Mr. B's Bistro Explained

Mr. B’s Bistro
Established:1979
Current-Owner:Cindy Brennan
Head-Chef:Executive Chef Michelle McRaney
Food-Type:Creole
Street-Address:201 Royal Street
City:New Orleans
State:Louisiana
Zip:70130
Country:United States
Website:http://www.mrbsbistro.com

Mr. B's Bistro is a restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Located in New Orleans' French Quarter, the restaurant is run by restaurateur Cindy Brennan.

History

Mr. B's Bistro opened in 1979 and at its current location in the French Quarter on the corner of Royal and Iberville Streets on the former site of Solari's Market.[1] [2] [3] [4] Paul Prudhomme helped to open the restaurant while employed by the Brennan family at Commander's Palace.[1] Mr. B's Bistro is managed by partner Cindy Brennan.[5] [6] [7]

The executive chef of Mr. B's Bistro is Michelle McRaney.[6] [8] [1] Chef McRaney was preceded by chefs Gerard Maras and Jimmy Smith.[9]

Hurricane Katrina severely damaged the restaurant in 2005, causing it to close.[6] [10] [1] In 2007, Mr. B's Bistro was rebuilt to look the same as before the hurricane hit, and reopened.[10] [1]

Cindy Brennan authored The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook: Simply Legendary Recipes From New Orleans's Favorite French Quarter Restaurant .[11] The cookbook includes 112 recipes from the restaurant's menu.[12]

Mr. B's Bistro has been included in USA Today's 10 Best Travel Guide for "Best New Orleans Spots for Top-of-the Catch Seafood", "Best Places to Savor Brunch New Orleans Style", and "Best Creole Restaurants in New Orleans from the Quarter to Uptown".[13]

Mr. B's Bistro is located at the site of the Royal Street location of the defunct Solari's gourmet food store.[14]

Awards

In 2014, twelve Mr. B's Bistro employees were Restaurant Legends Award Winners.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mr. B's Bistro earns three beans. NOLA.com. October 18, 2013.
  2. Web site: New Orleans Food Timeline. New Orleans Past. October 18, 2013.
  3. Web site: A. M. & J. Solari Market and Food Emporium. Home of our Fathers. October 18, 2013.
  4. Web site: A Weekend in New Orleans. The Daily Meal. October 18, 2013.
  5. News: All That Jazz, Blues and Zydeco. The New York Times. October 18, 2013. Alex. Ward. March 21, 1993.
  6. News: The Dish on a New Orleans Renaissance. The Washington Post. October 18, 2013. Kevin. Allman. February 18, 2007.
  7. News: The fab four: brunches in New Orleans. The Australian. October 18, 2013. June 23, 2012.
  8. Web site: January Bon Apetit. New Orleans Living Magazine. October 18, 2013.
  9. Web site: Mr. B's Bistro. Southern Foodways Alliance. October 18, 2013.
  10. News: New Orleans Dining Is Up for Review Again. The New York Times. October 18, 2013. Kim. Severson. July 25, 2008.
  11. Web site: The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook: Simply Legendary Recipes From New Orleans's Favorite French Quarter Restaurant. Good Reads. October 18, 2013.
  12. News: Restaurant Hospitality. May 2005. Mr. B's Bistro. 89. 5. 48.
  13. Web site: Mr. B's Bistro. 10Best - USA Today. Beth . D'Addono . July 2, 2016.
  14. News: Paterson . Seale . Grocery Matters: The History of Solari’s . 12 May 2024 . New Orleans Magazine . December 2013 . December 2, 2013.
  15. Web site: Legends Awards Winners 2014. Louisiana Restaurant Association . 24 October 2014.