Phantom Gourmet: Bacaro In Providence

BOSTON (CBS) - Small plates... and big flavors.

At Bacaro in Providence, partners Brian Kingsford and Jennifer Matta are serving up a new way to experience Italian cuisine.

"It's great little explosive flavor bites in a small format," said

They're called Cicchetti, essentially Italian-style tapas, like mini-panini and arancini, stuffed olives and seared scallops.

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"The boundaries are endless which is really what's wonderful about it," said

In addition to the small plates, there are dozens of imported meats, cheeses and olives.

Customers are given a paper menu and a pencil, and check off whatever they're in the mood for.

"It's a great way to try different flavors, and things that you normally wouldn't try without committing to a huge plate of food," said

For those who want to dine a little more traditionally, there are plenty of fresh pastas, grilled pizzas and mouthwatering meats to choose from.

It's all to be enjoyed downstairs in the bustling wine bar or upstairs with gorgeous views of Downtown Providence and the Waterfront.

"People really want a customized, personalized dining experience. And I think that the amount of choices that we offer, people really can set up the meal that they're looking to have," said