Bakery & Table is Honolulu, HI’s finest bakery and bistro, serving a steady stream of customers seven days a week from its elegant restaurant space near the corner of busy Piikoi and South King streets. While the word “bakery” is self-explanatory, the term “bistro” may be less clear. Here, they explain the basic idea of a bistro and how it fits within the casual dining milieu.

What Is A Bistro?

Origins Of Bistros

As with so many elements of the restaurant world, bistros have their roots in 19^th-century Paris. Most agree that bistros originated from the kitchens of Parisian apartment buildings which typically provided their residents with both room and board, which might typically consist of hearty, traditional French fare. When these kitchens expanded into restaurants to serve meals to non-tenants, the bistro was born.

What Bistros Serve

While the restaurant type originates in France, a bistro does not always serve French food exclusively. In the modern casual dining context, a bistro’s menu may take inspiration from many different cuisine traditions. Bakery & Table, for instance, also highlights an array of Italian-inspired dishes, from flatbread pizzas to pasta, with significant influences from Japanese and contemporary American cuisine, as well as local Hawaiian favorites.

Bistro Means Hearty, Casual Dining

In contrast to a café, with which it may sometimes be confused, a bistro’s kitchen has the capacity to produce full entrees and hearty meals to satisfy any appetite. In the case of Bakery & Table, restaurant diners can choose a diverse range of options from pan-seared Angus ribeye to the seafood catch of the day to delectable salads and cheese plates.

By pairing the bistro form with its eponymous full bakery, Honolulu’s Bakery & Table offers a broad range of casual dining experiences throughout the day. Visit their website to view a full menu, call (808) 592-5555 to make a reservation, or stop by the gorgeous restaurant space at 938 Piikoi Street in Honolulu today!