Chef Peter DeRuvo takes the reins at this casual Italian operation, part of the mini-chain Davanti Enoteca from parent company, Mia Francesca. The "ingredient-driven" menu features shareable "boards" like mascarpone polenta draped in a daily ragu of oxtail, pork or lamb; pastas like orecchiette with sausage and rapini; and Niman Ranch flat iron steak with oyster mushrooms. Weekend brunches are in the works.

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