I lived in LaSalle in 1984-85, and in Utica for about 18 months after that.
I visited Tullio's, but (obviously) only after I moved out of the greater L-P metropolitan area.
Clark St. hill isn't that bad. It only hurts for a little while.
Good luck with the new business venture!
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