FOODIE FEATURE: Kais Bouzidi, Owner of Bon Délire SF
Meet Kais Bouzidi, a San Francisco restaurateur who is returning to his French roots with his latest project, Bon Délire, on San Francisco’s waterfront. Kais enjoyed a magical childhood growing up on Ile Saint-Louis, the little island tucked behind Notre-Dame Cathedral, smack dab in the center of Paris. His father immigrated from Tunisia to the City of Light at 18 years old, married a French woman, and worked his way from dishwasher to server to owning a small creperie. Bouzidi and his brother used to run through the family restaurant and munch on Nutella crepes.
Today in San Francisco, Bouzidi also owns Barcha and Sens, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants with nods to his North African roots. Foodies and Frenchies, locals and visitors are drawn to Bouzidi’s most intimate and personal restaurant Bon Délire. Loosely translated to “good delirium,” Bon Délire (pronounced bon dey-leer) offers a dizzy good time with its waterfront view, traditional French foods such as escargot, quiche Lorraine, steak frites and delectable cocktails. The wine list is impressive too - yes this white Burgundy lover was spoiled with the vino offerings.
Not just modern French cuisine, Bon Délire is a place where people can immerse themselves in the energy, flavors and spirit of Paris. This includes scenes from French movies broadcast onto the wall, a DJ booth with a face-out display of vinyl and a curated ambience of Frenchitude.
Enjoy my tasty talk with the culinary impresario with the Midas touch, Kais Bouzidi.
Salut and see you at Bon Délire for Bastille Day on July 14th!!
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