Kate Phoenix is reinventing McMorran's Beach House, with plans to reopen the landmark Cordova Bay restaurant by July. Phoenix, who also owns Sam's Deli and the Soda Shoppe downtown, cleared a hurdle this week when the Beach House designs were approved by Saanich's heritage planning committee. Last fall, Phoenix took possession of the restaurant that had been in the McMorran family since 1921. Page B1
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