Chef Eddie Navar just opened a new Italian cafe, Piccolo, in Chicago--abiding by the philosophy that Italians don't get fat because they eat smaller portions. The trattoria features modest servings of Italian classics, including bruschetta, panini, and salads. Two points: 1) We're not doctors, but we've seen plenty of chubby Italians and 2) the Spaniards already tried this trick on us; they called it tapas. We figured our way around that one pretty quickly though--can anyone say seconds?
Piccolo, 859 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773-772-3355
Chicago Restaurant Opening: Piccolo
