Brasserie Zédel

Crazy Coqs, in Soho’s Brasserie Zédel, relaunched in 2016 and is reinventing itself as a venue where anything can happen. Stunning 1920s belle époque architecture transports you back in time, but the programming is from the here and now—from Broadway stars performing songs they love on a night off to up-and-coming jazz singers cutting their teeth. On Saturday night, they have after-hours from 11 to 1. It’s a nice atmosphere, quite boisterous and irreverent, despite the more formal, French-style surrounds. The tables are pushed aside and people dance to live jazz music. It’s a great alternative to all the cheesy bars in the area.