"Three years after opening at CityCenter DC, chef-owner Amy Brandwein brings her essential all-day Italian cafe Piccolina to its full potential with twice as many seats, more wood-fired capabilities, and a parade of seasonal spritzes. The five-time James Beard Award finalist, who also runs upscale Italian mainstay Centrolina right across the alley, grew Piccolina into the next-door space formerly occupied by antiques store The Great Republic." - Tierney Plumb