We have A LOT to Say!

Here at the Bistro we have a lot to say… about food, community and life! From new offerings, to neighborhood happenings… and everything in between. Learn all about it right here with the Bistro Blog!

January 20, 2026

Meet Chef Stanley, Bistro’s Soup Chef

For Chef Stanley, the path to becoming a chef was anything but traditional. Before cooking professionally, he spent decades as a sheet metal worker with Local […]
January 5, 2026

Nikki’s 2026 Message

Signs & Wonders 2026. A year of great expectation. Once upon a time, as I tried to gaze up the chimney, I wondered how Santa was […]
December 9, 2025

The Mayor of the Northside: Brandon Jackson

He has a constituency. More people than I can count fill into the café to find good food and to find Brandon. Brandon is Bistro and […]
December 9, 2025

Chef Kevin Hermann’s Turkey Roulade

Perfectly timed for the season, this Oven Roasted Turkey Roulade recipe by Chef Kevin Hermann is sure to become one of your go-to winter favorites for […]
December 9, 2025

Chef Kate’s Hot Chocolate: From Ordinary to Extraordinary

An ordinary December day, kids coming home from school; the snow swirls in as they burst through the door with their red noses. Excited voices all […]
November 18, 2025

When the Table is Bare, Where do We Turn?

In times of uncertainty, culinarians return to the fundamentals: teamwork, organization, communication and simplicity. These principles are not just culinary basics — they are the foundation […]
November 18, 2025

Top 10 Ways to Appreciate Your Team

At Bistro, we believe that people are the heart of every great organization. The work you do together, the goals you chase, the challenges you overcome, […]
November 18, 2025

Q&A: Nonprofits, Giving, and the Bigger Picture

In a city filled with passionate organizations, dedicated staff, and generous supporters, questions often come up about the bigger picture of giving and nonprofit work. How […]
November 18, 2025

How To Not Lose Money When You Fundraise

By: Laurie Streiner As an event planner for not-for-profit organizations for over 25 years, I’ve learned there are several things an organization can do to help […]