R.I.P.

JON FRASER

Actor, playwright & educator, Jonny bartended at our opening night party -- and during our slow first few months we'd bribe him with drinks to sit at the bar so it wouldn't look empty!

JIM MOFFETT

A longtime regular, Jim became owner of the Jones in 1989, initially with Frank D'Amico, and then with Bill Judkins and Mark Hitzges, who helped him keep the flame alive for over 30 years.

R.I.P Jim Moffett, owner of Great Jones Cafe

EV Grieve
Posted July 17, 2018

WARREN LEE

Long-time Great Jones bartender and "legendary NYC soul DJ and founding member of the Empire State Soul Club."

JAMIE LIVINGSTON

Part of the Bard contingent, Jamie took a Polaroid every day for 18 years - some at the Jones - later published as Some Photos of That Day by fellow Bardian & Joneser, Hugh Crawford.