Tom Kristenbrun is a Canadian restaurateur, entrepreneur and former professional football player. In 1972, Kristenbrun purchased the historic El Mocambo in downtown Toronto with business partner Michael Baird. Over the years, Kristenbrun owned and operated many restaurants and venues in Toronto including Bistro 990. He played with the Toronto Argonauts in their 1963 season.
Tom Kristenbrun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 (age 84–85)[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1969-2012 |
| Spouse | Christine Kristenbrun[2] |
| Children | 5 (1 deceased)[3] |
Holdings
edit| Dates | Establishment | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969-1987 | The Jarvis House | Co-owner (1969–1980) Owner (1980–1987) |
| 1972-1989 | El Mocambo | Co-owner |
| 1977-1983 | The Ports | Co-owner |
| 1977-1994 | Bemelmans | Owner |
| 1981-1991 | Bellair Cafe | Owner |
| 1981-1991 | Rhodes | Owner |
| 1983-1984 | Le Gavroche Gourmand | Co-owner |
| 1983-1984 | Walrus and the Carpenter | Co-owner |
| 1983-1992 | Copa | CEO |
| 1983-1984 | Hazelton Cafe | Co-owner |
| 1985-1993 | Toby's Goodeats | Owner |
| 1987-1988 | Perry's | Owner |
| 1988-1990 | Nekah | Owner |
| 1988-2012 | Bistro 990 | Owner |
| 1988 | Gotham Bar & Grill | Owner |
| 1991-1993 | Maccheroni Trattoria | Owner |
| 1993-1994 | Two Twelve | Owner |
References
edit- ^ a b "Tom Kristenbrun : ChefDb: The Chef and Restaurant Database". www.chefdb.com.
- ^ Pataki, Amy (March 16, 2012). "Obituary: Bistro 990, 1988 – 2012" – via Toronto Star.
- ^ "Obituary of Sigrid Varamae | Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel Limited". humphreymiles.com.