Tom Kristenbrun

Tom Kristenbrun
Born1940 (age 83–84)[1]
NationalityCanadian
OccupationRestaurateur
Years active1969-2012
SpouseChristine Kristenbrun[2]
Children5 (1 deceased)[3]

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.

Holdings

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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

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References

  1. ^ a b "Tom Kristenbrun : ChefDb: The Chef and Restaurant Database". www.chefdb.com.
  2. ^ Pataki, Amy (March 16, 2012). "Obituary: Bistro 990, 1988 – 2012" – via Toronto Star.
  3. ^ "Obituary of Sigrid Varamae | Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel Limited". humphreymiles.com.