- Bistro 990
Bistro 990 is one of
Toronto 's best known restaurants. Thebistro servesProvençal styleFrench cuisine in an informal atmosphere. It was opened in 1988 by chef Chris Klugman, who was responsible for several notable Toronto restaurants. The current chef is Franco Belvedere.The restaurant is best known as the most popular Toronto eatery for actors and other celebrities. It is located on
Bay Street and Wellesley, just opposite the eliteSutton Place Hotel , and near most of Toronto's other luxury hotels. This district is also the centre of the annualToronto International Film Festival . The Bistro has thus become popular among visiting celebrities. The "Toronto Star " once referred to it as the "unofficial clubhouse" of the festival. At one time or another most major film stars have been seen eating at the Bistro.References
*Wine, Cynthia. "Star Treatment Offered at Bistro 990" "
Toronto Star ". Sep 11, 1993. Sec. C. pg. F.2
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