Star Bar shines

Crowds spilled onto the sidewalks last Thursday evening during an open house/ribbon-cutting event at the Star Bar Cafe, 416 1/2 Commercial Avenue. Owners Farah Ally and Laura Dunning hosted the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” event for June, drawing dozens of guests who discovered delicious treats ranging from crabcakes to chocolate dipped strawberries. Pictured here at the dessert table is server Megan Malesic. Other photos include Chef Robert Zutter and Mayor Dean Maxwell presiding over the ribbon cutting ceremony and servers greeting customers from behind the counter. The Star Bar offers light fare breakfast, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., a new dinner menu and a Sunday brunch.