A 56 seat, modern Greek restaurant is going in the old India Grill space at 1835 West 4th, almost directly across the street from Trattoria Italian Kitchen. The young, brothers-in-law owners come from the two families that own Olympia Pizza, Caprice, and Plaza. They are currently partners in Kitsilano Billiards.

One of them, Alex Graffos, says we can expect “Greek food like we’ve never had it before”. The emphasis will be on sharing plates, or “mize” as he calls it, referring to a popular dining style in Athens. The previous tenants had built over a functional wood-burning oven, which will now be restored and used during service. Graffos says he’s shipping in only the best Greek wines and ouzos, the kinds we never get to try in BC.

Piato, as the restaurant is called (“Plate” in Greek), is slated to open in October.