Much ado has been made of the recent launch of Mini, the Happy Boy team’s French bistro-inspired pop-up restaurant, and for good reason. Unbeknownst to many, however, is that Mini is secretly doubling as a testing ground for the East Street Dining crew’s next bricks-and-mortar venture Petite. Currently taking shape in a striking space perched at the intersection of East Street, Ann Street and James Street, Petite will be an 80-seat wine bar akin to the group’s beloved sipping spot Snack Man. But instead of serving Chinese regional small plates, Petite is expected to deliver a constellation of French-style snacks backed by a sizeable selection of French wines. A utilitarian aesthetic comprised of leather and stone will be spread across a main dining floor and mezzanine level, with a lengthy bar and open kitchen creating a dynamic interior offset by a clutch of seats outside. Mini’s head chef Aubrey Courtel will man the pans at Petite once it opens in January. Want to know more? You can read all about Petite’s plans over here.