Merlot,
Cites d'Asie is the location that now houses Serge Henri that recently opened a couple of weeks ago.
Hello SR,
I had some doubts that Cites d'Asie was still open after driving by, but I never had a chance to have a good look due to paying attention to street traffic. I did look on Google to find something on Serge Henri and all it shows is job openings; no information of accommodations, menus, or anything though everything for Cites d'Asie is still showing it's open. However, I have taken off my last post in this thread since there is some doubt.
La Caverne Grecque,
105 Rue Prince-Arthur E
Montreal, QC H2X 1B6
What I like is the location, the atmosphere, and the food. The best part of dining on rue Prince Arthur between rue St. Laurent and rue Laval is there is no car traffic on the street at all. There is no car noise and no fumes so you can completely relax on one of the many outdoor dining areas under the awnings or go inside places like La Caverne where accommodations vary from intimate tables to large areas that are often reserved for special parties or celebrations, or go on the terrace. Of course you can bring your own wine, which the waiters are ready to keep chilled, and enjoy some authentic greek food. The area is basically a park unto itself, which also has some nightclubs popular with the students from McGill University housed nearby.
La Casa Grecque on the corner next to Parc St. Louis is very popular. It has the same accommodations as as La Caverne, but the food is more generic though the owners are also Greek.
Some of my favorites at La Casa Grecque:
Filet de poulet grillé et langoustines (ou Crevettes), filet de saumon grillé, filets médaillon grillées enrobées de bacon et de crevettes papillon grillées.
One Review of Caverne Grecque:
Look down Prince Arthur street and you'll wonder when did France have time to invade Greece, the hybrid to move to Quebec and America to deprive it of character. Not one Greek name in sight.
Scratch the surface and a different picture emerges. See the fullness of Caverne Greque and contrast it with the emptiness of Cabane Greque just opposite. Says it all.
Caverne managed to keep the Greek flavor, though the character is watered down. Pity, though the other extreme of Greek restaurant with plenty of Hellenic paraphernalia and blaring bouzouki and nisiotiko isn't everyone's idea of a good night.
BYOB, no corkage and a delicious selection for table d'hote and excellently priced a la carte menu. I've had their moussaka, souvlaki and lamb chop table d'hote and can attest to their deliciousness. The Caverne steak really surprised me with its portion: it was very generous and cooked to perfection.
Thursdays to Saturdays I really recommend reserving for dinner. Once in a group of 8 they found us a table by pure sheer miracle.
This is an excellent spot to keep in your books. It is conveniently located, excellently priced and is blessed with very efficient staff.
Some of my favorites at La Caverne Grecque:
Chicken souvlaki platter, Home Made Moussaka, Sirloin steak 10 oz. with baked lobster tails.
Regards,
Merlot