The Bohemian Caverns

Top: United States: DC: Washington: Shaw-Cardozo-U St.

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The Bohemian Caverns begain its rich history of showcasing Jazz on U Street in 1926. The original venue, known as Club Caverns, operated until 1968 and featured legends such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and Billy Holiday.

Today's Caverns has expanded to include the main-level restaurant, which serves traditional and contemporary American dishes which are named after jazz luminaries who performed at the club.

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Legendary jazz spot reopened in 2000 after being closed for 30 years. The new owners have restored the music and supper club to its former glory. - Washington Post Entertainment Guide, Fritz Hahn - suggest change
An important jazz landmark, the Bohemian Caverns first opened about 80 years ago under the moniker Crystal Caverns. - Digital City, J.E. Coan - suggest change

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Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

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