1233: David Denis, Chef/Owner of Bistro Mistral

1233: David Denis, Chef/Owner of Bistro Mistral

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee November 13, 2025 Duration: 1:47:48

Chef David Denis was born and raised in France with a grandmother and mother who both owned restaurants and cafes. David became a chef and ended up in Houston for a private chef gig and stayed. He opened his first restaurant in Houston in 2001, then opened his second restaurant 7 years later. He later became a consultant and finally in 2020 he bought Bistro Five-5-Five with his partners. This year he became the sole owner of the restaurant and will rename it Bistro Mistral. He plans to open at least 4 more restaurants in Houston.

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