The Tree branches out
I popped into Nearby the Tree last night, which opened on Sunday, just up the street from the Sanlitun police station. Regulars of The Tree will not be disappointed with the decor. It offers the same brick and wood feel of the original and is much more spacious. The first floor includes the bar, which not surprisingly has a good selection of Belgium beer.
While The Tree is known for pizza, Nearby the Tree will focus on pasta. The yet-to-open wide-open second floor has an elevated lounge area and looks as though it could hold 60 to 80 people. An open pasta station flanks the far end, taking a page from The Tree, where the pizzas are made in full view. According to a press statement, Nearby the Tree will also have a focus on wine.
Last but not least is a spacious deck that will be a welcome place to enjoy a Duvel or glass of wine come Spring.
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Went there for lunch today (Oct 25) and it seems they aren’t really ready yet for customers. Took more than 15 minutes for the waitress to get to us… we decided to give up and go to the original Tree.
Chris D,
Are they even serving food (aside from the complimentary peanuts)? From what I understand, the second floor, with the pasta station, will open in a few weeks.
Cheers, Jim