Is Arëm Done in Griffintown?

GRIFFINTOWN— Arëm, the lavish Turkish spot that made a massive PR push in January and that was, on paper, the most expensive restaurant in Montreal, looks done for. There have been no social media updates from principal Reza Azarpoor for months and the restaurant's phone number and website are offline. [-EMTL-]

LITTLE ITALY— After a move to larger digs on Beaubien, corner Saint-Dominique, in 2011, it looks as if Mexican restaurant Itacate is finito. [Instagram]

DOWNTOWN— Why is La Queue de Cheval not open yet? Alcohol permit delays, says owner Peter Morentzos. The opulent steakhouse is hopeful that the paperwork will come in soon. [Facebook]

MILE END— The second L'Gros Luxe is about set to open in Mile End on the corner of Bernard and Waverly. [Facebook]

LAURENTIANS— The first shop from chocolatier Michaël Cotard is now open in Saint-Sauveur. [Wire]

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