Five Things We Love About: The Refinery
JULY 24TH, 2009
Five Things We Love About: The Refinery
Granville Street may not be the epitome of refinement, particularly come 12 a.m., but there's a restaurant that overlooks the late night licentiousness that could very well redefine its rep. Herewith, a few things that make The Refinery so fine.
1. The top-to-bottom thought that went into its cool, eco-friendly design, including Kirei board tables, reclaimed fir beams, recyclable Herman Miller Eames chairs, energy efficient LED lighting, and the list goes on.
2. Complex cocktails ($10-$14) crafted by award-winning mixologist Lauren Mote that are made to be healthier for you, with fresh ingredients and sweeteners like vitamin and mineral-loaded blackstrap molasses. Did we mention they're downright delicious too?
3. That while the locally sourced and cured in-house charcuterie and seafood is not to missed, they give ode to the former famous patron of the space, The Sugar Refinery, with a vegetarian board ($18) of preserved garden goodies.
4. They filter and bottle their own still water on-site (as good as off the glacier). They compost. They even have bicycle storage to encourage staff to get to work in a more sustainable way.
5. All these refined reasons to brag, yet it remains totally down-to-earth.
The Refinery, 1115 Granville St. (upstairs from Sip Lounge), Vancouver, 604-687-8001, www.therefineryvancouver.com