Nearby The Tree

October 24th, 2007 | Source: Beijing Boyce

[Jim Boyce] popped into Nearby the Tree last night, which opened on Sunday, just up the street from the Sanlitun police station. Regulars of The Tree will not be disappointed with the decor. It offers the same brick and wood feel of the original and is much more spacious. The first floor includes the bar, which not surprisingly has a good selection of Belgium beer.

While The Tree is known for pizza, Nearby the Tree will focus on pasta. The yet-to-open wide-open second floor has an elevated lounge area and looks as though it could hold 60 to 80 people. An open pasta station flanks the far end, taking a page from The Tree, where the pizzas are made in full view. According to a press statement, Nearby the Tree will also have a focus on wine.

Last but not least is a spacious deck that will be a welcome place to enjoy a Duvel or glass of wine come Spring.

Nearby The Tree opened its’ doors to the crowds for the first time on Sunday 21st October for a quiet opening of the main bar. The intrigued punters were welcomed with free flow Prosecco and other drinks from the bar, including De Koninck and Hoegaarden on draft. A few things are not ready, like the menu and prices! which wasn’t an issue as the drink selection is similar to that on offer in The Tree and there was no charge on opening night. The upstairs open-space restaurant and kitchen will not be open until later in November but the chefs enjoyed practising in the new kitchen and provided simple snacks such as tomato bruschetta and meat panini.

Thank you to all those that turned up to support the event and we all hope Nearby the best of success in the future!

Nearby The Tree opened its’ doors to the crowds for the first time on Sunday 21st October for a quiet opening of the main bar. Here are some photos of the many people who turned up to sample the drinks on offer at the new venue. The upstairs open restaurant and kitchen will not be fully functional until later in November.

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Here is a shot of the Open Pasta Kitchen with the new induction cookers and pasta sieves. The fresh pasta will be provided by Beijing Italofood and served with a range of stupendous sauces. The upstairs kitchen is due to open by 15th November 2007 completing phase two.

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The new Lavazza coffee machine has been delivered and installed upstairs, what better excuse to sit down on the comfy sofas have a fresh ground cup of coffee, catch up with friends and gaze out of the big windows.

As the bar stock arrives, Patrick found himself having an early drink with friends.

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