Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BISTRO!
The Bistro celebrated her 67th anniversary in business yesterday. Tom’s father, Jim, opened on New Year’s Eve in 1954. Tom took over the helm when he died and subsequently  Tom and I worked hard to grow a Detroit tradition for 29 years together. There have been ups and downs… his death and the start of the depression in 2008 now the pandemic, and the letter of almost immediate termination of my lease due to Wal-Mart taking my space in 2009. My sister Josephine and I worked like dogs to clear the restaurant and get what we could in to a storage unit. I’m glad that the original bar, Hi-Hat tables, Garland Stove and much cherished art that Tom and I collected are still part of today’s Bistro. I did not have any inclination as to where I may plant my feet until our current location came a few months later. Then, Sharon and I reconnected and our journey began to create “our space.” We consider ourselves fortunate to have the support of many people: family, who understands our crazy working hours; the staff that watches our back and of course you. I’m glad I didn’t “close up shop” and proud that I carried on with a very important Detroit tradition that began over 6 decades ago. My father-in-law's rules for running his business were extraordinarily nouveau for the era. It was important to him that he purchased the finest ingredients he could find and to procure them from local merchants. He was proud to brag that the meat came from Thomson Cain, seafood from O’Neil and Hoffner, dairy from Twin Pines, bar supplies from LK (Lou Kashdan) and dry goods delivered by Hirsh Brothers. His vision has stood the test of time and because of it thousands of Detroiter’s have enjoyed the Brady family establishments. It is mind boggling to me what one little bar has evolved into and more importantly what a huge contribution it has been socially and economically too many.  We are proud and honored to continue his dream and are grateful to you for being an intragyral part of it!

​WE WISH YOU 365 MILLION DOLLAR DAYS!
AND, LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE BISTRO…
Thank-you for Your Support. It is Truly Appreciated.
XXOO
Mary, Sharon and the Entire Bistro Family.