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Gio Osso to open 2nd Virtù spinoff, Piccolo Virtù, in Old Town Scottsdale

Gio Osso, the chef behind acclaimed Virtù Honest Craft and Pizzeria Virtù, is opening a third Old Town Scottsdale restaurant, Piccolo Virtù.

The space: It’s moving into the Nonna Urban Eatery space on the northwest corner of Main and Brown.

The menu: Not yet announced, but most likely Mediterranean-inspired fare.

The pedigree: Among other honors, Virtù Honest Craft was nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award as the country’s Best New Restaurant in 2014.

Planned opening: By the end of this year.