Eat to the beat

From alt rock to R&B and jazz, these music venues will satisfy your appetite for good chow and sassy tunes.

North by Northwest. 7165 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1000, www.nxnwphl.com. Eclectic mix of R&B, world music, gospel and more; the menu is New Southern comfort.

Ortlieb's Jazzhaus. 847 N. 3rd St., 215-922-1035, ortliebsjazzhaus.com. Swingin' jazz every night; American cuisine with a taste of N'Awlins.

Prime Rib. Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1701 Locust St., 215-772-1701, www.theprimerib.com. Sophisticated jazz standards; old-school steakhouse flair.

Shanachie. 111 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-283-4887, www.shanachiepub.com. Irish music; great beer and hearty pub fare.

Taylor's at the Olde Mill. 200 W. Marshall St., Norristown, 610-272-2011, www.taylorsoldemill.com. Funk, jazz and blues; New American cuisine with Southern accents.

Warmdaddy's. 1400 Columbus Blvd., 215-462-2000, warmdaddys.com. Southern soul cuisine; mostly blues, with occasional jazz variations.

World Cafe Live. 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com. Music you'd expect to hear on WXPN (88.5 FM), the public radio station housed in the same building; global and American fare, often themed to that night's show. *