The new Pirate's Landing at Dockyard offers both indoor and alfresco dining in a laid-back setting where people can enjoy an appetising meal in casual attire. Conveniently located close to the jetty at Dockyard, the Pirate's Landing, which opened for business in June, allows customers to linger at the bar, grab a quick bite outside or relax and enjoy the unique environs of the indoor restaurant. The restaurant, which was formerly the Waterside Inn, has been completely refurbished to liken a pirate's paradise. The bar was completely rebuilt and moved from the north wall to the east wall, supplying a prime view for those who wish to people watch and enjoy the outdoors.

Constructed from green marbled tile, the bar top is supported by yellow concrete walls. And hanging from the ceiling above are wooden glass racks adorned with timeworn metal fittings. Opening up onto a patio on the east side, the bar is partitioned from the interior eating area by wine racks built into the wall. Said co-owner Mrs. Sharon Nannini: "The bar was built high enough to allow for a separate eating area, but not too high as to cut off the view and the light coming in.'' In keeping with the chosen colour scheme of yellow, burgundy and green, the indoor restaurant's walls are painted yellow and the room is furnished with both burgundy and green tables as well as burgundy chairs.

"We bought the unfinished pine tables from the Living Centre,'' said Mrs.

Nannini.

"And then we had them pickled and stained for the restaurant. We also bought some tables from Great Things,'' she added.

Green and white place mats and yellow napkins dress up the tables, she noted, adding that colour helps to stimulate one's appetite, hence the vibrant hues.

The pirate theme is enhanced with burgundy shelves filled with clay pottery brought in especially from Portugal.

As well, a yellow cabinet harbors typical old pirate treasures including bottles and more pottery.

Coiled ropes can be found tied to the walls as can weathered copper lamps hanging from the ceiling.

As well, burgundy and beige fans bedeck the ceiling while cooling the room.

Pirate information framed in burgundy mattes and wooden frames adorn the walls, which are also enhanced with framed caricatures of various person alities clad in pirate wear.

Local artist, Mr. Leonard Ming, painted the pirate pic tures, said Mrs.

Nannini, not ing that he depicted both her and her husband, their two children and friends of the family in the paintings.

Similar etchings can be found in the stairway leading up to the restrooms.

Terra cotta planters garnished with artificial plants and synthetic fish, starfish and crabs also add some flavour to the stairway decor.

Adjoining the interior on the west side is a large outdoor eating area equipped with wooden picnic tables imported from North Carolina.

A large awning shades the diners, while lending a special ambience to the outdoors.

Said Mrs. Nannini: "Dockyard is very boatsy and casual so we wanted to make the restaurant casual enough for people to come in right off the boat.'' Outside the restaurant, a pirate flag flies high.

And a large decorative Pirate's Landing Restaurant sign, which was designed by Mr. Colin Murdoch of C.R. Design, welcomes customers.

Open for lunch and dinner, the Pirate's Landing Restau rant serves mixed cuisine in a truly unique environment.

PIRATE'S CREW -- (from left) Captain Ms Sue Robinson, waitress Ms Tammy Bongard, head chef Mr. Ashwani Sehgal, waitress Ms Kelly Reid, owners Mr.

Fosco Nannini and Mrs. Sharon Nannini, waitress Ms Petra Humppila, assistant chef Mr. KP Singh, waitress Ms Julie Eaton, handyman Mr. Jose Ventura and waitress Ms Jodi Noye invite you to the new Pirate's Landing at Dockyard.

OPEN BAR -- Bartender/waitress Ms Jodi Noye pictured at the bar serving draught beer. The bar, which opens up on to a patio, was completely rebuilt and moved from the north wall to the east wall, supplying a prime view for those who wish to people watch and enjoy the outdoors.