Johnny D’s Press and Awards

Press about our legacy as we wind down


Press
Awards

Press

Top 9 Funky Jazz Brunch Spots In & Around Boston — BostInno

"Johnny IS Good!: For music or munchies, Johnny D’s is a classic! The Greater Boston area has a lot of fine music rooms and a lot of fine eateries. Few of them, however, offer both. Thank goodness for Johnny D’s in Somerville’s ever-hip and comfy Davis Square! While other places in town offer Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Swing, Rockabilly, Reggae, OR World music, nobody mixes it up and matches your mood so consistently. For the musically adventurous or just plain open minded, it is always a safe bet and a great place to hang out, dance and/or (emphasis on the ‘and’) dine (see more).
Voila!"

Matt Robinson
Editor, Matt’s Meals (http://www.matts-meals.com / @mattsmeals73) ‘ Contributor to Jordan Rich’s "Connoisseurs Corner" on WBZ Radio, AM 1030 (50,000-watts / ‘ 1 million listeners) ‘
Restaurant/Travel Columnist, The Homesteader (50,000 monthly readers)

"This family owned and operated establishment is one of the best places in the area for live music. You’ll kick yourself if you don’t at least check it out while you’re in town."
–Frommer’s Guide to Boston

"Homey, Funky, Eclectic and Historic — and it features hot live music 7 nights a week."
–Boston Globe Calendar

"Johnny D’s has become one of the hottest music clubs in the Northeast because it is among the most adventurous."
–The Boston Globe

"It isn’t the Copacabana, but Johnny D’s comes pretty close in a funky, Somerville kind of way. Top-notch live musicians (Sleepy La Beef, Joan Osborne, Bill Frisell) and other national blues, jazz, and
folk artists perform while you sup on contemporary cuisine such as chicken served over pasta with goat cheese, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes."
New England Travel Guide

"The premiere roots-music club in Boston, and one of the best in the country."
The Boston Globe

"Pancakes as large as plates are served up every Saturday and Sunday at this club, which is fast becoming known for its great food as well as good music. Don’t miss the organic multigrain pancakes with dates,
walnuts, and raisins. Order a short stack and a side of great home fries while you enjoy the gentle jazz guitar."
–"The Best of Boston", Boston Magazine

Awards:

We’re not the best at keeping track of these things, but here are some of the awards we’ve been recognized with over the years:

  • 2015 — Scout’s Honored Award — Best Live Music
  • 2015 — Dig This Awards — Editor’s Pick
  • 2014 — Dig This Award — Best Small Venue
  • 2014 — 2014 Somerville Homeless Coalition Honoree
  • 2013 — Somerville Chamber of Commerce &quot: Excellence in Dining & Nightlife" award
  • 2013 — Scout Magazine: Best Place for Live Music, Best Open Mic, Best Place for Brunch
  • 2013 — selected as a 4.5 star rated company by Celebration Media
  • 2011 — digthisawards Best Small Music Venue Runner-Up
  • 2010 — digthisawards Best Small Music Venue
  • 2007/2008 — Zagat Rated
  • 2007 — CBS4 A-List Nominated Best Jazz Club
  • 2007 — Best of City Search Nominee
  • 2006/2007 — Zagat Rated
  • 2006 — Phantom Gourmet’s "Phantom Favorite"
  • 2006 — Phantom Gourmet’s "Greatest Jazz Brunch"
  • 2006 — CBS4 A-List Nominated Best Jazz Club
  • 2006 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Choice Award Honorable Mention
    Best Bar
  • 2005/2006 — Zagat Rated
  • 2005 — Phantom Gourmet’s "Greatest Jazz Brunch"
  • 2005 — Recommended by Frommer’s Travel Guide
  • 2004 — Best of City Search Nominee
  • 2004 — Improper Bostonian Best Neighborhood Bar
  • 2003 — Phantom Gourmet’s "Best Jazz Brunch"
  • 2003 — Recommended by Frommer’s Travel Guide
  • 2000 — The Somerville News Best Night Club
  • 1999 — Blues Audience Newsletter Award Favorite Blues Jam
  • 1999 — Boston Phoenix Best Brunch
  • 1999 — Boston Phoenix Best Place to Dig Your Roots
  • 1999 — The Somerville News Best Night Club
  • 1998 — Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England, Editor’s
    Pick
  • 1998 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Poll Honorable Mention Best
    Wait Staff
  • 1998 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Poll Honorable Mention Best
    Restaurant Ambiance
  • 1997 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Choice Award #1 Brunch
  • 1997 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Choice Award Honorable Mention
    Best Bar
  • 1997 — Somerville News Best Nightclub
  • 1997 — Somerville Homeless Coalition Distinguished Service Award
  • 1996 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Choice Award #1 Brunch
  • 1996 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Choice Award #1 for Live
    Music
  • 1995 — Boston Magazine Reader’s Poll Award
  • 1995 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Poll Best Jazz
  • 1995 — Somerville Journal Reader’s Poll Best Dancing
  • 1994 — Boston Magazine Best of Boston Best Pancakes
  • 1994 — Boston Magazine Readers Poll Award Best Live Music
  • 1993 — City of Somerville Somerville Garden Award
  • 1992 — Somerville Committee for a Response to AIDS "Good
    Neighbor Award"
  • 1991 — Details Magazine Rock ‘n’ Roll Award
  • 1990 — Boston Magazine Best of Boston Best Rock Club
  • Phantom Gourmet Approved
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