September 22, 2006
Taste Bites
Going Beyond
I was relieved to see the mass of bodies warming
the foyer at the Century Plaza on September 19th for the launch of Beyond.
We had stepped in early one evening a couple weeks earlier to see a gaggle of
staff chatting at the entrance obviously eagerly awaiting customers. In a place
the size of Beyond (seats 300 all in) you need to see bodies. But with the
amount of media at the launch and the effort put into the renovations (a
multi-million dollar reno of the entire hotel) I really hope to see this place
take off.
The lighting is subtle but extremely well designed, the decor is dark wood and
leather with a lot of 1970's retro shapes. Smartly, the space has been divided
into levels and sections that revolve around the central bar giving a suggestion
of intimacy. Polished stainless steel, granite and creamy fabric seats create
warmth with a very modern feel.
Wine Diva wasn't able to try much, but we
did share a snack of stix and dip-homemade bread sticks with three
tepanade style dips that was fun and yummy. The all important wine list, done by
local 'everything-wine' guru Jaime Cowan is nicely done with some recognizable
and some obscure labels.
I recommend you visit. Dress up, wear those new impossibly high heels you've
been dying to, fluff up your hair, gloss up your pout, grab your man or your
posse and be prepared to feel sexy...
Beyond Restaurant + Lounge
1015 Burrard Street
604-684-3437
7 days 6:30-midnight
www.beyondrestaurant.com
Cover Story
(What's your wine personality?)
BC Wine Reviews
International Sips
(The Bordeaux are coming...)
Taste Bites
(Beyond)
Wine Diva-isms
(Stemware for klutzes, Urban Diner, Rachael Ray)