Bloomsbury Bistro

Bloomsbury Bistro has been the neighborhood restaurant in historic Five Points since 1995, on Whitaker Mill Road. It has been a fixture there for three decades. The kitchen turns out New American cooking with French influences, and the menu changes with the seasons as local ingredients come and go.

Little about the place is showy. The room is cozy and old-school, and the acoustics are set up so people can actually hear each other talk. It is the sort of place where a shared meal and a long conversation are the point.

What to know

• Chef owner Stephen Koster runs the kitchen.
• The wine list is a noteworthy one, put together with care.
• Private event spaces are available for parties and gatherings.
• The bar suits a casual night out, while the dining room works for a quieter dinner.