Evanston's Bistro Bordeaux opened in December. Owner Pascal Berthoumieux named the venue after the city he grew up in, and worked with former NoMi chef Frank Mnuk to draft a seasonal menu of classic bistro fare.
Specialties include cheese service, whole roasted pheasant prepared table-side, and continually changing foie gras specials. For events, Mnuk prepares menus tailored to hosts' budgets and preferences.
With yellow walls, cherry wood fixtures, and leather banquettes, the L-shaped venue can host semiprivate dinners for 25. Also available for full buyout, the space has standing room for 100.
The dining room of Bistro Bordeaux
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Cherry wood, yellow walls, and velvet drapes accent the 80-seat space.
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At the central bar, servers pour cocktails and French wine.
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For occasions that may require low lighting, Berthoumieux can deploy his collection of candlelit glass balls.
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