Django Jam and Swing

Nuages

By Vickie Chang

On the first and third Wednesday of every month, eight-piece jazz group Riff Raff provides the perfect accompaniment to the cozy, warm bohemian atmosphere—complete with blended banana mochas—of the Gypsy Den Santora. With their fine synthesis of classical jazz, folk and swing, Riff Raff promises an evening of Django Reinhardt-inspired music. It’s a tough challenge: Reinhardt, a Belgian Gypsy jazz guitarist who brought us standards such as “Nuages” and “Manoir De Mes Reves,” remains one of the most celebrated jazz musicians even today. But really? It’s just the perfect soundtrack to a lazy evening spent over casual conversation, caffeine and veggie BLTs.

Price: free

Hipster Orange County's favorite place to ogle progressive waitresses. The menu is still filled with an eclectic collection of healthy post-hippie sandwiches; and the decor is almost identical, from the earthy walls to the funky art.

• Cuisine(s): American, Breakfast, Eclectic

  Hours: Sun 8am-9pm, Mon-Thu 7:30am-10pm, Fri 7:30pm-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm

  Price: $$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

  Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Beer/Wine

  Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

  Parking: Garage, Meters