Bistro Tournesol

READ  THE FABULOUS FEBRUARY 2005 TORONTO LIFE MAGAZINE REVIEW OF BISTRO TOURNESOL ON OUR "WHAT THE CRITICS SAY..." PAGE!!!                               

It's hard to believe that it's been 4 years since Philip, Craig and Mel became the proud new owners of Bistro Tournesol. It has been a wonderful and successful time for us, including our triumph of capturing 3 STARS recently from Toronto Life Magazine! But we could not have pulled it off without the continued patronage and friendship of our wonderful customers....all of our long-time regulars, Tarragon Theatre patrons and all the new friends we have made since we bought the restaurant. It is very exciting for us to be a vital part of our ever-changing North Annex neighbourhood. New upscale businesses continue to choose this area to call home including the delicious pastry shop "Frangipane", and elegant home decor showroom "South Hill Home"   www.southhillhome.com  .

Bistro Tournesol, now celebrating it's 15th anniversary, was originally opened by Yves Robert and Martha VanReet in 1993 after selling their successful restaurant on Prince Arthur Street, "Yves Bistro".  Long-time employees Mel Bryan, Philip Lewicki and Craig Lockhart purchased the business from Yves & Martha in May 2004. Returning customers to The Bistro will immediately notice our recent renovations..... A subtely altered colour scheme featuring warm chocolate browns and sophisticated taupes, lively vintage French advertising posters, a beautifully re-upholstered banquette and more comfortable padded Italian ladder-back dining chairs. We are sure you will love our new look, which customers have variously described as "urban", "chic" and "warmly contemporary". We continue to offer our popular Prix-Fixe menu including a bowl of our delicious frites with every main course. Our wine list is constantly evolving and expanding....we now offer  over 80 selections as well as 4 daily offerings on our "Whiteboard"!