I never realized when I dined at the superb Croce’s Bar & Jazz Club  (named after famed singer/songwriter Jim Croce) and owned by his wife who’s kept his memory alive for decades with his gold records and memorabilia tastefully decorating the restaurant,  that  such a charming place exists–and it rocks!

Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter just a stone’s throw from the convention center and ball park,  Croce’s and its connected hotel, The Keating, don’t rock  in the same manner as  the Hard Rock down the street. They rock with a vibe that counts time in a bottle spirited by the cozy intimate atmosphere in the restaurant, or the elegance of the connected Keating Hotel.

Surrounded by grandeur and modern allure, this chic retreat on the corner of 5th & F in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter,  offers ergonomic modern Italian Design punctuated by historical detail.

Bang & Olufsen Entertainment Systems, 37″ Beovision HD plasma televisions, Beosound CD stereo systems, and LavAzza espresso machines! Now that’s a WOW!  Rooms are appointed with Pininfarina furnishings.