In old times treasures were kept in closets, trunks and cellars. They were concealed in walls and left bricked-up for decades or centuries.	he building that starts Pyatnitskaya Street has a long history. Pyotr Smirnov, a famous supplier to the Court of His Majesty the Emperor. used to live in it. An attractive reminder of that is the sign placed over the wrought-iron porch of the restaurant "Cafe Grillage". he atmosphere of the family eating house takes you back to the late 19th century. Art deco lights, seasoned wood, decorated windows, Australian and South African plants, photographs on the walls are details featuring history and the image of this lively place. he Russian modernist style adds up to the everlasting classic elegance which seems to have existed all along defying trends, movements and changes of climate. Relaxing warmth fills the retaurant that seems to be alive even when the lights on Pyatnitskaya Street are gone and the city falls into sleep till morning. ept in old cupboards are time-worn volumes of rare books, an old balance that Moscow jewellers were proud of, Kuznetsov old china sets and antiques from a personal collection of the owner. here is a room for storing wines built in the more than century- old brick wall. Legends and stars of wine-making are housed in it. Dust-covered bottles of "Lafite-Rotschild", "Haut Bryon", "Petrus" have found a peaceful and befitting shelter. remarkable place - remarkable people in an exclusive frame of mind and with an exclusive taste. The mixed cuisine includes French, Italian and Russian dishes prepared under the guidance of connoisseur Alexei Markovsky known way back from the "Club T" and "Grande Opera" restaurants. The taste of the dishes is beyond any doubt. The Chef associates the art of cooking with the art of living. More than five hundred highly prestigious editions inspire him in a search for novel delectable tastes. he blending of culinary traditions has added a peculiar colouring to the restaurant's atmosphere. The flavour of refined sauces intermingles with a barely felt scent of cigars. The white grand piano enchants your ear with every note. We are here to offer you rich taste and a medley of emotions.