Herbert Barnsteiner

Chef/Proprietor

After completing an intensive 3 year classical culinary apprenticeship at the restaurant Foerenhof in Garmisch, Partenkirchen, Germany, Herbert Barnsteiner spent the next 8 years gaining extensive culinary experience in some of Europe’s top restaurants and hotels in Switzerland and Germany including a 2-star Michelin restaurant in The Black Forest, Hotel Bareiss.

After immigrating to Canada in 1988, Herbert held top positions starting at Movenpick York st. (Head-Chef 88’-94’) then onto trendy Acqua. After Acqua, Herbert worked 4 years with the Oliver/Bonacini Group becoming Executive Chef for 2 years with popular Jump restaurant.

Following Jump, Herbert and his wife Michelle made a decision to give Herbert a stage for his culinary talents and open up their own restaurant.

Herbert and Michelle opened up the Corner House July 5, 1999.

With Michelle running the front of house, corporate, special events and marketing, and of course Herbert doing his wonders in the kitchen… they had a powerful jump-start and created a very unique and loyal following which blossomed into a beautiful 15 year run.

Herbert and Michelle decided to take a well deserved break and after a lengthy journey, finally landed at the corner of Yonge st and 1 Balmoral Ave opening “BARNSTEINER’S”.

Chef Barnsteiner has been featured on:

Christine Cushing Show
Food Network
Mike Bullard Show
Toronto Living
CFRB 1010

ALSO FEATURED ON HGTV AND – LIFE NETWORK 

Written materials:
JOANNE KATES – GLOBE AND MAIL.

“IN TOP 9 RESTAURANTS OF TORONTO”
Top Ratings – ZAGAT
Top Ratings – TripAdvisory
Top Ratings – Open Table

VILLAGE POST (Post city magazines) – 4 star –
TORONTO LIFE – Most Romantic restaurant in Toronto – several times over.

The Barnsteiner’s have donated and been inspired by the following:

SECOND HARVEST, SICK KIDS HOSPITAL, THREE TO BE, TARRAGON THEATRE, TORONTO TASTE.

Michelle Barnsteiner

Proprietor

Front of House/Parties/events/customer needs

Vocal Coach

Travelled all over Canada and the U.S./Germany.
Recording artist.
Toured with International Artist STEVIE B
CHUM FM — TV commercial.
BIG VOICE — Canada on the OWN Network–(Oprah)
Worked with PRINCE’s musicians,–Los Angeles
Passion for songwriter—collaboration with songs/artists.

Michelle applies her last 25 years of entertainment people skills for front of house, parties, all events, and at the forefront, all of her customer needs.

With the passion she has for the “LIVE” audience…BARNSTEINER’S is now her new stage.

While being bustling restaurateur’s, Herbert and Michelle have brought up 2 wonderful sons, Gabriel and Julian…and have always made sure they intertwine their talents wherever possible.

Gabriel and Julian continue to lend a solid hand and their energy and artistic skills shine throughout the restaurants vibe.