Over the last thirty years, Vivaldi has been a haven for New Yorkers and creative people from the world over. However, it has always been a gathering place for musicians. It is named after the Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi. - www.caffevivaldi.com
“Caffe Vivaldi exudes an old-world European languor-a small irony, since it was opened in the ’80s. A weathered bench runs along one wall; the wall opposite, cluttered with somber black-and-white portraits of classical composers, is recognizable from films by Al Pacino and Woody Allen. For the past decade or so, the cafe has featured live music nightly: jazz, classical or folk, depending on the night.” -JazzTimes (Jan-Feb’05)