Chicago Tribune | Where to eat in Wichita: Taste of France

February 29, 2020 2:23 am Published by codyzGFB

A strip mall seems an unlikely place for a fine French restaurant, but Georges French Bistro, 4618 E. Central Ave., does a brisk business in the College Hill neighborhood, attracting the who’s who of Wichita. Chef and owner George Youssef often makes the rounds, schmoozing with diners. Formerly of Wichita’s Nouvelle Cafe and Uptown Bistro, he opened the 72-seat restaurant in 2015 with indoor and outdoor tables, crisp white napery at dinner, an open kitchen and gleaming, brass-accented bar.

Of Lebanese heritage, Youssef got schooled in French cuisine in Quebec, Canada, and specializes in classically prepared bistro dishes served by waitstaff in traditional black vests and ties. At dinner, you might begin with a few oysters or escargot, then choose seafood bouillabaisse, duck a l’orange with sweet potato and carrot puree, or steak frites made with prime strip loin and served with truffle fries. Creekstone Farms supplies premium Black Angus beef and steaks are hand-cut. Four types of sauce ensure you’ll find something to your liking. Save room for crepes suzette or a classic creme brulee.