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    The ceiling is scattered with tiny lights, so dinner at this jazz supper club feels like eating under the stars, which makes the Afro-Caribbean small plates feel even more theatrical than they already are. JJ Johnson, a James Beard Award winner, brought the menu to life in 2024, leaning into jerk chicken and salmon croquettes while live jazz fills the room. Reservations come with a ticket, so book ahead.

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    • Harlem-style cornbread

      “Small plates include Harlem-style cornbread with sweet potato and peppa butter, and salmon croquettes with a black-eyed pea salad.”

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    • Salmon croquettes

      “Small plates include Harlem-style cornbread with sweet potato and peppa butter, and salmon croquettes with a black-eyed pea salad.”

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    • Half jerk chicken

      “From the large plates you might choose the bracingly spicy half jerk chicken with mango chow or a New York steak with peppercorn sauce and yuzu bell pepper slaw.”

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    • New York steak

      “From the large plates you might choose the bracingly spicy half jerk chicken with mango chow or a New York steak with peppercorn sauce and yuzu bell pepper slaw.”

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    Address
    314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI · Ann Arbor
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5:30 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Not listed
    • Wednesday 5:30 PM to 10 PM
    • Thursday Today 5:30 PM to 10 PM
    • Friday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
    • Saturday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
    • Sunday 5 PM to 9 PM
    Phone
    734-372-3200
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