About Us
We provide the owners and managers of independent restaurants with outsourced bookkeeping services so that they can focus on their businesses.
Our team has decades of restaurant bookkeeping and operational experience which allows us to understand our clients' needs and offer valuable insight.
We're also...
sailors,
musicians,
rowers,
artists,
tennis players,
dog lovers,
and parents.
Benson Willis
Partner
For over thirty-five years, Benson has worked within the restaurant and hotel industry. Prior to co-founding Bistro Accounting, he was the general manager of Hotel Veritas, Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, the Bulfinch Hotel, and The Inn at Castle Hill, as well as the financial controller for Mistral restaurant, the staff accountant for the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and the financial manager for the Algonquin Club. His front-of-house managerial experience includes the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, XV Beacon, the Boston Harbor Hotel, and Radius restaurant.
Ideal meal
Tuna Tartare with Charred Watermelon, Rib Eye Steak with Corn on the Cob, and Key Lime Pie
Sit at the bar or a table
Bar for the random conversations with strangers and to watch the bartenders at work
Coffee or tea
Dark coffee - no cream or sugar.
When not working
Currently traveling around the US - driving from Florida to Oregon and then heading to Alaska for July.
Daniel Avery
Partner
Prior to co-founding Bistro Accounting, Dan oversaw financial services for Columbus Hospitality Group for which included Mistral, Sorellina, Teatro, Mooo...., L'Andana, XV Beacon, and the Inn at St. Botolph.
Dan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 1993.
Ideal meal
Two pounds of steamers and a Harpoon IPA in New England
Sit at the bar or a table
Bar stools
Coffee or tea
Lavazza coffee gets my blood flowing in the morning
When not working
Close to, on, or in salt water
Alison Doughty
Account Manager
Ideal meal
Two crispy fried runny eggs on toast with avocado and sautéed spinach with lots of salt and hot sauce
Sit at the bar or a table
High top table
Coffee or tea
Double shot of espresso over ice with hazelnut milk
Ashley Guerrero
Account Associate
Ideal meal
Crab legs with Old Bay Seasoning, a side of crispy cajun fries, and a Tecate with lime
Sit at the bar or a table
Bar!
Coffee or tea
Vietnamese iced coffee
When not working
Can be seen around Chicago venues attending or playing shows with my bands.
Sharyn Shields
Account Manager
Ideal meal
Spiral ham, sage sausage dressing, sweet potato souffle, and pecan pie
Sit at the bar or a table
Bar
Coffee or tea
Hot mint tea with honey, no coffee for me.
Karen Dorr
Account Manager
Ideal meal
Anything seafood and a local craft beer
Sit at the bar or a table
Bar
Coffee or tea
Just a "little coffee" with my cream!