Tom Kristenbrun

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Tom Kristenbrun
Born1940 (age 8081) [1]
NationalityCanadian
OccupationRestauranteur
Years active1969-2012
Spouse(s)Christine Kristenbrun [2]
Children5 (1 deceased) [3]

Tom Kristenbrun is a Canadian restaurateur, entrepreneur and former professional football player. In 1972, Kristenbrun purchased the historic El Mocambo in downtown Toronto with business partner Michael Baird. Over the years, Kristenbrun owned and operated many restaurants and venues in Toronto including Bistro 990. He played with the Toronto Argonauts in their 1963 season.

Holdings

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DatesEstablishmentRole
1969-1987The Jarvis HouseCo-owner (1969-1980)
Owner (1980-1987)
1972-1989 El Mocambo Co-owner
1977-1983The PortsCo-owner
1977-1994BemelmansOwner
1981-1991Bellair CafeOwner
1981-1991RhodesOwner
1983-1984Le Gavroche GourmandCo-owner
1983-1984Walrus and the CarpenterCo-owner
1983-1992CopaCEO
1983-1984Hazelton CafeCo-owner
1985-1993Toby's GoodeatsOwner
1987-1988Perry'sOwner
1988-1990NekahOwner
1988-2012 Bistro 990 Owner
1988Gotham Bar & GrillOwner
1991-1993Maccheroni TrattoriaOwner
1993-1994Two TwelveOwner

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