We’ve been waiting for months to spill the beans on an exciting new restaurant that’s about to open in Aptos. Cavalletta is the second restaurant for chef Nick Sherman, who also owns Trestles in Capitola.

It will serve California-style seasonal Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizzas in the building that used to be Malik Williams on Soquel Drive. Sherman previewed the food for his many fans and friends at a Cavaletta pop-up last night.