Stanello’s closes June 5

<< Back to archives | Thursday, May 22, 2008

Yes, after 34 years running his Italian restaurant, Stan Velis is retiring.  Stan bought Sophie’s pizza parlor in 1974 and renamed it Venus Pizza - and renamed that Stanello’s in 1988.  He started when he was 21 years old - and stayed with it, creating one of the most beloved and successful restaurants in Fairhaven.  Last winter he sold the property but kept the business.  Now he is closing the business.

Stan will take a well deserved break. Anyone who has ever been in the restaurant business (I was once) knows it requires the owner in attendance to make it work. 

I asked Stan this afternoon what he planned to do.  “Nothing”, he replied.  Actually, he will enjoy sleeping late, buying a newspaper and going out to a leisurly breakfast at some nice restaurant.  And then he will see what he feels like doing next.  He will adjust slowly to his new life. 

We thank Stan for the many years of providing us with a friendly place with grest value in good food and drink.  For many of us it has been our comfort place where we knew we could have a good evening out for a reasonable amount.  Thanks, Stan.  Enjoy your free time.  You sure earned it. 

At New Location - 1307 11th

Across street from Skylarks. More seating, including outside tables. Now open for lunch every day except Mondays.

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