BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Last day for Azuma Sushi’s founders before ownership change

That’s a photo of Azuma Sushi proprietors Jennifer and Harry on their first day in business 24 1/2 years ago, on January 18, 2000. And here they are today:

This too is a momentous day – the couple’s final day before turning over their restaurant (4533 California SW) to a new owner, as they announced earlier this month. The new owner, Jenny, is a former Azuma employee, and as noted in Jennifer and Harry’s announcement, the restaurant will close for four weeks starting tomorrow and will bring back sit-down dining. Harry will be there after the September 28th reopening to help with the transition, but Jennifer told us she plans to travel to see family in China and Australia. You can stop in to say goodbye today – they’re open for lunch takeout until 2:30, then again for dinner takeout 4:30-9:30 pm.

H2OK9 August 30, 2024 (12:08 pm)

Great people !

Tony August 30, 2024 (1:14 pm)

Glad I made it in yesterday to visit, my family and I wish you nothing but the best!!!

Pickup Order for David August 30, 2024 (1:43 pm)

Our family adores Jennifer and Harry, and will miss them so much! We started visiting when our son insisted on going to “the Japanene restaurant”, where he enjoyed miso from a booster seat. He’s starting his senior year in high school, and prefers Azuma’s California rolls above all else. When I call in orders, Jennifer recognizes my voice and recites our order by heart. I will make one more call to Jennifer tonight, to place a pickup order for David.The Shaw family wishes you a relaxing and fun-filled retirement, Jennifer and Harry!!Best of luck to Jenny, who we look forward to meeting in-person soon.

Mara August 31, 2024 (10:04 am)

We will miss you Jennifer & Harry! It has been a honor to be your neighbor! Big congrats to you, enjoy retirement!

Cathy August 30, 2024 (2:09 pm)

Awwwwww…. Harry and Jennifer- happy retirement to you both. I am so grateful for the delicious food and wonderful conversations over the years. Much love to you and your family!

oakley34 August 30, 2024 (2:11 pm)

Congratulations!

emsflynn August 30, 2024 (3:01 pm)

I remember when they opened, and I’m sad that I couldn’t be there to see them one last time! Happy retirement, Harry and Jennifer!

Family of 4 regulars August 30, 2024 (4:58 pm)

We sure are going to miss you. Jennifer, you told me a few months ago that retirement was coming soon, 😞. The last time I was in, Harry and I had a good laugh. I will miss your food a lot, but will miss seeing you both even more. Thank you for 20+ years!!!

onion August 30, 2024 (6:13 pm)

Best of luck, Harry & Jennifer. My wife, I, and visiting family and friends had many terrific meals and evenings in your restaurant. Congratulations and best wishes for many years to come.

Dm August 30, 2024 (6:34 pm)

I will miss them, their delicious sushi, and their hospitality! But I’m happy for them, and relieved a former employee will be taking over! All the best to you Harry and Jennifer!

Blbl August 30, 2024 (7:02 pm)

Happy well-deserved retirement! We enjoyed many lovely meals and have many happy memories. Thank you!

Admiral-2009 August 30, 2024 (7:18 pm)

I met Harry several years ago while he was prepping a rental house near me he owned. A very hard worker who deserves a nice retirement!

Ken Czerwinski August 30, 2024 (10:40 pm)

Many thanks for the wonderful sushi and warm hospitality over the years. Our family will miss you!

Kristina August 31, 2024 (9:53 am)

Wishing Jennifer and Harry all the best! May you enjoy your well deserved retirement.The neighborhood won’t be the same without them, but I look forward to visiting Azuma 2.0 as well.

peg September 2, 2024 (8:40 pm)

thank you Harry & Jennifer- we often visited and you made our children fans of sushi at a young age. It was our go to place before each left for college

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