1937
- Sunset Foods opened for business in a 25-foot by 30-foot storefront rented by John J. Cortesi and his uncle, Adeodata Fontana.
- Sunset Park, adjacent to the original location at 635 Central Avenue in downtown Highland Park, inspired its name.
- Customers phoned in orders for home delivery as self-service shopping did not exist.
John was soon joined in the business by his brother Otto. Together, they bought out the Fontana share and continued to gain attention in the area due to their outstanding customer service and unique product offerings.
