Chef Aaron Linley started out at Rundles Restaurant in Stratford, eventually rising to the position of sous chef. During this time, Aaron also became an instructor with the Stratford Chefs School.

Wanting to experience some different kitchens, Aaron went on to work at Scaramouche in Toronto, became the sous chef at Maple in Halifax and then the head chef at Le Nouveau Parigo in Toronto. At this time, Aaron and his wife Bronwyn, also a graduate and classmate of Aaron's at the Stratford Chefs School, decided to move back to Stratford to open Bijou Restaurant in 2001.

Bronwyn worked for 2 seasons at Pan Chancho bakery in Kingston; was the Pastry Chef at Maple Restaurant in Halifax and the first Pastry Chef at Biff's in Toronto. Her desserts were included in the "best of" issue in Toronto Life. She is also 3 months away from completing her diploma as a sommelier!

Bijou has a strong commitment to continuing the education of young chefs by hiring students of the Chefs School and also to supporting the community through small producers and purveyors.

Delicious Stratdford Menu

• Wild Leeks roasted in local Bacon with "Bella" sheep cheese,organic
  watercress,cider and chili.
• Braised Berkshire Pork cheeks with fried potato dumplings, cabbage and
  Paprika
• Rhubarb souffle with warm organic Cream

$45 per person, tax, wine & gratuities not included