The pig is highly regarded in Italian cuisine.  Search it on the internet and you’ll find all kinds of articles to that end.  Our owner-chef, Patrick Concannon, found a beautiful picture in a book about the history of the pig in Italy.  He loved it so much, that we had an artist recreate it for us and prominently hung it in the vestibule of the restaurant.  Upon the restaurant’s opening, we proudly displayed one pig statue for good luck.  It is said that if you rub the pig’s nose it will bring you good fortune.  And thus the legend began…

Family, friends and customers started bringing in pig statues from all over the world to be displayed in the restaurant.  Some were collected on their travels and others were given to us for their personalities.  There are literally hundreds of little pigs arranged throughout the restaurant and bar.

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