Restaurant offering French dishes formally opens in Utica

La Bistrot, a French–inspired restaurant in Utica, will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 23. (Photo credit: La Bistrot Facebook profile)

UTICA N.Y. — La Bistrot, a French–inspired restaurant featuring a local twist, celebrates its formal opening at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce

The eatery first opened to customers earlier this month.

Located at 106 Genesee St. in the Bagg’s Square section of Utica, La Bistrot features dishes with produce and meats sourced locally in upstate New York. Dishes include flounder meunière, steak au poivre, and orange crème brûlée.

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Business owner Christopher Grande grew up just outside Utica and has worked in kitchens around the U.S., according to the restaurant’s website: labistrotutica.com.

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