Ellen Schmitz News Today

Born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, baby George’s parents were Mary and Giles. Their master was Moses Carver, a German immigrant. At a week old, George was kidnapped. Moses Carver

A sibling to downtown's Mosaic Modern Fusion - owner Ellen Schmitz is the sister of the original restaurant's Claus Schmitz - Mosaic Bistro Market provides exactly what local diners expect when they hear the term "bistro." There is a lamb shank and a strip steak, bowls of mussels and plates of cheese and charcuterie. The lamb shank is impressive, braised for 30 hours and wonderfully flavorful. Another standout is the scallops, four plump specimens beautifully browned and served...