9th Street Bistro is proof that you don’t need a massive space or flashy branding to make a memorable dining experience. With just nine tables and four bar seats, the bistro delivers an intimate, warm, and globally inspired experience that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
The People Behind the Plates
The heart and soul of 9th Street Bistro are Chef Samir Mohammad and his wife, Rachel Firestone Mohammad. Samir’s culinary journey began early — he started working in kitchens as a kid and later served in the U.S. Coast Guard, where tight quarters in a galley kitchen influenced his approach to purposeful cooking. He studied at Le Cordon Bleu (San Francisco) and also holds a degree in dietary nutrition from CIA Greystone (Napa, CA)…