RESTAURANTS: Waffles are the new burgers

There's a new trend in town. The mobile waffle truck known as Wafels & Dinges has been a hit. Waffle lovers line up for a taste of imported Liege Belgium waffles topped with fruit and Nutella. Now comes a stationary restaurants that plans to do the same. le petit belge is set to open this week at 22 E. 14th St at University and plans to sell, you guessed it, Liege waffles. They will offer other items like chocolate (duh! Belgium!). It's really only a matter of time before waffle restaurants start springing up all over town. Remember the choux puff craze of 2004? The burgers that took over in 2006? BBQ anyone in '07? The fro-yo craze that keeps on ticking? Over/under is 6 months on another waffle spot in town. Place your bets.