Hubbard Street is parting ways with Paris Club Bistro & Bar, which opened in 2011, and making way for il Porcellino, a new Italian concept from shared parent company Lettuce Entertain You. The new spot—from R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman and chef Doug Psaltis (RPM Steak)—is being billed as a “rustic everyday trattoria.”
The name is a nod to the 17th century Florentine bronze sculpture of a wild boar that’s said to grant return trips to Florence, Italy, to tourists who rub its nose. Menu highlights include a selection of antipasti, focaccia pizzas and housemade pastas.
“We’ve had a long-time vision of opening a casual trattoria with dishes that showcase the more rustic side of Italian cuisine, really paying homage to the great Italian home cooks around the world,” Psaltis said in a press release. “These dishes are a culmination of our entire teams’ travels that have served as inspiration for the spirit of il Porcellino.”
No need to fret, noodle fans and clubgoers, Ramen-san and Studio Paris Nightclub won’t be affected by the renovations. Here’s hoping Lettuce grants us many Italian wine-fueled return trips to il Porcellino.