Owners of Aliano's Ristorante in downtown East Dundee are creating a spinoff deli concept in an adjacent building that formerly housed Piece-A-Cake Bakery. Nonno's Italian Kitchen and Cafe is expected to open this spring at 304 N. River St., where an extensive interior renovation is underway, operator Lisa Seng said.

The specialty shop will offer authentic Italian-style sandwiches, homemade soups, Italian ice and baked goods, she said. A selection of grocery items -- pastas, olive oils, sauces and more -- also will be available. Seng and her husband, Jim, took over Aliano's about 2½ years ago and are now partnering with a private investor on the new business.