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John II’s passion for the restaurant industry began in his father’s tavern, The Sugar Bowl, an iconic spot in their upstate New York hometown. After living in Italy and falling in love with food and wine, he returned to Virginia, where his father, John Sr., joined him in restoring and opening Toliver House, a 145-year-old historic building. This father-son collaboration symbolized the passing of the torch, and soon after, John II collaborated on Fellini’s, blending family tradition with his own unique vision. Their shared journey celebrates a legacy of hospitality, hard work, and a deep love for bringing people together.

John Siver co-founded the C’ville Supper Club, a non-profit that supports local vendors, chefs, and restaurateurs while raising awareness and funds for causes like uninsured women’s health and children’s charities.

Helping and celebrating fellow veterans is a core priority for John, reflecting his deep commitment to those who have served. As a lifetime member of the VFW and active participant in other organizations, he is dedicated to supporting veterans in accessing necessary healthcare, benefits, and resources. John also places great importance on honoring the legacy and memory of previous generations and the fallen, ensuring that their sacrifices are remembered and respected.

Siver International was established during the height of the Middle Eastern conflict to provide consulting services to the Department of Defense and the Department of State. Initially focused on strategic advisory roles, the company quickly identified and seized opportunities to support critical supply chain and logistical needs. As operations grew, Siver International became a trusted partner, ensuring that essential resources and expertise were delivered where they were most needed, reflecting a commitment to mission success and operational excellence.

Through a series of unplanned and unique circumstances, John found himself attending and eventually graduating from The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business ACE program. fulfilling post-graduate dreams he once believed had slipped away. This achievement marked not just an academic milestone but a deeply personal victory, symbolizing his resilience and ability to seize opportunities, even when the odds seemed stacked against him.

John was raised in an outdoor family, where hunting has been a cherished tradition and a source of camaraderie at his family’s Baldi Creek hunting lodge in the Tug Hill Plateau of upstate New York. His grandfather, Harry J. Siver, acquired the land in the 1940s and expanded it into a vast private hunting preserve. John continues to embrace this legacy, enjoying camping, four-wheeling, boating, and fishing adventures with his sons, Jack and Bennett.