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Cafe Giovanni in the FQ closes
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:58 pm
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Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:01 pm to Fat Harry
Sorry Pawl
Posted on 8/30/17 at 8:25 pm to Fat Harry
After having been three times, it was shite the most recent time I went (1.5 years ago). Terrible service and food was poor quality ingredients. Not too surprised but still very disappointing.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 8:51 pm to Fat Harry
Sorry to see that. I liked the place but tourists don't come to New Orleans to eat Italian food.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:21 pm to geauxpurple
Well something kept him open for 26 years.
I never went. Never had many friends say it was good and there is just too much competition these days
I never went. Never had many friends say it was good and there is just too much competition these days
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:32 pm to Fat Harry
Duke didn't adapt with the times while everyone else around him did
They were pretty busy up until a few years ago
They were pretty busy up until a few years ago
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:38 pm to GynoSandberg
Adapt in what way? When would you say they started going downhill? I went around 2013 and seemed ok.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:47 pm to notiger1997
Well something kept him open for 26 years.
I never went. Never had many friends say it was good and there is just too much competition these days
We never went either. Never on radar but Italian hardly is. We do like Avo though.
I never went. Never had many friends say it was good and there is just too much competition these days
We never went either. Never on radar but Italian hardly is. We do like Avo though.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:49 pm to t00f
I think Avo is great
Posted on 8/30/17 at 9:55 pm to Paul Allen
Yep! Great mix w/ the menu.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 10:15 pm to Paul Allen
You hear this guy on TF, all he does is blame everyone but himself. One excuse is all the new small plate tapas type places, craft dis and craft dat.
He stopped valet parking. That turned a lot of regulars off.
He had that old, cheesy bar with leather and velvet everywhere. Expensive drinks that don't match the pours. Gaudy extravagant dining area. A stagnant menu. Why would a tourist have this place on their list?
The food itself wasn't bad in a vacuum. But there's a lot more too it
He stopped valet parking. That turned a lot of regulars off.
He had that old, cheesy bar with leather and velvet everywhere. Expensive drinks that don't match the pours. Gaudy extravagant dining area. A stagnant menu. Why would a tourist have this place on their list?
The food itself wasn't bad in a vacuum. But there's a lot more too it
Posted on 8/30/17 at 10:17 pm to GynoSandberg
Wonder why he stopped valet parking? Is there a steep cost associated with that?
Posted on 8/30/17 at 11:01 pm to Fat Harry
Someone can do some nice things with that space. Beautiful dining room
Posted on 8/30/17 at 11:05 pm to Paul Allen
Idk paul
He stopped giving out complimentary bread too
His son graduated culinary school, worked at Giovanni's, left and now works at rock n sake metry. Not sure if this has been in the works or what
He stopped giving out complimentary bread too
His son graduated culinary school, worked at Giovanni's, left and now works at rock n sake metry. Not sure if this has been in the works or what
Posted on 8/30/17 at 11:18 pm to Lester Earl
I agree Lester
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:46 am to GynoSandberg
He hasn't been open since august 8th
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:22 am to Fat Harry
Went once for a pre-paid group business dinner, and it was great. They brought us course after course of small plates until we were about to pop. And they kept our wine glasses filled without asking. The singers made a few appearances at our table, just enough to enjoy without it becoming annoying.
Many of those group meals can be weak, even at great restaurants, but that was one of my favorites. Sorry to see it closing.
Many of those group meals can be weak, even at great restaurants, but that was one of my favorites. Sorry to see it closing.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:43 am to Twenty 49
quote:That show had the worst theme music in radio history. Made the show unbearable.
for seven years he hosted a food talk show, “Dig In with Chef Duke,” on 1350 AM.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:49 am to Stadium Rat
Worse than Fitzmorris's music?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:00 am to Fat Harry
Sad to see it go. Had great times there.
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