There’s a new restaurant in Bluffton. It opens night is Saturday. And, for opening night, you’ll need a reservation.

Bystillwaters Bistro, formerly Jeanne’s Kitchen, reopens with Heather Cox as the new owner. Here’s what you may expect on opening night:

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish menu is the specialty of the evening.

Two servings times are planned on opening night:
(For reservations for either sitting call 419-296-5008.)
• 4:30 to 6 p.m. and,
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Heather describes Saturday’s menu starting with mini-quiches in shamrock shapes, a fruit salad, your choice of pork or salmon, new potatoes, chocolate cupcake and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Oliver Romick and his small jazz band, North of Orleans Jazz Quartet, will perform  during the evening for dinner guests.

Following its grand opening, regular restaurant hours are:
• Tuesdays – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m.
   (Wednesday’s late afternoon’s menu features English tea and food)
• Thursdays –11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m.
   (Friday evening features an international dinner – watch the Icon for the schedule)
• Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – open during Farmers’ Market season
   (May 5 to Oct. 27)

Other features
Heather says that an inside renovation is underway this week. She describes the new look at “eclectic,” and the atmosphere will match the food quality. Free wi fi is available to customers.

In addition to the new look and menu, the Bistro can be reserved for special events. Catering is also a Bistro feature.

“As our new name indicates – it’s based on Psalm 23 – we’ll also offer a special menu of dining with God,” Heather said. “This menu, to be revealed soon, will include foods that Jesus ate including figs and dates. It will be very special.”

Bistro staff
Assisting Heather includes Michael Kingsley, chef; Tamar Augsburger, head waitress; Dennis Ellerbrock, pastry; Riana Sturgeon and Cory Frey, servers; Sherry Below, kitchen; and Linda Hollingsworth, who, according to Heather, “does a bit of everything else.”

Bystillwaters Bistro
112 Vine Street, Bluffton
419-296-5008
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