Larry - I need some copy for this page descibing Cristof's, its
history, the owners etc
All there is now is the original review below and another description
I found online
Located in the former Glendale Tea Room
on Glendale Village Square, Cristofs menu is surprisingly
European and very reasonable. The house salad, with its robust
champagne garlic dressing, is a pleasing and refreshing appetite
stimulant. A couple of must side dishes are the bright, crisp and slim
green beans and the astoundingly light, moist and crisp potato pancakes.
They are a perfect compliment to whatever your entre of choice may be.
And the evening confections, such as the Chocolate Mousse Puff, are a
grand accomplishment for any kitchen.
(LM, 7-19-01) 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tues-Sat. 16 Village Square,
Glendale. 513-772-4300. ($$, SC)
Kathleen Muhsam, the owner, was the pastry
chef at the Tearoom. She serves European-inspired
homey dishes and excellent desserts. Like at home, not everything always
turns out, and the service
is not especially professional, but the great saving grace of Cristof's
is the cost: no $16 chicken here.
Everything's between $8 and $12.
The ambience is cozy and quirky, less feminine
than the Tearoom and decorated with an eclectic collection
of antiques and bric-a-brac. The ceiling is tin. Lighting is provided
by a collection of unmatched chandeliers.
The front room looks out onto the street,
while the back room offers the seclusion of high-backed booths.
There are pieces of carousel art, including a dragon bench. Prints of
Indian chiefs share wall space with
paintings of Wagnerian characters. Every table has a Magic 8-Ball, which
comes in handy when deciding
what to order.
