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RESTAURANT REVIEW PEAR STREET BISTRO By 2395 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole | (510) 741-8875 | pearstreetbistro.com The Barrel Flight Bar & Lounge, Fine Dining, and Fun in Old Town Pinole My first real exposure to Pear Street Bistro (PSB) was early last year, soon after its grand re-opening following a kitchen fire that rendered it closed for nearly 15 months. Although established in Pinole since 2002, it was not a venue that I’d frequented or heard much about. However, after reviewing Pear Street Bistro last year for Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine, it has become one of my favorite local venues. I’ve brought family and friends here on numerous occasions, and each and every person has enjoyed the food, drinks, and dining experience immensely. I was excited for the opportunity to return to PSB for a follow-up review so that I can share with you some of the new and exciting goings on that delight newcomers and keep the regulars coming back for more! Owner Francisco Flores is the heart of Pear Street Bistro and there is rarely a time that you won’t find him 30 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MAY 2017 Vickie Lewis working there, right alongside his staff. Whether tending tables, bartending, or visiting with customers, he makes sure that the business is running smoothly. Francisco’s mother, Irma Palacios, assists at the restaurant most mornings, and his younger brother, Makimin, also works there part-time. PSB has a well-seasoned staff, all of whom are committed to providing excellent customer service. Regular customers delight in being greeted by and served by their favorite waitstaff or bartenders when they visit. The kitchen staff, directed by head chef, Carlos; sous chef, Magdalena; and assistant kitchen manager, Yolanda, work tirelessly to create and prepare fresh and delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts to the delight of PSB diners. Bar manager, Luis, and his team of mixologists, ensures that the bar and lounge patrons are satisfied, and manages the lively crowds that gather there for sports viewing or other social events.


Contra Costa Marketplace - May 2017
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