Recently we renovated Starks. Starks has been going 10 years now and a few months ago my new business partner Luis Farac and I did a Kitchen Job on it.  We now call it Starks Salumi Wine bar. Salumi meaning the Italian dried meats such as salami, prosciutto etc. We serve small dishes to enjoy a great wine with. Antipasto, meatballs, ravioli, Italian breakfast dishes and wonderful sandwiches. Being open from early in the morning the new seating offers a great place to have breakfast or a quick coffee while having a meeting. Come join us for a great Italian wine before or after a show or after work.

Now I want to tell you about the Neighborhood. A new friend has come onto the block only a couple doors down from us at The Civic. It is a wonderful Italian Gelato shop.  The owner Gianpolo has created not only a great Gelato to taste but you become part of the whole experience he has created. The place called Giapo is exciting and new. In the middle of winter he has lines of people making their choice out of the many flavors he hand makes right there. I never thought that a gelato shop can be more than ice cream but Gianpolo has built something right out of his dream. It is amazing and if you are anywhere near the city or just crave a really good ice-cream believe me you will make this place your regular stop like I have. Oh and say hi to Gianpolo and remember he will make you feel like part of the family, the Italian family