the buzz

adamshenk tweeted THE MINT "RT @HollowbodyLA: Feb 13 at the MINT! 7:30 Michael Greenberg https://t.co/HsdD7I36 8:15 Adam Shenk... http://t.co/RWz63OYF " 3 hours ago... from twitter

HollowbodyLA tweeted THE MINT "Chris Trapper returns to the MINT supported by some amazing artists! http://t.co/9rxEBuWd " 3 hours ago... from twitter

MichaelLemmo tweeted THE MINT "LEMMO tomorrow night at The Mint be there at 10:15!!!!!" 4 hours ago... from twitter

HollowbodyLA tweeted THE MINT "Nayanna Holley, Blue Meridian, SoulKartel, Kirsten Proffit. Next Wed at the MINT! http://t.co/SBIAl6bF " 5 hours ago... from twitter

mansionsmoon tweeted THE MINT "RT @FS_LosAngeles: dFM presents: Mansions on the Moon at THE MINT! - Mar 9 @ The Mint LA http://t.co/xKPEntvA via @mansionsmoon" 10 hours ago... from twitter

FS_LosAngeles tweeted THE MINT "dFM presents: Mansions on the Moon at THE MINT! - Mar 9 @ The Mint LA http://t.co/xKPEntvA via @mansionsmoon" 11 hours ago... from twitter

MegalynEOnline tweeted THE MINT "RT @danielwalker_: @AustinBis and Knocked Up Kids at The Mint, destroying it http://t.co/eNCG1ABA " 20 hours ago... from twitter

AustinBis tweeted THE MINT "RT @danielwalker_: @AustinBis and Knocked Up Kids at The Mint, destroying it http://t.co/eNCG1ABA " 21 hours ago... from twitter

KnockedUpKids tweeted THE MINT "RT @danielwalker_: @AustinBis and Knocked Up Kids at The Mint, destroying it http://t.co/eNCG1ABA " 21 hours ago... from twitter

KnockedUpKids tweeted THE MINT "RT @AudioDax: @austinbis at the mint. @MaxHTaylor Surfers on absinthe" 21 hours ago... from twitter

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In Short

This veteran performance space--open since 1937--exudes a timeless, supper-club ambience with dark-wood furnishings, velvety curtains, gold chandeliers and money-green decor accents. Mesmerized patrons lounge at black-clothed tables and ritzy leather booths facing the stage. Behind a large one-way mirror, a sexy VIP alcove offers more intimate couches and plenty of privacy. The LP-plastered ceiling and walls lined with framed photographs pay homage to all eras of jazz-and-blues greats, from Ray Charles to Stevie Ray Vaughn.The DrawThe scene depends on the crowd, which depends on the show; the bar can be packed or passive, rowdy or relaxed. A blues-heavy schedule--including soulful weekly favorite, Cafe R&B--brings 30-somethings looking to groove, while indie-rock nights rake in younger Eastsiders. A chic tapas menu includes duck confit and brie quesadillas, mushroom macaroni and cheese, and desserts such as mint-laced bread pudding a la mode.