Vancouver diners can now head to Siena, a casual Mediterranean restaurant, opening its doors on 12th avenue in the trendy South Granville area . Seasoned restaurateur Mark Taylor (owner of CRU on Broadway) is the man behind this inspired new eatery, bringing his wealth of restaurant experience to Siena’s tables at welcoming neighbourhood prices.
Community is bound to bond in this cozy, warm dining room, rich in décor with wood and toasty Siena colours. A long common table fills the centre of the room, inviting the spot’s regulars and newcomers alike to mingle as they sit and order from the ever-changing chalkboard menu which allows for fresh daily ingredients to be featured.
Guiding customers through a meal of varied bruschette, salads, pastas, risottos and more is a youthful team of friendly professionals and, with Sommelier Mark Taylor at the helm, customers can expect a wine list worthy of praise. With an emphasis on by-the-glass offerings, Mark brings together a small, well-chosen collection of great values from the Mediterranean regions of France, Spain and Italy.
Beginning early February, Siena will serve dinner seven nights a week, from 5 to 11pm and, once its feet are firmly planted on the ground, it will open for brunch too, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 3pm. A short walk from the Stanley theatre, play-goers will be pleased with a perk of 15% off the food bill when the evening’s show tickets are presented for pre-theatre dining.
When asked about the main differences between his award-winning CRU and the new Siena, Taylor sums it all up, “CRU is linen, Siena is wood.” Siena has a personality all its own – it is Mark’s dream of a busy, casual restaurant that is inspired by the essence of the Mediterranean, come to life. “I love Mediterranean food!” he says, “It’s healthy, it’s delicious, it’s regionally sourced. Isn’t that what everybody wants?”
Siena breathes Mediterranean life into the bustling community of South Granville Street. Doors open early February, 2012 – stroll in anytime!
Siena
Opens early February for dinner, Monday to Sunday, 5:00pm – 11:00pm
1485 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (Parking available.)
Phone: 604-558-1485
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