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From the archives: February 13, 2007
Singer/songwriter Toby Lightman told us where she chills when she's not busy making soulful rock and R&B music.
On this page:At Home: New York, On the Road.
At Home: New York
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Grey Dog's Coffee
Read Reviews33 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
"They have a great brunch there, and the pictures of all the doggies are fun to look at."
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Apizz Restaurant
Read Reviews217 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
"It was probably one of the best Italian meals I?ve had. It?s such a quaint little place with only wine and beer. I love it."
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Paradise Cafe
Read Reviews141 8TH Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
"It?s just a tiny little coffee shop in my neighborhood that has great smoothies and sandwiches. I like going there more than the giant."
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Rockwood Music Hall
Read Reviews196 Allen St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
"I just went to this little venue for the first time a few weeks ago. It has such a great vibe and great acts. I really felt the energy of New York sitting in there."
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Paladar
Read Reviews161 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
"I go here a lot when I?m home. One of my buddies is a bartender there, so it?s nice to get some strong mojitos and Cuban food."
On the Road
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Schubas
Read Reviews3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
"I love a good pub, and this is definitely the ultimate one. It?s a bar/restaurant with a venue room. On the weekends they have a local art sale, which is so cool. I had one of my best shows there, and they served us a pretty mean cheeseburger to top it off."
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Bean Bag Cafe
Read Reviews601 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
"Located right across the street from the club, The Independent. I love to eat any meal at this mom-and-pop cafe when I play in San Francisco."
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Darling's Cheesecake
Read Reviews404 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (map)
"Every time I come to Philly, I walk by this little coffee shop. The owner has become a buddy and he makes the best cheesecake and always insists on giving me a piece. Maybe that?s why I always walk by!"
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Tsunami - Lafayette
Read Reviews412 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 (map)
"A friend of mine opened this amazing sushi spot on Jefferson Street in Lafayette. It has a great vibe and an amazing menu. It?s nice to see friends do well with their own places. SO GO!"
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Las Vegas Lounge
Read Reviews704 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
"When I come home to hang with my friends and family in Philly, we like to go and hang at this cool pub. They have pool, a killer jukebox and lot of beer. Three ingredients for a good time, if you ask me."
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Dreamland Bar-B-Que
Read Reviews1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 (map)
"I discovered this BBQ joint about three years ago and I?ve been going ever since. Every time my tour brings me down, I have to make a detour for some nana pudding."
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Stubb's Jr. - Indoor Stage
Read Reviews801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
"This place has amazing BBQ and is a cool venue for music. I?ve played there a bunch of times and it?s always nice to get a meal there, especially the pulled pork sandwich."
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Jim's Steaks
Read Reviews400 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)
"Everyone should know by now that Philadelphia is known for its amazing cheesesteaks. There are quite a few places you can get them. My favorite just so happens to be Jim?s on South Street. Hard core, rockin? cheesesteaks with wiz. MMMM."
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