What Does Bistreaux Mean?

BISTREAU, from the French western dialect, meaning innkeeper. A bistro or bistrot /bi-stro/, is, in its original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant, serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the foods they serve.

Why are they called bistros?

The word “bistro” comes from the term “bwystra”, which means fast in Russian. When the Russian army invaded France, during the Napoleonic war, they used to shout “Bwystra!” to the owners or waiters, demanding a faster service because they needed to get back on the road.

What does the term bistro mean?

1 : a small or unpretentious restaurant. 2a : a small bar or tavern. b : nightclub. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About bistro.

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