It's now wonderfully chic in a spare, contemporary sort of way. A long wall down the side of the shoebox-shaped space has been bricked. The other walls are painted a wonderful beige shade that reminded me of coffee with double cream. A dropped, industrial type ceiling is matte black. Light gets in, but the parking lot view is gently blurred.
Details also matter.
For instance, instead of ubiquitous bud vases atop tables, Bin 58 has filled mini galvanized silvery buckets with fresh herbs. A lot of care went into creating a comfortable, casually elegant ambience. And the same can be said for the restaurant's extensive, well-chosen wine list and short but equally finely crafted bill of fare. Personally, I'd rather be offered limited selections of house specialties rather than pages and pages of options, many from the freezer. Now, let's talk about the food.