"In a Japanese jazz kissa or kissaten, patrons primarily come for the vibes and the tunes. These are cozy, typically dark lounges where music lovers gather to enjoy vinyl records played on a high-quality sound system. Food and drink is often available, but the focus is on the music and it's all about the experience of shared enjoyment. Popular Chicago DJ Lee Farmer became entranced with the concept,"
"Because of the music and regular DJ rotation, Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop has also become a celebrity hangout; visitors have included Chuck D of Public Enemy, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Anderson .Paak, and actor Morgan Freeman. You never know who you'll see hanging out by the turntables while you enjoy your egg rolls. Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop is located near the corner of Chicago and Ashland"
In a Japanese jazz kissa or kissaten, patrons primarily come for the vibes and the tunes. These cozy, typically dark lounges center on high-quality vinyl playback and shared listening experiences. Popular Chicago DJ Lee Farmer and his wife Gina Barge-Farmer opened Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop as a moody music lounge inspired by Tokyo kissas, stocking records, bites, and cocktails for late-night crowds. The venue features a rotating lineup of DJs and has attracted celebrities such as Chuck D, J. Ivy, Anderson .Paak, and Morgan Freeman. The space sits near Chicago and Ashland Avenues in West Town, with low-key decor, a shrine-like DJ wall, and nearby street parking.
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