Dizzy's

An outpost of the minichain Bareburger, which serves organic, grass-fed meat, has been flourishing; the owners of Ozzie's Coffee and Tea reopened in half the space of their Fifth Avenue location with a larger selection of food as Kos Kaffe Roasting House in December; and Dizzy's Diner, a 15-year-old spot, plans to open a new Dizzy's this spring in a Fifth Avenue space vacated by the Mexican restaurant Comida Mercado Fresco.

Slippery Slope for Brooklyn Restaurants Melanie Lefkowitz 2012

He's made four albums as a leader since 2005, but he's still best known as a vital member of the Marsalis inner circle—an association he's celebrating this week at Dizzy's.

Prodigies, Mentors and Legends Will Friedwald 2011

As a stocking stuffer, JaLC veteran saxophonist Wes Anderson is bringing a holiday show across Rose Hall to Dizzy's, starting Monday.

Jubilant and Jazzy for the Holidays Will Friedwald 2011

And Dizzy's, named for Roach's most famous collaborator, and still best known as ground zero for bebop nouveau, is the perfect venue for it.

The Jazz Scene: Rhythm Kings and the Chairman of the Board Will Friedwald 2012

Maybe it's telling that Joe Lovano's Nonet, at least during its opening night at Dizzy's this week, actually featured 10 musicians.

A Last Weekend of Virtuosos and Visionaries Will Friedwald 2011

Or a few feet away where Jazz at Lincoln Center Dizzy's Club chef Thad Davis was preparing sweet potato and smoked Gouda latkes with hand-shredded cole slaw, 10-hour smoked brisket, house-made barbecue sauce and a jalapeno chip.

Lining Up for Latkes Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011

One thing you can be sure of: George Lewis's "Homage to Charles Parker" sounds nothing like, say, a tribute to Bird by Phil Woods who's at Dizzy's this weekend with his wonderful quartet.

The Modern Sounds of Yore Will Friedwald 2011

Maybe it's telling that Joe Lovano's Nonet, at least during its opening night at Dizzy's this week, actually featured 10 musicians.

A Last Weekend of Virtuosos and Visionaries Will Friedwald 2011

He'll be debuting the suite on the next two Mondays at Dizzy's and presenting other arrangements and compositions with his full-sized big band, featuring guest vocalist Allan Harris .

The Jazz Scene: Columbus Day, Ladies' Night Will Friedwald 2011

Mr. Goines—multireed master and Jazz at Lincoln Center stalwart—has re-created dozens of sax and clarinet giants, from Barney Bigard to Ben Webster to John Coltrane , but this week at Dizzy's, in anticipation of his forthcoming album "Twilight," he's making the most of a rare opportunity to play his own compositions in his own voice.

Highlights and Dark Nights Will Friedwald 2012