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kipp@bistrobourdeau.com

Thinking about having a larger party? Just want to make reservations or have a service related question, please contact Susan at

susan@bistrobourdeau.com

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Bistro Bourdeau

An American Bistro

What is a Bistro? The Bourdeaus knew you'd ask this, so they made the answer part of the wall art encircling the interior court. It reads: Bistro, pronounced bis-tro or bes-tro and defined (1) as a small or unpretentious European restaurant and (2) bar: also nightclub. Definition No. 1 works fine, but Kipp expanded it.

Kipp, originally from Davison near Flint, graduated from New York's Culinary Institute of America. He perfected his skills at The Cloister, a posh hotel retreat in Sea Island, Georgia. Over seven years, he climbed the culinary ladder from fry cook at The Cloister to executive chef at Sea Island's prestigious Ocean Forest Golf Club.

Culinary Institute of America

Decor

Gerry Yurk & Associates of Rochester executed a trendy, yet not overdone remodel. The large dining area seating 212 is well divided by an interior court created by circular walls, cozy bar at the entrace, small piano stage with tables for those wishing to dine by live music, woodaccented booths, tables for larger groups and nooks with quiet tables for two. Attractively done in cobalt blue and cornflower yellow accented perfectly by khaki wall patches, the atmosphere is inviting and warm.

Susan Bourdeau is general manager running the "front of the house", as they say in restaurant speak. After earning a business degree at George Mason University in Virginia, she worked as a server trainer for Ritz-Carlton hotels, then moved on to run restaurants in Virginia and Florida. Expect good service at Bistro Bourdeau.

Kipp and Susan Bourdeau