If you don't mind me asking, who told you that was the Italian dstrict, you were in the old little Italy, it was known as Columbas park, it is no longer an Italian district. The Italians moved out of there 15 years ago for the most part. The Deli Lasallas sold out last year and closed, you have Garrozo's and the Caddy Shack. The Shack is mobbed up owned by Joe Moretia. If you cross under the viaduct into the City Market there are a couple of other mob connected shops, Cascone's and 105 W 3rd. But other than that this place has been taken over by Asians and preppy white's.

The new little Italy is in north Kansas City up in Clay county. That's were the Italians moved. North Oak to Choutou, Vivian road to Barry. For the most part that's where connected businesses moved. As well as where most of the guys moved to.

Next time your in town let me know and I can direct you to some of the connected shops, resurants and places that are historically significant.