The Bistro
Some still call it The Diner...
Bistro St Jacques was born from a visit to Cafe Constant in Paris in 2013. This was a revelation of the French bistro experience. The decision was then made to transform a ‘diner' in the back streets of Redfern into a true bistro…
The Owner
Nick Stone
A foodie from a young age, Nick grew up in Tasmania, the Apple Isle and home to incredible produce. He learnt early on the importance of eating locally and sustainably which led to a career in hospitality and his journey to becoming a chef. A lifelong passion for quality food and hospitality saw Nick open his own venues, Bar Sopra and Cafe La Bomba in Potts Point before moving to the beautiful suburb of Redfern and calling Bistro St Jacques home.
The Chef
Brett Jeffrey
Brett started cooking in Somerset Cottage, a highly awarded Restaurant in Tauranga, New Zealand in 1990. Training under Chef/owner Rick Lowe, he learned the classics of French cooking techniques. At Bistro St Jacques Brett expresses his love of hearty, abundant French cuisine, adding his own modern touch.