Bolton’s Cheeks Bar & Grill celebrates 35th anniversary

By Zachary Roman

A Bolton restaurant mainstay recently celebrated a major anniversary. 

On July 11, Cheeks Bar & Grill celebrated 35 years in business in Bolton. To mark the occasion, Ward 5 Councillor Tony Rosa and Ward 6 Councillor Cosimo Napoli stopped by the business to present a certificate of congratulations. 

Bruno Bertone co-owns Cheeks Bar & Grill with his brother Robert. Bertone said they've been able to make it this far thanks to hard work and loyal customers. He said it certainly always hasn't been easy, as the business has made it through two recessions and a global pandemic. 

Bertone said customers really stepped up to support Cheeks Bar & Grill with takeout orders during the pandemic, which helped them stay afloat in an extremely difficult time.

“We put out quality food at a reasonable price and people appreciate that,” said Bertone. “A lot of my customers are long-term, they've been here forever.”

Bertone said he's also received congratulations from Dufferin-Caledon MP Kyle Seeback and will soon be receiving congratulations from Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones.

“I'd like to thank all my customers for their support… lots of thanks,” said Bertone.