P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square launches weekly live music nights

P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square is adding a Monday night live music series called One More Song, starting at 7 p.m. at the New York restaurant near Lincoln Center. The weekly event pairs dinner and drinks with performances by vocalist Brooke May and pianist Noriko Sunamoto.

Why it matters: - P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square is trying to turn Monday nights into a recurring draw for diners, drinkers and live-music fans. - The series adds a new reason to visit the longtime New York restaurant in a competitive dining and entertainment corridor near Lincoln Center.

What happened: - P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square introduced One More Song, a weekly live music series. - The event runs every Monday at 7 p.m. at P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square in New York City. - The venue is at 44 West 63rd Street, steps from Lincoln Center. - The series features vocalist Brooke May and pianist, composer and music director Noriko Sunamoto.

The details: - Guests are invited to come for dinner, drinks or a full night out while the music plays. - Noriko Sunamoto is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, music director and GRAMMY Voting Member based in New York City. - Sunamoto’s credits include work with Tokyo Disney and Broadway orchestra pits for Aladdin, Chicago, The Great Gatsby and MJ The Musical. - Sunamoto has also performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. - Sunamoto’s original works include OMOTENASHI Journey, performed at Carnegie Hall and Central Park, and The Journey of the True Colors, presented at Tokyo Rainbow Pride. - Brooke May is an Ohio-born vocalist who recently moved to New York City. - May made her New York debut in The Voices That Raised Us at The Green Room 42. - May has also appeared in The Prom and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. - May previously worked at P.J. Clarke’s original Third Avenue location, giving the series an internal connection to the brand. - Reservations are available through Resy.

Between the lines: - P.J. Clarke’s is leaning into live entertainment as a way to extend its hospitality brand beyond classic American dining. - The lineup also blends local familiarity with established performance credentials, which can help the restaurant appeal to both regulars and first-time visitors. - The weekly format suggests the restaurant wants One More Song to become a habit, not a one-off event.

What's next: - P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square is encouraging guests to reserve tables in advance and make Monday nights part of their regular plans. - The restaurant will continue the series each week at 7 p.m. unless the schedule changes.

The bottom line: - P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square is adding live music to one of New York’s best-known dining rooms and betting that a weekly stage can help fill Monday nights.