For years, says Eric Scheffer, owner of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, regulars have asked him about expanding the restaurant’s hours to include lunch. Now, in collaboration with sister company Cielo Catering’s food truck, fans will have the opportunity to grab a midday bite.

Vinnie’s lunch, which launched Nov. 21, operates Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the restaurant’s original 641 Merrimon Ave. location. The menu, notes Scheffer, will offer both staples from Vinnie’s regular menu (fried calamari, mozzarella marinara and Greek salad, among others) and new spins on classic Italian favorites.