Vancouver, BC . . . Sergio Cocchia, Executive Manager of beyond restaurant + lounge welcomes newly appointed Executive Chef Paul Marshall, a gold medal winning chef with over 30 years experience in restaurant and hotel operations, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotel and the Mandarin Hotel chain. Also an instructor at Dubrulle Culinary School, Marshall taught advanced culinary courses and his distinguished career history and many accomplishments energized a new generation of chefs. beyond welcomes Chef Marshall's extensive industry experience as both a pioneer and educator, adding perfectly to the team at beyond restaurant + lounge. Chef Marshall's seemingly midas touch threads throughout the menu at beyond, keeping true to the individuality of the restaurant's morning to midnight scene, adding tweaks that speak directly to the restaurant's well established food philosophy of spirited BC.

With an executive chef that has a proven passion for Vancouver, beyond continues to provide local and visiting diners with a venue that offers more than just a dining experience. Friday and Saturday evenings, jazz up your dining value with silky tones from some of Vancouver's top local entertainers. From 6pm until late evening, kick up your heels and dance the night away at beyond with the dinner and dance evening that Vancouverites have been looking for. And if dancing is not your style, sit back and enjoy the food, wine and ambience of one Vancouver's best new restaurants.

beyond restaurant + lounge guides opulence to grandeur with a spacious restaurant and chic bar. Join beyond for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch and dinner experiences beyond expectation. The hotel & spa's central downtown location makes for a perfect journey where beyond ranks top notch. beyond restaurant + lounge is located in the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa at 1015 Burrard Street. Reservations are always recommended, please call 604-684-3474 or visit the website at www.beyondrestaurant.com.