Rare Affair
AUGUST 12TH, 2009
Rare Affair
With a curious eye on the huge space on Mainland and Nelson, we headed to the new Keg for a peek at a classic steakhouse. At first glance we could see this was no paint-by-numbers resto.
Starting with a massive bar area (read: Yaletown’s new meet market) and a four-level marble fireplace—to match the four levels of seating—the space is creatively ambitious. Designed like an art collectors' private members club, it seems like every wall has a gorgeous work, many from Vancouver artists like George Vergette and Pamela Masik. No space goes untouched—even the elevator has a piece by legendary local designer Martha Sturdy.
We headed straight up to the plush and private rooftop patio (finally, outside seating in Yaletown that rises above street level) and tucked into a shared plate of snap pea and asparagus tempura ($6.95) and a classic 8 oz sirloin cut ($19.95) that we ordered Chicago style (charred on the outside).
We always knew grilling the perfect steak was an art.
Yaletown Keg, 1011 Mainland St., Vancouver, 604-633-2534, www.kegsteakhouse.com