Formally the site of a 110 year old butcher shop, 113 Mulberry Street now houses and extraordinary unique Italian café, which boasts the only outdoor garden café in Little Italy. The assortment of pastries, desserts and gelate is truly dazzling, as is the clientele which, on any given night could include such luminaries as Danny De Vito, Tony Danza, Jimmy Caan, Tommy Lasorda, Howard Stern, Danny Aiello, Michael Douglas, Vito Anturfermo, Leonard DiCaprio and Rosie & Chuck Mangione name just a few. The owner, John Ciarcia, known affectionately by all his friends and associates as Cha Cha displays a personality and presence which perfectly suites this highly charged establishment. He feverishly works the room as if playing an accordion-dashing back and forth, greeting guests, rearranging tables and adjusting the music, all in an effort to make everyone as comfortable and as happy as possible. There is a definite commitment to please and an atmosphere of fun times and good people.

The name, IN BOCCA AL LUPO, is unique in itself. In Italian, this means “In The Mouth of Wolf”, which signifies “break a leg” in show biz terms. The proper response to this is “Crepe Al Lupo”, which means “I Take The Wolf.” And so, it seems, that a most fitting name has been placed atop the address at 113 Mulberry Street . Anyone prepared to “Take The Wolf” should pay a visit and experience the scene for themselves.

1994 was a great year in the film industry for Cha Cha. “Me and the Mob”, a comedy was released in theatres and is now in video. Cha Cha was a producer and a featured actor named Marty No Neck. Also in 1994 Cha Cha produced and acted in the movie Men Lie which was the winner of four best picture awards. “Men Lie” was released in 1997.

Houston Fil Festival Award

Orlando Film Festival Award

South Carolina Film Festival Award

Lauderdale Film Festival Award

Cha Cha was also in Goodfellas with Robert DeNiro & Oscar Winner Joe Pesce. Cha Cha also acted in the movie called “Mamamia” which Cha Cha produced and Tony Danza Directed and starred in. The movie is about a son who reluctantly came home to take care of his mother who was dying of cancer. “Mamamia” was the winner of the N.Y. film Festival 1998.

In January 1995, Cha Cha joined a team of old friends from the movie “China Girl” including director Abel, “The Bad Lieutenant” Ferrara and writer Nicholas St. John to develop a series for TV called “The Judge”. He was inspired by his long time friend Judge Michael Coriero. Cha Cha also acted in another Abel Ferrara movie, “The Funeral” staring by Chris Walken, Isabella Rosslini, Anabella Sciora and Chris Penn. In 1997 Cha Cha acted in the new Rose Hotel directed by Abel Ferrara and “Brooklyn State of Mind”, directed by longtime friend Frank Rainon and starring Danny Aiello, Tony Danza, Abe Vagoda, Vincent Spano and Maria Grazia Cucinotia. Featuring Morgana King, Janice Steinmetz & Cha Cha, winner New York film festival 1998. In 1998 Cha Cha acted in a new movie called “It Had To Be You” directed by Steve Feder produced by Jeff Mazzola. In 1999 Cha Cha developed his new show called “Mayor of Little Italy's Celebrity Chefs” with Chris Walken.

In 1999, Cha Cha acted in he movie called “The Big Kahina”, starring Danny DeVito & Kevin Spacey.

In 1999, Cha Cha and Famed Chef Michael De Georgio beat Raos in the Food Network's ready, set cook! Contest benefiting meals on wheels. In 2000, the Champs took on the acclaimed Chef of both Nobu and Aquavit but remain unbeaten and retain their title.

Cha Cha;s First Exec, Produced movie “White Boy” directed by John Marino Starring Johnny Green & Alison Lohman and David Proval.

In 2004, Cha Cha hosted video “Wild Women and Wise Guys.”

In 2005 Cha Cha starred in movie “They're Just My Friends”

In 2006, Cha Cha landed the role in The Sopranos playing the character of “Albie”