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| Stools draped in animal skins cosy up to the bar at WIYC restaurant Photo - WIYC |
Paul Wiseman became a world-traveler at the ripe young age of 17. He graduated from high school in 1971 and immediately set out for Europe, Indonesia, and Australia with his best buddy, Chiles Wilson. Through Sacramento Delta farming connections, the two of them spent six months working on a pear ranch in Australia. Paul also attended university in Tasmania for a year, skiing in New Zealand on one of his school breaks. So, Paul has always had a soft spot in his heart for all things Australasian.
When Paul got wind of Waiheke Island Yacht Club, the hip new pop-up restaurant on Pier 29 in San Francisco, he made a beeline there with friend and architect Micheal Mullin. The restaurant was conceived by architects Fearon Hay, chefs Desmond Harris and Hayden McMillan, and furniture designers Douglas & Bec. Their goal was to recreate "the easy, dream-like quality of New Zealand’s beautiful Waiheke Island."
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| Comfortable and stylish leather seating Photo - WIYC |
When Paul got wind of Waiheke Island Yacht Club, the hip new pop-up restaurant on Pier 29 in San Francisco, he made a beeline there with friend and architect Micheal Mullin. The restaurant was conceived by architects Fearon Hay, chefs Desmond Harris and Hayden McMillan, and furniture designers Douglas & Bec. Their goal was to recreate "the easy, dream-like quality of New Zealand’s beautiful Waiheke Island."
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| Couple taking in a late lunch Photo - PVW |
Paul felt duly transported: "The space has great simplicity with it's whitewashed wood, bar stools casually draped with animal hides, leather-covered tables, and comfortable leather-upholstered seating. The food is honest and the presentation is artful. I had a delicious lamb dish with grilled leeks." YUM!
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| Lamb dish pleasing to the eye and palate Photo - PVW |
The WIYC Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. Seating times are available from 11am for lunch and in the evenings from 5pm to 10pm for dinner.
The WIYC Bar is open from 11am to 2am Monday to Sunday.
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