After 14 years, Bay Area Michelin-starred restaurant closes.

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Palo Alto's Bistronomie by Baumé is now permanently closed.

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According to a brief notice published on the company website, the French restaurant's final service was on August 12.

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"We appreciate the 14 years of support from our customers, farmers,

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and vendors. "Au revoir!"

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Read the letter that owners Bruno and Christie Chemel have signed.

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Uncertain decisions may have caused the shutdown.

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The Chemels could not be reached by SFGATE for comment.

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Nearly a year and a half after changing its name to Bistronomie by Baumé in March 2022,

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