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Bistro Campagne is a friendly neighborhood restaurant in the tradition of a true French bistro. A fixture of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood since ...
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Why did they get rid of friendly's?
A casualty of a tough economic environment, rising commodity costs, and changing customer tastes, Friendly's announced it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed 63 stores in October 2011.
Is it bistro or Bistrot?
The etymology is unclear. The Dictionnaire de l'Académie française dates the word from the 19th century term, bistro, "innkeeper", and suggests that it may be linked to the Poitevin word bistraud ("little servant"), or to bistrouille ("cheap liquor"). It recommends the spelling "bistrot" in preference to "bistro".
What is a bistrot restaurant?
A bistro is a casual restaurant that originated in France and is known for its focus on traditional French cuisine. Unlike a formal French restaurant, a bistro has a more relaxed ambiance and may offer a limited menu of classic, usually French-influenced dishes.
What language is bistrot?
The Origin Of The Word Bistro
Etymologists identify the first uses of the term bistro in France in the early 19th Century. Bistro was originally conceived as French slang that referred to a little cafe or wine shop. This slang term was co-opted by the French from Russian invaders during the 1814 occupation of Paris.
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#1,450 of 4,124 Restaurants in Chicago$$ - $$$, American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly. 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2827. +1 312-922-9410 ...
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