Soho Grand’s Club Room has always offered a healthy dose of gilded glamor. Behind those lofty velvet curtains, you’ll find a lavish Art Deco hideaway so steeped in old-world opulence you may wonder what decade you’re in. And thanks to a recent overhaul in entertainment and cuisine, the already decadent Club Room is giving the Jazz Age supper club new life—with a downtown twist, of course.

Though DJs still rule the room late at night, every evening begins with live music. Jazz, R&B and soul set the mood with performances from a rotating lineup of musicians including Grammy Award winners and renowned avant-garde pianists. In the glow of a dim red haze, all eyes are on the stage in the Parlor Room as the show begins. With plenty of tables offering an ample view of the performance area, dinner is best stretched out through the whole of the performance. And with the Club Room’s recently revamped menu, that shouldn’t be such a hard feat.

If the Prohibition Era setting has you inspired, you may want to choose from one of several gin-based cocktails on the list—though the Gin Blossom may be most fitting considering the Dorothy Parker Gin that anchors its receipt. Paired with Singani, grapefruit, lemon and raspberry, the Gin Blossom is bright and boozy—a great wake-me-up to get your night started. Though if that’s not your thing, there are plenty of classic options on the menu as well. The Whiskey Sour is outstanding, as is The Club Room Martini Service with lemon-infused olive oil.

To start, you may consider the Fried Gordal Olives, a surprising breaded creation of olive and blue cheese reminiscent of arancini. But if cheese is what you’re after, be sure to try the Cheese and Charcuterie—an overflowing board of artisanal cheeses and cured meats. For something a little less heavy on the dairy, the crudité is a gorgeous assortment of fresh and pickled vegetables served with green chickpea hummus.

As you move through this sensory experience toward the main course, you won’t go wrong with the Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli. A perfect dish for those seeking a dose of decadence in colder winter months, shaved amaretti tops an already-comforting brown butter and sage base making for a rather delicious vegetarian treat. If you’re looking for something a little more carnivore-friendly, the Petite Filet—with truffle jus over crisp potato confit—is a favorite. And don’t overlook the Petite Club Burger. With a sweet onion cream, this dish takes something standard to new heights. (Pro tip: veggie burgers are available). 

And once the show is over, say yes to the Grand Sundae—an absolutely sinful concoction of caramel ice cream, candied popcorn and peanuts topped with a warm chocolate sauce… Decadence was a pillar of the Jazz Age after all! Of course, if sweets don’t delight your palate, take yourself over to the Bar Room for an after-dinner cocktail. You’ll find the same hand-crafted mixology the Club Room is known for among the glitz and elegance of its decor and equally stylish clientele.

And though the after-show DJs may take you sonically right back to the present, the Club Room maintains a sense of timelessness. Adorning every wall, you’ll find oversized black and white portraiture from Terry O’Neill, a photographer most famous for photographing the glitterati in the 1960s. With so many callouts to the past mixing seamlessly with the present, the Club Room reminds you that a night on the town is an unchanging thing. And what better way to experience that enduring experience than with a classic: dinner and a show, Club Room-style. 

WORDS Hillary Sproul