Winnipeg's first family of fine French food is expanding.
In Ferno's Bistro, a mainstay in French-speaking St. Boniface for the past decade, has opened a second location in primarily English River Heights.
Chris Kirouac and his father, Fern, have partnered in the new location, continuing a family tradition that dates back more than three decades.
Fern Kirouac Sr., Chris' grandfather, bought the Red Lantern in 1980 and La Vieille Gare three years later. Chris said many of In Ferno's regular clients came from outside of the French neighbourhood anyway, so he didn't see a problem moving into an English-speaking community.
There will, however, still be some French-serving staff in the new location so longtime patrons can be served in their native tongue.
"We're still a French restaurant," he said.
from Western Investor May 2012
