BISTRO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Executive Chef
- General Manager
"Cooking is my passion for many different reasons. The reasons have changed and grown with me through my career, from learning how to use a knife to teaching at a culinary school to running an award winning kitchen Making things as best that I can is my hobby and I get to practice my hobby every day! Who wouldn't want that job?"
Jeff is the 3-time defending Cleveland Magazine Best of the West Best Bartender and was named the 2019 Lorain County Best Bartender by Pulse Magazine. Stop by, pull up a seat at our new bar and see why he has so many fans.
Email Jim with any questions you may have about wine or our wine selection. Jim is a Certified Sommelier. He has been recognized for his wine programs in both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast among other publications.
Jim is a Certified Sommelier and is currently preparing for the Advanced Exam with the goal of someday achieving the title of Master Sommelier. He has won national recognition for his wine programs in both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast for several years. Additionally, he has been featured both on a local level in Cleveland Magazine, and nationally in Food & Wine Magazine for his service style on the floor and his philosophy on running successful beverage programs. At Bistro 83, he has developed a wine program that is centered around the guests. Our pricing strategy provides each guest the opportunity to enjoy bottles of wine that traditionally may not have been possible in other establishments.