Dining at the Pearl might soon come with liner notes. Starting the first week of December, Southerleigh Hospitality Group is launching two monthly jazz series at Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery and Brasserie Mon Chou Chou, pairing a swinging playlist from Trinity University’s KRTU 91.7 FM with new signature cocktails.
The sibling restaurants tapped KRTU Content Director Bria Woods to come up with a playlist that combines standards and contemporary bops. The series is a natural fit for both of the restaurants. After all, coastal Southern cuisine and Parisian brasserie fare have been soundtracked by jazz for generations.
At Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, Jazz Night will take place on the first Wednesday of every month — with the next edition taking place January 7, 2026. Guests can dig into dishes like snapper throats and fried chicken amid a “lively and soulful soundtrack” at the Pearl anchor. The featured cocktail is the Kind of Blueberry, a nod to Miles Davis made with vodka, blueberry and basil syrup, lemon, and soda.
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou will bring le jazz hot to brunch.Brasserie Mon Chou Chou/ Facebook
A few steps away, Brasserie Mon Chou Chou will roll out its Sunday Jazz Brunch on the first Sunday of each month, starting December 7. Don’t worry about errant squawks distracting you from the pain perdu. The vibe will be more relaxed with mellow music and signature cocktails like the Serenade, a medley of Jamaican rum, elderflower liqueur, lemon, fall-spiced honey syrup, and bubbles.
“We’re thrilled to partner with KRTU to bring these jazz experiences to life,” said Jerome Serot, cofounder of Southerleigh Hospitality Group. “Music has the power to transform a meal into a memory, and this collaboration allows us to highlight the great work done at KRTU and to further become a supportive member of our community.”
The monthly jazz series adds to a growing San Antonio trend towards audiophile experiences. Listening room Volta just opened in Government Hill, joining Dominion izakaya Yozora in emulating Japan’s kissa cafés. Laid-back vinyl nights, such as Aaron Peña’s Oldies y Chill at Amor Eterno, are also becoming more commonplace as nightlife revelers seek a quieter alternative to throbbing beats.