NEWS FROM THE BISTRO
Friday October 28, 2011
It is hard to believe that we are ending the second week of business. Everything has gone very, very well. Sharon and I are thrilled with our space, our staff and with seeing all the familiar faces. Molly Abraham gave us a rave review in the Detroit News last Thursday which made for a very busy weekend. Our kitchen is running like clockwork and we’ve had a great response to our new menu items as well as the old favorites.
Friday October 28, 2011
It is hard to believe that we are ending the second week of business. Everything has gone very, very well. Sharon and I are thrilled with our space, our staff and with seeing all the familiar faces. Molly Abraham gave us a rave review in the Detroit News last Thursday which made for a very busy weekend. Our kitchen is running like clockwork and we’ve had a great response to our new menu items as well as the old favorites.
When designing the menu we made the decision to “shake things up a bit” and we’re glad that you are enjoying the changes. The flat breads have been a hit as is our “Little Bite” section which offers really fast snacks such as homemade bar cheese, maple bacon peanuts and olive tapanade. We can have these on your table in minutes. The Shrimp BLT and Beef on Weck are super popular choices, as is the Scottish salmon and Ribeye. My personal favorite is the Black Lentil Salad with Halloumi cheese. I have one nearly every day.
As can be expected, there have been some drawbacks to relocating into a much smaller space. The most obvious being that the wait times for a table are much longer than in the past. And, we are not accepting call ahead seating any more. We tried it for one night and it was a disaster. Just like the former Brady’s we do not take reservations on Friday and Saturday evenings. The best time to come on those nights, if you don’t want to enjoy a drink and snack at the bar, is by or after . Within a few weeks we will have our outside café finished and that will allow us to have 20 more seats so wait times will be drastically reduced. We thank you profusely for your patience and understanding.
Lunch hours begin on Monday October 31 at . Lunch is served Monday-Friday 11-4 and Brunch/Lunch on Saturday 10-3 and Sunday 9-3. Menus will be posted on the website www.djbistro.com this weekend. Reservations are welcome for these times.
I’ve had lots of inquiries about holiday parties and we are accepting catering bookings for such. We are unable to accommodate larger groups in the restaurant but would love to bring the food to your home or office. Call Mary or Sharon for information.
Finally, we’ll start doing specials on a regular basis in the next week or so. They will be posted on the website each day. This weekend Sharon whipped up Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf, served with grilled feta polenta, green veggies and a roasted tomato sauce and New Orleans ’s Lake Trout with a crispy cracker crust and accompanied with a cheddar and jalapeno gratin and Tabasco
Look forward to seeing you soon.
xxoo, Mary
