The Village Bistro
Now Open!

Open 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tues - Sun
  
The restaurant seats 50 with room on the patio for more. The Bistro specializes in famous Doukhobor vegetarian specialities such as borsch, vareniki, and pyrahi - all prepared in the Doukhobor tradition. By popular request, you can now download a Borsch recipe here!

2010 Menu download in pdf
 
Interestingly, even the name has a historic connotation. The menu itself boasts, March 30th is the day of the foundation of the French "Bistro". In 1814 the Russian army entered Paris, the streets were flooded with the Russian soldiers and officers. Just then the "bistro" originated from the Russian word "bystro" (which means "quickly") which the Russian Cossacks used to hasten the owners of the taverns. That is how the term "bistro" for the cafe originated in 1814".

Breakfast:

Toast (2 slices)    $1.50
Muffins    $1.50
Scone    $1.75

  Beverages:

Coffee    $1.50
Tea    $1.50
Specialty Tea    $1.75
Pop    $1.75
Water Bottle    $1.50
Juice    $2.00

Lunch

Bowl of Borsch   $6.50
(comes with bread, pickle & cheese)    
With choice of 3 vareniki (perogies)   $11.00
With choice of 2 pyrahi (light dough)   $11.00
Cabbage Rolls (ground meat & rice)    
1 roll
   $7.00**
(comes with bread)                             2 rolls
   $9.00**
**comes with a side green salad**
    
Dressing choices: Italian/Ranch/Balsamic Vinegarette


   

Sweets & Treats

Cheesecake by the Slice   $6.00
*Cheesecakes are available for order & whole*  
Homemade Pie / Slice
  $4.50
**a la mode** add
   $1.00
Ice Cream (cup or cone)    1 scoop
  $1.50
2 scoop
   $2.50
3 scoop
  $3.50
  
**Due to an ever changing array of desserts please ask your server about the featured dessert of the day.


   
Phone 250-365-6643 for take-out, parties, catering, or reservations.
Across from the airport in Castlegar
The Village Bistro