Where did we get a name like Hugo's?

The name comes from my younger brother, Hugo. Hugo was born with Down's Syndrome. When you meet Hugo, you instantly feel loved and he will talk up a storm. As kids, my brothers and I would often talk about someday naming a business after Hugo. That dream has now been realized and Hugo is thrilled to have his name "in lights". When you walk through our doors, it's our hope that you will feel an instant acceptance and comfort as if you were meeting him.

Although I'm older than Hugo, he has served as a mentor to me in so many ways. Always positive, Hugo sees everyone with an unprejudiced eye because he loves unconditionally. And he opens himself up to trying new things. At our grand opening, Hugo was there to greet our guests. He surprised us all when he took the microphone and sang along with the band. He was so great; if I had closed my eyes I could have been listening to Frank Sinatra. We didn't know he could do that, so once again I learned a lesson from Hugo-when you dare to try without being afraid, we surprise ourselves with what we achieve.

-- David Gonzales, Salon Owner