BISTRO

 

Allegedly "bistro" is from the Russian word for "quick" (быстро) as shouted by Cossack mercenaries during the occupation of Paris in 1814 as they pounded their glasses on the table demanding to be served in a hurry

 

 BISTRONOMIQUE 

 

A food movement started in Paris about 10 years ago delivering gourmet French traditional cuisine in a  casual environment at affordable prices