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Post #433835 by Sofa King on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 11:00 AM

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A friend just emailed me this today. It seems, well....ah just read it.

Disclaimer: forgive me if this has already been discussed. I searched and found nothing about it on TC.

This is from the San Diego Metropolitan Magazine and the Daily Business Report (daily email).
http://www.sandiegometro.com/index.php

The Bali Hai restaurant, a fixture on Shelter Island for the past 56 years, is getting a $3 million makeover. Graham Downes Architecture has begun design work for an extensive remodel of the restaurant at 2230 Shelter Island Drive . Built in 1953, the Bali Hai was the first Tiki Temple erected on Shelter Island and was originally called The Hut. In 1955, restaurant manager Tom Ham took over the ailing business and transformed it into one of the liveliest gathering places in San Diego . For several years, the Bali Hai featured a popular Polynesian floor show in its South Pacific Room, where many celebrities danced and socialized.

The Bauman family, owner of the Bali Hai, engaged Graham Downes Architecture for the renovation of both exterior and interior components of the restaurant. The restaurant will be modernized in accordance with its South Pacific Islands cuisine concept.

The $3 million renovation encompasses the original 19,500-square-foot, two-story building; a new 2,000-square-foot multi-function pavilion to be used for weddings, parties and corporate events; and the abundant, landscaped grounds for outdoor patio dining and wedding ceremonies. The new, freestanding pavilion will have a separate bar with dedicated restrooms and direct access to the adjacent kitchen. Construction completion of all phases is expected by June 2010.

Caryn Bailey is project manager for Graham Downes Architecture, with Maria Carrillo and Alex van Osten as project designers. Graham Downes is principal-in-charge.
The Bauman family also owns and operates the Bali Hais sister facility on Shelter Island , Tom Hams Lighthouse. Susan Bauman is Tom Hams daughter.

SF

[ Edited by: Sofa King 2009-02-12 11:01 ]