The Bistro
The bistro's origins
The bistro, in its original incarnation,
was a small restaurant serving
moderately priced meals in a modest
setting. Bistros are defined mostly by
the foods they serve.
Bistros, sometimes spelled bistrot,
grew out of the basement kitchens of
Parisian apartments where landlords
opened their kitchen to the hungry
public. Menus were simple and wine
and coffee were also served. As tables
were squeezed in to fit in customers,
table service was added.
was a small restaurant serving
moderately priced meals in a modest
setting. Bistros are defined mostly by
the foods they serve.
Bistros, sometimes spelled bistrot,
grew out of the basement kitchens of
Parisian apartments where landlords
opened their kitchen to the hungry
public. Menus were simple and wine
and coffee were also served. As tables
were squeezed in to fit in customers,
table service was added.
Prince Edward Island mussels in a champagne dijon broth with chives
Cocoa's take on the classic bistro
Cocoa will follow in the tradition of the bistro in its first location, right down to its location on the ground
floor of a residential building at Liberty Harbor in downtown Jersey City.
Our decor will be simple and understated, allowing our food to serve as the centerpiece of attention.
Our open kitchen we hope will allow patrons to see firsthand the care and attention we take in our craft.
floor of a residential building at Liberty Harbor in downtown Jersey City.
Our decor will be simple and understated, allowing our food to serve as the centerpiece of attention.
Our open kitchen we hope will allow patrons to see firsthand the care and attention we take in our craft.
Our seating will feature banquets for more
intimate occasions or tables may be combined
for larger parties.
Our exhibition kitchen, like our glass paneled
wall in the bakery, allows patrons to see, hear
and smell how much care we take in our craft.
In warmer months, our six paneled doors from
La Cantina can be folded back to allow patrons
to dine al fresco.
The bistro has the capacity to seat nearly 50
guests. We can seat people at our bakery's
tables, handmade from reclaimed timber
beams from a downtown construction site and
sealed beeswax from a local apiary, in a pinch
if we're having a busy night.
Additional seating may be added when our
French doors are open.
intimate occasions or tables may be combined
for larger parties.
Our exhibition kitchen, like our glass paneled
wall in the bakery, allows patrons to see, hear
and smell how much care we take in our craft.
In warmer months, our six paneled doors from
La Cantina can be folded back to allow patrons
to dine al fresco.
The bistro has the capacity to seat nearly 50
guests. We can seat people at our bakery's
tables, handmade from reclaimed timber
beams from a downtown construction site and
sealed beeswax from a local apiary, in a pinch
if we're having a busy night.
Additional seating may be added when our
French doors are open.
Our menu will offer classic bistro fare, while some dishes will have accents from other cuisines,
following the vision of our Executive Chef, Edwyn Ferrari. The menu will change throughout the year
to take advantage of what's in season, though our favorite items will remain year-round.
For those that enjoy wine or spirits with their meal, Cocoa has a delivery arrangement with Jersey
Wines & Spirits, or patrons may choose to bring their own bottle to our dining room table.
following the vision of our Executive Chef, Edwyn Ferrari. The menu will change throughout the year
to take advantage of what's in season, though our favorite items will remain year-round.
For those that enjoy wine or spirits with their meal, Cocoa has a delivery arrangement with Jersey
Wines & Spirits, or patrons may choose to bring their own bottle to our dining room table.
| Cocoa Bakery & Bistro 275 Grand Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 TEL: (201) 830-3430 |
We melt over fondue. So cheesy.