Because you failed to put the location you wanted in the subject line and many people that might have been able to help didn't know you were asking about New York.

Don't worry, you will learn how to particpate in this community in a few months.

Keith

I'd be curious to know if there are quick turnaround type casual dining restaurants in the UK with live music all the time. Are there any Janjack?

Ha, now there's more than 20 replies - funny! I do think the problem is that people can't recommend places that don't exist. Or the few that fit your requirements have already been mentioned to you.

I know I'm beating a dead horse, but...
Janjack, this is a volunteer board--that's all the explanation there will ever be for why some threads live forever and others die an untimely death.
I sympathisize with your frustration; I, too, have asked questions that were important to me but that received few responses. That's the way the cookie crumbles here.
But, I can assure you, if you suggest that you're entitled to an answer, you will get none.

I finally read the thread in question--hadn't before b/c I don't know NYC well--and wow, there are really good suggestions there, some that hit your request for ribs/burgers with musical accompaniment square on the nose. What's the problem??

Well that told me thankyou thankyou thankyou to all those suggestions. I have been taking my son who is well behaved to 'nice' restaurants since he was 8 months old and in a high chair. No i can't think of restaurants with music in London because i live 50 miles away. But we used to have a Jazz Cafe that had a Jazz ensemble playing music every sunday. The reason i asked the original question was because although there are books you can buy that suggest places there is nothing like a recommendation rather than an advert. I will check all your recommended web sites.
Thanks again.

You know, in my short time here on this tiny blue sphere we call Earth - I've learned that seeking advice is a bit similar to fishing. One needs to cast a wide net, and needs to wait sometimes only a moment, and sometimes - for a great deal longer.

It could also be that the few people who visit this board AND who possess the knowledge you seek, are traveling and will answer the question upon their return.

where can you find biscuits and gravy in London/Dublin/sydney?

The same place you can buy those cosmetics????

And please don't tell us there are more men than women who post on this board.

Janjack, another reason you didn't get many replies initially (at least it's the reason you didn't get one from me) is you didn't select "new york" when posting. I visit this site almost daily and will always check New York posts to see if I can help. Yours doesn't show up when searching that way. I will give a few more thoughts on your original string. I'll add your question's a bit ambiguous. Are you looking for music for the 11 yr old or yourselves?

Agreed that the reason you got few replies is that you're asking for something that doesn;t exist. Diners (of which there are few in NYC - what you'll find is mostly coffee shops) don't have music - because their purpose is a quick breakfast or lunch - not a long lingering meal. They have to turn over tables quickly to make a profit.

The only place I can think of that's even close is Ellen's Stardust Diner - the performing wait staff is a hoot for kids - but for adults the food isn;t that great.

Other than that places with music (often only certain nights per week) are either primarily bars (not rally suitable for an 11 year old) or actual restaurants. And although some may have burgers - most tend to be less casual and much more expensive than would be a diner/coffee shop. And music won;t start til later in the evening - again perhaps not appropos for an 11 year old.

Agree to check out Timeout New York for restaurants with music.

But a diner with jazz - no such thing.,