Breezy's Cafe held down the space at 1200 Point Breeze Ave. for a little over two years, closing down this past spring and leaving a gap in a neighborhood that's crying out for additional dining options. Over the last few months, husband and wife pair Juan and Mallory Fix Lopez have been working on the space and making it their own. This morning, they opened the doors of On Point Bistro to introduce their new baby to the world.
The exterior looks pretty much the same as before, save a few flower boxes, but the interior has been completely redone. Gone is the cafe counter, replaced by a large bench across the back of the dining area, which has seating for about 40 people. The decor has been classed up considerably, with new hardwood floors and new tables that look like they're made out of reclaimed wood. As you might guess from the lack of a counter, the new restaurant is primarily of the sit-down variety, currently offering breakfast and lunch. They'll be offering dinner with a byob option starting next week. Here's a peek at the opening menu:
The menu looks tasty, and generally pricier than its predecessor. We wish On Point Bistro all the success in the world, and not just because our parent company manages the property. Point Breeze has come a very long way in a very short period of time, and attractive local businesses will only help the neighborhood continue to thrive. We sampled the American Breakfast today and it was totally "on point," if you know what we mean. Okay, nobody can make that joke again, agreed?