Stephen Starr’s Pizzeria Stella turns one year old tomorrow. Call it artisan-pizza-bandwagon-jumping if you will, we were just glad to hear last fall that ol’ StarrMan was taking over the XandO Cosi that formerly held that spot over at Headhouse Square. Stella (along with Xochitl and, recently, Bodhi Coffee) has upped the ante in that part of town, and we got nothin’ but congrats. Head over tomorrow for one of those toe-curlingly good Tartufo pies, and grab some birthday gelato while you’re at it. Hey – it’s free! Stella is giving complimentary house-made gelato, complete with birthday candle (awww..), to any guest with any food purchase.

Pizzeria Stella, 2nd & Lombard Streets, (215) 320-8000