debut Postscript. But since he’s about to embark on a July Midwest tour, with eight shows lined up in TN, MO, MN, and IL, perhaps this will also act as a reminder to check him out. It is the perfect place to unwind with that special someone and have a night to remember in New York City.NYC-by-way-of-Minneapolis singer/songwriter Litman has played a handful of gigs around town since this one from early May, at Greenwich Village’s über-tiny, über-intimate Caffe Vivaldi (capacity 50), so pardon my late review. They also have open mic night on most Mondays which offers an array of local artists & poets. Along with the food being great Vivaldi’s has live music (jazz, blues etc). If you have any room left for dessert I highly recommend a piece of the hazelnut chocolate mousse or apple pie.

The ravioli can be topped with basil pesto or pink marinara sauce. Caffe Vivaldi was the place i could bring on different musicians, build a band and a repertoire, and invite friends and special guests to sing with me. Café Vivaldi hvor mennesker mødes 590 obserwujcych na LinkedIn. Vivaldi’s offers shitake mushroom, garden vegetable and 6 cheese if you are vegetarian or just not in the mood for meat. The homemade ravioli is also always an excellent choice fresh from Raffetto’s. Yummy! I’m getting hungry just writing about them. When I prefer chicken to fish my other favorite is the Chicken Trieste, boneless chicken in herbed sauce with a side of basmati rice or garlic bread. One of my favorite dishes is the Wild Chilean Sea bass filet served in a light wine sauce with saffron infused basmati rice.

All food products are purchased locally from places such as Ottomanelli’s, Raffetto’s, Joes dairy (RIP the NYC location – They live somewhere in New Jersey now) and the Lobster place. The menu offers a wide range of food including fish, chicken & pasta dishes. It is a warm and inviting place in the middle of a bustling city. Caffe Vivaldi- 32 Jones Street-One of my favorite places to go for a romantic night out in the village with my husband.

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