The Julienne Story
Susan Campoy opened Julienne in 1985, as a natural outgrowth of
her home-based catering business, which started with cooking for
friends. Sue's love for cooking and entertaining was well known
and admired in the community, and her dinner party guests quickly
became loyal clients. Her four young daughters were helpful in
the kitchen as well, cleaning, prepping and loading up the family
station wagon so Sue could go off to her small catering jobs.
Initially a small restaurant with only four tables and one deli
case, Julienne thrived and grew faster than Sue ever imagined.
Soon more tables were added, a new deli case offered take-away
foods, and in 1990, at the insistent pleas of regulars, breakfast
was added. Daughter Julie arrived in 1989 to help with operations,
joining a small but growing staff, many of whom continue to work
there today.
Julienne remains in its original location, nestled amid Mission
Street's boutiques and salons in a tree-lined residential neighborhood,
but it has expanded three times, gradually taking over adjacent
spaces. Today the Restaurant includes the private Library Dining
Room and the Gourmet Market, which offers prepared meals, frozen
foods, boutique wines and gifts for those who love to cook, eat
and/or entertain. The staff takes great pride in the creativity,
consistency and quality of the food. Everything continues to be
made on the premises.
From the Proprietor
For me, the last twenty-plus years have been much more than simply
a job, or even a career. It is a joy and a pleasure to come to
work every day, to engage with such a conscientious and thoughtful
staff as well as with the many customers who have become friends.
I was particularly fortunate to be able to partner with my extraordinary
and admirable mother, Sue, until she passed away in 2009.
All of us at Julienne are immensely grateful for your continued
loyalty and feedback. We hope to continue to exceed your expectations
with food, service and ambiance for many years to come.
We are still closed on Sundays, and not open for dinner….a
testament to our belief in the importance of balance and quality
of life.
I hope to meet you when you come in.
Thank you!
Julie Campoy
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