doors.

The Paget property, which boasts a gourmet restaurant and a triple A four-diamond cottage colony, underwent a transformation aimed at taking their legendary top-notch service a step further.

"We are concentrating on being the finest restaurant in Bermuda,'' proclaimed general manager Gerry Ivers.

Under the direction of architects Barker & Linberg Ltd., the $1.25 million project took only three months to complete from its January 4 start date.

Local electronic contractor, Universal Electric Ltd., installed an electronic client service system to allow for faster and more precise customer service.

The washroom facilities and kitchen were completely renovated while the rest of the property, including the 11 cottages, were given general upgrades.

"We have new wiring, new plumbing, under cupboard refrigeration and a state of the art flooring in the kitchen,'' explained Mr. Ivers. "Everything was built around our specifications.

"It looks twice as spacious than the old kitchen but it is actually the same size.

Fourways reopens with new look "There are a lot of good design features in here.'' US-based Baring Industries had local workers instal hospital grade walls, floor and ceilings to ensure the renowned restaurant met the highest standards of hygiene. Local contractor Universal Electric Ltd. refitted the facility with state-of-the-art, energy-saving devices. The crown jewels in the inn's crown, the fabled dining room and the Peg Leg Lounge, were also enhanced with new carpets, drapes and wall finishings. The original Fourways Inn was built as a Bermuda home in 1727.

"This is the most traditional restaurant in Bermuda,'' said Four Ways investor and former premier Sir John Swan. "Its part of our culture and we are trying to preserve it.

Aside from being the place to savour culinary masterpieces from head chef Steve Young, the fabled restaurant is now a venue where art lovers can feast their eyes.

"Instead of displaying paintings that had nothing to do with the Island, we went to Masterworks and asked if we could get some local artists and their art on the walls,'' explained Sir John. "As the art sells we'll replace it with work by other local artists.'' The walls of the revamped inn are now adorned with lovely paintings by well-known local artists like Al Seymour, Lisa Quinn and Chris Marson.