2006-07-26 21:19:06 · 9 answers · asked by asim b 1 in Dining Out ➔ France ➔ Paris
It means small cafe,serving Alcohol.
2006-07-28 10:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Juliette 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bistro is a familiar name for a café serving moderately priced simple meals in an unpretentious setting, especially in Paris.
The term is possibly derived from the Russian: бÑÌÑÑÑо (IPA: [bɨstrÉ]) which means 'quickly.' Russian soldiers occupying France after the Napoleonic Wars would frequently demand that French civilians serve their food quickly, shouting the word that evolved into the neologism 'Bistro' at them.
The Russian etymology presented above is disputed, however: Cossack soldiers occupied Paris in 1815 but the first recorded use of the word appears in 1884, almost seventy years later, and in 1892 ("bistrot"). Another possible source for the word could be bistraud, a word in the Poitou dialect which means a "lesser servant." Another possible source for the word is bistouille or bistrouille, a colloquial term from northern area of France, which is a mixture of brandy and coffee; precisely the kind of beverage that could be served at a bistro.
Bistros are informal restaurants and often specialize in classic dishes such as steak au poivre, onion soup, and coq au vin.
2006-07-27 18:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bistro is a word that people add on to the name of their restaurants so that they can charge you more because it sounds posh. Haha. But seriously think about it, anyplace with "bistro, grille, or cafe" added to the name is almost always very overpriced. :)
2006-07-28 23:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by Paige 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bistro {Fr.} a small cafe. In a sentence would be good i.e. I have a great bistro that we can go to tonight.
2006-07-27 04:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by rrxdeadman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bistro in Croatian language means a small bar, the one without chairs, standing one, theres only chairs by the bar.
2006-07-27 04:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its a russian word that means "quick". bistros are cafes where you can get your food relativley fast. not sure though.
2006-07-27 10:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by tuna man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in common french language, when you say 'bistro', you're referring to 'restaurant'.
2006-07-27 12:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a small or unpretentious restaurant
a small bar or tavern
2006-07-27 04:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to look it up in a dictionary
2006-07-27 15:24:18 · answer #9 · answered by ilieja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋