JACKSONVILLE, FL – Breezy Jazz House & Restaurant is relocating to 337 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, with plans to reopen just before the Jacksonville Jazz Festival in late May, owner Theawona Jeffers told Business Debut.
Jeffers and her husband, Lieutenant Commander Jeffers, first opened the concept on June 30, 2017, at 119 West Adams Street in Downtown Jacksonville. After nearly four years, the business outgrew the space. A move to San Marco followed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Jeffers said the time is right to return downtown for stronger foot traffic in what is known as “the Elbow,” a central entertainment district near the stadium.
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What to Expect
Breezy Jazz House is a live music venue, restaurant and bar catering primarily to guests ages 40 to 80. “Very seldom you find a place that caters to older people. So I believe that is our niche,” Jeffers told Business Debut.
Currently open three nights a week, the new location will expand to six nights of live music along with six days of lunch service. Live performances will include jazz on select evenings and a mix of R&B, blues and pop on others. The new space is being designed to accommodate up to 150 seats with an elevated stage to improve visibility.
Menu and Vision
The refreshed menu will feature a stronger focus on New Orleans-style Cajun and Creole cuisine. “We’re going to put a heavy emphasis on New Orleans-style food,” Jeffers told Business Debut.
Lunch service will include tapas-style offerings designed for guests who need a quick in-and-out option. Menu items will be named after famous jazz artists, tying the culinary experience directly to the music concept…