Golden island - San Diego, CA
Events
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXII - The Zzymzzy Quartet
Friday July 24th
Every Friday
THE ZZYMZZY QUARTET returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 262nd installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!
ABOUT ZZYMZZY
Rhymes with ‘Whimsy’
The guys from the Zzymzzy Quartet have simple ambitions: they just want to play it like it was when it was unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, full of sly surprise. From the Prohibition through the Second Big War, the glory days of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are being recaptured humbly and with humor in San Diego by four musicians who know it don’t mean a thing without that swing!
guitar, vocals – Beston Barnett clarinet – Matt Gill upright bass – Paul Hormick guitar, lead vocals – Pete Miesner
The Zzymzzy Quartet takes its name from a hypothetical “last word” in the dictionary: thus, their tagline, “The Last Word in Gypsy Swing.” The “Gypsy” sound is heard in much of the guitar work, heavily influenced by the stylings of French Gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt, but the group also pays tribute to the Swing Era with classic standards and idiomatic originals. Since the Zzymzzy Quartet came together in 2004, they’ve played dances, parties, weddings, festivals, art openings, and events throughout Southern California to unanimous enthusiasm, carving out a name for themselves as a tasty dance band and a classy addition to every wedding. In 2017, ART HURTS Records released their second CD, Petite Fleur which, on top of inspired playing and elegant arrangements, features cameos from a variety of beloved San Diego musicians.
National Chicken Wing Day
Wednesday July 29th
Come grab some wings on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th!
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXIII - Adam Wolff Feat. Phineas Leevy
Friday July 31st
Missed international jazz day? Then join the ADAM WOLFF QUARTET as they return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 263rd installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!
About Adam Wolff Adam Wolff has been playing the piano for most of his life. Starting at the age of 8, he spent ten years studying classical piano performance, music theory, and creative music expression. Raised in New York and Chicago, he returned to New York City in the 80s and spent many years playing music full-time in Manhattan. While living in New York, Wolff studied with several great pianists: Barry Harris (Keeper of the Bebop Flame), Mike Longo (Musical Director for Dizzy Gillespie), and Kenny Werner (Author of Effortless Mastery and a global music legend).
He also performed/recorded with many great jazz players including Victor Lewis, Calvin Hill, Rebecca Franks, and others. He was fortunate to record with two of Ahmad Jamal’s drummers: Vernel Fournier and Frank Gant. (Vernel Fournier is credited with developing the iconic drumbeat used in Jamal’s recording of “Poinciana” in the 1950s.)
During this time, Wolff also taught music at the Johnny Colon School of Music in East Harlem, as well as playing in clubs, restaurants, cafes, and private engagements throughout the New York City region. In 1987, he was approached by Long Island University in Brooklyn and offered a full music scholarship. He received a degree with honors in 1990.
Relocating to San Diego in the 1990s, Adam Wolff performed with different groups, ranging from jazz to popular dance music to creative expression performances. In 2004, he co-founded Blue44, a music collective with a distinctive theme of “ambient grooves”. Wolff’s music contains key elements of excitement and hard-swinging, soulful, creative musical expression. These elements come through in all his performances.
National IPA Day
Thursday August 6th
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!
National Rum Day
Sunday August 16th
Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!
Labor Day
Monday September 7th
Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!
National Drink Beer Day
Monday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
National Coffee Day
Tuesday September 29th
Sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee for National Coffee Day September 29th!
National Dessert Day
Wednesday October 14th
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!
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five star review by Kathleen C:
The dinner menu is quite good. They have a lot of nice banquet style Cantonese dishes that I have not encountered elsewhere in San Diego. It all tastes fresh. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant is huge and has a lot of tables and space for private events. Parking lot is also large.
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five star review by Anne M:
The best dim sum in San Diego! The restaurant is clean, with a wide selection of dishes to choose from. We received excellent service-very attentive and friendly. There are also many other interesting menu options beyond dim sum. Golden Island has become our favorite spot for family and friends to gather. Thank you for always providing such delicious food!
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five star review by Michael S:
Love this dim sum place. Very traditional and great selections. I went with some friends who spoke mandarin so we got really good service and they were very attentive. Def would come back here.
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
