Nini’s Bistro
grew out of a 20-year friendship of Felix Proto and Chef Stuart London. After years partnering as the catering
company Grand Gourmet, performing Weddings and special catered functions at
rental mansions throughout the state, Felix and Stuart wanted a brick and
mortar establishment in which to showcase their talents to potential new
catering customers. Not wanting to
jeopardize the already popular catering business by the distraction of a full
time full service restaurant, the two choose the idea of a 4 night per week
prix fixe bistro with only 2 seatings per night, where customers could get a
multi course meal for 1 affordable flat price.
Adding to that, Stuart came up with the idea of changing the menu every
two weeks so that customers could come back with greater frequency and not have
the same repetitive menu. This also
allows the Chef the ability to use only the freshest ingredients available at
the start of each menu. B.Y.O.B was the
finishing touch adding even more affordability to the concept and also
providing a place for wine collectors and enthusiasts to bring their latest
finds and share them with friends.
When dining at
Nini’s, we want customers to feel more like you are over a good friends house
for dinner rather then dining out in a food service establishment. Nini’s provides a relaxed environment to
spend a couple of hours and enjoy good company, food, and drink.
To keep the
prix fixe price low, and B.Y.O.B available, two wait people run the entire
dinning room. This is no small
task. This is why there are corkscrews
and water pitchers on your table. We
wont be tableside waiting to re fold you napkin when you get up from your
table, however a raised hand or an call will get someone to your table
A.S.A.P.
Nini’s has two
seatings at 6:00 and 8:15. If you are
at one of are early seatings, please keep in mind that there is another
reservation at your table for 8:15 and we have no waiting room for our incoming
guests. Please allow us time to reset
your table for the next reservation. If
you need to catch a train or make a show let us know. We would be happy to expedite your meal.
Nini’s accepts
all major credit cards, however asks that you use no more then 2 cards per any
one table. To help us keep costs down
we always appreciate cash payments. We
share the cost of parking with our customers and would be happy to validate for
a $2.00 charge. To help us replace
wine glasses, corkscrews and such, a $2.00 per bottle corking fee is applied to
your bill.